MASS TIMES, SERVICES & EVENT AUGUST 2025

for 30 days, 1 hour
Christ Church, Staincliffe
Staincliffe Hall Road Staincliffe Leeds, WF17 7QX, United Kingdom

**The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary**, highlighting her pure and compassionate love, symbolized by her heart. This month serves as a time to reflect on her virtues and her role in salvation history.

**Mass & Services for August:**

- **August 1 (Friday)**: Saint Alphonsus Mary de' Liguori, Bishop, Doctor (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay Day Off.

- **August 2 (Saturday)**: Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White/Blue)
St. John's Coffee Morning from 10 AM to 12 PM.
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 3 (Sunday)**: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Solemn Mass at 10 AM @ Christ Church.

- **August 4 (Monday)**: Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 5 (Tuesday)**: Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 6 (Wednesday)**: The Transfiguration of the Lord (Feast, Gold/White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 7 (Thursday)**: Saints Sixtus II, Pope, and his Companions, Martyrs (Red)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 8 (Friday)**: Saint Dominic, Priest (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 9 (Saturday)**: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr (Feast, Red)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 10 (Sunday)**: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Solemn Mass at 10 AM @ St. John the Evangelist, followed by PCC.

- **August 11 (Monday)**: Saint Clare, Virgin (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 12 (Tuesday)**: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious (White)
Mass at 7 PM @ St. John the Evangelist, followed by coffee.

- **August 13 (Wednesday)**: Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs (Red)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 14 (Thursday)**: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Gold/Blue)
First Vespers at 6 PM @ St. John the Evangelist
Vigil Mass at 6:30 PM @ St. John the Evangelist.

- **August 15 (Friday)**: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemn Mass, Homily, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 16 (Saturday)**: Saint Stephen of Hungary (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay Day Off.
St. John's Coffee Morning from 10 AM to 12 PM.

- **August 17 (Sunday)**: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Solemn Mass & Holy Baptism at 10 AM @ Christ Church.

- **August 18 (Monday)**: Feria (Green)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 19 (Tuesday)**: Feria (Green)
Mass at 7 PM @ St. John the Evangelist.

- **August 20 (Wednesday)**: Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 21 (Thursday)**: Saint Pius X, Pope (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay Day Off.

**Parish Pilgrimage** to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham: August 22-24.

- **August 22 (Friday)**: Our Lady, Mother and Queen (Blue/White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on pilgrimage.

- **August 23 (Saturday)**: Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White/Blue)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on pilgrimage.

- **August 24 (Sunday)**: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Said Mass & Homily at 10 AM @ St. John the Evangelist.
Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. George Narn-Briggs SSC.

- **August 25 (Monday)**: Saint Louis (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on a rest day.

- **August 26 (Tuesday)**: Blessed Dominic of the Mother of God (Dominic Barberi), Priest (White)
Mass at 7 PM @ St. John the Evangelist, followed by coffee.

- **August 27 (Wednesday)**: Saint Monica (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 28 (Thursday)**: Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ St. John’s.

- **August 29 (Friday)**: The Beheading (Passion) of Saint John the Baptist (Red)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 30 (Saturday)**: Saints Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line, and Margaret Ward, Martyrs (Red)
St. John's Coffee Morning from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Mass at 12 PM @ St. John the Evangelist.

- **August 31 (Sunday)**: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Solemn Mass at 10 AM @ Christ Church.

Christ Church, Staincliffe

Welcome to the United Benefice of Christ Church, Staincliffe and St John the Evangelist, Carlinghow. We are a vibrant community of Christians in Batley, West Yorkshire, dedicated to spiritual growth, fellowship, and the service of God.

Tradition and Pastoral Care

​Situated within the Diocese of Leeds, we are affiliated with The Society and are under the episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Beverley. Our parish is further supported by a Priest of the Society of the Holy Cross (SSC), ensuring dedicated pastoral care and a steadfast commitment to the Catholic tradition within the Church of England.

​Our Liturgical Life

​Our worship is centred on the daily celebration of the Mass. We embrace a traditional "High Church" liturgy, designed to engage the senses and lift the soul through:

​Sacred Ceremony: The use of beautiful vestments, incense, and bells to create a truly prayerful atmosphere.


​Musical Heritage: A devotion to traditional hymns and the timeless practice of plainchant.

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The Communion of Saints: A deep-rooted devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints, honouring their place in our spiritual journey.


​An Open Invitation

​Our doors are open to everyone, regardless of where you are on your journey of faith. We believe in a warm welcome for all and encourage you to join us for our services and community events.​

Life Events & Enquiries

​If you would like to learn more about our community, or wish to enquire about Baptisms, Weddings, or Funerals, please contact our Parish Priest.​

Parish Priest: Fr Jay Lawrence Hewitt SSC

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Jason Lawrence Hewitt

Staincliffe Vicarage
Staincliffe Hall Road

WF17 7QX
Priest in Charge
07485539009

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MASS TIMES, SERVICES & EVENT AUGUST 2025

for 30 days, 1 hour
Christ Church, Staincliffe
Staincliffe Hall Road Staincliffe Leeds, WF17 7QX, United Kingdom

**The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary**, highlighting her pure and compassionate love, symbolized by her heart. This month serves as a time to reflect on her virtues and her role in salvation history.

**Mass & Services for August:**

- **August 1 (Friday)**: Saint Alphonsus Mary de' Liguori, Bishop, Doctor (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay Day Off.

- **August 2 (Saturday)**: Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White/Blue)
St. John's Coffee Morning from 10 AM to 12 PM.
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 3 (Sunday)**: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Solemn Mass at 10 AM @ Christ Church.

- **August 4 (Monday)**: Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 5 (Tuesday)**: Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 6 (Wednesday)**: The Transfiguration of the Lord (Feast, Gold/White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 7 (Thursday)**: Saints Sixtus II, Pope, and his Companions, Martyrs (Red)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 8 (Friday)**: Saint Dominic, Priest (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 9 (Saturday)**: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr (Feast, Red)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on annual leave.

- **August 10 (Sunday)**: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Solemn Mass at 10 AM @ St. John the Evangelist, followed by PCC.

- **August 11 (Monday)**: Saint Clare, Virgin (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 12 (Tuesday)**: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious (White)
Mass at 7 PM @ St. John the Evangelist, followed by coffee.

- **August 13 (Wednesday)**: Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs (Red)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 14 (Thursday)**: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Gold/Blue)
First Vespers at 6 PM @ St. John the Evangelist
Vigil Mass at 6:30 PM @ St. John the Evangelist.

- **August 15 (Friday)**: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Solemn Mass, Homily, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 16 (Saturday)**: Saint Stephen of Hungary (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay Day Off.
St. John's Coffee Morning from 10 AM to 12 PM.

- **August 17 (Sunday)**: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Solemn Mass & Holy Baptism at 10 AM @ Christ Church.

- **August 18 (Monday)**: Feria (Green)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 19 (Tuesday)**: Feria (Green)
Mass at 7 PM @ St. John the Evangelist.

- **August 20 (Wednesday)**: Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 21 (Thursday)**: Saint Pius X, Pope (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay Day Off.

**Parish Pilgrimage** to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham: August 22-24.

- **August 22 (Friday)**: Our Lady, Mother and Queen (Blue/White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on pilgrimage.

- **August 23 (Saturday)**: Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (White/Blue)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on pilgrimage.

- **August 24 (Sunday)**: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Said Mass & Homily at 10 AM @ St. John the Evangelist.
Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. George Narn-Briggs SSC.

- **August 25 (Monday)**: Saint Louis (White)
No Mass. Fr. Jay on a rest day.

- **August 26 (Tuesday)**: Blessed Dominic of the Mother of God (Dominic Barberi), Priest (White)
Mass at 7 PM @ St. John the Evangelist, followed by coffee.

- **August 27 (Wednesday)**: Saint Monica (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church, followed by coffee.

- **August 28 (Thursday)**: Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor (White)
Mass at 12 PM @ St. John’s.

- **August 29 (Friday)**: The Beheading (Passion) of Saint John the Baptist (Red)
Mass at 12 PM @ Christ Church.

- **August 30 (Saturday)**: Saints Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line, and Margaret Ward, Martyrs (Red)
St. John's Coffee Morning from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Mass at 12 PM @ St. John the Evangelist.

- **August 31 (Sunday)**: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Green)
Solemn Mass at 10 AM @ Christ Church.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of Staincliffe: Christ Church is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO:
Michelle Cromack [email protected]
or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor:
0113 3530257 or email - [email protected]


If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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