Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule

for 13 days, 1 hour
Christ Church, Staincliffe
Staincliffe Hall Road Staincliffe Leeds, WF17 7QX, United Kingdom

Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule
The United Benefice of Christ Church Stancliffe & St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow
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We are pleased to share that our Parish Priest, Father Jay Lawrence Hewitt, has recovered and will be resuming his duties this Thursday 18th December 2025.
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As Father Jay settles back into the life of the Benefice, he will be focusing on liturgical responsibilities, light pastoral duties, and our Christmas services. He is also beginning to work through a backlog of administrative tasks; we thank you for your patience as he catches up on these matters. We are very grateful for the prayers and support shown during his absence.

​Liturgical Timetable: December 2025

​Week 3 of Advent

• ​Thursday 18 Dec: Thursday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Friday 19 Dec: Friday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Saturday 20 Dec: Saturday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Sunday 21 Dec: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Purple) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church (Father Jay’s first service back)

• ​Monday 22 Dec: Monday of the 4th week of Advent (Purple) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 23 Dec: St John of Kanty (White) — Mass 7pm @ St John’s
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The Nativity of the Lord
• ​Wednesday 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): 12noon Mass — CANCELLED

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: Vigil Mass of Christmas (White) — 6pm @ Christ Church

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: MIDNIGHT MASS (Gold) — 10pm @ St John’s

• ​Thursday 25 Dec: Christmas Day (White/Gold) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church

​The Octave of Christmas

• ​Friday 26 Dec: St Stephen, First Martyr (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church (Offered for St Stephen’s House, Oxford)

• ​Saturday 27 Dec: St John, Apostle & Evangelist (White/Gold) — Solemn Mass 12noon @ St John’s (Patronal Feast)

• ​Sunday 28 Dec: The Holy Family (White) — Solemn Mass 10am @ St John’s

• ​Monday 29 Dec: St Thomas à Becket (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 30 Dec: Sixth day in the Octave — NO MASS

• ​Wednesday 31 Dec: Seventh day in the Octave — NO MASS
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Thank you for your continued understanding and support. 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

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
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07485539009

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Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule

for 13 days, 1 hour
Christ Church, Staincliffe
Staincliffe Hall Road Staincliffe Leeds, WF17 7QX, United Kingdom

Important Notice: Return of Parish Priest & Christmas Schedule
The United Benefice of Christ Church Stancliffe & St John’s the Evangelist Carlinghow
​
We are pleased to share that our Parish Priest, Father Jay Lawrence Hewitt, has recovered and will be resuming his duties this Thursday 18th December 2025.
​
As Father Jay settles back into the life of the Benefice, he will be focusing on liturgical responsibilities, light pastoral duties, and our Christmas services. He is also beginning to work through a backlog of administrative tasks; we thank you for your patience as he catches up on these matters. We are very grateful for the prayers and support shown during his absence.

​Liturgical Timetable: December 2025

​Week 3 of Advent

• ​Thursday 18 Dec: Thursday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Friday 19 Dec: Friday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Saturday 20 Dec: Saturday of the 3rd week of Advent (Purple) — NO MASS

• ​Sunday 21 Dec: Fourth Sunday of Advent (Purple) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church (Father Jay’s first service back)

• ​Monday 22 Dec: Monday of the 4th week of Advent (Purple) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 23 Dec: St John of Kanty (White) — Mass 7pm @ St John’s
​
The Nativity of the Lord
• ​Wednesday 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): 12noon Mass — CANCELLED

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: Vigil Mass of Christmas (White) — 6pm @ Christ Church

• ​Wednesday 24 Dec: MIDNIGHT MASS (Gold) — 10pm @ St John’s

• ​Thursday 25 Dec: Christmas Day (White/Gold) — SOLEMN MASS 10am @ Christ Church

​The Octave of Christmas

• ​Friday 26 Dec: St Stephen, First Martyr (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church (Offered for St Stephen’s House, Oxford)

• ​Saturday 27 Dec: St John, Apostle & Evangelist (White/Gold) — Solemn Mass 12noon @ St John’s (Patronal Feast)

• ​Sunday 28 Dec: The Holy Family (White) — Solemn Mass 10am @ St John’s

• ​Monday 29 Dec: St Thomas à Becket (Red) — Mass 12noon @ Christ Church

• ​Tuesday 30 Dec: Sixth day in the Octave — NO MASS

• ​Wednesday 31 Dec: Seventh day in the Octave — NO MASS
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Thank you for your continued understanding and support. 🙏🏼💙🙏🏼

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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