On Sat 7 June at 10am, we were delighted that 14 children made their First Holy Communion at St. Catherine’s – please keep them and their families in your prayers.

The Parish of St John Boste raised £1,796 last year towards the work of Missio in helping to share the love and compassion of Jesus with the world. This is an excellent result.

Would all Red Box holders at St. Catherine’s please bring their boxes to church, on Sunday 22/29 June. We will collect, empty the boxes and return to the Narthex. With many thanks for your continuing support.

According to a local newspaper report of 1950, St Catherine's was opened on 11th June 1850. This means that on Wednesday last week, the church was 175 years old (and still going strong, deo gratias). The whole school was in church for Mass last Wednesday morning which was most fitting.

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THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the BBQ in aid of the Neo-Natal Unit in Monze. We had a great day and the dreaded rain kept off! Thanks to the Blue Jam Street Beats who made the lunch into a very enjoyable and fun afternoon. We raised £895.96!

Families are warmly invited to join the parish overnight camping expedition to Hudscales Farm, Hesket Newmarket. Enquiries to Deacon Charlie. Further info to follow.

Video hosted by the Prayer Group on Fri 23 May & Fri 27 June after 12 Noon Mass. There will be a short introduction and light lunch followed by the video (approx. 20 mins).

All welcome.

DAY OF RENEWAL Sat 28 June 10am-4pm St. Clare’s Church, Sharoe Green Lane Preston. See poster in narthex.

As part of Jubilee and Centenary celebrations, Bishop Paul invites all couples in the diocese celebrating milestone anniversaries this year eg 1st, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and beyond to a special Mass of celebration and blessing.

Hold the date in your diary!

The PPC meeting is hosted by Alston on Thurs 3 July - preceded by Mass at 7pm at St Wulstan’s.

Rep needed for Appleby & Kirkby Stephen.

We welcome Fr. Stuart Chapple the Diocesan Chaplain to the Travelling Community. Our parish covers the cost of the marquee on the field for the Catholic Chaplaincy at the fair.

On Weds 11, 18, 25 June & 2 July at 7.15pm at St Gregory's Church, Workington in the Parish of the Good Shepherd weholding a series of sessions to reflect upon the Jubilee, exploring the biblical origins of the Jubilee, the Good News of Jesus, and the implications of the Jubilee on debt relief, peace & justice in our world, and care for creation. We are invited to join them.

A new amendment is being tabled which would mean it was no longer be illegal for women to perform their own abortions for any reason, and at any point up to and during birth.

Please take action now and help to stop this.

Join us for the annual John Bradburne Pilgrimage climb.  The day begins with Mass at 10:00am at St John the Evangelist Church, Skirwith followed by the pilgrimage walk at 11:00am. To book your place and make a donation please email info@johnbradburne.com We look forward to sharing this special journey with you.

A Programme Leader is needed to help look after the residential team of young interns and to lead programmes both at Castlerigg and occasionally around the area.