Parish Life

The Parish Pastoral Council

A Parish Pastoral Council, consisting of twelve members, meets regularly. Minute of the meetings are available after each meeting.  An annual meeting to report back to the parish is held each September.

Chair - Mary McCormick

Secretary - Mick Burns

Several groups exist to aid the work of the Council

Social Group

Youth Group

Sacramental Preparation

Baptism

A team of parishioners is involved in helping to prepare parents for their child's baptism. Details can be obtained from the parish priest.

Reconciliation and Eucharist

Children of 8 years or more are prepared for these sacraments by co-operation between their parents and the primary school, along with the parish priest.

Marriage

Two teams are available for marriage preparation courses. Please contact the parish priest for details on 0113 2582607.

Other parish groups

Society of St Vincent de Paul

The SVP meets every Thursday and can be contacted through George Cairns Tel. No. 2593855

School Parents Association

Eucharistic Ministers and Readers

Choir and Music Group

Cafod

Horsforth Churches Together

APF Mission boxes.

Christian Aid

Coffee Mornings

These are held regularly in the school hall after Sunday morning Masses. They act as a way of social gatherings and of raising funds for various good causes.

Parish links - Romania

The parish is linked to the Greek Catholic parish in Ungheni, Romania, helping in the building of their new church.