SUNDAY MASS TIMES IN THE LOCAL AREA Sun 9.00am St Mary’s Helmsley Sun 9.30am Ampleforth Abbey Sun 10.30am Our Lady & St Chad, Kirkbymoorside Sun 11.15am Ampleforth College (Term Time Only) Sun 12.00pm Stanbrook Abbey
PLEASE NOTE THAT ON SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER MASS AT OUR LADY AND ST BENEDICT WILL BE AT 9.00am. THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AT 10.45am
The Sick: The Diocese, on advice and under Data Protection Regulations (May 2018), asks us not to name individuals, but to pray for them as a group within the Parish Body as those in particular need.
Recently Dead: Philomena Binks, Jennifer Curran Anniversaries: Derick Watson, Lesley Gray, Austin Bede Copping, Fr Theodore Young OSB
HOME COMMUNIONS If you require Holy Communion at home, please contact John Ridge: [email protected], Fr Kentigern or Fr Bernard either by e-mail or leave a telephone message by 8.00pm on Friday evening stating whether you require a weekly visit or a one-off call. Someone will then be in contact to arrange a suitable day and time to visit.
EASY FUNDRAISER Do you regularly shop online? Did you know you could support your church at the same time? For more information speak to Tracey in the Parish Office and see information leaflets in the Hall.
WORLD COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN MEDITATION Meets each week: Mondays at 2pm - 3pm in St Benedict’s Church Hall: contact Mary Sturges Thursdays at 8pm - 8 45pm on Zoom: contact David and Sue Walsh Should you wish to join either group contact Mary Sturges 01439788563.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THE VALLEY Meet each Monday at 8.00pm to share faith, friendship and interests.
FABRIC PROJECTS Works have cost £35000. To date, we have received £1292.67 in fabric donations. All contributions to these costs will be gratefully received.
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY Mr Wilding has rejoined the team of lay chaplains at York Hospital. He has produced an information sheet about this ministry, including details of how to contact a chaplain and arrange a visit to a loved one in hospital. You will find these notes at the back of church.
CAFOD Donate to CAFOD’s Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Appeal at cafod.org.uk/ipc or call 0303 303 3030. or to the Sudan Crisis Appeal: cafod.org.uk/SudanAppeal or call: 0808 58 588 85.
PARKING Could I encourage as many as possible on Saturday Evening or Sunday Morning to use the parking available off St Hilda’s Walk – below the allotments or in the Doctor’s Surgery. This will help to prevent the congestion building up on West End during the weekend.
YOUTH 2000 Robert Toone completed a triathlon on Sat 13th September, swimming 1.9km, cycling 90km and running a half marathon (21km) to raise money for Youth 2000. Founded in 1990, Youth 2000 has helped tens of thousands of young people experience God’s love and many credit Youth 2000 as part of the reason they have met their spouse or decided to pursue a vocation to religious and consecrated life or priesthood. All one-off donations will be matched by a generous donor and if you decide to give monthly the first 12 monthly gifts will be doubled. Here is the fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/roberttoone70-3 Or search Robert Toone on www.justgiving.com Or see him in Church or donate via the Church Office.
Our Lady & St Benedict’s St Vincent de Paul Conference. Meets fortnightly on Mondays. A lay catholic society which has been running for over 150 years in England and Wales, aims to meet the needs of the poor and vulnerable wherever and whoever they may be, by befriending or supporting either financially or emotionally. The main aim of its members is to seek out people in need and to help them through person-to-person contact, at a local level. The need might be one of financial hardship, or sudden family crisis, of loneliness, of disability or of bereavement, or simply the need to see a friendly face for someone who is housebound. We, as Christians, are all called to have concern for the deprived and the poor and the SVP gives us the opportunity to turn that concern into action. There are many aspects to the society both local, national and international, too many to detail here. More information can be found on www.svp.org.uk or from one of our conference members. In being a member, not only are you part of an organisation that brings help and comfort to many, but by fulfilling your Christian calling to look after the poor and marginalised, many rewards are received in return. We are very keen to meet anyone who is interested in becoming a member or who would like to find out more, or if anyone who feels that the SVP can help them. Please speak to Mary Borrett (07732786643) Mary Godwin, Patricia Leonard or Fr Bernard.
SAFEGUARDING SURVEY The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) has recently launched a survey aimed at victims and survivors, with a particular focus on how dioceses and Religious Life Groups (RLGs) respond to those who have suffered abuse. The primary focus is on those who have had contact with a RLG or Church since July 2024 in relation to this abuse. At Ampleforth Abbey, we are keen to encourage survivors and victims to contribute to this survey so that their experiences can help to make a meaningful and positive difference to the support that Churches and Religious Life Groups can offer. More information about this initiative and a link to the survey can be found on our website, where you can also read more about our commitment to safeguarding and supporting survivors of abuse: https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/cssa-survey A SECOND SURVEY You may already have seen the Public Call for Information – Survivor Engagement in the Catholic Church survey (ABOVE) which is currently being shared in churches and Religious Life Groups (RLGs) on behalf of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA). The CSSA are now asking every diocese and RLG to help them share a new survey inviting everyone engaged with the Catholic Church, including Clergy, Religious (Consecrated Life), Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Employees, Volunteers and Parishioners to contribute their experiences. The aim of this survey is to better understand how the Catholic Church engages with Survivors. While it is unlikely that many of you will have had direct contact with survivors through your work for AAT, it remains a core part of our wider safeguarding work. Some key elements of this work are summarised here:
We ensure that all staff receive training on how to respond to disclosures or allegations.
We have a Survivor Working Group who meet through the year to review cases, levels of contact and support for survivors. This group includes a member of the monastic community, and external specialists with experience of working with survivors.
We have a contract with Survive York where we fund therapeutic support for survivors when we refer them to their organisation, or when they self-refer.
We work closely and openly with external agencies and the Non-Recent Abuse Investigations Team (NRAIT) to support victims and survivors.
We offer face to face meetings with the Abbot or other members of the monastic community.
We alert survivors to our Complaints Policy and to the fact that they are entitled to make a claim for compensation, we also signpost them to the Abbot's key messages and commitment to safeguarding on our website.
METHODIST ASYLUM PROJEST - MIDDLESBROUGH There is some progress with the possibility of re starting our involvement with the Asylum Seekers in Middlesbrough. The hope is that the more Central Methodist building will be able to be used as the venue and we will be invited to bring donations the last Wednesday in NOVEMBER, in time for Christmas. All these plans are tentative, at the moment, but this information could be published as you think fit. Confirmation of how we could be involved will be available in November. Donations should be kept until then. Mary Sturges 01439788563
MIDDLESBROUGH FOODBANK NEXT DELIVERY: TUES. NOV.11th DEADLINE for DONATIONS: MON. NOV. 10th-12 NOON Please give what you can as heating costs begin to rise, using up more of the budget of food-poor families served by the MFB! Let’s help our friends on Teesside keep warm in body and soul! Donations should be left at the back of Our Lady and St Benedict’s Church as always. THANK YOU ALL! PPS MFB GIFT AID forms are now available at the back of church for individual donations of cash and cheques. If you are able to, please could you hand them into the office along with your donation?
A Service of Remembrance for All Souls The Benefice of Ampleforth, Oswaldkirk, Gilling East & Stonegrave and the Parish of Our Lady & St Benedict warmly invite you to a Service of Remembrance for All Souls at 7.00pm, on Monday 3 November 2025 in the church of St Hilda, Ampleforth. At this simple service of readings, hymns and prayers our departed loved ones will be remembered by name and a symbolic candle of remembrance lit. If you would like someone’s name remembered, please contact Rev James Trowsdale [email protected]
COMMUNITY PRAYERS THE CHURCH OF ST HILDA AND THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY AND ST BENEDICT Rev James & Fr Kentigern invite you to join them for COMMUNITY PRAYERS 10.00am Monday 10 November – Our Lady & St Benedict Monday 24 November – St Hilda Monday 8 December – Our Lady & St Benedict Monday 22 December – St Hilda Followed by refreshments and fellowship
DIVINE RENOVATION WEBINAR 📅 Thursday, November 20 8 PM When mission flows from joy, everything changes. Join parish leaders around the world for Overflow: The Mission of Joy—an online gathering to rekindle your heart for mission. All welcome to join Fr Kentigern in St Benedict’s Church Hall to participate in this event LIVE.
WARM WINTER SPACES Begins again in Ampleforth Village Hall Wednesdays 12.00 - 2.00pm November 5th & 19th December 3rd, 10th & 17th. An opportunity to meet old friends and to make new ones in a warm and welcoming environment. Enjoy a light lunch, tea and cake. Dietary requirements catered for.
Everyone welcome. No pre-booking required. No charge, a voluntary donation will be accepted.
Transport can be arranged - call Mary in advance on 07732 786643
COFFEE AND CRAFTING Continues each Thursday 10.15 - 12.30 in St Benedict's Church Hall Join us for creativity and community. We invite you to bring along any crafting or art projects and enjoy skill sharing with others during this social time., ALL AGES WELCOME. Children must be supervised at all times by parents or caregivers during the event.
YOUTH CHURCH @ AMPLEFORTH Restarts after the Half Term Break on Noevember 9th & 23rd and December 7th. Ampleforth Village Hall 6.30 - 8.00pm For young people (Year six and above) in the Valley and beyond. Learning about God and faith through fun, friendship and food. For further information please contact Lucy Willshaw: lucy.willshaw@outlook,com
MUSIC AT AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE CHORAL MASS Fridays during term 7.00pm ALL WELCOME
A DELICIOUS HISTORY OF THE APPLE with Sally Coulthard Saturday 15 November at 6.30pm. Visit ampleforthabbey.org.uk/retreats-events for more details and to book your tickets. £17.00 per person including refreshments.
THE ALPHA EXPERIENCE Continues each Wednesday evening till 3 December at Gilling Village Hall 7.00pm. Are you curious about faith? Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Includes a complimentary meal. ALL WELCOME Register your interest at [email protected]
BEREAVEMENT CAFE A gentle supportive space to sit with others who understand. Whether your loss is recent or many years past, you are welcome to come for conversation, quiet and a cup of tea. Alternate Mondays 2.00 - 3.30pm Beadlam Grange Bistro Facilitated by Ryedale Churches Together. ALL WELCOME
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Are you in Year Three or above and interested in making your First Holy Communion? Are you a teen interested in making Confirmation? Do you feel called to Initiation in the Catholic Church? Please contact Fr Kentigern for details