In response to the latest guidance from the UK Government, all public worship has been suspended from March the 21st until further notice. Masses will continue as published with our final public Mass on Friday the 20th of March at 7 pm. After this, we will be...
In response to the recent advice that social gatherings should be avoided if possible the parish has cancelled the following upcoming meetings or groups. Lenten Gospel Study group on Wednesdays during LentBaptism preparation course session 3 on March the 19thFirst...
Below are a selection of prayers, readings from scripture and help for those who are in Self-isolation. Provided by the Liturgy Office of England and Wales When Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the...
The global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a fast-evolving situation. We are currently at Stage 2 of our guidance. This is because the current status is: A number of cases in local communities or a case specifically linked to a parish community The key...
The Diocese of Middlesbrough has issued the following guidance: The key things for parishes in these circumstances to do in Stage 2 are: It is likely you will need to suspend distribution under both kinds (the host to be given on the hand only). When giving communion...
The St Matthews Gospel Study group restarts for Lent. The first meeting is on Wednesday the 4th of March at 6.30pm in the presbytery. This year Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to reflect more closely on the scriptures. All are welcome to...
The parish is having a leaving party for Deacon David after 7pm Mass this Friday the 6th pf March after 7pm Mass. Please come along and celebrate David’s ministry in the Parish. Please bring along food and drink for a shared table.