Last updated on Sunday, June 28, 2009

Welcome to our parish, especially if you are visiting. Feel free to stay for a cup of tea or coffee read the web site and get to know the parish. The tea, coffee and sugar are all Fairtrade. We have been accepted as a fairtrade parish as part of our covenant with the poor. Fairtrade gives poor communities an opportunity to improve their lives by better healthcare and schooling and provide them with a more sustainable environment.

Silsden
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On the North East this parish adjoins the parish at Addingham
the Silsden boundary mark.
On the South East it adjoins the parish of St. Anne, Keighley - halfway between the Steeton and Keighley boundaries.
On the South East it adjoins Colne.
On the North East it adjoins the parish of St.Stephen, Skipton the village of Bradley is in the parish of St.Stephen, Skipton.

Geographically this is two parishes.

Click on directions to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and join the parish in prayer Pray-as-you-go daily prayer Baptism and Weddings get in touch with the Parish as soon as possible in order to allow plenty of time and reflection before making this commitment. A minimum of six months notice is required for a wedding at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. More details go to Mass Times page see above

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If you have time click on Second Sight

If you have more time Bells on Sunday

We will be launching Our Covenant with the Poor on Sunday 5 July with a Traidcraft stall in Carmel House and information on this year's theme - CAFOD's Climate Justice Campaign.  This campaign asks us to stand alongside the the world's poorest communities who are already experiencing increased floods, droughts and extreme weather conditions due to climate change. During the two weeks there will be the usual events such as Bingo, Coffee Morning, BBQ, and Social Evening. In the 'Call of Creation' the Catholic Bishop's Conference of England and Wales said: "Individual actions may seem insignificant but together the small steps of many people can have an astonishing impact"Our Covenant with the Poor starts next Sunday 5 July: This year's theme is CAFOD's Climate Justice Campaign. This asks us stand alongside the world's poorest communities who are already experiencing increased floods, droughts and extreme weather conditions due to climate change.

Margaret is about to start her fast for CAFOD – she needs your support.
These are the dates for your diaries:
Sunday 5 July: Launch of Campaign, Traidcraft stall after 11 o'clock mass in Carmel House and Margaret Waterhouse will be taking the names of sponsors for her 24 hour fast.
Sunday 12 July: Annual BBQ at the Lloyd's (12 Banklands Avenue). Please take a ticket if you would like to come since it helps with the catering.
Saturday 18 July: Coffee Morning with Cake Stall  and raffle in Carmel House.
There will also be a Bingo Night and Social Evening - the dates to be confirmed.
Prizes for the Bingo and Coffee Morning would be appreciated.
In the 'Call of Creation' the Catholic Bishop's Conference of England and Wales said: "Individual actions may seem insignificant but together the small steps of many people can have an astonishing impact

Visit of the Relics of St. Therese of Lisieux to the Diocese of Leeds. The next meeting regarding the Visit of the Relics of St. Therese will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 at Wheeler Hall, Leeds.
The meeting is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Visit of the Relics of St.Therese and updating everyone with the plans which have so far been made in preparation for the visit. Everyone is very welcome to attend.

Remember that when a Catholic is admitted to hospital it is essential that they are recorded as a Catholic on their medical records AND that this information is passed onto the Catholic Chaplain.  Otherwise, due to Data Protection regulations the Chaplain will be unaware of their presence
 
Our Lady Of Good Council, Leeds, Catholic Primary School - Required for September 2009 - Qualified Nursery Teacher (temporary for one year initially) Main Scale. Five mornings per week (Mon-Fri ~ 9am - 12 noon).  Application pack available from school Tel 0113 2144123 or email
bensonc05@leedslearning.net. Closing date for applications - Friday 3 July

Lourdes Group 58 HCPT The Pilgrimage Trust Dear Fr Larkin, Thanking you and your parishioners for the sale of raffle tickets at your church The sum raised was £125 The raffle will be drawn at Saint Anne’s' Social Centre, Keighley on Saturday 24 October 2009. A list of winning numbers will be posted to you as soon as possible. Thank you once again for your help, and I would like to send every good wish to you and your parishioners.

Family Fun Evening at The Holy Family School on Wednesday 15 July, 6.30 – 9.00pm.  All welcome

The relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will be visiting our country from 16 September to 16 October 2009 / Thurs 1 Oct York Minster www.yorkminster.org/ And
Saturday 3 Oct.Leeds Cathedral Great George Street LS2 8BE www.leedscathedral.org.uk

Safeguarding Matters Workshop on the new vetting & barring scheme bv Adrian child & sally Robinson of CSAS Parish representatives are invited to a 2-hour event on the new Vetting and Barring Scheme which comes into effect in October this year. This workshop will include specifics around how this Scheme will impact on the Church, for example what roles will require Vetting and Barring Scheme registration; how the registration scheme will impact on parish activities on a practical level; form completion and process requirements. At:  Leeds Civic Hall - the Banqueting Suite
On: Wednesday 1 July 2009 At: 7 pm
There is no charge for this event.  Please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Office as over to confirm your attendance. Bring your own drinks