What's On
JOB VACANCIES: The Parish of Mary, Mother of God, Bradford is recruiting a part time Pastoral Worker for Older People, for 10hrs per week. The role will pay a vital role in supporting the spiritual and emotional well-being of older parishioners. Job Description: https://marymotherofgod.org.uk/images/Docs/Pastoral_Worker_for_Older_People_v2.pdf. Application form available here: https://marymotherofgod.org.uk/images/Docs/Application_Form_Pastoral_Worker_for_Older_People.pdf . Closing date for applications is Friday, 4 April 2025.
We are an active parish community with events taking place throughout the year and several groups which meet regularly. For the latest information, see our weekly newsletter and Facebook page.
Ascension Youth Group
Ascension is our regular Friday night group for young people ( age 12 - 16 yrs), we usually meet at St John's church hall between 6.30pm and 8.30pm during term time. Ascension is about community, games, prayer and friendship with some chill time for pizza and snacks. For more information, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the Parish Office.
Catholic Care Community Market Stall and Cafe
The Community Market Stall and Café runs on Wednesday mornings at St Winefride’s Church Hall between 10 and 11 am. Please come along to fill a bag of groceries and fruit and vegetables for £5, have a look at the pre-loved stall, perhaps gain some advice and enjoy a free cuppa and chat
Catholic Care Lunch Groups
If you would like to enjoy a delicious two course hot meal in friendly company, why not come along to one of our weekly friendship groups? We meet on Tuesdays from 12.30pm at St John's church hall and Wednesdays from 1.00pm at St Winefride's church hall.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Our Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group usually meets on the third Sunday of each month at St Winefride's Church for a time of praise, prayer, music, Bible study and sharing. Join us for spirit filled worship, everyone welcome! See our latest newsletter for our next meeting date.
Intercessory Prayer
From 6.30pm, following the 6.00pm Mass on Monday evenings at St Winefride's Church, there is some time of Adoration, saying the rosary and praying for the needs of anyone in our parish community and beyond.
Junior Youth Group
Our Junior Youth Group meets a couple of times during each school term on Friday evenings to go trampolining, ice skating and other activities. It's aimed at children in Years 3 to 6 and parents/carers are encouraged to stay and join in the fun! Keep an eye on our Facebook page or latest newsletter for details of upcoming trips.
Snowdrops
A friendly group for adults, young people and children with a learning disability, their families and friends. We meet monthly for friendship and fun, with trips out and about. See the Parish Facebook page or latest newsletter for our next meeting date.
Stay and Play
Each Monday during term time from 9.30am to 11.30am at St Winefride’s Church hall, for babies to pre-school infants. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and telephone number 07599 653211
Union of Catholic Mothers (UCM)
Our parish UCM aims to demonstrate Christian faith in action through fellowship, friendship, prayer, promoting family life and supporting the parish and the wider community through our fundraising events. The group usually meets on the first Monday of each month, membership is open to all women and new members are always welcome. For more information, contact the Parish Office on 01274 677992 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
