Welcome to the website of the Scarborough Catholic Churches
Welcome to the website for the Roman Catholic Churches in Scarborough. In 2004 the decision was taken to almagamate the four parishes serving the town into one. This process is still continuing.The town is served by four Churches;
St Peter's on Castle Road was opened in July 1858 and has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. It is situated on the Headland in Scarborough not far from the Castle and the Anglican Parish Church of St.Mary's.
St Joseph's Church,Green Lane Newby was built in 1960 to serve the growing estates of Barrowcliff and the districts of Newby & Scalby.The Church was designed Francis Johnson of Bridlington and has recently been granted a Grade II listed building status.
St Edward's Church on Avenue Victoria was opened in 1913 and serves the Southcliff area of the town.
St George's Church is situated on Moor Lane Eastfield and serves the Eastfielsd estate and many of the villages on the outskirts of Scarborough.
The Moderator of the Scarborough churches is Fr William Massie. He lives at St Peter's Rectory on Castle Road (01723 360358)
The Co-Pastor is Fr John Bane. He lives at St Joseph's on Green Lane (01723 362632)
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2010
MONDAY 29th March
St Joseph’s 9.30am Mass
St George’s 10.00am Mass
TUESDAY 30th March
St Joseph’s 9.30am Mass
St George’s 9.00am Mass
St Edward’s 6.30pm Mass
St George’s 10.00am Mass
St Peter’s 7.00pm-8.00pm Confessions
HOLY THURSDAY 1st April
The most solemn part of Holy Week begins today. It is the feast day of the Priesthood and of the Eucharist. The washing of the feet will take place during the Mass
St Joseph’s 7.00pm MASS OF THE LORD’SSUPPER
Watching at Altar of Repose until 11.00pm
GOOD FRIDAY 2nd April
Today we hear the account of the Lord’s Passion. We pray for the needs of the Church and the world. We venerate the Cross and Holy Communion distributed. (Today is a day of Day of Fasting and Abstinence for all those aged 14-70.
WALK OF WITNESS 10.00 – 11.00am
Assembling at the William Street Car Park moving off via Dean Road to the town centre then up to the Castle for Bible Readings and a short service
St Peter’s 3pm SOLEMN LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
St Joseph’s 3pm SOLEMN LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
HOLY SATURDAY 3rd April
This is the night for the whole parish to come together to join its voice to that of our brothers and sisters throughout the world. For it is on this night all Christians declare to the world that Christ the Light of the World has RISEN FROM THE DEAD.
St Peter’s 9.30 – 10.30am Confessions
St George’s 10.30 – 11.00am Confessions
EASTER SUNDAY 4th April
St George’s 8.30am EASTER MASS
St Edward’s 9.30am EASTER MASS
St Joseph’s 10.00am EASTER MASS
St Peter’s 11.30am EASTER MASS
