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title: "Year 7 Welcome Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church"
url: "https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/news/2025-10-16-year-7-welcome-mass-at-st-mary-s-catholic-church"
school: "Holy Family Catholic High School"
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# Year 7 Welcome Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

   16 October 2025

**Year 7 Welcome Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church**

On Thursday 16th October, our Year 7 pupils gathered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for their beautiful Welcome Mass, celebrated by **Fr Derek Lloyd**, our new parish priest for St. Mary’s and St William of York.

On the **Feast of St. Margaret Mary**, Fr Derek shared her inspiring devotion to the **Sacred Heart of Jesus**, helping our pupils connect deeply with the meaning of the day.

The pupils truly raised the roof with their joyful singing — even bravely tackling **Goodall’s “The Lord is My Shepherd”** for the psalm! They also prepared heartfelt bidding prayers, making the celebration even more personal and meaningful.

Huge thanks to the entire Year 7 team for making this such a special occasion. A **special shout-out to Mrs Pellow**, whose passion for music shone through as she taught the hymns and inspired our young singers.

Welcome, Year 7 — what a wonderful start to your journey!

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