Our Mass Schedule & Parish Services

The celebration of Mass is at the heart of our parish; it is the moment each week when we come together, slow down, and reconnect with God and with one another. On this page you’ll find the full schedule of Mass times and services for St Paul’s RC Church, Alnwick and Sacred Heart & St Cuthbert, Amble, making it easy to join us whenever you can. Whether you come every week, are returning after some time away, or are simply visiting this glorius part of Northumberland, you’ll always be warmly welcome.

Details for Reconciliation (Confession) are also included for those who seek God’s mercy, peace, and a fresh start.

To help you pray and follow the Church year, this page also includes the complete Catholic Liturgical Calendar for 2025 and 2026, along with today’s Mass readings provided through Universalis, so you can stay connected to the Church’s daily rhythm from home, on the move, or in church.

Readings at Mass
Weekly Mass & Reconciliation Times
Liturgical Calendar - Northumberland

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
Whoever eats of this bread will live forever;
and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”
John 6:5

Weekly Mass & Reconciliation

Sunday Mass at St Paul's RC Church - Alnwick

  • Saturday: None
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - Holy Mass
MASS Intentions: Thanksgiving People of the Parish

Weekday Mass at St Paul's RC Church - Alnwick

  • Monday:                None
  • Tuesday:                None
  • Wednesday:          10:00 AM       -    Holy Mass
  • Thursday:             None
  • Friday:                 10:00 AM     -   Holy Mass
Weekday MASS Intentions:

Regular Confessions at St Paul's RC Church

  • Thursday: 6:00 PM (Following Adoration)
  • By appointment: Contact Fr. Stephen

Special Confession Times (This Week)

  • To Be Confirmed
Update weekly: Keep checking for special announcements.

Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart & St Cuthbert - Amble

  • Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM   
  • Sunday: None
MASS Intentions:

Weekday Mass at Sacred Heart & St Cuthbert - Amble

  • Monday:                 None
  • Tuesday:                 10:30 AM -    Service of Word & Communion
  • Wednesday:            None
  • Thursday:               10:30 AM -    Holy Mass
  • Friday: None
Weekday MASS Intentions:

Regular Confessions at Sacred Heart & St Cuthbert - Amble

  • To Be Confirmed
  • By appointment: Contact Fr. Stephen

Special Confession Times (This Week)

  • To be confirmed
Update weekly: Keep checking for special announcements.

Other Notices

  • Seasonal liturgies will appear here.

  • Special parish events will be listed.
  • This Wednesday (18th February) is Ash Wednesday. Instead of giving some thing up for Lent this year, why not do something else like coming to Stations of the Cross. During Lent, services of Stations of the Cross will take place each Friday evening in St Paul's Church starting at 7.00pm and lasting around 30 minutes. There will be a different form of the Liturgy each week and you will be most welcome.
Updated when new information is available.
All times subject to change. Please check regularly.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar
Northumberland Parishes • Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

Major Liturgical Seasons – 2026

SeasonDates
Christmas Time25 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
Ordinary Time (Winter)12 Jan – 17 Feb 2026
Lent18 Feb – 1 Apr 2026
Easter Triduum2–5 Apr 2026
Easter Time5 Apr – 23 May 2026
Ordinary Time (Summer)25 May – 28 Nov 2026
Advent29 Nov – 24 Dec 2026
Christmas Time25 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027

Principal Feasts & Holydays of Obligation – 2026

DateCelebrationRankObligation
1 JanThe Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of GodSolemnityNo
6 JanThe Epiphany of the LordSolemnityYes
11 JanThe Baptism of the LordFeastNo
19 MarSaint Joseph, Husband of MarySolemnityNo
25 MarThe Annunciation of the LordSolemnityNo
5 AprEaster SundaySolemnityNo
23 AprSaint George, Patron of EnglandSolemnityNo
14 MayThe Ascension of the LordSolemnityYes
24 MayPentecost SundaySolemnityNo
31 MayThe Most Holy TrinitySolemnityNo
7 JunCorpus Christi (Body and Blood of the Lord)SolemnityNo
12 JunSacred Heart of JesusSolemnityNo
28 JunSaints Peter and PaulSolemnityYes
16 AugThe Assumption of MarySolemnityYes
1 NovAll SaintsSolemnityYes
22 NovChrist the KingSolemnityNo
25 DecThe Nativity of the LordSolemnityYes
Lectionary: Sunday Year A • Weekdays Year II
Local Saints: St Cuthbert (20 Mar), St Bede (25 May) – celebrated with special devotion in Northumberland.

Major Liturgical Seasons – 2027

SeasonDates
Christmas Time25 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027
Ordinary Time (Winter)11 Jan – 9 Feb 2027
Lent10 Feb – 24 Mar 2027
Easter Triduum25–28 Mar 2027
Easter Time28 Mar – 15 May 2027
Ordinary Time (Summer)17 May – 27 Nov 2027
Advent28 Nov – 24 Dec 2027
Christmas Time25 Dec 2027 – 9 Jan 2028

Principal Feasts & Holydays of Obligation – 2027

DateCelebrationRankObligation
1 JanThe Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of GodSolemnityNo
6 JanThe Epiphany of the LordSolemnityYes
10 JanThe Baptism of the LordFeastNo
19 MarSaint Joseph, Husband of MarySolemnityNo
25 MarThe Annunciation of the LordSolemnityNo
28 MarEaster SundaySolemnityNo
23 AprSaint George, Patron of EnglandSolemnityNo
6 MayThe Ascension of the LordSolemnityYes
16 MayPentecost SundaySolemnityNo
23 MayThe Most Holy TrinitySolemnityNo
30 MayCorpus Christi (Body and Blood of the Lord)SolemnityNo
4 JunSacred Heart of JesusSolemnityNo
29 JunSaints Peter and PaulSolemnityYes
15 AugThe Assumption of MarySolemnityYes
31 OctAll SaintsSolemnityYes
21 NovChrist the KingSolemnityNo
25 DecThe Nativity of the LordSolemnityYes
Lectionary: Sunday Year B • Weekdays Year I
Local Saints: St Cuthbert (20 Mar), St Bede (25 May) – celebrated with special devotion in Northumberland.
Holydays of Obligation in England & Wales: Attend Mass on Sundays and the dates marked Yes. For daily Mass times, check the parish newsletter or website.