Welcome to St. Roberts


A very warm welcome from our parish - Our Lady Immaculate and St. Robert. Our God-given mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in active loving service, worship, sacrament and prayer. In particular, seeking to help the poor, the marginalised - the most vulnerable members of our society.  Christ inspires all people to live free from sin, with hope and with hearts open to truth, hope, love and compassion. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our spiritual lives and under the protection of the prayers of Mary Immaculate and St Robert, we strive to continue Christ's ministry as faithful disciples.  Please do join us. 


We hope that this website will give you the some of the information you require regarding life at St Robert’s Catholic Church.


Welcome


 

A very warm welcome to our parish of Our Lady Immaculate and St. Robert.

 

Our God-given mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in active loving service, worship, sacrament and prayer. In particular, we are called to help the poor and marginalised - the most vulnerable members of our society. 

 

Christ inspires all people to live free from sin, with hope and with hearts open to truth, love and compassion. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our spiritual lives and under the protection of the prayers of Our Lady Immaculate and St Robert, we strive to continue Christ's ministry as faithful disciples in the context of the sacramental life of the Church and as a parish in the Diocese of Leeds.  Please do join us. 

 

We hope that this website will give you some of the information you require regarding life at St Robert’s Catholic Church.

 

27 Mar, 2024
Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously to our Lenten Project 2024, dedicated to the Holy Family Church in Gaza and in support of its schools. We are pleased to tell you that the parish raised more than the hoped for £15,000 plus a certain amount of gift aid on top - a final figure will be promulgated in due course. At a time of a cost of living crisis which affects you us all, this is a very generous response. Our help to the Catholic Church and two schools in Gaza will last long beyond Lent 2024. There will be no further collections from now on but please contact the parish office with any late donations. This Lenten Project has given a focus for our parish during this season and has shown our solidarity and support to Catholic education and the welfare of Christians of the most endangered parish in our tormented world. Thank you again for your incredible generosity.
12 Mar, 2024
The parish will be invited to join in prayer during 24 hours in May when the Blessed Sacrament will be available for adoration after the noon Mass on Friday 24th May until noon on Saturday 25th May. Parishioners will be asked to sign up for 1 hour slots throughout the days and night in order to ensure people are present and adoration takes place for the full period of time. However, you will be able to turn up at any time to take part without having signed up. This is a great spiritual opportunity to commit some time to silent prayer before the Lord. As the allotted times are signed up by people who guarantee to be present at that time, then anyone will be able to attend at a period of time of their choosing. During the silent hours, the main church door will be locked but entry will be possible through the carpark door with a code given to those who wish to attend during the course of the night. A sign up sheet will be provided closer to the time for those who wish to support this spiritual initiativ
05 Mar, 2024
Holy Week is the culmination of our Lenten journey when we finally turn, with Christ, towards Jerusalem and walk with him on the path of suffering. The Mass of Chrism will take place on Wednesday 27th March at 11am in St Anne's Cathedral, Leeds. At this Mass, surrounded by priests and deacons of the Diocese, the Bishop will bless the holy oils, distributed throughout the Diocese for anointing in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Sacrament of the Sick and Ordination. The Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7pm on Thursday 28th March, Holy Thursday, remembers the Last Supper when Christ instituted both the Eucharist and the sacred priesthood. The ceremony of the washing of feet calls to mind the great humility with which Christ lived his ministry. At the end of the Mass, the transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose gives us the opportunity to 'watch' with Christ, reminiscent of His time of prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.
By Webmaster 25 Aug, 2023
If you would like to know more about the Catholic Church, please follow this link to information on how our parish can help you to find your way home.

A very warm welcome to our parish of Our Lady Immaculate and St. Robert.

 

Our God-given mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in active loving service, worship, sacrament and prayer. In particular, we are called to help the poor and marginalised - the most vulnerable members of our society. 

 

Christ inspires all people to live free from sin, with hope and with hearts open to truth, love and compassion. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our spiritual lives and under the protection of the prayers of Our Lady Immaculate and St Robert, we strive to continue Christ's ministry as faithful disciples in the context of the sacramental life of the Church and as a parish in the Diocese of Leeds.  Please do join us. 

 

We hope that this website will give you some of the information you require regarding life at St Robert’s Catholic Church.


Parish News and Events

Please keep up to date with parish news and activities

Prayer Requests:

Please remember in prayer those who have died this week, may they rest in peace. Please pray for all the sick of the Parish, and those for whom Mass is offered this week, including those whose anniversaries occur at this time. 


If you would like to have a Mass said for a particular intention, there are envelopes available in the Narthex or talk to the parish office.

DIARY DATES

FUNERAL GUIDANCE

NEWSLETTER

PARISH NEWS

By Simon Bradbury 18 Nov, 2023
The visit to Rome will take place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th October 2024 with flights from Leeds Bradford Airport. We will be staying at the Palazzola Residence (https://palazzola.net/en/about) on a full board and lodging basis. The programme of events including liturgies/Mass every day, a Papal Audience, visit to the catacombs and tomb of St Peter beneath the high altar of St Peter's Basilica along with a visit to the Papal Palace of Castle Gandolfo. Accommodation is in single/double and twin rooms for 30 people. All inclusive price is approx £1000 including transfers in Rome and full board accommodation. The trip has now been fully booked but Caroline in the parish office is keeping a reserve list should you wish to be on it.
04 Sep, 2023
The parish centre is hired out to bring income for the parish. Details are on a specially designed webpage which can be accessed by clicking on the photograph or by looking for 'Parish Centre' under News and Info. Please let any interested people or organisations know about this parish resource which is so well located in the town of Harrogate.
By Webmaster 25 Aug, 2023
If you would like to know more about the Catholic Church, please follow this link to information on how our parish can help you to find your way home.
By Webmaster 08 Jul, 2023
The Children's Liturgy at St Robert's takes place during the 9am Mass
By Webmaster 16 Jun, 2023
In celebration of the church’s sesquicentenary Marking the 150th anniversary of our church this year, our sacristan Paul Parker with help from photographer Ray Thomson, has compiled a history of the stained glass windows of our church. This fascinating and beautiful book is available from the narthex.
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Prayer of St Bernard


Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession

was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.

To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,

but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.

Amen.


PARISH EVENTS

By Elliott Wright 28 Mar, 2024
Come and celebrate the Feast of Mercy next Sunday, 7 April 2024, beginning at 2pm. There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunity for Confession. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3pm, followed by Benediction and veneration of the Divine Mercy image. “On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though his sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity.” (Diary of St. Faustina, 699).
27 Mar, 2024
Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously to our Lenten Project 2024, dedicated to the Holy Family Church in Gaza and in support of its schools. We are pleased to tell you that the parish raised more than the hoped for £15,000 plus a certain amount of gift aid on top - a final figure will be promulgated in due course. At a time of a cost of living crisis which affects you us all, this is a very generous response. Our help to the Catholic Church and two schools in Gaza will last long beyond Lent 2024. There will be no further collections from now on but please contact the parish office with any late donations. This Lenten Project has given a focus for our parish during this season and has shown our solidarity and support to Catholic education and the welfare of Christians of the most endangered parish in our tormented world. Thank you again for your incredible generosity.
By Elliott Wright 20 Mar, 2024
Save the date for this year’s C3 Vacation Bible School - Monday, 29 Jul 2024 - Friday 2 Aug 2024 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
12 Mar, 2024
The parish will be invited to join in prayer during 24 hours in May when the Blessed Sacrament will be available for adoration after the noon Mass on Friday 24th May until noon on Saturday 25th May. Parishioners will be asked to sign up for 1 hour slots throughout the days and night in order to ensure people are present and adoration takes place for the full period of time. However, you will be able to turn up at any time to take part without having signed up. This is a great spiritual opportunity to commit some time to silent prayer before the Lord. As the allotted times are signed up by people who guarantee to be present at that time, then anyone will be able to attend at a period of time of their choosing. During the silent hours, the main church door will be locked but entry will be possible through the carpark door with a code given to those who wish to attend during the course of the night. A sign up sheet will be provided closer to the time for those who wish to support this spiritual initiativ
By Fr Simon 08 Feb, 2024
Plans are afoot for a second 'Call My Bluff' Wine Evening. The first one took place in 2022 and proved very popular. It is intended for the event to take place on Friday 14th June at 7pm in the parish centre - a date for your diary.
31 Jan, 2024
Stations of the Cross throughout Lent will on Friday evenings at 6.30pm. A Service of Reconciliation, at which a number of priests will be available to hear confessions before Holy Week, will be held at 7pm until 8pm on Wednesday 20th March. Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings at 6.30pm will be led by the following: Friday 15th March 9am Choir Friday 22nd March International Stations Good Friday Father Simon
27 Nov, 2023
The next baptisms will take place at a date to be confirmed in May 2024 with a short course for parents taking place a couple of weeks before at 10am in the parish centre. Forms are available in the narthex. Dates will be promulgated soon.
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PARISH MASS TIMES

 

Our current Mass times for St Robert's can be seen below. Please check back regularly for any changes. Should Mass times be adjusted, then in the first instance we would recommend that you check the times below and always refer to the parish Newsletter.

 

St. Robert's Church

 

Saturday Vigil:   5pm

 

Sunday: 9.00am | 11.00am 

 

Please check weekday Mass times below on the bulletin as they are subject to change:

 

Monday: 12 noon

 

Tuesday:   9am

 

Wednesday: 12 noon

 

Thursday: Usually no Mass

 

Friday: 12 noon (Exposition 11.30am)

 


 

Sacrament of Reconciliation

 

Saturday 4pm-4.40pm

 

 

Also available by appointment with a Priest

 


Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction

 

Friday 11.30am – 12 noon

 


 


 

VIEW THE PARISH NEWSLETTER

 

St Robert’s Bulletin

NEED HELP PREPARING FOR A FUNERAL?

No-one can really prepare you for the loss of a loved one. Many, (with good intentions), often respond the only way they know how - 'time will heal you.' The truth is, that when there is a void to fill that is so deep, all others can do is be there for you, and offer what love and help one can. We have prepared some useful resources for you on the link below; in the meantime, if you would like to talk with someone who would understand what you have been through; then we might be able to guide you. Most importantly we would urge you to remain prayerful and keep asking our Lord to help with the hurt and the pain that you may be experiencing..

Guidance for planning a funeral

Global Healing - care for our common home.



A film commissioned by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (33 minutes long).


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