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.

 

Film Night

20 May 2025
All parishioners are invited to our first film night on 8th June at 5pm in the Parish Centre. With appropriate licensing, we will be showing "The Mission", the emotional historical drama of Jesuits in eighteenth-century South America. Featuring standout performances from Jeremy Irons, Robert de Niro and Liam Neeson (in only his third major movie), the backdrop of Iguacu Falls and the beauty of Ennio Morricone's score complement this tale of Catholic faith and colonial power. (Ice creams in the interval!)

Prayers for Confirmation Candidates

19 May 2025
Please pray for five adult Confirmation Candidates due to be confirmed at a Mass on Pentecost Sunday. They have begun their preparations for the event at which three will also make their first communion. It is wonderful to see people returning/coming to faith in our parish and they appreciate your prayers as they move forward on their spiritual journey. If you would like to enquire about adult baptism/confirmation, please have a word with Fr Simon after Mass or email him on simon.bradbury@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Refurbishment of the Kirkstall Room

19 May 2025
Many thanks to Marie Baker for her work on refurbishing the Kirkstall Room, paid for by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. The room, on the first floor of the parish centre, is now available to book for parish meetings or for rental by outside agencies.

Children's Holiday Bible Camp

7 May 2025
SAVE THE DATE FOR HOLIDAY BIBLE CAMP 2025! “Marvelous Mystery – the Mass comes alive” will be held Jul 21-25, 2025 from 9am – 12pm each day in the parish Centre. All children age 5-11 are welcome! There will be games, music, crafts, and snacks. Please check the web site for more details. Adult and Teen volunteers (age 12+) are needed to help run the camp. If interested, please contact Marie Baker as soon as possible at mbaker0813@gmail.com

St Robert's Building Fund

27 April 2025
The St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend. Previously, it was announced that, due to an accumulation of quite urgent work which needs to take place on the church and presbytery, mainly in the area of roof and drains, we would be setting up such a Fund to ease the burden on existing parish funds. The Building Fund will be launched this weekend with a short presentation by a member of the Building Fund Committee at each of the weekend Masses. The work is expected to last between three and five years, with a plan to begin in the autumn this year. The total cost is reckoned to be in the region of £300,000. An overview of the proposed works with pictures of some of the affected areas is available at the link below and we will be giving regular updates on the progress of both the fund and the work once it starts. The architect’s proposals are still going through the various diocesan committees whose approval is needed in terms of art, architecture and finance (the church is a l

Men's Evening, Wednesday 21st May

14 April 2025
The next Men's Evening is now sold out and will take place for parishioners on Wednesday 21st May between 6.30pm to 9.30pm. It will begin with the usual adoration in church from 6.30pm. We will then repair to the parish centre at 7pm for drinks and a talk by a well known St Robert's parishioner. This will be followed by a two course meal. A nominal charge of £15 to cover costs will be payable on the night by cash or card. Any monies left over will go into the St Robert's Building Fund. A sign up sheet will be placed at the back of church in early May.

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. All are welcome and all people who 'seek God with a sincere heart' will find a spiritual home at St Robert’s.

 

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. 


We offer strong encouragement to Catholics to be faithful to the universal teaching of the Church regarding fidelity to the Sunday Mass. This is especially important when seeking the sacraments of initiation for our children. At their child's baptism, parents promised to be 'the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith, bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do, bringing them up in the practise of the faith'. The Bishops are clear about the importance of Sunday Mass having published a document in 2021 entitled 'Honouring Sunday' in which they call Sunday Mass the ‘very heartbeat of the Church and of our personal life of faith’. They echo these words of Pope St John Paul II in his apostolic letter, ‘Dies Domini’:


The rather traditional way of keeping Sunday holy has perhaps become more difficult for

many people; but the Church shows her faith in the strength of the Risen Lord and the

power of the Holy Spirit by making it known that, today more than ever, she is unwilling to

settle for minimalism and mediocrity at the level of faith. (Pope St John Paul II)


We live in troubled times in which we need a strong, fearless and committed Church.  Those intent on living their Christian life to the full will find a supportive, welcoming and active community at St Robert’s.  Those who wish to learn how to live that life to the full will also find strength, guidance and support here as well as the appropriate challenge we all need to live our faith to the full. Do join us. You will find details of all Sunday and weekday Masses on the weekly parish bulletin.

 

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

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.


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Loving God,

please protect our youth from the dangers

present in our world today.

Be with them through sickness and health,

sorrow and joy, loneliness and friendship,

success and failure.

Give them the courage and strength to make the right decisions. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

PARISH NEWS

Film Night

20 May 2025
All parishioners are invited to our first film night on 8th June at 5pm in the Parish Centre. With appropriate licensing, we will be showing "The Mission", the emotional historical drama of Jesuits in eighteenth-century South America. Featuring standout performances from Jeremy Irons, Robert de Niro and Liam Neeson (in only his third major movie), the backdrop of Iguacu Falls and the beauty of Ennio Morricone's score complement this tale of Catholic faith and colonial power. (Ice creams in the interval!)

Prayers for Confirmation Candidates

19 May 2025
Please pray for five adult Confirmation Candidates due to be confirmed at a Mass on Pentecost Sunday. They have begun their preparations for the event at which three will also make their first communion. It is wonderful to see people returning/coming to faith in our parish and they appreciate your prayers as they move forward on their spiritual journey. If you would like to enquire about adult baptism/confirmation, please have a word with Fr Simon after Mass or email him on simon.bradbury@dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Refurbishment of the Kirkstall Room

19 May 2025
Many thanks to Marie Baker for her work on refurbishing the Kirkstall Room, paid for by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. The room, on the first floor of the parish centre, is now available to book for parish meetings or for rental by outside agencies.

Children's Holiday Bible Camp

7 May 2025
We are looking for adult and teen volunteers in many different areas - come and see how you can help!

Children's Holiday Bible Camp

7 May 2025
SAVE THE DATE FOR HOLIDAY BIBLE CAMP 2025! “Marvelous Mystery – the Mass comes alive” will be held Jul 21-25, 2025 from 9am – 12pm each day in the parish Centre. All children age 5-11 are welcome! There will be games, music, crafts, and snacks. Please check the web site for more details. Adult and Teen volunteers (age 12+) are needed to help run the camp. If interested, please contact Marie Baker as soon as possible at mbaker0813@gmail.com

Men's Evening, Wednesday 21st May

14 April 2025
The next Men's Evening is now sold out and will take place for parishioners on Wednesday 21st May between 6.30pm to 9.30pm. It will begin with the usual adoration in church from 6.30pm. We will then repair to the parish centre at 7pm for drinks and a talk by a well known St Robert's parishioner. This will be followed by a two course meal. A nominal charge of £15 to cover costs will be payable on the night by cash or card. Any monies left over will go into the St Robert's Building Fund. A sign up sheet will be placed at the back of church in early May.

Parish Retreat - Save the Date

10 April 2025
A retreat for up to twenty six St Robert's parishioners has been organised to take place at Ampleforth Abbey from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2025. All accommodation and meals will be included and the retreat will be led by Fr Luke Beckett OSB. More details of cost, timings etc. will be promulgated closer to the time along with the opportunity to book a place. Save the date if you would like to join us.
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 Join the parish 200 Club to have chance of winning monthly prizes and raising funds for parish activities.

 

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