Our Lady Immaculate and
St Robert Catholic Church Harrogate
Mr Jack Clarke is the Chair of our Parish Pastoral Council. Jack is also on a journey to being ordained as a Deacon for our parish in late 2025. On Tuesday 23rd April, you are invited to a Mass in church at 7pm when Bishop Marcus will institute Jack and a fellow candidate for the Diaconate, Dominic Williams, as Lectors - a ministry which appoints them to read the word of God to the assembly. Dominic is a parishioner of St Peter and St Paul's Parish in Wakefield and some of his family and parishioners from there (Fr Simon's former parish) will be attending too. Please do join us for a very important milestone for both Jack and Dominic in their preparation for the Diaconate. There will be a reception afterwards in the parish centre. Click the button below for an insight into Jack's story.
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
The next baptism course for parents will take place on Sunday 26th May 2024 at 10am in the parish centre. The baptism Mass will be at 11am on Sunday 9th June. Forms are available in the narthex.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr Jack Clarke is the Chair of our Parish Pastoral Council. Jack is also on a journey to being ordained as a Deacon for our parish in late 2025. On Tuesday 23rd April, you are invited to a Mass in church at 7pm when Bishop Marcus will institute Jack and a fellow candidate for the Diaconate, Dominic Williams, as Lectors - a ministry which appoints them to read the word of God to the assembly. Dominic is a parishioner of St Peter and St Paul's Parish in Wakefield and some of his family and parishioners from there (Fr Simon's former parish) will be attending too. Please do join us for a very important milestone for both Jack and Dominic in their preparation for the Diaconate. There will be a reception afterwards in the parish centre. Click the button below for an insight into Jack's story.
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
The next baptism course for parents will take place on Sunday 26th May 2024 at 10am in the parish centre. The baptism Mass will be at 11am on Sunday 9th June. Forms are available in the narthex.
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.
Save the date for this year’s C3 Vacation Bible School - Monday, 29 Jul 2024 - Friday 2 Aug 2024 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
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.
Sunday Evening's - 6-8pm The joint St Aelred's and St Roberts youth group for children who have completed their Confirmation, takes place at St Aelred's church hall. We have some spaces available to welcome new members. If you are interested please get in touch with the office who will pass on your details to Maria Coyle.
Join St Robert's 200 Club
Join the parish 200 Club to have chance of winning monthly prizes and raising funds for parish activities.
Click on the button below for more details and an application form.
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
St Robert’s Bulletin
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
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..