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.

 

Women's Retreat Day - 29 November 2025

5 November 2025
In every season of our lives, we’re given opportunities to grow in charity and to receive God’s grace. Enjoy a day alongside other Catholic women filled with opportunities for you to share and grow in your faith through the Sacraments, fellowship, fun and reflections. Retreat will be held in St Robert’s Centre beginning at 9:00am and will conclude at the 5:00pm Mass. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. All women of the parish are invited to attend! Please register using the following link https://forms.gle/1QEZSew1vqvXQ6Tt9 or by emailing Marie Baker at mbaker0813@gmail.com or Hayley Rowat at hayleyrowatphysio@gmail.com

Apologia - Third Session 'Faith and Reason'

3 November 2025
On the evening of 2nd November, over forty parishioners attended the second session of 'Apologia' - a series designed to help deepen our faith. Led by Ed Dyer, it focussed on 'The Last Things'. With plenty of time for discussion and a deep insight into Church teaching, we learned a great deal about heaven, hell, purga

All Souls' Commemoration

3 November 2025
Many thanks to all those who helped mark All Souls' Day, making it a moving and profound occasion. A number of parishioners met in Stonefall on Sunday afternoon to remember their loved ones, to say prayers and bless graves and memorials. Then, on the Monday evening, we remembered thirty people who's funerals have tak

Looking Ahead - Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

20 October 2025
We are looking at taking a group from St Robert's to join the Leeds Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from Friday 3rd July to Thursday 9th July, flying from Leeds/Bradford and with the intention of staying at the Hotel Solitude. If you are interested in attending, please contact Caroline in the parish office to registe

St Robert's Building Fund

25 September 2025
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend. An update given at all Masses on the weekend of 18/19 October delivered the tremendous news that the building fund appeal was growing, with funds received to date totalling by that date of £102,000, of which 90% of this total has been gift-aided,

Parish Photo Directory

25 September 2025
Two years ago we published a parish photo directory. It seems appropriate, now, to update it. Parishioners who would like to be part of this project by having their photos taken and published in the directory will be able to have their picture taken in the Lady Chapel after most Sunday Masses over the coming weeks. T

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

Apologia - Third Session 'Faith and Reason'

3 November 2025
On the evening of 2nd November, over forty parishioners attended the second session of 'Apologia' - a series designed to help deepen our faith. Led by Ed Dyer, it focussed on 'The Last Things'. With plenty of time for discussion and a deep insight into Church teaching, we learned a great deal about heaven, hell, purga

All Souls' Commemoration

3 November 2025
Many thanks to all those who helped mark All Souls' Day, making it a moving and profound occasion. A number of parishioners met in Stonefall on Sunday afternoon to remember their loved ones, to say prayers and bless graves and memorials. Then, on the Monday evening, we remembered thirty people who's funerals have tak

Looking Ahead - Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

20 October 2025
We are looking at taking a group from St Robert's to join the Leeds Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from Friday 3rd July to Thursday 9th July, flying from Leeds/Bradford and with the intention of staying at the Hotel Solitude. If you are interested in attending, please contact Caroline in the parish office to registe

Parish Photo Directory

25 September 2025
Two years ago we published a parish photo directory. It seems appropriate, now, to update it. Parishioners who would like to be part of this project by having their photos taken and published in the directory will be able to have their picture taken in the Lady Chapel after most Sunday Masses over the coming weeks. T

Adoration - 1st Saturday of the month, 4pm-4.50pm

24 September 2025
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Saturday of each month from 4-4.50pm - an opportunity to spend some time with the Lord and, perhaps, to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation which is offered at the same time before the 5pm Mass. Next Saturday adoration is on 1st November.

Bible Study: Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance

19 September 2025
The study will be Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance. Ephesians was one of the most widely circulated of St. Paul’s writings because of its powerful, practical instructions for disciples of Christ. This study examines many important themes that are still relevant in today’s Christian culture and society—the nature of marriage, the purpose and role of the Church, the pre-eminence of grace in God’s plan, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to join the Bible Study class, which is now full.

International Mass

8 September 2025
An International Mass and Luncheon, celebrating our diverse parish community took place at 11am on on Sunday, 5th October. Parishioners represented their national heritage with a procession of gifts in the Mass and a selection of food from different nations in the parish centre afterwards. Thank you to Marie and her t
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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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