Afternoon Tea - Gianna Baby Bank
Saturday 14th March 1-3pm
Celebrate Life and Motherhood with an Afternoon Tea to benefit the Gianna Baby Bank on Saturday, March 14th from 1-3 p.m. in the parish centre. This event is FREE but we are kindly asking everyone to bring an item to donate to the Baby Bank such as nappies, baby wipes, new or gently used baby clothes, blankets, prams, Moses baskets, etc... The Gianna Baby Bank is an affiliate of Catholic Care who provide free resources and baby essentials to Mums in need. All donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a raffle and free door prizes for those attending. If you would like to attend, please sign the sign-up sheet in the Narthex for catering purposes. We do hope you will join us in support of this most worthy cause.
Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life. Every path towards conversion begins by allowing the word of God to touch our hearts and welcoming it with a docile spirit. There is a relationship between the word, our acceptance of it and the transformation it brings about. For this reason, the Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled - Pope Leo
St Pier Giorgio Frassati
Stations of the Cross for Lent take place on Fridays at 6.30pm in Church including Good Friday. They are led by different parish groups each week. Please do join us for this journey with Christ in His Passion.
Confession is not always the easiest sacrament to approach and many Catholics may find themselves 'holding back'. However, whenever we do approach the Lord in this sacrament we will always find a welcome, understanding, compassion and forgiveness. There is an opportunity to make your confession before Easter when four priests will be available in church from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday 20th March. Please do come along and find peace in the sacrament of forgiveness.
Mary’s Angels parent and baby/toddler group - 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons 1.30-3pm Mum’s and children are valued members of our church family and we would like to invite them to come and join us at St. Roberts Parish Centre, Robert Street, for friendship fun and refreshments. All free! All children from 0-4 years welcome. Dads and grandparents welcome too! Sessions are on 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons of every month during term time from 1.30-3pm. Next sessions are 9th February, 2nd & 16th March, 13th & 27th April, 18th May, 1st & 22nd June, 6th July, 7th & 21st September. Any enquiries or desire to help even in a small way please call Katherine 01423 734828 .
To support St Robert's Church, Harrogate Building Fund without spending any extra money
The initiative "Apologia" will return in Lent with an exploration of the Catholic Church's understanding of suffering. The date is Sunday 15th March at 5pm to 6.30pm in the parish centre. The sessions got off to a good start in September with a walk through the elements of the Mass. This was followed by the second se
Bookings can be made by telephoning Tangney Tours, the telephone number is 01732 886666.
Please have your passport details and GHIC card expiry date ready when you call.
The deposit is £250, with the remaining balance due in April.
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.
Thank you to Marie and her team and all the young people who took part in the Children's Holiday Bible Camp this year. The focus on the Mass produced a great deal of fruit. The children learned about the virtues of patience, faith, generosity. They experienced Adoration and contributed to the final Mass of the week