Diary Date: Apologia, Subject: the Second Vatican Council, 5pm on Sunday 28th June
A continuing exploration, as a parish, of Church teaching and understanding.
The initiative "Apologia" has so far looked at suffering the context of faith, delved into the workings of the Mass, explored the Last Things and debated Faith and Reason. It will continue with a session on the Second Vatican Council on Sunday 28th June at 5pm in the parish centre. The session will be led by Sister Patricia MacDonald SHCJ, formerly the academic programme director at the Beda College in Rome where she also taught New Testament. Before that, Sr Patsy taught Scripture in the United States and at Ushaw College in Durham. More details on the scope of the session will be given in due course but do put this date into your diary. All welcome.
We warmly invite you to explore Magnifica Humanitas, the Holy Father’s newly released encyclical reflecting on the dignity, beauty, and sacred calling of the human person in today’s world. At a time marked by division, uncertainty, and rapid change, this inspiring document calls us back to the heart of the Gospel: that
The mens' evening will reconvene on Tuesday 23rd June in the parish centre beginning with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in church at 6:30pm followed by a social in the parish centre from 7pm including a 2 course meal and drinks. A suggested contribution to costs of £10 can be given on the night.
The parish photo directory for 2026 has just been published and copies are available in the Narthex with a suggested £3 donation towards printing costs (payable on the Dona machine or in the collection bags at Mass). Thank you to all those who took part - getting to know each other helps us to build up the community o
A number of members of the newly formed St Robert's 16-30 group are pictured on a day's excursion to Malham Cove. If you would like to join the group for meetings, socials or outings, drop a line to the parish office.
Sunday 18th October at the 11am Mass
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.
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
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.
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