Apologia - Third Session 'Faith and Reason'
Learning how to understand and deepen our faith
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, purgatory and judgement - areas which are often misunderstood. Moving forwards, in the New Year, the third session on a date to be decided will focus on the relationship between faith and reason. Look out for more information after Christmas.
To prepare for the Apologia series, a number of parishioners were interviewed by Fr Simon about their faith. These interviews are presented in a series of videos which can be accessed at the link below. Thank you to all who contributed for their willingness to share what their faith means to them.
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.
Congratulations to Gaby and Pearla (far left and far right) who were awarded their St Stephen's Medals at Mass on Sunday after a year of altar service. They are pictured with out team of altar servers from the 9am Mass on Sunday.
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
A new book has been published offering a fresh look at two millennia of faith, power and community in Yorkshire. Written by a St Robert's parishioner, Mick Hopwood, the book shines new light on the story of religion and community in Ryedale, one of Yorkshire's most historic regions. The book is available on Amazon in
A new series of Sycamore, the video presentations designed to teach and guide discussion about faith, has been published and we will begin the series in the new year in the parish centre. The course is designed to help those who are beginning to learn about prayer as well as those seasoned in prayer. The titles include
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
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 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.
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.
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