Christmas at St Robert's

Looking Ahead - Christmas

While we are currently immersed in the Advent season, a season full of promise and expectation, we wanted to let you know in advance the plans for the Christmas celebrations, particularly as many people are planning time with their family and wish to factor in the dates of worship.  On Sunday 21st December at 6pm we will be holding our annual parish Carol Service. There'll be lots of firm favourites to sing in preparation to celebrate the great feast to come and, afterwards, we will repair to the parish centre for mulled wine and mince pies. This event has become a firm favourite each year.


The first Mass on Christmas Eve will be at 4pm and will be geared towards children and families. As in past years, children are invited to attend dressed as a character from the nativity and the children will be gathered together at some point during the Mass to sing a couple of carols. 


The next Mass on Christmas Eve will be a Vigil Mass at 7pm and that will be followed later in the evening with a Midnight Mass beginning with carols at 1130am.


On Christmas Day, there will be Masses at 9am and 11am.  If you are a minister in the parish - minister of the Eucharist, reader, server or welcomer, please do let the parish office know which Masses you are able to help out at. It's a busy time of year and all help is gratefully received.

Apologia - Third Session 'Faith and Reason' Sunday 18th January, 5pm

4 December 2025
The initiative "Apologia" got off to a good start in September with a walk through the elements of the Mass. This was followed by the second session on 'The Last Things' examining the Church's teaching on heaven and hell, death and judgement. The next session is planned to take place on Sunday 18th January at 5pm in t

"Lord,teach us how to pray" Luke 11:1 (7th and 11th January)

3 December 2025
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 January 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

Looking Ahead - Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

26 November 2025
Thanks to the twenty or so people who have so far registered an interest in joining a parish group attending the Leeds Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from Friday 3rd July to Thursday 9th July. We will be flying from Leeds/Bradford, staying at the Hotel Solitude. Single pilgrims are very welcome to join the group - a

St Robert's Building Fund

21 November 2025
St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.

Women's Retreat Day

5 November 2025
Ladies from the parish were blessed on Saturday with a beautiful, emotional and renewing Retreat. Our heartfelt thanks go to Marie Baker and Hayley Rowat.

Ryedale's Legacy of Faith, Power and Rebellion

2 November 2025
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

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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