First Sacraments Programme

Having directed the funds of our 2024 Lenten Project to the community of the Holy Family in Gaza, it was saddening to hear of the Israeli strike on the church which killed three people and injured the parish priest, Fr Romanelli. We remember the community in prayer just now, and all who suffer the effects of war, call

Eight young people were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil, having completed the course of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Several more have shown an interest in a course starting in the Autumn. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Catholic, please talk to Fr Simon after Mass.

“Marvellous Mystery – the Mass comes alive” is taking place this week, Jul 21-25, 2025 from 9am – 12pm each day, Monday to Friday. The children are enjoying games, music, crafts, and snacks. If you missed this year's camp, look out for the same event in July 2026!

A retreat for up to twenty six St Robert's parishioners has been organised to take place at Ampleforth Abbey from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2025. All accommodation and meals will be included and the retreat will be led by Fr Luke Beckett OSB. Details of cost, timings etc. along with how to book are all included in this weekend's bulletin.

St Robert's Building Fund was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend. An update given at all Masses on the weekend of 28/29 June delivered the tremendous news that the building fund appeal is growing, with funds received to date totalling £44,567, of which 90% of this total has been gift-aided, thereby adding approx

Look out for a series of sessions planned for the parish in the autumn. Designed to help us to a better understanding of our faith they will also help us to defend it more cogently in a world where people seem to be increasingly looking for meaning.

Click on the link below to see a longer version of the introductory video showing a Birds Eye view of the church. With thanks to Rob Fakes of Skycam in York for his work on this project.

The parish centre is hired out to bring income for the parish. Details are on a specially designed webpage which can be accessed by clicking on the photograph or by looking for 'Parish Centre' under News and Info. Please let any interested people or organisations know about this parish resource which is so well located in the town of Harrogate.

The Children's Liturgy at St Robert's takes place during the 9am Mass