Welcome to St. Roberts

A very warm welcome from our parish - Our Lady Immaculate and St. Robert. Our God-given mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in active loving service, worship, sacrament and prayer. In particular, seeking to help the poor, the marginalised - the most vulnerable members of our society.  Christ inspires all people to live free from sin, with hope and with hearts open to truth, hope, love and compassion. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our spiritual lives and under the protection of the prayers of Mary Immaculate and St Robert, we strive to continue Christ's ministry as faithful disciples.  Please do join us. 


We hope that this website will give you the some of the information you require regarding life at St Robert’s Catholic Church.


Welcome

A very warm welcome to our parish of Our Lady Immaculate and St. Robert.

Our God-given mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in active loving service, worship, sacrament and prayer. In particular, we are called to help the poor and marginalised - the most vulnerable members of our society. 

Christ inspires all people to live free from sin, with hope and with hearts open to truth, love and compassion. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our spiritual lives and under the protection of the prayers of Our Lady Immaculate and St Robert, we strive to continue Christ's ministry as faithful disciples in the context of the sacramental life of the Church and as a parish in the Diocese of Leeds.  Please do join us. 

We hope that this website will give you some of the information you require regarding life at St Robert’s Catholic Church.

Parish News and Events
Please click on a title below to find out more of what’s happening in the parish

Saturday 1st July 2023 at 11am

Our new assistant priest, Reverend Paul Moores, who will begin his ministry with us in early September, will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Marcus on Saturday 1st July at 11am in St Anne's Cathedral, Leeds.  All parishioners are welcome to attend if they wish, or they can view the ordination live online at the link below.  

Ordination Live Link

Sunday 9th July 3pm

The popular parish event of a Summer Bake-off returns on Sunday 9th July at 3pm. Parishioners are invited to enter baking of any kind and there will be a special category for children under 12.  After judging and prize giving there will be an opportunity to sample the offerings.  Suggested donation of £3 on the door and all proceeds go to parish funds.  The parish centre will be open from 8.30am for people to bring their baked goods. Do come along for this enjoyable event which also helps bring the parish family together. If you would like to volunteer to help out or have any question, please email Marie Baker at: mbaker0813@gmail.com

Bake off

Forthcoming events

Sun 18th June: First Holy Communion Session 5, Youth Group 6.30pm St Aelred's Hall

Sun 25th June: 1pm First Holy Communion Mass, Youth Group 6.30pm St Aelred's Hall

Thursday 29th June St Peter & Paul (Holyday of Obligation) 

Sat 1st July: 11am Ordination to the Priesthood of the Reverend Paul Moores, Cathedral

Sunday 2nd July: Youth Group 6.30pm St Aelred's Hall

Sun 9th July: 3pm Parish Bake Off , Youth Group 6.30pm St Aelred's Hall

Sun 16th July: 11am Fr Elliott's last Mass and presentation

Mon 24th July - Fri 28th July: C3 Catholic Children for Christ "Taking a Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer" Vacation Bible School

Now Available

Copies of the St Robert's Parish Photo Directory are now available in the Narthex - suggested donation £3. Please put the donation into the collection at the weekend.

1st and 3rd Monday afternoons 1.30-3pm

Mary’s Angels parent and baby/toddler group


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 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. The next session is Monday 3rd and 17th July.

Any enquiries or desire to help even in a small way please call Katherine 01423 734828.

St Robert’s Young Adults’ Group

The St Robert's Young Adults' Group for twenty or thirty somethings in the Harrogate area parishes meets on alternate Thursday nights in the parish centre.  Full details of their programme can be found at the link below.

Young Adults’ Group

In celebration of the church’s sesquicentenary

Marking the 150th anniversary of our church this year, our sacristan Paul Parker with help from photographer Ray Thomson, has compiled a history of the stained glass windows of our church. This fascinating and beautiful book is available from the narthex.

Children in School Year 4

The parents meeting and final enrolment took place on 19th April. 


The sessions for the children with the catechists will take place after the 9am Mass for five Sundays:  23rd April, 14th and 21st May, 11th and 18th June (practise in Church after the 9am Mass).


The children will receive the Sacrament of their First Holy Communion  at 1pm Mass on Sunday 25th June. 



Registration is now open for C3 "Taking a Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer" Vacation Bible School on July 24th-28th.  You can register your children ages 6-11 online using the following link: https://forms.gle/6DbhvewPqLwGMhXc8

We are also looking for some young people ages 12-17 to join the team to help before, during, and after the VBS program. Team members would be responsible for helping set up and lead the kids each day in different stations like crafts, snacks, music, games, and faith. It will not only be lots of fun, but very rewarding too! If interested, please email Liz Reifsteck at ereifsteck2@gmail.com

Sunday evening 6.30-8pm

The joint St Aelred's and St Roberts youth group for children who have completed their Confirmation, takes place at St Aelred's church hall.  We have some spaces available to welcome new members. If you are interested please get in touch with the office who will pass on your details to Maria Coyle.