International Mass
A Celebration of our Diversity
An International Mass and Luncheon, celebrating our diverse parish community took place at 11am 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 team for the organisation and to all those who took part, those who wore national dress, who brought gifts in procession and who provided food for the reception. It was a wonderful event to celebrate the diversity of the parish and one which we hope to repeat each year.
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On Monday night's meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, we were delighted to welcome several new members - Dr Matt Blackamore, Emma Higgins, Justin Park, Nihal Weerasinghe and Jake Hutchinson. Matt is one of our parish musicians and the lead doctor on the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, Emma a catechist with much ex
A group of parishioners gathered last month for the first session of 'Apologia' - a series designed to help us discover more about various aspects of our Catholic faith. In a 'behind the scenes' look at the various elements of the Mass, from the perspective of the sanctuary we were able to explore the altar which is at
November is traditionally a month for remembrance, and particularly All Souls' Day, which, this year, is translated to Monday 3rd November (Sunday 2nd November is the celebration of All Saints' Day). All Souls is a day on which we commemorate those for whom we grieve and all the souls who have no-one left to
2 November 2025 after the 9am Mass
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 was growing, with funds received to date totalling by that date of £44,567, of which 90% of this total has been gift-aided, ther
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.
After a successful Journey in Faith (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) course which started in September 2024, eight people were received into the Church at Easter this year. The new session of Journey in Faith has begun with five members so far. If you are not a Catholic and regularly worship at St Robert's o
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