Mary's Angels - Parents and Baby Toddler Group
Mary’s Angels parent and baby/toddler group - 1st and 3rd Monday afternoons 1.30-3pm
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 Parish 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 from 1.30-3pm. Next sessions are 8th September, 6th & 20th October, 3rd & 17th November, 1st & 15th December, 12th & 26th January, 9th February. Any enquiries or desire to help even in a small way please call Katherine 01423 734828.
In the baptistry at the back of church, to the left as you come in, you will find this year's 'Presepe' - an Italian Advent scene lovingly prepared over many weeks by Val. Take the time before or after Mass or when the church is open during the day to come and wonder at the intricacy of this incredible scene at the ce
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 wi
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
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
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 was launched at Masses on Low Sunday weekend.
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.
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
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.