Welcome to the Church!

A new series of Sycamore, the video presentations designed to teach and guide discussion about faith, has been published and we began the series with two identical sessions in mid - January - a Wednesday morning and a Sunday evening for those who can't make during the week. This will be the pattern for future sessions.

The next Seminar will take place on Sunday 8th February at 10am in preparation for the Baptism Mass at 11am on Sunday 15th February 2026 when children will be baptised into the Church and our parish family. Please pray for our children to be baptised, their parents and godparents as they all prepare, together, for th

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

Bookings can be made by telephoning Tangney Tours, the telephone number is 01732 886666. Please have your passport details and GHIC card expiry date ready when you call. The deposit is £250, with the remaining balance due in April.

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

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

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

Please find on the link below a letter from Fr Simon and Miss Collins, headteacher of St Robert's School, outlining information for parents who are considering signing their children up for First Sacraments in St Robert's parish. Details of dates for the First Communion course and dates for holy communions will be announced in due course. This year, families will be given a choice of dates and Masses during the month of June at which their child can make their first holy communion and then there will be a joint celebration organised in July to bring the group together. You will find elsewhere on the website and on the parish bulletin details of the Reconciliation programme. The deadline for application for Confirmation has now passed but candidates will be able to apply for the 2026 Confirmation course in due time.

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.