Lenten Project dedicated to the Holy Family Church in Gaza, in support of their schools.

Join us for the second 'Call My Bluff' Wine Evening - the first one took place in 2022 and proved very popular. During the course of the evening, a number of rose, white and red wines will be served and a specially chosen panel will enlighten us on the origin and background of the wine we are drinking. However, of the three accounts, only will be true. Those attending will be part of table groups and each group will have to decide who is telling the truth and which wine it is they are drinking. Cheese and biscuits will be served during the course of the evening which will take place in the parish centre. Places are limited so do sign up soon for what promises to be a lively and enjoyable evening. Tickets are £15 per person with any profits going to parish funds. Tickets can be purchased after the Masses this weekend with payment in cash or via the Dona machines in the narthex.

Many thanks to all who helped make Fr Jim’s two Masses, in St Aelred’s and St Robert’s, such dignified and fitting liturgies for a much loved soul. Our prayers remain with his family and friends who will be celebrating another Mass in Ireland on Monday prior to his burial alongside family members. Thank you to all who helped in any way from catering, liturgy, serving, singing and music, reading, welcoming and in the preparations for each event. May God grant eternal rest and peace to Fr Jim.

The visit to Rome will take place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th October 2024 with flights from Leeds Bradford Airport. We will be staying at the Palazzola Residence (https://palazzola.net/en/about) on a full board and lodging basis. The programme of events including liturgies/Mass every day, a Papal Audience, visit to the catacombs and tomb of St Peter beneath the high altar of St Peter's Basilica along with a visit to the Papal Palace of Castle Gandolfo. Accommodation is in single/double and twin rooms for 30 people. All inclusive price is approx £1000 including transfers in Rome and full board accommodation. The trip has now been fully booked but Caroline in the parish office is keeping a reserve list should you wish to be on it.

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.

If you would like to know more about the Catholic Church, please follow this link to information on how our parish can help you to find your way home.

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

Lenten Project dedicated to the Holy Family Church in Gaza, in support of their schools.

Join us for the second 'Call My Bluff' Wine Evening - the first one took place in 2022 and proved very popular. During the course of the evening, a number of rose, white and red wines will be served and a specially chosen panel will enlighten us on the origin and background of the wine we are drinking. However, of the three accounts, only will be true. Those attending will be part of table groups and each group will have to decide who is telling the truth and which wine it is they are drinking. Cheese and biscuits will be served during the course of the evening which will take place in the parish centre. Places are limited so do sign up soon for what promises to be a lively and enjoyable evening. Tickets are £15 per person with any profits going to parish funds. Tickets can be purchased after the Masses this weekend with payment in cash or via the Dona machines in the narthex.

Many thanks to all who helped make Fr Jim’s two Masses, in St Aelred’s and St Robert’s, such dignified and fitting liturgies for a much loved soul. Our prayers remain with his family and friends who will be celebrating another Mass in Ireland on Monday prior to his burial alongside family members. Thank you to all who helped in any way from catering, liturgy, serving, singing and music, reading, welcoming and in the preparations for each event. May God grant eternal rest and peace to Fr Jim.

May is traditionally a month dedicated to Our Lady. Pupils from St Robert's School participated in the crowning of the statue of Our Lady. Throughout the month of May you are invited to bring flowers to her altar.

The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council takes place on Monday 10th June. The Council is drawn from those who organise finance, events, safeguarding, liturgy, youth and other areas of parish life. The Council acts as an advisory body to the Parish Priest and is a point of contact for those who wish to put forward ideas to further the mission of the parish. Items for discussion can be sent to the office in the weeks' beforehand. Here, you will find a link to the PPC webpage and minutes of previous meetings.

The First Holy Communion Programme got underway with a parents evening on Monday 18th March 2024 in the parish centre. The parish priest and catechist reminded the parents present of their responsibility, taken on at baptism, to be the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith. This involves each Catholic parent ensuring that they and their children take a full part in the parish, from attending Mass each Sunday to doing their bit in different ways to help the parish community. The remaining catechesis will now take place after the 9am Mass from 10-11.30am on Sunday 19th May and Sunday 16thJune, with the First Holy Communion Mass taking place at 1pm on Sunday 23rd June. A final session will be a celebration mass at 9am on 30th June where the children will be presented with their certificates. If you failed to enrol your child for this year's programme, or they are unable to attend all the sessions above, they will be warmly welcomed on to the First Communion Programme next year. The catechesi