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.

 

Pope Francis. Requiescat in Pace.

21 April 2025
Pope Francis was remembered at a special Mass in St Robert's on Wednesday this week and, of course, prayers will be said for him at all Masses this coming weekend. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to the new members of our Church!

17 April 2025
Congratulations to eight young men baptised, confirmed and received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Thank you to Jack Clarke and Margaret Tolan who, along with Fr Simon, accompanied them on their journey of faith. Matthew, Margaret, Jack, Jacob, Nathan, George, Jake, Will, Will, Fr Simon and David will continue to meet and explore faith in the weeks to come and, if anyone out there is looking to join the Catholic Church, they are very welcome to come and explore with us. Just speak with Fr Simon after Mass to register your interest. Confirmation names chosen by the candidates include the patron saint of England - George, the soldier who pierced Christ’s side on the cross and became a convert - Longinus, Oscar Romero, the martyred bishop of El Salvador and Francis of Assisi.

May Crowning of Mary Sunday 4th May 9am Mass

16 April 2025
May is the month dedicated to Mary and the May crowning is an act of popular devotion in honour of our Blessed Mother, proclaimed as Queen of Heaven by Pope Pius XII. The children attending the 9am Mass on Sunday 4th May will participate in the crowning and everyone is invited to bring flowers to offer our Blessed Mother this day and throughout the month of May. Vases will be available in the Lady Chapel for your convenience. A special Tea and Coffee will be served in the Centre after Mass.

Honouring the Saints Next Door - Sunday 18th May at 4pm

16 April 2025
Pope Francis has encouraged parishes to connect with local Saints in this Jubilee Year, asking them to "remember and honour these figures of holiness each year". Richard Atkinson, a parishioner from Yorkshire has researched a selection of Saints and the Blessed with Yorkshire connections and has kindly agreed to come to St Robert's to share with us his understanding of their journey in faith to demonstrate the extraordinary lives they led from ordinary beginnings. The lives of the Saints are a historical account but their witness of God's love along with their intercessions shed light on our lives today. The talk will take place in the parish centre at 4pm on Sunday 18th May and all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Do put this date into your diary - it should be an enjoyable and informative event in celebration of this Jubilee Year.

Men's Evening

14 April 2025
The next Men's Evening will take place on Wednesday 21st May between 6.30pm to 9.30pm. It will begin with the usual adoration in church from 6.30pm. We will then repair to the parish centre at 7pm for drinks and a talk by St Robert's parishioner Mr Eddie Gray, former football player and coach and an integral member of the legendary Leeds United team in the 1960's and 1970's. The talk will be followed by a two course meal. Do join us for what should be an enjoyable evening. A sign up sheet is in the narthex simply to give an idea of numbers. A nominal charge of £15 to cover costs will be payable on the night by cash or card. Any monies left over will go into the St Robert's Building Fund. A sign up sheet will be placed at the back of church in early May.

Celebration of Married Life

10 April 2025
A Celebration Mass for Married Life for couples and their families celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries this year will take place at St Anne's Cathedral at noon on Saturday 17th May, giving couples an opportunity to renew their marriage vows. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part, please fill out the application form which is available at the back of church or downloadable below.

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. All are welcome and all people who 'seek God with a sincere heart' will find a spiritual home at St Robert’s.

 

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. 


We offer strong encouragement to Catholics to be faithful to the universal teaching of the Church regarding fidelity to the Sunday Mass. This is especially important when seeking the sacraments of initiation for our children. At their child's baptism, parents promised to be 'the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith, bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do, bringing them up in the practise of the faith'. The Bishops are clear about the importance of Sunday Mass having published a document in 2021 entitled 'Honouring Sunday' in which they call Sunday Mass the ‘very heartbeat of the Church and of our personal life of faith’. They echo these words of Pope St John Paul II in his apostolic letter, ‘Dies Domini’:


The rather traditional way of keeping Sunday holy has perhaps become more difficult for

many people; but the Church shows her faith in the strength of the Risen Lord and the

power of the Holy Spirit by making it known that, today more than ever, she is unwilling to

settle for minimalism and mediocrity at the level of faith. (Pope St John Paul II)


We live in troubled times in which we need a strong, fearless and committed Church.  Those intent on living their Christian life to the full will find a supportive, welcoming and active community at St Robert’s.  Those who wish to learn how to live that life to the full will also find strength, guidance and support here as well as the appropriate challenge we all need to live our faith to the full. Do join us. You will find details of all Sunday and weekday Masses on the weekly parish bulletin.

 

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 keep up to date with parish news and activities

Prayer Requests:

Please remember in prayer those who have died this week, may they rest in peace. Please pray for all the sick of the Parish, and those for whom Mass is offered this week, including those whose anniversaries occur at this time. 


If you would like to have a Mass said for a particular intention, there are envelopes available in the Narthex or talk to the parish office.

DIARY DATES

FUNERAL GUIDANCE

NEWSLETTER

Prayer of St Bernard


Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession

was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.

To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,

but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.

Amen.


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Loving God,

please protect our youth from the dangers

present in our world today.

Be with them through sickness and health,

sorrow and joy, loneliness and friendship,

success and failure.

Give them the courage and strength to make the right decisions. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

PARISH NEWS

Congratulations to the new members of our Church!

17 April 2025
Congratulations to eight young men baptised, confirmed and received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Thank you to Jack Clarke and Margaret Tolan who, along with Fr Simon, accompanied them on their journey of faith. Matthew, Margaret, Jack, Jacob, Nathan, George, Jake, Will, Will, Fr Simon and David will continue to meet and explore faith in the weeks to come and, if anyone out there is looking to join the Catholic Church, they are very welcome to come and explore with us. Just speak with Fr Simon after Mass to register your interest. Confirmation names chosen by the candidates include the patron saint of England - George, the soldier who pierced Christ’s side on the cross and became a convert - Longinus, Oscar Romero, the martyred bishop of El Salvador and Francis of Assisi.

May Crowning of Mary Sunday 4th May 9am Mass

16 April 2025
May is the month dedicated to Mary and the May crowning is an act of popular devotion in honour of our Blessed Mother, proclaimed as Queen of Heaven by Pope Pius XII. The children attending the 9am Mass on Sunday 4th May will participate in the crowning and everyone is invited to bring flowers to offer our Blessed Mother this day and throughout the month of May. Vases will be available in the Lady Chapel for your convenience. A special Tea and Coffee will be served in the Centre after Mass.

Honouring the Saints Next Door - Sunday 18th May at 4pm

16 April 2025
Pope Francis has encouraged parishes to connect with local Saints in this Jubilee Year, asking them to "remember and honour these figures of holiness each year". Richard Atkinson, a parishioner from Yorkshire has researched a selection of Saints and the Blessed with Yorkshire connections and has kindly agreed to come to St Robert's to share with us his understanding of their journey in faith to demonstrate the extraordinary lives they led from ordinary beginnings. The lives of the Saints are a historical account but their witness of God's love along with their intercessions shed light on our lives today. The talk will take place in the parish centre at 4pm on Sunday 18th May and all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Do put this date into your diary - it should be an enjoyable and informative event in celebration of this Jubilee Year.

Men's Evening

14 April 2025
The next Men's Evening will take place on Wednesday 21st May between 6.30pm to 9.30pm. It will begin with the usual adoration in church from 6.30pm. We will then repair to the parish centre at 7pm for drinks and a talk by St Robert's parishioner Mr Eddie Gray, former football player and coach and an integral member of the legendary Leeds United team in the 1960's and 1970's. The talk will be followed by a two course meal. Do join us for what should be an enjoyable evening. A sign up sheet is in the narthex simply to give an idea of numbers. A nominal charge of £15 to cover costs will be payable on the night by cash or card. Any monies left over will go into the St Robert's Building Fund. A sign up sheet will be placed at the back of church in early May.

Celebration of Married Life

10 April 2025
A Celebration Mass for Married Life for couples and their families celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 70th wedding anniversaries this year will take place at St Anne's Cathedral at noon on Saturday 17th May, giving couples an opportunity to renew their marriage vows. If you are celebrating the anniversary of your wedding and you would like to take part, please fill out the application form which is available at the back of church or downloadable below.

Sacrament of First Holy Communion

by Webmaster • 26 February 2025
Thank you to those parents who have signed up their children for First Holy Communion this year. Applications for this year's programme have now closed - the registration period of several weeks is now over. The First Holy Communion Programme will begin with a parents evening at 7pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 in the parish centre. This will be an opportunity for all parents to attend a presentation on what the programme involves and on the work that they are expected to do with their children at home between the sessions. The catechesis will take place after the 9am Mass from 10-11.30am on Sundays 27th April, 11th May and 18th May with your child receiving First Holy Communion at your usual mass time throughout June. Please arrange with the parish office the mass date and time you would like your child to receive the sacrament for the first time. A plenary mass, when all the children come together to be presented to the parish and receive their certificates, will take place at 9am on Sunday 6th July.

First Sacraments Programme

23 December 2024
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.
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