First Holy Communion 2025
Webmaster • May 24, 2025
Congratulations to all our children from St Aelred’s and St Mary’s who made their First Holy Communion last weekend. Particular thanks to their catechists Bex, Justine, Helen and Katie and to all their families for their prayerful support.
Below are the photos from St Mary’s - the children celebrated first Holy Communion on Saturday
March for Life 2025 will be held on Saturday, 6th September in London. Participating in this familyfriendly event is an excellent way to give a peaceful and positive public witness of our Catholic faith and our belief in the value of every human life. We are currently exploring the possibility of hiring a coach to transport members of St Robert’s and the surrounding parish communities. The cost would be approximately £40 per person. If you are interested, please contact Marie Baker at mbaker0813@gmail.com .
Joint Parish outing August 14th To celebrate the life and work of Pope Francis and the 10th Anniversary of the publication of his seminal work 'Laudato Si', we will be taking a day trip to the Laudato Si centre at Wardley Hall, Salford. https://laudatosicentre.org.uk/ Coach pickup and drop-off from St Aelred's and St Mary's carparks. Full programme for adults and children at Laudato Si, stop at Banny's https://bannysbritishkitchen.co.uk/ on the way home for tea. Suggested donation £10. Sign up at the back of church, and further details will follow. All most welcome.
Our SVPs collect food for the hungry, can you spare a tin a week for this also some toiletries? These can be left in the boxes at the back of our churches. The Lord tells us to feed the hungry, so thank you all for your donations which are sincerely appreciated.
Friendship Groups: St Mary’s Friendship Group meet Monday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3pm with refreshments and good cake! All most welcome. St Aelred’s Friendship Group meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 1.30pm – 3.30pm all most welcome.
Mass intentions gratefully received using the brown envelopes in both churches. All Mass intentions must be made via the brown envelopes in the narthex and a cash donation placed in them or use the tab on the Dona machine. Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice to facilitate a special day.
Taking place at Ampleforth College from Friday 22nd - Monday 25th August , the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35) from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This fourday festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more! Register at: youth2000.org/events/summerfestival2025 .
St Aelred’s and St Mary’s church flower teams would gratefully accept flowers from your garden or bought flowers to be used to decorate the church. Please leave donations at the back of church in the bucket marked Flowers.
Come and enjoy fish, chips and mushy peas on Tuesday 29th July in the hall. Doors open at 12 and fish and chips served at 12:30pm. Cost £6 including tea/coffee and something sweet. Monies to Margaret & Tony. Please add your name to the list at the back of St Aelred’s church if you wish to attend. Any questions please ring Tony on 07912790773
The Fisher Singers have a Summer Celebration concert on Monday 7th of July at 7.30pm at the Cairn Hotel. Tickets are £10, under 18s £8. Please phone 07411 258713/07958665410r tickets can be purchased on the door. Proceeds to go to Harrogate Homeless project.
Saturday 12th July from 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall, Woodlands Drive Harrogate HG27BE Speaker is Rev. Olivia Lambert. The title of her talk is ,"The Lord is my shepherd. Exploring the depths of the 23rd Psalm."