March for Life 2025
Webmaster • July 13, 2025
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.
Deanery day of renewal. Saturday 8th November 11.30 am to 3.45 pm in St. Aelred’s church hall, Speaker is Jones Bediako. The theme of his talk is “Suffering in Christ.” Until recently Jones was a member of the National service team for Catholic Charismatic Renewal and is chairperson of the Leeds Diocesan service team
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.
The Sacrament of Confirmation: will be celebrated, by Bishop Marcus, on Wednesday 25th February 2026, 7pm, at St Aelred’s. All Year 6 students and above are invited to apply for the sacrament. Please see Fr Gerard, Deacon David or Deacon Philip for an application form.
St Mary’s: could you help prepare for Mass? If you can offer help in the sacristy, please see Fr Gerard or Janet.
St Aelred’s annual Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday 30th November following 9am Mass. We need donations of bottles, chocolate and cakes on the day. The annual raffle tickets are on sale this weekend.
Mary’s Angels, Parent and Baby/toddler group . Next sessions will be at 1.30 until 3pm on Mondays 20th October, 3rd , 17th November,1st ,15th December, 12th and 26th January 2026.St Robert’s Parish Centre. All very welcome. Any enquiries please call Katherine 01423 734828.
Thank you for supporting CAFOD’s Family Fast Day! Your donations in our parish collection and online are helping families like Waré’s in Ethiopia. CAFOD’s local partners worked with Waré’s community to build an underground water tank that now provides safe water for 300 families. Your support this Harvest will help more communities have better access to safe water. You can read more about Ware’s story here: cafod.org.uk/harvest St Aelred’s raised an amazing £898.08. St Mary’s tbc
St. Mary’s singers have their Praise joint concert with the Silver Band coming up on 25th October - an afternoon concert, £10 children are free.
Cake and Coffee with the SVP of St Mary’s on Sunday 19th October after 10.30am Mass. Learn what we do and how you could put your faith into practice. All welcome. See display details next week for further information and chat to members without obligation. .
Would box holders please leave their boxes at the back of church over the next 2 weeks and Michael and Ellen. Many thanks for your generosity. If anyone would wish to become a red box holder, there are some spare boxes available. If you wish to make a straight bank transfer, APF Mill Hill details are: account name - Missio Sort code - 16 00 16 Account number 10824230