St Mary’s Mass for the sick and housebound with the Sacrament of the sick will be held at 3pm on Sunday 7th September . All most welcome. Tea and cake will be served after Mass. St Aelred’s Mass will be held in late September.
STA Late Summer Fair : 6th September Mass for the sick and housebound: STM Mass for the sick and housebound : 7th September 3pm STA Film Night : 19th September 7pm St Mary’s PPC : 28th September 11.30am CAFOD Friday 3rd October Harvest Fast Day STA Cheese and wine: 23rd October STM Shared lunch : 2 nd November 12 Noon STA Christmas Fair : 30th November CJM Music Day 6th December 10.30 to 4.30 followed by Mass STA Carol Service : 7th December 4pm
St Mark’s way on the national jubilee pilgrimage of hope: begins on Saturday, 6th September with 8am Mass at Leeds Cathedral. Wall all or part of the way between the Cathedral and the Jubilee Pilgrimage Church of St Austin in Wakefield. See Diocesan website for details of how to sign up.
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.
The winning numbers for the July draw:- £40 - 9, £25 - 72, £20 - 114, £15 - 149. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who supports the 200 Club. The winning cheques can be collected from the notice board.
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.
Saturday 27th September We are joining the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham. The coach will leave Harrogate at about 6.15am arriving in time for Mass at 12 noon followed by procession along the Holy Mile and Benediction in the Abbey grounds. We will return to Harrogate about 10pm. Packed lunch will be needed, and we are hoping to plan a stop for fish and chips at the seaside on our return journey. Cost is £35 each (including fish and chips). For further details and to secure a place, please email Caroline office.strobert@dioceseofleeds.org.uk by 31st August.
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.
St Mary’s Singers recommence rehearsals on Sunday 31st August at our usual time of 7:30pm in the hall.
: If you have surplus fruit, veg, homemade jams, chutneys etc please consider sharing with the parish. There is a table at the back of the church to leave your produce. Please help yourselves to any produce, if you feel the need to make a monetary donation there is a bowl to put it in. All donations will be shared between the SVP and CAFOD. Thank you for your support.
ALL welcome to join our Summer Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage on Saturday 9th August! 11am Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Knaresborough & guided walk to St Robert’s Cave and Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag. Sign up via communications@dioceseofleeds.org.uk More information here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/four-seasons-of-creation-laudato-si-minipilgrimage-for-summer/
The Mayor of Knaresborough, Helen and her husband John formally visited St Mary’s - they are parishioners
Our Summer Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage was on Saturday 9th August 11am Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Knaresborough & guided walk to St Robert’s Cave and Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag. for the Jubilee of Hope Photos below:
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.
ALL welcome to join our Summer Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage on Saturday 9th August! 11am Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Knaresborough & guided walk to St Robert’s Cave and Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag. Sign up via communications@dioceseofleeds.org.uk More information here: https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/event/four-seasons-of-creation-laudato-si-minipilgrimage-for-summer/
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
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 .
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 .
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.