Advent will seem very short this Year because Christmas Day falls on a Monday.
It is a time then, to prepare spiritually with some prayer, reflection and participating in the INVITED MISSION.
There will be opportunities to avail yourself of the Sacrament of God’s Love and Forgiveness with an Advent Confession. Remember one of the features is to help us develop our Christian Commitment.
Bishop Richard reminds us how when we pray, we express of longing and waiting for Christ- “as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ” followed by our Acclamation “For the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory are yours…” Recall that how we pray is a statement of our belief.
INVITED THE DIOCESAN MISSION FOR ADVENT
Episode One -The Incarnation is available now with its accompanying video. Episode 2 is now with us.
You can watch the videos on YouTube and on Vimeo.
USEFUL WEBINARS You will also find 3 videos about Finances, Health and Safety and Gift Aid – from meetings with Parish responsibles.
The annual inspection of the Lightning Conductor has just taken place -£280.
Mass Schedule
- First Sunday of Advent Mass 10am
- Wednesday Advent Mass 9,30am Int .for the Higgins Family
- Friday December 8th The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass 9.30am
- Second Sunday of Advent Mass 10.00am
The Sacrament of Reconciliation with individual confession
Saturday 11am
Carol Service in St Mary’s
Sunday 17th December 6pm.
Pope Francis
Because of a Lung Infection he was unable to travel to Dubai for COP 28. We pray for his recovery and in thanksgiving for his teaching on Care for our Common Home. He urges us to pray for peace in the Holy Land and especially for the population suffering hardship.
We shall stay awake,
And pray at all times.
Ready to welcome Christ,
The Prince of Justice
We shall set aside,
All fears and worries
Ready to welcome Christ,
The Prince of Peace.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 