After the wait and preparation of Advent the Feasts are now commencing. The focus on the stable in Bethlehem is sadly restricted because of war for the Christians of the area. We are fortunate in being able to be there is spirit as we look on the figures in our cribs at home and in the Church to wonder at God’s coming to live as a human in our world, reminding us that he has come as our Saviour.
May he live in our minds and hearts in the days of Christmas and in the hopes and joys of a new year.
Peace and joy to you,
Fr John
The Diocesan Plan
This will become available on the 2nd of January and the Bishop will be communicating to us on your i.pads, phones, and PCs on Wednesday 10th January at 7.30pm. The link will be published in the next News.
Mass Schedule
- December 24th 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday Mass 10am
- Christmas Mass & Blessing of the Crib. 6pm
- December 25th Christmas Day Mass 10am
- December 26th St Stephen’s Day Mass 10am
- December 27th St John’s Day Mass 10am
- December 28th The Holy Innocents Mass 10am
- December 29th St Thomas Becket Mass 10am
- December 30th Sixth day in the Christmas Octave Mass 10am
- New Year’s Day 1st January 2024 Mary Mother Of God Mass 11am
- January 3rd Wednesday The Holy Name of Jesus. Mass 9.30am
- January 5th Friday Christmastide Mass 9.30am
- Sunday January 7th The Epiphany of The Lord Mass 10AM
- Monday January 8th The Baptism Of The Lord Mass 9.30am
The Crib Collection
A box is placed near the crib for your gifts for the Catholic Children’s Society Crisis Fund.
The Diocesan Directory 2024
Full of Information with a Liturgical Calendar. Price £5. Please order a copy from Fr John.
The Word of Life
Copies of the leaflet to assist your prayer through January are now in The Entrance.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
O lift your voice and sing
And open your heart to welcome him.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Rejoice !
And welcome now your king
For Christ the Lord was born in Bethlehem.
St Thomas More Church, Patcham, Brighton 