Are we there yet ? Not quite -but nearly. Two expectant Mothers meet and share their joy at what is soon to happen. One of the unborn is kicking in the womb waiting to come into the light. Elizabeth’s words of greeting  are repeated every time we address Mary -Blessed art  thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Say those words with meaning.

The Advent Carol Service

This Sunday in St Mary’s Church 6pm with singers from the two parishes, readers and your presence.

Mass Schedule

• Sunday 22nd December 10am Fourth Sunday of Advent
• Monday 23rd December 8:15am St Mary’s House
• Tuesday 24th December 9:30am Christmas Eve Mass
• The Nativity Of The Lord
• Tuesday 24th December 6pm First Mass of Christmas
• Wednesday 25th December 10am Christmas Day Mass
• Thursday 26th December 10am St Stephen’s Day
• Friday 27th December 10am St John the Apostle and Evangelist
• Saturday 28th December 10am Holy Innocents
• Sunday 29th December 10am Holy Family
• Monday 30th December 8:15am St Mary’s House
• Tuesday 31st December 10am Sixth Day of Christmas
• The Year of Our Lord 2025 The Jubilee Year
• Wednesday 1st January 11am Mary, Mother of God
• Friday 3rd January 10am The Most Holy Name of Jesus
• Sunday 5th January 10am The Epiphany of The Lord

The Christmas Crib

During the Days and Feast of Christmas the cribs in the church remind us of the scene in Bethlehem with the birth of the child who is to become the Saviour. Take time to reflect on who was there, who came to visit and the promises which had been kept.

The Catholic Children’s Society

By tradition your gifts at the crib are for the Crisis Fund for A&B which the Society has for families in difficulty.

The Diocesan Directory 2025

Copies are available at £5 each.

Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope

Pope Francis has decided that 2025 will be a year of Jubilee – something which happens every 25 years – with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. The Jubilee will offer people across our global family of faith an important opportunity to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation. In order for everyone to share in the celebration of the Holy Year, the following diocesan churches have been designated as special places of pilgrimage, where Holy Year Indulgences may be gained: Read more here.

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To All Parishioners,

May I wish you joy at the birth of Jesus and peace for you and yours.

Fr John