A photograph by Martin Sylvester. In the foreground is a carved figure of Christ, with right hand raised in blessing, and left hand holding a shell - a symbol of baptism and of pilgrimage. Intensely lit, in the background, we see a crucifix. The lifelong pilgrimage of faith that begins with the new life given in baptism passes through suffering and death on the way to resurrection and eternal life.
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Celebrations for the end of Advent
and the beginning of the Christmas season

20th to 26th December 2008

Provisional timetable, subject to confirmation

Note: it's unlikely the times of services will change on Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St Stephen's Day. But on other days listed below, pastoral necessities (for example, a funeral) may cause a change.

Sat

20th

9.30am

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

4.00pm

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

6.00pm

Holy Mass for the fourth Sunday of Advent

Sun

21st

9.30am Holy Mass for the fourth Sunday of Advent

9.30am

Children's Liturgy for the fourth Sunday of Advent

3.00pm

Penitential Service with the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Mon

22nd

9.00am

Holy Mass

Tue

23rd

9.30am

Holy Mass

Wed

24th

Christmas Eve

11.30pm Carols
midnight Midnight Mass

Thu

25th

Christmas Day

9.30am

Christmas Day Mass with familiar hymns and carols

Fri

26th

Feast of St Stephen
10.00am Holy Mass for the Feast of St Stephen
       

May the Season of Advent be for you a time of watchful preparation and joyous anticipation, and may it bear fruit in a peaceful and happy Christmas. Fr Martin.

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