| SUNDAY 2nd December The 1st Sunday of Advent |
5.30 pm (Sat) |
Mass with Children's Liturgy 50th Wedding Anniversary - Jim and Mary Tarpey Sung Mass with Children's Liturgy Deceased members of the Howley and Devere families. Special Needs Mass - Pro Populo Mass - Tom Byrne (RIP) |
| MONDAY 3rd December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Amy and Thomas Corbett (RIP) The Monday Club |
| TUESDAY 4th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Leonard Neckles (RIP) "Walk With Me" - church hall |
| WEDNESDAY 5th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Edwin Russman (RIP) |
| THURSDAY 6th December |
10.00 am |
Mass at the church of the Sacred Heart Mothers and Toddlers - church hall |
| FRIDAY 7th December |
9.45 am |
Morning Prayer Mass - Margaret Bradley (Intentions) Mothers and Toddlers - church hall |
| SATURDAY 8th December |
8.30 am |
Church Cleaning 1st Reconciliation Classes - church hall Morning Prayer Mass - Doreen Murphy (Intentions) Holy Hour and Benediction |
My Dear Friends,
Once again we begin the great season of Advent. The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Thus, Advent is far more than simply marking an event in history. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ whereby all of creation may be reconciled to God.
Expectation marks the season, and part of that expectation also anticipates judgment the calling of the world to account before God.
Because of these themes, Advent is a time of preparation that is marked by prayer; prayers of devotion and commitment, prayer from those in darkness who await the dawning of a great light.
The "Walk With Me" Advent booklets (in the porch) are ideal for helping us on this journey and I commend them to you. They contain a series of daily prayers and meditations for you to use as part of your own preparation for Christmas.
Finally, there is a list in the porch for our Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on Monday 17th December. Please sign up as soon as possible!
God Bless.
"STAY AWAKE AND BE READY"
An Advent Celebration - Come to our Advent Mass next Sunday at 3 pm for people with learning difficulties, their friends and families.
"BRING AND BUY SALE" IN AID OF THE MONDAY CLUB
at 1pm Saturday and after the evening mass on Saturday and also after the 10am Mass on Sunday morning. Homemade cakes would be welcome.
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT OF CAROLS AND READINGS
at St James' Church, Spanish Place on Monday 17th December 7.30 pm In aid of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Timothy West, Alex Young and a host of other stars. Further details and how to book: in the porch.
THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY, DO COME AND JOIN US!!
Tel: 020 8845 2186
Email:- click below.
