Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sea Sunday
The fourth candle of Advent is called the ‘Angel Candle’ and symbolizes peace. This name comes from the fact that the angels announced that Jesus came to bring peace (Luke
Continue reading‘O Wisdom, who came from the mouth of the Most High…’
Today in the calendar we begin the final countdown to Christmas, a week before Christmas Eve. Advent changes gear and becomes much more focussed on the coming of Christ, so
Continue readingThe short book of Zephaniah
Our first reading at Mass today is a rare extract from the short book of Zephaniah (3:1-2, 9-13 – it’s a pity verses 3 – 8 are missed out in
Continue readingGaudete Sunday, 2020
Traditionally the third Sunday of Advent is a day when we lift briefly the purple austerity of the season – so ordinarily the organ is allowed and flowers, and
Continue readingOur Christmas Services: Book Now
To reduce the pressure for places at Masses on Christmas Day, it has been announced that the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas Day itself has been extended to cover
Continue readingArrangements for Christmas (Updated)
To reduce the pressure for places at Masses on Christmas Day, it has been announced that the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas Day itself has been extended to cover
Continue readingThe Banquet of God’s Kingdom
Today’s gospel, the account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand from Matthew 15, reflects the important Advent theme of the Banquet of God’s kingdom, also in our first reading
Continue readingBishop Pat Lynch to retire
It has just been announced that Bishop Pat Lynch SS.CC, whom we know well in this parish, is retiring. This statement has been issued by the archbishop: The Retirement of
Continue readingChurch to reopen for Mass
I should imagine that most of you have by now, received the news that once the present lockdown has ended on Wednesday 2 December, our churches can reopen for Mass.
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