Sunday 21 December - Fourth Sunday of Advent11.00am Sung Mass4.00pm Parish Carol Service, followed by seasonal refreshments6.00pm MassWednesday 24 December - Christmas Eve3.00pm Carols round the Crib - a service especially suitable for families with young children7.30pm Vigil Mass with carols - the Mass of Christmas Eve at a time suitable for those who can't make Midnight Mass11.00pm Midnight Mass - the traditional Mass of Christmas night Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day10.00am Mass with carolsFriday 26 December - St Stephen12.30pm MassSaturday 27 December - St John the Evangelist10.00am - 12.00noon Church open. Café closed today.12.30pm MassSunday 28 December - The Holy Family11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESIsaiah 7:10-14 Part of Psalm 24 R/ Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory.Romans 1:1-7 Alleluia, alleluia.Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and they shall call his name Emmanuel — which means, God with us.Alleluia.Matthew 1:18-24 (pages 43-44 of the Sunday Missal)CHRISTMAS SERVICESDo take leaflets with details of our Christmas services from the back of church and share them with friends, family or neighbours. CHILDREN’S SOCIETYThe parish has long supported the work of the Children’s Society. If you would like to make a donation to them this year, please take one of the envelopes from the back of church and bring it back at Christmas with your donation enclosed. CHRISTMAS CARDS Please don’t leave Christmas cards for others at the back of church, as they often get left there. Please give them directly to your friends. RAFFLE Today is your last chance to get tickets for our Christmas raffle! Tickets are £1 each, and the raffle will be drawn after the carol service this afternoon. CHRISTMAS WEEKDuring the Octave of Christmas, Mass will be offered each day, at 12.30pm on weekdays and at the usual times on Sunday. Do join us as we celebrate the whole of Christmas week. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSES Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 3:2-6,12-14Part of Psalm 128Colossians 3:12-21Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 (pages 100-102 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 14 December - Third Sunday of Advent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 15 December6.30pm Plygain Carol Service with Cor CymraegWednesday 17 December12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassFriday 19 December2.30pm Mass at Earlsdon Park VillageSaturday 20 December10.00am - 12.00noon Church and Café open.12.30pm MassSunday 21 December - Fourth Sunday of Advent11.00am Sung Mass4.00pm Parish Carol Service, followed by seasonal refreshments6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESIsaiah 35:1-6a,10Part of Psalm 145 R/ Come, Lord, and save us. James 5:7-10 Alleluia, alleluia.The Spirit of the Lord is upon me;he has sent me to proclaim good news to the poor.Matthew 11:2-11 (pages 38-41 of the Sunday Missal)CHRISTMAS SERVICESDo take leaflets with details of our Christmas services from the back of church and share them with friends, family or neighbours. CHILDREN’S SOCIETYThe parish has long supported the work of the Children’s Society. If you would like to make a donation to them this year, please take one of the envelopes from the back of church and bring it back at Christmas with your donation enclosed. CHRISTMAS CARDS Please don’t leave Christmas cards for others at the back of church, as they often get left there. Please give them directly to your friends. CHRISTMAS FLOWERSIf you would like to contribute to the cost of decorating the church with flowers at Christmas, please see Ann Luckman. RAFFLE Tickets are now available for our Christmas raffle—get yours today! Tickets are £1 each, and the raffle will be drawn after the carol service on Sunday 21 DecemberREADINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESIsaiah 7:10-14 Part of Psalm 24 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-24 (pages 43-44 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 7 December - Second Sunday of Advent11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassMonday 8 December - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary7.30pm Sung Mass at St Luke's, HolbrooksWednesday 10 December12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassSaturday 13 December10.00am - 12.00noon Church and Café open.12.30pm MassSunday 14 December - Third Sunday of Advent 11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESIsaiah 11:1-10Part of Psalm 72 R/ In his days shall justice flourish, and great peace for ever.Romans 15:4-9 Alleluia, alleluia.Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight;all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Alleluia.Matthew 3:1-12 (pages 34-36 of the Sunday Missal)ADVENT PRAYER RESOURCESAt the back of church are leaflets “Watching and Waiting” which contain prayer resources issued by Bishop Sophie and the diocese. We also have Advent prayer cards at the shop—these are free to take, though a small donation would be helpful. CHRISTMAS SERVICESDo take leaflets with details of our Christmas services from the back of church and share them with friends, family or neighbours. CHILDREN’S SOCIETYThe parish has long supported the work of the Children’s Society. If you would like to make a donation to them this year, please take one of the envelopes from the back of church and bring it back at Christmas with your donation enclosed. CHRISTMAS CARDS Please don’t leave Christmas cards for others at the back of church, as they often get left there. Please give them directly to your friends. RAFFLE Tickets are now available for our Christmas raffle—get yours today! Tickets are £1 each, and the raffle will be drawn after the carol service on Sunday 21 DecemberREADINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESIsaiah 351-6a,10 Part of Psalm 145 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 (pages 38-41 of the Sunday Missal)
Sunday 30 November - Advent Sunday11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassWednesday 3 December12.00noon Rosary12.30pm MassSaturday 6 December10.00am - 12.00noon Church and Café open.12.30pm MassSunday 7 December - Second Sunday of Advent 11.00am Sung Mass6.00pm MassAll are welcome to any of our services.NOTICESREADINGS FOR TODAY’S MASSESIsaiah 2:1-5Part of Psalm 122 R/ Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.Romans 13:11-14a Alleluia, alleluia.Show us, O Lord, your mercy,and grant us your salvation.Alleluia.Matthew 24:37-44 (pages 30-32 of the Sunday Missal)CELL OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAMThe Walsingham Cell will gather at St Luke’s, Holbrooks for the celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday 8 December at 7.30pm. All are welcome to join us for this celebration. CHRISTMAS SERVICESLeaflets with details of our Christmas services are available at the back of church. Do take one to share with friends, family or neighbours. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY’S MASSESIsaiah 11:1-10Part of Psalm 72Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12 (pages 34-36 of the Sunday Missal)