First Mass of Christmas (Midnight Mass)

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Paul's Monk Bretton
St. Paul the Apostle Burton Road Monk Bretton Barnsley, S71 2HQ, United Kingdom

Because the birth of Our Lord happened at night it is traditional to have a Mass at or near midnight, this is one of the most important services within the Christian Church. It also for some churches marks the point at which the Christmas season actually begins. Because many of our congregation don't want to be out late at night our Mass is held at 8:30pm and follows the traditional pattern of readings and carols with Holy Communion. Everybody is welcome to attend, whether you are a confirmed member of the Church of England or not.

St Paul's Monk Bretton

A very warm welcome to the website of Saint Paul's Monk Bretton which we hope you will find a useful resource as you browse through its contents which include details of contacts, personnel, activities and the general history and  faith life of our Christian community.

Our Sunday services are generally traditional in nature with hymns accompanied on the organ. Weekday services are usually spoken. Children are welcome at our services and we have activity packs available.

Refreshments are available in the Parish Centre following our Sunday and Thursday services.

We are always looking for new congregation members as well as volunteers able to help on a regular or occasional basis. We have a regular Men's Working Group which perform maintenance tasks around the church every Wednesday between 10:30 and 12:30. We would also welcome new members for our choir and bell-ringing team 

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Mrs Daphne Woffinden

Saint Paul's Church
Burton Road
Monk Bretton
Barnsley

S71 2HQ
Lynda Brown, Churchwarden
07958155616
Gavin Logan, Churchwarden
07901229251

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First Mass of Christmas (Midnight Mass)

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Paul's Monk Bretton
St. Paul the Apostle Burton Road Monk Bretton Barnsley, S71 2HQ, United Kingdom

Because the birth of Our Lord happened at night it is traditional to have a Mass at or near midnight, this is one of the most important services within the Christian Church. It also for some churches marks the point at which the Christmas season actually begins. Because many of our congregation don't want to be out late at night our Mass is held at 8:30pm and follows the traditional pattern of readings and carols with Holy Communion. Everybody is welcome to attend, whether you are a confirmed member of the Church of England or not.

St Paul's Monk Bretton Charity No. 1138521