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Home > Liturgical Services > Christmas

Christmas Services


Advent Rorate Masses (Wednesdays 7.30 am)
The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a Votive Mass in Mary’s honour, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honour the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ, the light of the world.
 
Christmas Flowers: Any donations towards decorating the Church for the Season of Christmas will be gratefully appreciated. There is a Flower Collection box in the porch for any contributions.
 
Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses.
Sat 23rd Dec Vigil 4pm
Sunday 24th 10.am & 11.30am.
Vigil Mass Christmas Eve (24th Dec)
5pm and 12 Midnight Mass
Christmas Day Mon 25th Dec:
8am & 10.30am.
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Adoration of the Shepherds - Gerard van Honthorst, 1622
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The Journey of the Magi - James Tissot, 1894

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Virgin Mary - Sassoferrato, 1640-50
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    • Lent
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    • Confirmation
    • Holy Communion
    • Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Sacrament of the Sick
  • Education
    • St John's Primary
    • St Mark's Primary
    • St Luke's High
  • Safeguarding
  • Multimedia
    • Gallery
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