Reflection
There is a world of difference between joy and pleasure. Pleasure can be planned. Joy can’t be planned; it comes unexpectedly and is all the sweeter for that. Pleasure is immediate. Joy often comes later and the sweetest joy of all is that which follows pain. Pleasure comes from saying ‘yes’ to ourselves, joy comes from saying ‘no’ to ourselves. Pleasure is like a flare in the night: it brightens things up for a while but when it’s over we feel darker and emptier than ever. Joy, on the other hand, is like a bright fire in the hearth; even when it dies down, it leaves a warm glow behind it.
Masses over Christmas 2023-2024
Saturday, 23rd December:
Fourth Sunday of Advent Vigil – Mass 6:30pm
Sunday, 24th December:
Fourth Sunday of Advent – Mass 10:30am
Sunday, 24th December:
First Mass of Christmas – Mass 8pm
Monday, 25th December:
Christmas Day – Mass 10:30am
Tuesday, 26th December:
Feast of St Stephen – Mass 10am
Wednesday, 27th December:
Feast of St John – Mass 10am
Thursday, 28th December:
Holy Innocents – Mass 10am
Friday, 29th December:
St Thomas of Canterbury – Mass 10am
Saturday, 30th December:
Holy Family Vigil – Mass 6:30pm
Sunday, 31st December:
The Holy Family – Mass 10:30am
Monday, 1st January:
Mary the Mother of God – Mass 10am
Tuesday, 2nd January:
SS. Basil and Gregory – Mass 10am
Wednesday onwards, Masses at usual times
Deanery Consultation
Find attached an information sheet about the Family of Parishes, involving our local deanery. This is a follow on from the Synod.
Mary’s Meals – Double the Love
From 22 November 2023 to 22 January 2024, donations made to Mary’s Meals will be doubled by a group of generous supporters, up to £1million.
With Double the Love, your donation will be matched and your kindness will go even further – meaning we can reach even more desperately hungry children with a life-changing school meal.
There are many ways to get involved, click the link below to find out more.