Reflection
Joseph and Mary set out for Bethlehem. When they arrived there, the time came for Mary to have her baby and she gave birth to a son. All of us are journeying to Bethlehem where we hope to be born. I know we were born once, nevertheless we are unborn in the sense that our true and full self hasn’t yet seen the light of day. When our second birth occurs, then all the gifts of grace and nature which God gives us as seeds, will blossom and bear fruit. Our ultimate goal is the heavenly Bethlehem where we shall see God face to face.
Christmas and New Year Mass Times
Tuesday, 24th December –
First Mass of Christmas, 8pm
Wednesday, 25th December –
Christmas Day Mass, 10:30am
For the full list of Masses over the Christmas season click here.
Christmas Crib
Please visit our Christmas crib and say a prayer for your own family and for families all over the world, many of whom will be suffering this Christmas.
Donations in the box near the crib will go to Nugent Care to help needy children and families.
Brownie Christmas Stall
The St James’ Brownies are having a Christmas stall and raffle to raise funds for the annual census of £50 for each child and adult.
This has to be paid in February.
Holiday
Fr Brian will be away for a break from 27th December until 6th January.
You will be in the capable hands of Fr Hugh and our Deacons!
Merry Christmas!
Fr Brian and the whole Salesian community would like to wish all our Parishioners a very Happy Christmas.
May the Christ-child bless you all with peace and love at this festive time.
Make it a time for the Family and a time of great generosity.
