ADVENT Happy New Year!

The Church will celebrate its new year on Sunday 1st December, the 1st Sunday of Advent.
The Advent Season happens here at a time of dark, winter days . . .

Advent Prayer

Lord Jesus,

Master of both the light and the darkness,
send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We, who have so much to do, seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.
We, who are anxious over many things, look forward to your coming among us.
We, who are blessed in so many ways, long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We, whose hearts are heavy, seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!"
Amen.

(Henri J.M. Nouwen)

The Five First Saturdays

Saturday week, the 7th, is the First Saturday of the Month of December

  The Nine First Fridays
          

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Readings of the Day

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