Parish News for the 2nd Week of Advent
This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. In the Gospel reading, we hear of the ministry of John the Baptist, the fore-runner who prepares the way of the Lord. Let us recommit to following the way of the Lord as we look forward to his coming at Christmas.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Communion Service in the Phrygian Mode by Charles Wood and And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed by George Frideric Handel.
Immaculate Conception
On Monday 8th December at 7pm, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bishop Jonathan will celebrate a Solemn Mass at S Mary Brookfield to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the church’s consecration. The setting will be the Coronation Mass by Mozart.
Please do go along to support our friends at Brookfield on this special occasion.
Advent at S Andrew Holborn
On Wednesday 10th December at 7pm, S Andrew Holborn are holding an Advent Carol Service, followed by a light supper and drinks. All welcome!
Carols Around the Piano
On Thursday 18th December, please join us for carol singing around the piano. The lunch after Mass is FULLY BOOKED but everyone is welcome to join us for carol singing, drinks and a raffle from around 1.15pm. Invite your friends and neighbours!
Queen’s Crescent Community Association Christmas Appeal
If you are able to donate much needed food and household items, please do bring your donations this Sunday or next so they can be distributed. There is a list at the back of church. They are also collecting presents for children via the Amazon Wishlist here.
Baubles for Bethlehem
Please support our fellow Christians in the Holy Land by buying handmade glass baubles from Bethlehem: bethlehembaubles.com
Magnificat Advent Book
The Magnificat Advent Book, which gives the Mass readings and a wealth of reflections and prayers for the season will be available soon. Please pick up a copy for a suggested donation of £5 or pay what you can.
All Hallows Barn Dance 2026
Please book your tickets now for the All Hallows Barn Dance on Sunday 18th January. It will be a toe-tapping evening with Head Over Reels Ceilidh Band playing the dance tunes. The bar opens at 6pm and dancing begins at 7pm. Booking is essential. Tickets can be purchased with cash from Fr Oliver or online using this link.
Please let Fr James know if you can help on the night (for a free ticket!)
Confessions
Fr James is available to hear your confession before any of the weekday masses. Please speak to him for more details.
MASS TIMES
Sunday 7th December
Advent II
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 8th December
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 9th December
S Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 10th December
Our Lady of Loreto
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 11th December
S Damasus I
Healing Mass 12pm followed by lunch
Friday 12th December
Our Lady of Guadalupe
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 13th December
S Lucy
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Sunday 14th December
Advent III
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee