Parish News for Christmas
Merry Christmas! Fr James and Fr Oliver wish everyone a very happy and blessed Christmas. Do join us for Mass at 11am to celebrate the Lord’s Nativity. The choir will be singing Mozart’s Coronation Mass.
Thank you! Fr James and Fr Oliver would like to thank everyone who has given cards and presents over the last few weeks. We are very grateful for your generosity.
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. In the Gospel reading, we hear of the flight of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus into Egypt and their return to Nazareth. As we remember the Lord’s childhood, we give thanks for our own families and pray for those in difficult circumstances.
Click here to look up the scripture readings.
Music on Sunday
This Sunday the choir will sing the Missa O Magnum mysterium by Tomás Luis de Victoria and O Magnum mysterium also by Victoria.
St Stephen’s Day
Join us for Mass tomorrow at 10am to celebrate our parish’s heavenly patron, St Stephen, Deacon and First Martyr.
Mary, the Mother of God
On New Year’s Day the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. There will be Mass at 12noon followed by drinks.
The Octave of Christmas
There will be a reduced Mass schedule until the New Year. Please see the Mass times below.
Magnificat
The January edition of Magnificat is now available with daily Mass readings, reflections, and prayers. Could this be a helpful New Year’s resolution for your spiritual life? Speak to Fr James to pick up your copy or to find out more.
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 28th December
Holy Family
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 29th December
S Thomas Becket
No Mass
Fr Oliver’s day off
Tuesday 30th December
Within the Octave
Mass 6pm followed by drinks
Wednesday 31st December
Within the Octave
No Mass
Thursday 1st January 2026
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Mass 12pm followed by drinks
Friday 2nd January
Ss Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
No Mass
Fr James’ day off
Saturday 3rd January
Most Holy Name of Jesus
No Mass
Sunday 4th January
Epiphany of the Lord
Breakfast Church 9am with coffee and pastries
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee