Parish News for the 3rd Week in Advent
This Sunday, the Third of Advent, rose pink vestments are worn and we will light the rose-coloured candle as we celebrate Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete simply means “rejoice,” and is taken from the first words of the entrance antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper” – Rejoice in the Lord always. And so, as we make our final preparations for Christ’s coming – we rejoice!Our guest preacher is Canon Jeremy Haselock, the former Precentor of Norwich Cathedral and he will also lead a short discussion group over coffee.Click here for the Scripture readings.
Music this Sunday
The Choir will sing the Communion Service in the Phrygian Mode Charles Wood and Ich harre des herrn by Johann Sebastian Bach
Carols around the piano
Thursday 19th December following the 12pm mass.
A relaxed sing-song around the piano with wine and hot canapés. All ages welcome.
Christmas flowers
Please give any cash donations for Christmas flowers to Lesley and help beautify our church.
Stamps for the blind
Diane is collecting used postage stamps to support the RNIB, please give any stamps to her for this good cause
Food Bank
Queen’s Crescent Food Bank have asked us for donations of foodstuffs for Christmas. Please see the poster at the back of church detailing what they need. Donations can be left in our South Court kitchen.
Barn Dance
Saturday 18th January from 6pm, dancing begins at 7pm. £5 entry or by donation and children are free. Please let Fr James know if you can volunteer on the evening with running the bar, bringing finger food, helping set up and clear up. All welcome and please invite your friends and family.
Please support your church
All Hallows is open everyday for the whole community, we offer hospitality after weekday masses and our Sunday worship is beautified with wonderful music. Please support your church by giving regularly click here to find our more.
MASS TIMES
Sunday 15th December
Advent III
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Monday 16th December
Advent
Mass 10am
Tuesday 17th December
O Sapientia
Mass 6pm followed by wine and nibbles
Wednesday 18th December
O Adonai
Mass 10am followed by coffee
Thursday 19th December
O Radix Jesse
Mass 12pm followed by carols around the piano and refreshments
Friday 20th December
O Clavis David
Latin Mass 12pm at S.Benet’s Fr James’ day-off
Saturday 21st December
O Oriens
No Mass
Sunday 22nd December
Advent IV
Solemn Mass 10am followed by coffee
Carol Service 5pm