Dear friends in Christ

The figure of Saint John the Baptist permeates Advent like a water mark. He it is who called, and still calls, the world to prepare for the coming of the Messiah. This he did during his lifetime and now he calls us from Heaven to prepare a way for the Lord! Let us heed this imperative, purify our lives, and prepare with godly devotion for the feasts ahead.

Monday, 8th December is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Situated in the heart of Advent, this great Marian doctrine celebrates how Mary was preserved from all sin from the moment of her conception, thus making her the worthy tabernacle of God. Mary’s Immaculate Conception helps us prepare for Christmas when, through the power of the Holy Spirit, she gives birth to our Divine Saviour. On Monday evening there will be prayed the Holy Rosary, Litany of Loretto, Consecration of the Parish to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Benediction, at 7.00pm.

The Parish Bazaar will be held this Sunday morning from 8.00 until 13.00. Do call into the Parish Centre to support this work of Charity which we organise each year. As before, we shall divide the profits between the Catholic Charities our Parish supports.

Wishing you the continued graces of the Advent season!

Msgr Kevin Hale