The new church year begins with the 1st Sunday of Advent. We begin our period of waiting to celebrate the birth of our Saviour at Christmas, but we also remind ourselves that he will come again at a time we do not expect. The question we need to ask oursevles is, will I be ready when He comes?
You can read the scripture readings for this Sunday here.
Our Advent Carol service is this Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent 28th November at 6pm. We will be joined by a choir of singers to help lead us into the mystery of Advent through the beauty of music. Followed by drinks.
Wine Tasting Social Evening: ‘Supermarket bargains for Christmas’ with Margaret Harvey MW – Friday 3rd December at 7pm. Tickets (£10) at www.bit.ly/XMASWINE
Sunday School this week & next on December 12th at 11am.
Confirmation Mass 2022 Bishop Jonathan is coming to Baptise and Confirm on Sun 27th Feb 2022 at 11am. Speak to Father Guy if you are interested in exploring this or email him: father.guy@saintbenets.org.uk
The Confirmation study course begins this coming Monday evening at 5pm.
Christmas Dates for your Diary
Christmas Carols – Sunday 19th December 6pm
Children’s Carols Round the Crib – Friday 24th December 4pm
Midnight Mass, 1st Mass of Christmas – Friday 24th December 11.30pm
Solemn Mass of Christmas Day – Saturday 25th December 11am
The cover art this week is a photograph by Ester Meerman of a wall carving in the cave church of the Monastery of Saint Simon, Muqattam, Cairo, Egypt.