This coming Sunday is the 3rd of Advent and is known as Gaudete Sunday, on which Rose pink vestments are worn and we will light the rose-coloured candle. Gaudete means Rejoice – it comes from the first word of the Introit Antiphon for today: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near!
You can read the scripture readings for this Sunday here.
Sunday School is this week, December 12th at 11am.
Christmas Appeal
This year we are arranging a collection for the Whitechapel Mission (whitechapel.org.uk). Since 1876, they have been serving people caught up in the cycles of poverty. They open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, offering a day centre, meals, showers, advice and clothing for people who are rough sleeping.
They need very specific items only, so please take an information sheet from the back of church if you would like to donate, or see the post on our website
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
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 cover art this week is St. John Baptising the People by Nicolas Poussin c.1636, held in the Louvre, Paris.