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FR TOM WRITES
The Wedding at Cana is the first of the signs performed by our Lord, at the behest of his Blessed Mother. The turning of water into wine is the experience of Christ taking something unspectacular and transforming it into something beautiful. In our lives we are in need of this transformation; Jesus has power to renew your marriage, family life, day-to-day tasks, and your faith.
Ultimately however, this sign will find its completion on the Cross with his mother once more present. From the midst of suffering and misery, the blood of Christ is poured forth  to give life in the face of death and open the path to eternal salvation.
 

FR DAVID WRITES
Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the end of the Christmas season. However, the unfolding of the mystery of the Epiphany continues to reach out to us through the liturgy. The Baptism of Jesus is connected to the Epiphany as it represents a continued revelation of who Jesus really is. Similarly, next week we will hear about the first sign worked by Jesus at Cana. This too forms part of the epiphany about the Christ, who reveals his glory as his disciples believe in him. The mystery of Christmas will continue to shine in the liturgy until the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation, on Sunday 2 February.

2025 JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE
Pope Francis has declared that the year 2025 will be a Holy Year of Jubilee for the Catholic Church – an event that takes place once every 25 years. The theme for the 2025 Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope”, an invitation to showcase the hope of our Christian faith to people right across the world at a time when there is so much suffering from the impact of war, poverty, climate change, and the lasting effects of the COVID pandemic. The Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee presents each one of us with an opportunity to reignite the flame of our faith in our own hearts and to share the light of that faith with those in darkness.

WHAT IS A JUBILEE?
The concept of Jubilee is one rooted in the earliest days of Judeo-Christian tradition.  In the Book of Leviticus, we read that the people of Israel celebrated this tradition every 50 years. Its purpose was to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation. It involved the forgiveness of debts, the return of misappropriated land, and a fallow period for the fields.

Today, the Catholic Church celebrates this tradition once every 25 years as a year of grace, offering the faithful the opportunity to renew faith through prayer, pilgrimage, acts of charity, and by asking for a plenary indulgence – a special grace that strengthens our wounded souls in the fight against sin.

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve (24 December)

6 pm Family Vigil Mass (carols from 5.30)

11 pm Mass in the Holy Night (carols from 10.30)

 

Christmas Day (25 December)

8.30 am Christmas Dawn Mass

9.45 am Christmas Day Mass (with music group)

11.15 am Christmas Day Mass

12.30 pm Christmas Day Mass

 

FR TOM WRITES
Rejoice! On the Fourth Sunday of Advent the Church prepares us to celebrate the momentous feast of Christmas by reminding us that God promised humankind  the gift of salvation, and this is why His Son was born of the Virgin Mary. With so many parties and joyous occasions filling these days, let us not miss the opportunity to receive Our Lord in a new way during this festive period. We are looking forward to seeing you all at Christmas and send you all every good wish and blessing.

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
24th December no morning Masses on Christmas Eve
6pm Family Christmas Vigil Mass (carols from 5.30pm)
11pm Christmas Mass in the Holy Night (carols from 10.30pm)
25th December Christmas Day Mass 8.30am, 9.45am, 11.15am & 12.30pm.
26th December Boxing Day Mass 12 noon
27th December Mass 10am

FR DAVID WRITES
Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, is known as Gaudete Sunday and is a day of joy and rejoicing in the heart of the Advent season. Welcome and well done to all our children and their families who begin the First Holy Communion programme this weekend. Please keep them in your prayers. May God bless you this coming week.

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Those who are unwell, including:  
Fabio Amato,  Angela Mangan, John Quattromini, Cedric Arbreu, Andrea Jordan,  Ifte Alam, Nadim Alam, Sheila Casey, Emma Lake, Guido Fichera, James Brady, Theresa Dillon,  Lawrence Robinson, Luisa Busandri, Martin Donoghue, Kath Joyce, Lucy Jones, Megan O’Brien, Hannah Fennell, Alison Hughes, Phyliss Morgan-Fann and Kay Heery.

All those who have died recently, including:
Fr Sean Carroll, Alice Foster, Josie Morris, Frank Kelly, Clara Ferdenzi, Ninfa Noronha, Antonio Bisi, Violet Rebello, and Bruna Moruzzi.