30th November

1st Sunday of Advent Year A

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This weekend we begin the New Liturgy of the Church, moving to Year A in the calendar. It is the New Year Celebration of the Church. We are called to prepare for the Incarnation of Christ into the world and spiritually celebrate the Second Coming of Christ, repeatedly accepting him as Our Lord and Saviour!

We have just three and a half weeks to prepare our hearts and minds. Last Sunday we were each offered a small “Walk with Me” booklet to guide us through this time. These weeks will pass swiftly and so we need to take note. It is a time to re-commit ourselves to Jesus and to the life of the Church, giving thanks to God by witnessing to his presence in the world.

It is also an important time to go to confession, when we genuinely open our hearts and minds to God in the deepest sincerity.

Please note this Thursday December 4th at 12.30 p.m., it is the Requiem of Marian Mountford. Please prayer for her and her family. Also remember Marion Thompson who passed away suddenly this week! Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord!

Sorry to not have been with you for the Winter Fayre, but bugs have got the better of me this weekend. Thank you, Father Kevin, for covering Ashley and Father Austin s.c.j. for covering Clayton. Hopefully I’ll be back in harness next weekend. Lots of people I know have come down with something.

A reminder also for year five parents and children to fill in and return the pre-application form regarding the Application for the Certificate of Catholic Practice, required by all Senior Catholic Schools.

God bless and dodge the bugs!

Father Anton s.c.j.