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Our Advent Prayer Service in St Mary's led by Primary 6A

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Second Sunday of Advent

‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight’

Today we celebrate the many great deeds God has worked for us, as he shares with us his mercy and bountiful love. For our part, we are called to repentance of heart and to live a life of love.

Using poetic language, the First Reading offers a prophetic message of joy and hope. The saving presence of God brings about the transformation of his broken-hearted people, and the restoration of Jerusalem.

The Gospel speaks of a still more glorious restoration. John the Baptist, herald of Jesus, appears, calling us to turn again to God. John announces that all humanity is to see ‘the salvation of God’, anticipating the preaching of the gospel to all nations.

St Paul, in the Second Reading, is writing to the Philippians: a church for which he has deep affection. He encourages the new community to continue to grow in love and knowledge of Christ Jesus, so as to enable them to live even better, more fruitful lives.

The Psalmist remembers the joy of deliverance from exile. He begs that God will act again to bring fertility and abundance to his people.

During this season of Advent, we seek the true meaning of repentance in preparation for the coming of Jesus. We pray to leave aside anything that might hinder and blind us to God’s love, and to become even more open to a deepening, faith-filled relationship with the Lord.

(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)

ARTWORK
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Pray With the Pope December Intention

For Pilgrims Of Hope

Let us pray that the coming Church Jubilee Year 2025 strengthens us in our faith; helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope..

Visit the website of Pray With the Pope

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Mass and Confession Times

Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s - Sat Vigil Mass 5pm; 10am
St. Joseph’s - 12 Noon
Weekday Mass
St. Mary’s - Monday – Friday 9.30am
Sacrament of Reconciliation
St. Mary’s - Saturday 4.15 - 4.45pm
(Please note that the Confession box is the one next to sacristy)
St. Joseph’s - Sunday 11.45am

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