The traditional Eucharistic service on Christmas morning at 10.30am featuring professional choir: families and friends are very welcome. An earlier, said service is also offered at 9.00am.

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St James is a vibrant, culturally diverse, parish at the heart of life in Paddington.
We are a church which teaches and proclaims the fullness of Catholic faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Our principle act of worship is the 1030 Parish Mass, celebrated with full ceremonial, choir, organ, solemnity and beauty, warmth and welcome.
Every fortnight there is a Family Mass at 1215.
And every Sunday, we end our Sabbath observance with Evensong and Benediction.
Mass is celebrated every day. See poster for details of times of services.

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Join us at the Parish Church of Paddington for High Mass at 10.30am on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. At 12.15pm our final Family Mass of the year will feature a nativity play - all are welcome!

The music this Sunday is:

Setting: Mass in the Dorian mode – Howells
Motet: E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come – Manz
Voluntary: Wachet auf, BWV 645 – J. S. Bach

You, your family, and your friends are invited into a celebration of music and God's holy word during the festive season. Each of our services is followed by seasonal refreshments and an opportunity to share fellowship and friendship as we enter into the mystery of the Christ-child!