Our day's worship begins with said Morning Prayer, usually from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
Our main act of worship each week, when we gather to hear God's Word proclaimed, and to receive Holy Communion. We use the modern-language form of service, with a modicum of traditional Catholic ceremonial to foster a sense of the mystery of the Mass. We usually sing a mixture of traditional and more modern hymns, together with a simple congregational Mass setting, led by our cantor(s) and volunteer organist/pianist.
Children and young people are encouraged to stay for the whole service, as it is not possible to have a separate Sunday School at present. For young families, there is a 'safe space' especially for them, with room to move around.
The Ministry of Christian Healing is available by arrangement with Father Garry, as is the Sacrament of Reconciliation (aka Confession).
A service of Evening Prayer, usually concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. (Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament is available, if you've missed Mass earlier in the day - please speak to whoever is leading the service).
An opportunity to share in a quiet mid-morning service, held in one or other of the various chapels within the church.
Our preparation for Christmas continues with this simple late-afternoon service intended especially for younger people - but everyone is very welcome to join in...
Children are invited to come dressed up as Nativity People - shepherds, angels, kings, stable animals (!) or sheep...be as inventive as you wish!
A short late-afternoon service in one of our various chapels.
Christmas proper begins with the *Midnight Mass*, or First Mass of Christmas Day, with its traditional readings, Blessing of the Crib, and carols.
A Mass for the early-birds (!).
We continue to celebrate the Birth of Christ, as we meet this morning for a simple Mass, with Prayers at the Crib.
We meet in the peace and quiet of the day after Christmas to celebrate St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr - a reminder that following the Babe of Bethlehem can be costly.
A short, said service, usually held in the Lady Chapel (the one in the picture - with a number of furnishings and fittings by Sir Ninian Comper, no less). The Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham meets each month, and dates of Cell Masses are usually published on the weekly pew-sheet.
We continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at this morning's service, beginning with a visit to the Crib, and any children present are invited to have a look around the church, to see if they can spot how far the Wise Men have progressed on their journey to Bethlehem! (Clue: Examine the window-sills.....). There is a Bring & Share buffet lunch after Mass - ALL WELCOME!
Need some quiet time and space for prayer after the busy-ness of Christmas? This simple, unhurried Mass, celebrating Mary the Mother of God, and the Naming of Jesus, would be a good start to the New Year.
We continue to celebrate the Visit of the Magi, or Wise Men, or Three Kings, at this morning's Mass - which will, hopefully. include a Procession of the Kings... Children are invited to make sure that the figures of the Wise Men, journeying around the Church, have reached their destination safely!
A good place to meet friends and neighbours, a good time to pick up a bargain - bric-a-brac, toys, gifts, clothes, books - and to enjoy lunch, brunch, and other tasty refreshments. Admission FREE!
Our monthly Youth Club, with a variety of games and craft activities, meets again today. The event usually includes a short seasonal act of worship in the Church. Ages 7-16 welcome - qualified DBS-checked staff supervising. Parents/carers are also welcome to stay for all or part of each event - children under 7 are also welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We turn from the Christmas Crib to the Good Friday Cross at today's Parish Mass, as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. The service will hopefully include suitable music, and a candlelit procession!
Join us for tea/coffee/brunch/lunch/cakes at very reasonable prices! We also have a number of stalls - bric-a-brac/books/toys etc.
Admission FREE!
We begin the penitential season of Lent, leading up to Easter, with a morning Mass at 10am, and an evening Mass (with hymns) at 730pm, both of which will include the Imposition of Ashes.