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Religious News: Thursday the 5th of December
Graduation Mass
Graduation Mass will be celebrated on Thursday December the 12th commencing at 9:30 am. Everyone is invited to celebrate this special Mass with us.
Sacrament of Confirmation 2025
Sacrament of Confirmation 2025 has been set for Sunday the 11th of May.
Combined Church Choir is scheduled for Sunday the 8th of December commencing at 7:00pm.
Advent:
Last Sunday, the 1st of December we began Advent. Advents lasts for four weeks. The word ‘Advent’ means, ‘coming.’ When we light the candles on the wreath, it symbolises the coming of the light into the world. This light is Jesus.
Advent is a special time in the church year when we prepare and get ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Advent wreath has 4 candles, 3 purple and 1 pink.
The first candle is the candle of hope and is purple. We can be messengers of hope who share the message that God is faithful and will keep the promises made to us.
The second candle is the candle of peace and is purple. We can be messengers of peace and share the message that we can find peace when we are willing to forgive others and show mercy just as Jesus did.
The third candle is the candle of love and is pink. We can be messengers of love and share the message that we can find purpose and meaning in our lives when we follow the example of Jesus.
The fourth candle is the candle of joy and is purple. We can be messengers of joy who share the message that living in Jesus’ way can bring us joy and happiness.
Advent Prayer
Loving and generous God,
As we wait to celebrate the great feast of Christmas,
help us to proclaim your message in the world.
Help us to be truly generous to others with our time and effort,
willing to show compassion and mercy to those around us,
and ready to be messengers of your Word.
We ask this prayer in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Kind Regards,
Sue Benc