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Advent Appeal Second Collections
Our Our Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land. The Christians of the Holy Land have continued to experience pressure from all sides. Knowing that the wider Christian community is thinking of them renews their spirits and helps them find hope in what can feel like a hopeless situation. Let us remember those striving to remain in the birthplace of our Hope.Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land. The Christians of the Holy Land have continued to experience pressure from all sides. Knowing that the wider Christian community is thinking of them renews their spirits and helps them find hope in what can feel like a hopeless situation. Let us remember those striving to remain in the birthplace of our Hope.
Parish News – 30th November
Dear Parishioners,
The parish website is updated with the Mass times for this week Fr. Jose’s weekly message, the weeky newsletter, dates for your diaries, and church notices.
Today is the First Sunday Of Advent. Our Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land.
Coming up on Monday 8th December is The Solemnity Of The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary. There will be a Solemn evening Mass at 7.00pm.
Our Advent Carol Service is on Friday 19th December at 7.00pm. We are looking for people to take part in the singing of carols and reading at this year’s carol service.
Please continue to pray for Fr. Jose as he continues his recuperation from his recent surgery.
Lastly, keep submitting your favourite and family recipes for the Parish Cookbook. Hand in your recipes to the parish office or Submit your recipe here.
Have a great week!
A Message From Fr. Jose – 30th November
Fr. Jose – Parish Priest
Dear family members and friends: We are entering another Liturgical year on this first Sunday of Advent. The theme of this Sunday is Hope, which calls us to trust in God’s promises and anticipate his arrival in faith. Today’s Gospel reminds us to stay awake to receive the Lord, who comes at an hour which we do not know. St. Paul also warns us to wake from sleep for salvation is nearer to us. Let us get ready to receive this salvation with great hope. Let this season of Advent be a season of preparation to receive the Lord into our lives. Amen
Repository (Shop)
The repository shop has Advent calendars and candles, Christmas cards, Cribs, 2026 calendars and lots more; please do come in and have a look. ‘Walk with me’ books, a prayer resource for Advent, are available in the shop at £1.50 each. There are also free Advent activity calendars for the children.
St. Simon Stock Catholic Church 
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