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Parish News – 7th December

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Adam Grannell – Website Administrator

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 Second Sunday Of Advent. Our Advent Appeal second collections will be for The Friends of the Holy Land.

The Solemnity Of The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is on Monday. There will be a Solemn evening Mass at 7.00pm.

Coming up:

  • Wednesday 17th  DECEMBER – Decoration of the church ready for Christmas from 2.30pm; Please speak to Mark if you want to help out.
  • Friday 19th December – Advent Carol Service at 7.00pm.
  • Saturday 20th December – Advent Confessions

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 – 7th December

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office
Fr. Jose - Parish Priest

Fr. Jose – Parish Priest

Dear family members and friends: We are entering the second Sunday of Advent which symbolizes Peace. It denotes the expectation that there will be peace on earth after all divisions and destruction. Jesus is the King of peace and we expect the establishment of peace through Jesus. Today’s Gospel brings to us the message given through John the Baptist to “repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” It is really the invite to prepare the way for the Lord, and make straight paths for him. Through the observation of the days of the Advent, let us prepare the way for the Lord by our prayers, sacrifices and good deeds of charity. Let us specially pray for the peace in the world, especially in those places where there are all types of atrocities and problems. Amen

Advent Appeal Second Collections

Posted on by St Simon Stock Parish Office

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

Posted on by Adam Grannell - Website Administrator
Adam Grannell – Website Administrator

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!