The annual special collection for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society takes place at all Masses next weekend, 10th / 11th December. It will replace the Share Collection.
Diocesan Food Appeal for Crosscare
Again this year, Archbishop Martin has launched a Diocesan – Crosscare Food Appeal for non-perishable food and hygiene products. Types of food urgently needed include pasta / rice, fruit juice, tea / coffee, soup, sugar, powdered milk, tinned meat/ fish, tinned veg/fruit, packaged desserts, biscuits and hygiene products. Giving food Sunday 3rd & 4th December 2016.
Advent Wreath
The Advent Wreath is prepared and blessed on the first Sunday of Advent. This is a long standing custom in Europe. It is made from holly and evergreen leaves in the form of a circle with four candles representing each week. And one candle representing Christ. The circle reminds us of eternity which has no beginning or end. One candle is lit for each Sunday in Advent.
1st CANDLE (purple): The candle of hope:
2nd CANDLE (purple): The Candle of preparation:
3rd CANDLE: (Pink): The candle of joy:
4th CANDLE: (purple): The candle of Love