NOTICES: The Coffee morning will be held this Tues 20th December from 10.00am as usual and it will thn take a short break until 3rdJanuary 2017. | SERVICES: Thursday 22nd 9.30am Feria Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass New YearsDay 10.00am Parish Mass: |
LATEST READINGS: First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 A reading from the prophet Isaiah. The Lord spoke to Ahaz and said, “Ask the Lord your God for a sign for yourself coming either from the depths of Sheol or from the heights above.” “No,” Ahaz answered “I will not put the Lord to the test.” Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Romans. From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus who has been called to be an apostle, and specially chosen to preach the Good News that God promised long ago through his prophets in the scriptures. Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew. This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. | Responsorial Psalm Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, the world and all its peoples. It is he who set it on the seas; on the waters he made it firm. Response: Let the Lord enter! He is the king of glory. Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? Who shall stand in his holy place? The man with clean hands and pure heart, who desires not worthless things. Response: Let the Lord enter! He is the king of glory. He shall receive blessings from the Lord and reward from the God who saves him. Such are the men who seek him, seek the face of the God of Jacob. Response: Let the Lord enter! He is the king of glory. |