Reflection
As Christmas approaches, people’s hopes soar. However, the substance of these hopes is often dictated by commercial interests. Little wonder, then, that when the sun goes down on Christmas Day many feel disappointed. Those who pin their hopes on what the merchants promise will always be disappointed, not because they promise too little but too much - of the wrong thing. What our hearts long for is a taste of what the angels announced to the shepherds: “Behold I bring you news of great joy; today a saviour has been born to you.” This joy is the real hope of Christmas. Let us open our hearts to receive it.
Christmas and New Year Mass Times
Wednesday, 24th December – First Mass of Christmas, 8pm
Thursday, 25th December – Christmas Day Mass, 10:30am
For the full list of Masses over the Christmas season click here.
Paper copies are available at the back of the church.
Christmas Crib
Please visit our beautiful crib and pray for your family. Any donations given will go to Nugent Care.
Merry Christmas
Fr Brian and the whole Salesian community would like to wish you all a very Happy and Holy Christmas.
May the Christ child shower blessings on all your families, and may he grant you an enjoyable but restful time!
Funeral
The funeral service for Amanda White will take place here in St James’ on Tuesday 23rd December at 2.15pm.
Please keep Amanda and her family in your prayers.