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Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Bath

Christmas at Ss Peter & Paul 


Father Bill M., O.S.M.
wishes all Parishioners and Friends
a very Holy Christmas
and a Happy and Healthy New Year


And may The Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of God Incarnate, and our mother also,
watch over each one of us with her Loving Child



CHRISTMAS SERVICE TIMES 2025



Sunday 21st December
​Holy Mass - 10.00am
Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Monday 22nd December
Holy Mass - 10.00am
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Tuesday 23rd December
Holy Mass - 10.00am
to celebrate
Saint John of Kanty, Priest


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Wednesday 24th December - Christmas Eve

Vigil Mass and First Celebration of Holy Mass of Christmas
for all the Children and Adults of any age -
 4.00pm

Should children wish to play a part in the service
they are welcome to dress as a shepherd wearing a tea towel from home on their heads
and to ring bells at the Gloria. Please bring a small bell with you or borrow one from the Church.
A dressing up box is available prior to the service, but please come early to give time for the children to fully prepare themselves. 


Vigil A Capella Carols and Readings - 11.30pm
followed by

Midnight Mass of Christmas - Midnight
placing of the Christ Child and Blessing of the Crib

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Thursday 25th December - Christmas Day
The Nativity of the Lord
Holy Day of Obligation
Family Christmas Holy Mass of Dawn - 10.00am
with a Holy Blessing of the Crib
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Friday 26th December - Boxing Day
Holy Mass - 10.00am
Feast of Saint Stephen, the first Martyr
 
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Saturday 27th December
Holy Mass - 10.00am

Feast of Saint John the Evangelist

Vigil Holy Mass of the Holy Family
of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - 6.00pm
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Sunday 28th December
Holy Mass celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph -
10.00am
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Monday 29th December
Holy Mass - 10.00am

to celebrate
​the Feast of Saint Thomas Becket,
Bishop, Martyr & Patron of Pastoral Clergy in England and Wales 

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Tuesday 30th December

Holy Mass - 10.00am
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Wednesday 31st December
Holy Mass - 10.00am

to celebrate
​Saint Sylvester I, Pope

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Thursday 1st January 2026 - New Years Day
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Incarnate
Holy Mass - 12.00 noon
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Friday 2nd January 2026

Holy Mass - 10.00am
to celebrate
​Saint Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen,
Bishops and Doctors of the Church

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Saturday 3rd January 2026

Holy Mass - 10.00am
to celebrate
the Most Holy Name of Jesus
and Our Lady of Saturday


Vigil Holy Mass  - 6.00pm
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Sunday 4th January 2026
Solemnity of the Epiphany Holy Mass - 10.00am

Jubilee Year of Hope ends


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Please Note

The Christmas Offertory Collection at all celebrations of Holy Mass is your traditional offering of Personal Support of the Parish Priest over the coming year, 
made directly to Father Bill M., O.S.M.
Envelopes are available for this additional donation in the Church
Your Generous Financial Support is greatly appreciated


Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church
112 Entry Hill
Combe Down
Bath BA2 5LS
[email protected]
01225 832096 
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