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
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
_______
Monday 22nd December
Holy Mass - 10.00am
_______
Tuesday 23rd December
Holy Mass - 10.00am
to celebrate
Saint John of Kanty, Priest
_______
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
_____
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
_____
Friday 26th December - Boxing Day
Holy Mass - 10.00am
Feast of Saint Stephen, the first Martyr
_____
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
_____
Sunday 28th December
Holy Mass celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph - 10.00am
_____
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
_____
Tuesday 30th December
Holy Mass - 10.00am
_____
Wednesday 31st December
Holy Mass - 10.00am
to celebrate
Saint Sylvester I, Pope
_____
Thursday 1st January 2026 - New Years Day
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Incarnate
Holy Mass - 12.00 noon
_____
Friday 2nd January 2026
Holy Mass - 10.00am
to celebrate
Saint Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen,
Bishops and Doctors of the Church
_____
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
______
Sunday 4th January 2026
Solemnity of the Epiphany Holy Mass - 10.00am
Jubilee Year of Hope ends
______
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
