Notices 23rd December 2018

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This Week’s Notices

Parish Office Closure: The Parish Office is closed until 9am on Monday 7^thJanuary 2019.

Having a personal Rule of Lifeis a way of living out the Christian faith with others in a balanced and structured way. The Diocese of Liverpool have pioneered ruleoflife.org.uk, a way doing this together both in the real world and in the online world. Simon is interested in joining with others in making a personal rule of life, based on this model and warmly invites others to come for a light supper to find out more with him on Thursday 3^rdJanuary at 7.30pm in Church. What better way to start the New Year than with something better and corporate than a New Year’s Resolution! To confirm attendance for catering: [email protected]

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Services: 24^th/25^thDecember

4.00pm Crib Service for Children of all ages

11.00pm The Blessing of the Crib & Midnight Mass

Carols Sung from 10.45pm

8.30am Holy Communion (Traditional Language)

11.00am Christmas Day Choral Eucharist

Sunday 30^thDecember: First Sunday of Christmas

8.30am Holy Communion (Traditional Language)

11.00am Parish Eucharist for Christmastide & Baptism of Mya Scanlon

Sunday 6^thJanuary 2018: Feast of the Epiphany

8.30am Holy Communion (Traditional Language)

11.00am Parish Eucharist for Epiphanytide

6.00pm Evening Prayer

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