4th Sunday of Advent
4th Sunday of Advent
Mass on Monday, Tuesday 10 a.m.
Thursday, Friday 12 noon.
Saturday : Exposition and Confessions. 4.15–4.45. pm.
This Evening : A Celebration of Christmas 7 p.m.
Collection for Fr Gary. Mince Pies in hall afterwards
Relatives; Neighbours and Friends of the Holy Family ——All Welcome
4th Candle —Advent Wreath–the so-called Angel’s Candle
The light gets ever brighter as we approach the great feast of the coming of the Lord
Christmas Eve : Children’s Celebration of Christmas 8 p.m.
Children and Servers involved in the procession are asked to come to the rehearsal at 12 noon on Tuesday.
Mass of Christmas Midnight : Carols begin at 11.30 p.m.
Christmas Day : Mass of Christmas Morning—the so-called Dawn Mass 11 a.m.
Sunday December 29 : Feast of the Holy Family. Our Patrons.
We celebrate the 85th anniversary of the opening of our beautiful church of the Holy Family in 1934.
Vigil Mass Sat. 5 pm; Sunday Morning 11 a.m.
Wednesday January 1 : Mary the Holy Mother of God. Solemnity. Mass at 12 noon.
The Winter Solstice takes place today ( Dec. 22 ) at 4.19 a.m.
Surely one of God’s wonderful works–the earth wobbling backwards and forwards, giving us the four seasons and life on earth. No wobble; no life. Scientists call it the Goldilocks Effect, as there is no logical reason for it. We, followers of the Lord Jesus, know it is due to Divine Providence, the work of a loving Father. We should take the opportunity of the winter solstice to praise God for all his wonderful works, and not just for the solstice.
Significant Christmas Quotations
“ Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down the Just One. Let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour “
From the liturgy–based on Isaiah 45.v.8
And again
“ The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib, Israel knows nothing, my people understands nothing”
Isaiah ch1.v3.
The rejection of Our Lord by people is symbolised by the ox and the donkey in the crib scene.
The Christmas Blessing ( taken from Midnight Mass )
(this blessing could be recited at home around the crib, with a little sprinkling of holy water )
When he came to us as man, the Son of God scattered the darkness of this world and filled this holy night with his glory.
May the God of infinite goodness scatter the darkness of sin and brighten our hearts with holiness. Amen.
God sent his angels to shepherds to herald the great joy of our Saviour’s birth.
May he fill us with joy and make us heralds of his Gospel. Amen.
When the Lord became man, earth was joined to heaven.
May he give us peace and goodwill, and fellowship with all the heavenly host. Amen.
And may Almighty God bless us , Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
We Wish All Parishioners, Friends and Neighbours
A Happy and Grace-Filled Christmas
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Mass Times
No Public Masses
In an unprecedented move, Scotland’s Catholic bishops have announced that with effect from Thursday 19th March, no public Masses will be celebrated in Scotland. In a statement release on Wednesday 18th March the bishops announced, that priests would continue to celebrate Holy Mass in private, praying for those suffering from Covid-19 and those who care for them.
For more information read the full article on the Diocese of Dunkeld web site.
Mass Live Streams
It is possible to get live streams of privately held Masses in Scotland via the internet.
A good example would be St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow who broadcast Masses daily.
Monday to Saturday
08.15am, 1pm and 5.15pm (5.15pm Saturday is a Sunday Vigil)
Sunday
10am, 12 noon, 5.15pm
While not replacing Mass or our Sunday obligation these broadcasts may act as a focus for meditation on the Word of God.