Advent is the season of reflection and preparation before Christmas. This year the season starts on the First Sunday of Advent on November the 27th and ends on Saturday December the 24th.

During Advent we remember that Jesus was born into the world after a long wait and that he will come again.

Although the historical origins of Advent are uncertain, most of us will be aware of some of the traditions of Advent such as the colours of purple and rose. You can read more about the history and traditions in Advent here.

Reflect on the liturgy During Advent

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Masses during Advent and Christmas

There are no upcoming events at this time.

A Nine Day Retreat for Advent

Adult formation coordinator Deacon David Cross presents an Advent Retreat, beginning on Friday, December 17 and ending on Christmas Day.

Using readings from Scripture and reflection you can enter into the spiritual meaning of Advent and is a timely respite from the anxieties and rush of the season.

News for Advent and Christmas

Parish Christmas party for local care home residents

Dec 18, 2022

This week we welcomed residents of a local care home to a Christmas celebration at the church. Parishioners and children from our primary school provided food, entertainment and friendship for this special group. There was a special appearance from Santa, and the...

Christmas Mass Times

Dec 18, 2021

We are pleased to be able to welcome you all to our masses over Christmas. In these difficult times being together has felt something of a novelty. We have three masses on over the Christmas period. We have masses at 5:30 PM and 8 PM on Christmas Eve and 9.30 AM on...

Carols for Christmas

Dec 18, 2021

We were pleased to welcome parishioners and visitors to the parish on Thursday the 16th of December to celebrate our Carols for Christmas. In what has been yet another difficult year, this was the perfect event to help get into the Christmas spirit. If you didn't...

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 6, 2021

Today marks the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Even though we are in lockdown we are still allowed to gather for communal worship. We have Mass at 10 am and 7 pm. You can attend Mass today without booking in advance you can record your attendance by using...

Christmas Mass times

Nov 30, 2020

After such a difficult and stressful year, it is fantastic news that we are able to meet together for Mass during the Christmas season. We still need to maintain social distancing as part of the Tier 3 rules which includes wearing a mask and avoiding contact between...

St Therese of Liseux Primary Christmas Fair

Oct 5, 2019

The Friends of St Therese group send a welcome for parishioners to attend the Christmas Fair.

Feasts around Christmas

Dec 29, 2018

In the season of Christmas we celebrate many feast days but what do they mean? The feasts often focus on biblical events, such as the Holy Innocents and also on the family and the importance of family for all of us. Wednesday 26th December - St Stephen the first...

Start of the new Liturgical Year

Dec 13, 2018

As well as being the season of preparations for Christmas, Advent also marks the start of the Church's Liturgical year. At the Second Vatican Council a change was ordered to the readings used during Sunday Mass to allow those attending Mass to become more familiar...