Christmass Time at St Mary's

Christmass Time 2009

Christmass Eve - Midnight Mass

A very traditional service with Christmass carols and readings and the bringing of
of the Bambino to the stable and the blessing of the crib. The service then continues
with the first Mass of Christmass. It's Christmass Day.

Christmass Eve - Children's Carol Service & Blessing of the Stable

 
A great turn out in the afternoon at the children's carol service as we get ready for tomorrow. Favourite carols were sung and we blessed the stable ready for the birth
of the baby Jesus tonight. Fr Yenda also gave all present a 'sprinkle' with Holy Water
'while he had it handy' which was enjoyed by all. This year there was a record number of
Angels presented by the children for the tree at the end of the service and we
finished the afternoon off with a chat, drink and mince pie.


(Oops I don't seem to have a good pic of the tree with it's Angels! if anyone has one
I'd love a copy to post one on the page please)
 
Thanks also to my Mum for playing the piano for today's service and all the
other children's services throughout the year.

Advent 4 - Parish Carol Service - 20th December 2009

It was a really icy and snowy day so we had to do without our organist at
today's services. Fr Yenda stepped into the breach running back and
forth from the Sanctuary and the piano for the morning Mass and
played the organ for the carol service in the afternoon.

Only a couple of pics here, Michael with one of the readings and a rare photo
backwards to the choir singing one of the carols.
   

Advent 3 - Gaudete Sunday - 13th December 2009

 
Gaudete Sunday or Rejoice Sunday is the Sunday in Advent when
rose pink is used to dress the Altar and the Priests Vestments.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice; let your forbearance be known to all,
for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things,
by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.

Advent 1 - Toy/gift service - 29th November 2009

The start of a new Church year - the 1st Sunday in advent sees us in
purple again for the penitential period and means
that we start the services with Asperges through until Christmass.
(a couple of pics of Fr Yenda 'loading up' I've got a few more weeks
to try and get the actual distribution of the Holy water... not as easy as it looks)
 


The 11.15  children's service was our toy\gift service
where the children and members of the congregation brought
pressies which would be passed on to a local Luton charity to distribute
to children who may not have as happy a Christmass as we may have.

Christmass Time 2008

 
Some pics from round the Church this Christmass time.





The Kings line up ready for next Sunday. 

Advent 4 - 21st December 2008
Service of lessons & Carols

Some atmospheric photos of Church decorated for the service of
lessons and carols held in the afternoon. (Thanks George)

Friday 28th December 2007 - Holy Innocents

St. Matthew 2:16-18. The Christ child is hidden from Herod while we remember those
innocent babies murdered in the vain attempt to prevent the coming of the King of Kings.

Christmass Morning 2007

Fr Reg Rolf joined us to concelebrate at our service to celebrate the Birth of our Lord.

Midnight Mass - Christmass Eve 2007

The Church was full to celebrate the Birth of our Lord.

Christmass Eve - 24th December - Children's Carols

'Blue Peter' time again at St Mary's as the children help Fr. Yenda make a suitable bed and
process to bless the stable in readiness for the birth of our Lord Jesus.

Christmass Day 2005

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke Ch2 Vs11)

Christmass 2004

Christmass decorations - taken at Epiphany

Happy Smiley People...