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Third Sunday of Advent – 14 December 2025
Mass Times and Intentions
| Sun 14th | 09:00 | Third Sunday of Advent | Our Parish Family | R- Mary McCorkell, Peter Swift M- V Williamson, John Gibbons, B Groarke |
| Sun 14th | 11:00 | Kathleen Oakes (Anniv) | R- Tim Storrie, Angela Caudwell – Hilary Heap, Ann Long, Sue Reeves | |
| Mon 15th | 09:30 | James Odude | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister | |
| Tue 16th | 19:00 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 17th | 09:30 | Margaret & James Heyes | ||
| Thurs 18th | 09:30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Thurs 18th | 19:00 | Service of Penance & Reconciliation | ||
| Fri 19th | 09:30 | Martin Ward | ||
| Sat 20th | NOON | Dave Nichols (Recovery) | ||
| Sun 21st | 09.00 | Fourth Sunday of Advent | Our Parish Family | R- Nick Johnson, Sheila Flynn M- Alison Jones, Stuart Jones, Steve Graham |
| Sun 21st | 11:00 | Margaret Heyes | R- Angela Perls, John Armstrong M- Eve Nichols, Andrea Ross, Ann Long |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
Those whose anniversaries occur around this time, Jim Long, Phyllis Dowthwaite, Irene McGeogh, Ruth Yearsley, Patrick Moody, Jack Colley, John Crowley and Karen McDonald, may they Rest in Peace and may the Lord bring comfort to their families and friends.
News and Information
CHRISTMAS MASSES: There will be a Vigil Mass at 5pm and Midnight Mass at 9pm preceded by Carols from 8.30pm on Christmas Eve and Mass on Christmas morning at 11am. In Lymm there will be a Vigil Mass at 7pm on Christmas Eve and Mass at 9am on Christmas Morning.
A SERVICE OF PENANCE & RECONCILIATION will be held on Thursday 18th December at 7pm with the opportunity for individual confession in preparation for Christmas.
APF RED MISSION BOXES: Could those who have these boxes please hand them in by today, 14 December. Many thanks.
CARITAS AT CHRISTMAS APPEAL: You may donate online at: www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk or by using the QR Code on the Poster at the rear of Church.
FIRST SACRAMENTS PARENTS MEETINGS begin on Wednesday 21st January at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Parents of any children in year 3 or older who are in non-Catholic schools who would like to receive their First Forgiveness and Holy Communion should contact Fr David or Christel.
RECYCLED CHRISTMAS CARDS are available from the Piety stall costing 50p. Proceeds will go to the SVP Prison Group to support the Mother & Baby Unit at Styal Prison.
CHRISTMAS WINDOW POSTERS are available to take from the back of Church. Numbers are limited to one per family.
MANY MANY THANKS to everyone who contributed in any way to the success of the Ladies buffet lunch. Apart from a very enjoyable event we raised a total of £800 for CAFOD. Next Coffee Morning is Friday 6th February.
DIOCESAN YEARBOOK: The new Year Books are now available for £9.
PARISH CAMBODIA LINK: We are making great progress in our fundraising to support Fr Totet.There will be a retiring collection next weekend to support his work. I hope to send the next instalment towards the new classrooms shortly.
30 YEARS OF ST VINCENT’S PRE-SCHOOL: Parishioners, past staff, parents and pupils who have moved on are warmly invited to a celebration on Friday 23 January, 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Cath Davies for details on 01565 651948 or email cath@stvincentspreschool.co.uk
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Saturdays from 11.30am to 12 Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.
Second Sunday of Advent – 7 December 2025
Mass Times And Intentions
| Sun 7th | 09:00 | Second Sunday of Advent | Our Parish Family | R- James Rowley, Peter Longinotti M- Steve Graham, S Gardiner, J Armstrong |
| Sun 7th | 11:00 | James Odude & Friends of SVP | R- Ann Long, Maura Welch M- Louise Culshaw, Eve Nichols, Andrea Ross | |
| Mon 8th Dec | 09:30 | The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Greta Bottomley | R = Readers M = Eucharistic Minister |
| Tue 9th | 09:15 19:00 | Mass in School MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Wed 10th | 09:30 | Janet & Michael Tighe | ||
| Thurs 11th | 09:30 | MASS IN LYMM | ||
| Fri 12th | 09:30 | Adrian Prescott | ||
| Sat 13th | NOON | St Lucy | Christine Mary Rogers (Anniv) | |
| Sun 14th | 09.00 | Third Sunday of Advent | Our Parish Family | R- Mary McCorkell, Peter Swift M- V Williamson, John Gibbons, B Groarke |
| Sun 14th | 11:00 | Kathleen Oakes (Anniv) | R- Tim Storrie, Angela Caudwell – Hilary Heap, Ann Long, Sue Reeves |
Please Remember in Your Prayers:
All those who are sick or housebound.
Those whose anniversaries occur around this time, Moira McLeish, John Joseph Dolan, Margaret Pickup, Ethel Williams, Clifford Henry-Carter, Kathleen Quinn, Alan Armstrong, Anne Patricia Evans, Jim Cahill, Brian Whittle, Julia Harkin, Frank Walker, Joseph Keogh, Rita Farron, Christine Rogers and Marion Rayner, may they Rest in Peace and may the Lord bring comfort to their families and friends.
News and Information
CHRISTMAS MASSES: There will be a Vigil Mass at 5pm and Midnight Mass at 9pm preceded by Carols from 8.30pm on Christmas Eve and Mass on Christmas morning at 11am. In Lymm there will be a Vigil Mass at 7pm on Christmas Eve and Mass at 9am on Christmas Morning.
A SERVICE OF PENANCE & RECONCILIATION will be held on Thursday 18th December at 7pm with the opportunity for individual confession in preparation for Christmas.
APF RED MISSION BOXES: Could those who have these boxes please hand them in by 14 December. Many thanks.
CARITAS AT CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Every penny given goes directly to help those most in need within our Diocese, providing crisis food vouchers, practical support, and the reassurance of care and compassion when it matters most. You may donate online at: www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk or by using the QR Code on the Poster at the rear of Church.
RECYCLED CHRISTMAS CARDS are available from the Piety stall costing 50p. Proceeds will go to the SVP Prison Group to support the Mother & Baby Unit at Styal Prison.
CHRISTMAS WINDOW POSTERS are available to take from the back of Church. Numbers are limited to one per family.
THE BOLLINGTON CAFOD FUN RUN is back again, marking its 15th year on Saturday 27th December. Details are on the poster at the rear of Church.
DIOCESAN YEARBOOK: The new Year Books are now available for £9.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY AT 11am MASS: All children are warmly invited to take part, and Parents are welcome to join.
PREPARING THE WAY In Matthew 3:1–12, John the Baptist stands in the wilderness calling God’s people to wakefulness and renewal. His message is bold but deeply hopeful: God is drawing near, and we are invited to make room in our hearts. John reminds us that genuine faith is shown not only in words but in the fruit our lives bear: compassion, justice, mercy, and integrity. As we journey through Advent, may we hear John’s voice anew and allow God to shape us into people who make His presence visible in the world. By Christel Casse.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Saturdays from 11.30am to 12 Noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available after weekday Mass and during Adoration on Saturdays.