Weekly Newsletter
This is the last Sunday of Advent 2018 – December 23rd is the 4th Sunday of Advent. Parish Eucharist at SS peter & Paul in Kirton at 11:00AM
On this the last Sunday before Christmas, our Gospel reading prepares us to witness Christ’s birth by showing us how Jesus was recognized as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah even before his birth. The Gospel turns our attention from the ministry of John the Baptist to the events that preceded John the Baptist’s birth. The story of John the Baptist and his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah, are reported only in Luke’s Gospel. Luke pairs the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus, establishing John’s early connection to the Messiah.
It is appropriate in this season of Advent that we consider the role of Mary in God’s plan of salvation. Elizabeth describes Mary as the first disciple, as the one who believed that God’s word to her would be fulfilled. Mary’s faith enabled her to recognize the work of God in her people’s history and in her own life. Her openness to God allowed God to work through her so that salvation might come to everyone. Because of this, Mary is a model and symbol of the Church. May we be like Mary, open and cooperative in God’s plan for salvation.
YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOUR CHURCH – Have you considered giving a Christmas gift to your Parish Church? There are special Gift envelopes which allow you to make a gift, small or large, to assist your Church to do its work within the community, to help maintain the fabric, and spread the Good News about Jesus across Kirton. Can you help us?
CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2018
Christmas Eve December 24th
A Special Family Crib Service at 4:00pm at Kirton. The Christmas Story told in Chocolate!
The First Mass of Christmas Midnight.
All Saints in Fosdyke at 9:00pm
SS Peter & Paul in Kirton. Service begins at 11:30pm.
Christmas Day December 25th
Christmas Day Eucharist for all the family at 10:00am in Kirton
All the following servioces at Kirton
Dec 26th Boxing Day – The Feast of St Stephen – Holy Eucharist at 9-30am
Dec 27th The Feast of St John the Evangelist. Holy Eucharist at 9-30am
Dec 28th The Feast of the Holy Innocents. Holy Eucharist at 9-30am.
December 30th Sunday after Christmas 8am Holy Eucharist at Kirton.
Benefice Eucharist at Fosdyke at 11:00am followed by refreshments.
Weekly Newsletter
This is the last Sunday of Advent 2018 – December 23rd is the 4th Sunday of Advent. Parish Eucharist at SS peter & Paul in Kirton at 11:00AM
On this the last Sunday before Christmas, our Gospel reading prepares us to witness Christ’s birth by showing us how Jesus was recognized as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah even before his birth. The Gospel turns our attention from the ministry of John the Baptist to the events that preceded John the Baptist’s birth. The story of John the Baptist and his parents, Elizabeth and Zechariah, are reported only in Luke’s Gospel. Luke pairs the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus, establishing John’s early connection to the Messiah.
It is appropriate in this season of Advent that we consider the role of Mary in God’s plan of salvation. Elizabeth describes Mary as the first disciple, as the one who believed that God’s word to her would be fulfilled. Mary’s faith enabled her to recognize the work of God in her people’s history and in her own life. Her openness to God allowed God to work through her so that salvation might come to everyone. Because of this, Mary is a model and symbol of the Church. May we be like Mary, open and cooperative in God’s plan for salvation.
YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOUR CHURCH – Have you considered giving a Christmas gift to your Parish Church? There are special Gift envelopes which allow you to make a gift, small or large, to assist your Church to do its work within the community, to help maintain the fabric, and spread the Good News about Jesus across Kirton. Can you help us?
CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2018
Christmas Eve December 24th
A Special Family Crib Service at 4:00pm at Kirton. The Christmas Story told in Chocolate!
The First Mass of Christmas Midnight.
All Saints in Fosdyke at 9:00pm
SS Peter & Paul in Kirton. Service begins at 11:30pm.
Christmas Day December 25th
Christmas Day Eucharist for all the family at 10:00am in Kirton
All the following servioces at Kirton
Dec 26th Boxing Day – The Feast of St Stephen – Holy Eucharist at 9-30am
Dec 27th The Feast of St John the Evangelist. Holy Eucharist at 9-30am
Dec 28th The Feast of the Holy Innocents. Holy Eucharist at 9-30am.
December 30th Sunday after Christmas 8am Holy Eucharist at Kirton.
Benefice Eucharist at Fosdyke at 11:00am followed by refreshments.
Posted on: Tuesday, the 18th of December, 2018