Friday 30 November 2012

Winter Programme 2011-2012

Sunday 2nd December
First Sunday in Advent
Advent Musical Oratory ca. 4.00p.m. in the Little Oratory (Robes), followed by tea in St. Wilfrid's Hall for the Musicians, Junior Choir and their parents.
Brothers will be needed to prepare and assist with the tea. Any Brothers who are willing and able to assist should contact the Secretary.

Friday 7th December
First Vespers of the Immaculate Conception at 5.30p.m.

Saturday 8th December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
High Mass at 11.00a.m.

Sunday 9th December
Procession in honour of the Immaculate Conception ca. 4.00p.m. (Robes)
Brothers will be needed to carry the statue of Our Lady. Brothers who are not serving the ceremonies or carrying the statue are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed. The procession will be followed by recreation.

Saturday 15th December
Feast of Blessed Anthony Grassi
Mass at usual Saturday times.

Friday 21st December
Annual Carol Service and Benediction at 7.30p.m.
Brothers will be needed to act as Ushers and serve Solemn Benediction. Please arrive at around 7.00p.m. to be ready in church for the opening
 
Monday 24th December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Carols and Midnight Mass at 11.30p.m.
Brothers will be needed to provide Crowd Control. Please arrive by 11.00p.m. to be ready in church for the opening

Tuesday 25th December
Christmas Day
Mass times as on notices.

Sunday 6th January
Feast of the Epiphany
Mass, Solemn Vespers & Benediction and Exercises of the Little Oratory at usual Sunday times.

Wednesday 16th January
Feast of Blessed Joseph Vaz
Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.

Wednesday 30th January
Feast of Blessed Sebastian Valfrè
Solemn Benediction at 6.30p.m.
Blessed Sebastian's Altar was paid for by subscriptions from the Brothers of the Little Oratory at the time of its erection.

Saturday 2nd February
Feast of the Purification
Blessing of candles, procession and High Mass at 11.00a.m. (Robes)
Brothers who are not serving are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed.

Sunday 10th February
Procession of Our Lady of Lourdes ca. 4.00p.m. (Robes)
Brothers will be needed to carry the statue of Our Lady. Brothers who are not serving the ceremonies or carrying the statue are strongly encouraged to walk in the procession, robed. The procession will be followed by recreation.

Monday 11th February
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Mass at weekday times.