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Advent: Caring for Humanity  2024
1 - 24 December

Lord of hope and life,

Advent is come, and we pray that it be in our homes and in our hearts

as we heed the cry of the prophets:

‘Arise, awake, look around and see!’

 

With open hearts we ask to walk these days with you,

mindful of so many who live in need of consolation, strength, hope, peace and justice.

Help us to see this world in the light of Advent

knowing that fullness of life

comes from the shelter, care and kindness we give and, in turn, receive.

In this time of stillness and waiting

we offer ourselves, just as we are,

in faith and in love,

and in response to your call.

During Advent this year we will be reflecting on the call to care for humanity, especially those sisters and brothers most in need of support, practical help and prayer. In preparing for the coming of Christ we will share, celebrate and give thanks for all those acts of kindness and compassion that nourish our community and our world.’

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1st Week of Advent

Sunday 1st December 2024, 18.00

Sunday Service: Anne Heslop

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Wednesday 4th December 2024, 20.00

Talk on a variety of caring services, cultures of care in more marginalised communities

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Speakers:   Lavon Shapland

                   Engagement with Native

                   American community

                 

                   Alain Anderton
                   Visiting Prison

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Chair:         Fr. Chris Dobson

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2nd Week of Advent

Sunday 8th December 2024, 18.00

Sunday Service: Mark Kenny

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Monday 9th December 2024

Lectio: Jerome Beards

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3rd Week of Advent

Sunday 15th December 2024, 18.00

Sunday Service: James Guest

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Thursday 19th December 2024, 20.00

Talk on Care in the community and at the end of life

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Speakers:   Carmela Hinkley

                    Graeme Appleton

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Chair:          Tim Livesey

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4th Week of Advent

Sunday 22nd December 2024, 18.00

Sunday Service: Fr Chris Dobson

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Monday 23rd December 2024

Lectio: Jerome Beards

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