Advent and Christmas 2021

We hope that Advent and Christmas this year will look a lot more normal than 2020 and we intend to run a very close to normal programme. This includes holding our children's Christingle Service, and the Carol service before Midnight Mass which were absent last year.

There is no need to book for any services, although please arrive in good time so we can ensure safe social distancing for those who wish it. Older children, teenagers and adults must wear a face-covering if they are able. See our COVID-19 page for more information on the precautions we are taking.

As always, we operate to the local conditions of the pandemic, and within the regulations and guidance set down by the Government, Health Authorities and our Diocese of Lancaster. We keep the local situation under review and adjust our practices accordingly to help us all 'stay safe'.

Please follow us on Social Media (Facebook or Instagram) and on YouTube as we journey through this Advent season to the great feast of Christmas together.

Advent and Christmas Services

The Bishops ask that everyone who is able to return to attending Mass in-person does so from the 1st Sunday of Advent. For those who are sick or housebound, you can follow services from St Kentigern's on our live-stream.

We live-stream services from St Kentigern's on both Facebook and YouTube. Please make sure you subscribe/follow/like us and turn on notifications on YouTube to know when we are broadcasting.

Weekday Masses, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at St Kentigern's at 9:30am. On Wednesday at 9:30am at Christ the King. Holy Hour, Monday's at 6pm at St Kentigern's and live-streamed.

Advent

From the 1st Sunday of Advent, we will restore congregational singing for the Entrance, Offertory and Recessional hymns. We will also resume singing the Mass parts using the 'Mass of Christ the Saviour' Mass setting.

  • 1st Sunday of Advent, 28th November
    • 9:45am (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
    • 11:15am (Christ the King)
  • 2nd Sunday of Advent, 5th December
    • 9:45am (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
    • 11:15am (Christ the King)
  • 3rd Sunday of Advent, 12th December (Gaudete)
    • 9:45am (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
    • 11:15am (Christ the King)
  • 4th Sunday of Advent, 19th December
    • 9:45am (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
    • 11:15am (Christ the King)

Christmas

  • Christmas Eve, 24th December (Friday)
    • 4pm Children's Christingle Service (St Kentigern's)
    • 6pm 1st Mass of Christmas (Christ the King)
  • Midnight Mass, 24th-25th December
    • 11:30pm Carol Service leading into Midnight Mass (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
  • Christmas Day, 25th December (Saturday)
    • 9:45am (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
  • Feast of the Holy Family, 26th December (Sunday)
    • Please note, no Saturday Vigil Mass.
    • 9:45am (St Kentigern's and live-streamed)
    • 11:15am (Christ the King)

Children's Liturgy

Advent Colouring

Throughout Advent, each Sunday as we light another candle on our Advent Wreaths in church, we ask that Children (young and old) follow along by completing our Advent Children's Workbook. Download it at the links below, and be sure to post your progress in the Facebook comments of the post we put up each week! Our thanks to EA Cavanagh Fine Arts and Illustration for creating all our Children’s Liturgy materials.

Posada

It is normal practice for the children in our primary schools to take home a posada during Advent. The Posada is based on a traditional Latin American festival which tells the story of Mary and Joseph's search for a lodging place. It is usually a small statue which is placed in the home in a prominent position for the family to reflect on the coming of Jesus. The pandemic means that we are unable to do this this this year, and so we have created a paper version, with extras, that families can make together. Download it using the links below and send us the results!

Social Events

Please follow our social media channels, especially our Parish Centre page for daily social activities and regular competitions and giveaways. We also hold a weekly quiz in the Lounge and online every Friday 8-9:30pm.

The St Kentigern's Christmas Fair is sadly unable to take place again this year, but we will hold a Christmas Draw. Tickets are now available, and we are appealing for donations of wine, spirits, chocolates and biscuits.

Please contact the Parish Office and we will arrange to collect donations and/or drop off tickets. With your usual generosity and support, we can raise some funds for the parish.

With the pandemic ongoing, the significant drop income to the Parish and the Parish Centre continues to take its toll. If you are in a position to give financially either as a one off or a continuing donation, please see our Giving section.