Put the Christ back into Christmas this year and celebrate the true meaning.
Advent is the first season in the Christian Calendar. It commences in November on the the fourth Sunday before Christmas day. It represents a period of expectant waiting and preperation for celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas day. The progression of the season is commonly marked with an Advent Calendar.
Christmas is the second season in the Christian Calendar. It always commences on Christmas day and ends in January on the first day of Epiphany, the season which celebrates the baptism of Jesus. The seasons of Advent and Christmas are celebrated here at Saint Matthew's Little Lever with the following services, please visit our Calendar page for dates and further information.
Advent Masses  During each service an Advent candle is lit to mark the theme for each week of the Advent season leading up to Christmas. The themes for each week are; 1. Hope, 2. Love, 3. Joy, 4. Peace, 5. Christ. Three of the Advent candles are Violet in colour to represent the liturgical season. The others are the Rose candle, lit on the 3rd Sunday marking the theme of joy following the half way point in the passing of the Advent season and the White candle, lit to mark Christ's birth.
 We extend a warm welcome to everyone to share the Christmas Story and enjoy the many decorated trees depicting well loved carols. There will be refreshments throughout the weekend in Church House For more info click the picture. Service at the Crib  A short service for children and families on Christmas Eve at 6pm. There will be familiar carols and readings and the crib will be blessed. Part of the service will take place in candlelight. It is a very popular event and the church will be full. Do join us. You will be most welcome. It is a good way to begin the Christmas season.  Sung Mass of Christmas and blessing of the Crib.
Christmas Day Parish Mass
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