This weekend we begin the Advent Season with the blessing of the Advent Wreath at all our Masses. This four-week season helps us prepare spiritually for Christmas.

First Sunday of Advent
Blessing of the Advent wreath. Do you ever think of making an Advent wreath for your home?

Second Sunday of Advent
This week on Monday 8th December we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary is such an important person in both the Advent and Christmas story.

Third Sunday of Advent
Bambinelli Sunday – we invite you to bring the figure of baby Jesus from the crib in your home for a special blessing for you and your family this Christmas.

Monday 15th December
Our Abbey Pastoral Area Advent Penitential Service at 7:30pm in the Cathedral with the opportunity for individual confession in preparation for Christmas.

Thursday 18th December
The Feast of St Flannan, our Diocesan Patron.

Friday 19th December
Cantare Christmas Concert in the Cathedral

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Our Annual Christmas Carol Service will this year be held in the Friary on Sunday 21st December at 7:00pm.