SERVICES THIS CHRISTMAS
@ ST MARK'S
Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December
6:00pm THE BIG COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CRIB SERVICE Designed particularly for children, to teach them something of the real meaning of Christmas. Followed by seasonal refreshments, a chance to see the church in its Christmas glory, to meet friends and neighbours, and to light a candle for a loved one. (For more information, see: http://www.stmarksenfield.org/christmaslightsoflove.htm.) This service is usually very popular: come early to make sure of a seat!
12:00am MIDNIGHT MASS The first Mass of Christmas: traditional candlelit service with carols and a short sermon. (Ends about 1:10am)
Christmas Day, Friday 25 December
11:00am CHRISTMAS MORNING CELEBRATION Celebration of Holy Communion with carols. Please join us for a drink in the vicarage after the service.
Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December
11:00am HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE FEAST OF ST STEPHEN Simple celebration of Holy Communion at the High Altar.
Sunday 27 December
10:00am PARISH MASS Parish celebration for the first Sunday of Christmas.
Regular services resume with the 10:00am Parish Mass on Sunday 3 January 2010.
This Christmas, why not visit http://www.paperlesschristmas.org.uk? This is a wonderfully clever and contemporary version of the Christmas story, and ideal for children.