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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (A)

Today's Readings: Isaiah 11: 1 – 10; Psalm 71;
Romans 15: 4 – 9; Matthew 3: 1 – 12;
Readers: (Sat.) 6.00: M. Wijewerra; (Sun) 8.00: W. Ampomah;
10.00: B. Milne; 11.30:D. Marcus & S. Sheehy; 6.00: S. Lobo:

Bidding prayers: M. Bunch

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON:
People of Zion, the Lord will come to save all nations, and your hearts will exult to hear his majestic voice.
PSALM RESPONSE:
In his days justice shall flourish and peace till the moon fails.
ACCLAMATION:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Prepare a way for the Lord,
Make his paths straight,
And all mankind shall see the salvation of God.
Alleluia!
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Rise up, Jerusalem, stand on the heights, and see the joy that is coming to you from God.

NEXT SUNDAY: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR A
GAUDETE SUNDAY

Readings: Isaiah 35: 1 – 6. 10; James 5: 7 – 10; Matthew 11: 2 – 11
Readers: (Sat.) 6.00: K. Lovatt-Fraser; (Sun) 8.00: H. Ogunmuyiwa;
10.00: Gils’ Choir; 11.30:M. Ney & M. Njoko; 6.00: K. Malley:

Bidding prayers: M. Bunch

CHILDREN'S LITURGY:
This group is open to all children aged between 4 – 9yrs. Please ensure your child is signed in each week so that we have a correct register, should there be an emergency. Thank you for your continued support. This week: Veronica, Katarynzka, Monica & Rebecca.

FEASTS AND MEMORIAE:
Monday 6th December: St Nicholas
Tuesday 7th December: St Ambrose
Wednesday 8th December: THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Thursday 9th December: St John Diego
Saturday 11th December: St Damasus I

THE CHRISTMAS FAIR!
Well, that's it for another year. Hopefully we made lots and lots of money for the Cathedral. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way, and thanks to all those who came and spent their money. A result sheet is at the back of the Cathedral.

TODAY:
Today is Bible Sunday, a day when we think about the importance of the sacred scriptures in Christian living. Perhaps we might resolve to read a small piece of scripture every day to increase our knowledge and love of Christ.

NEXT SUNDAY:
Next Sunday is Gaudete Sunday. There will be a second collection for flowers for the Cathedral at Christmas.

‘300’ DRAW:
The December draw will take place next Sunday 12th. Big prize month, first prize £250, 2nd prize £100, 3rd prize £50!!!

REPOSITORY:
In the Repository there are Christmas cards and calendars for next year. Also on sale, is the booklet ‘Walk with Me’, price £1. As in previous years, this book helps us to prepare for Christmas, there is also a foreword by Archbishop Peter.

LEGION OF MARY:
New members are welcome to join the Legion of Mary – Our Lady of Perpetual Help Praesidium. We meet every Sunday after 11.30am Mass in Amigo Hall.

BAPTISM CLASSES:
Parents and Godparents wishing their child(ren) to be baptised are hereby informed that their preparatory classes will now take place every first and second Monday of the month, in Amigo Hall, 7 – 8pm. For the month of December, classes will be Monday 6th and Monday 13th.

APF BOXES:
People who have APF boxes should return them to the Parish office, so they can be emptied as soon as possible, if anybody has had a red box in the past and wishes to carry on please let one of the Clergy know.

CABRINI CHILDREN’S SOCIETY:
You are all invited to attend Cabrini Children’s Society Carol Service on 15th December 2010 in the presence of Bishop John Hine. The event starts at 6.30pm at St George’s Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road, Southwark. For more information contact Ann Hoggan on 020 8668 2181, email ann.hoggan@cabrini.org.uk or Caroline Bennett on 07866 695183, email caroline.bennett@cabrini.org.uk. We look forward to seeing you there.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS:

Today we focus on the cry of St John the Baptist for us to 'prepare a way for the Lord'.
ISAIAH 11:1-10. This prophecy looks forward to the coming of the Messiah who will bring the spirit of God's love and wisdom.

PSALM 71. The psalm sings for joy at the coming of the Messiah who will bring great blessings to all His people.

ROMANS 15:4-9. St Paul reminds us that Christ came to save all peoples. We must do our part to bring that message of life to our world.

MATTHEW 3:1-12. St John the Baptist's message 'repent' continues today. We need to continually be converted and let the graces we received in baptism grow and flourish.

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5TH DECEMBER 2010 – SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT (A)

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