This morning the congregation gathered to decorate the Church for the oncoming festivities! It is always a very special moment – with the excitement of the children proving infectious. What a magnificent effort it was- for ours is a particularly large church to fill. Yet the greenery arrived in armloads and the end product was truly amazing.
Thanks to all those who helped contribute to the cost of flowers and to the anonymous person who donated our two trees. So enjoy the pics – ending with a detail of this year’s crib- all that is needed now is the Bambino, who will be placed lovingly into the manger at the culmination of Midnight Mass tonight. But before that there is our crib service at 3pm and several confessions to hear….as ever Christmass Eve will be a long but truly wonderful day as a parish priest in God’s Church.
Father, your church looks stunning. I’m particularly impressed by Our Lady and the red hangings – very fine indeed! Have a very blessed feast when it comes and best wishes for the new year.
Thank you Gregory- we have an opening for a parish placement this year- if anyone your end fancies it!