Dear friends,

This Sunday is the Second in Advent. In the Gospel reading John the Baptist heralds the coming of Jesus. From the starkness of the wilderness he makes way for Jesus by calling the people to repentance. The purple of the Advent season reminds us that it is a time of repentance, preparing us to meet Christ as the Babe of Bethlehem at Christmas. Click here for the scripture readings. 

This Sunday we have a Guest Preacher 
Fr. Kristian Hewett, our former Pastoral Assistant, will be preaching for us at both Old S. Pancras and S. Paul’s.

Advent Lunch
Bring & Share lunch with advent cocktails at S.Paul's Camden Square after the 11.30am mass this Sunday. All Welcome.

Irish Chaplaincy Advent Retreat

December 5th-9th via zoom 9.30–10.15am, including a reflection each day from a different speaker, free of charge and you don’t need to attend every day! Contact eddie.gilmore@irishchaplaincy.org.uk for more details.

Sundays at 11 
11th December The Psychology of Christmas – A short talk by Professor Adrian Furnham.
18th December Decorating the church Christmas Tree.

Christmas Stall
Each Sunday there will be in stall in church selling church Christmas cards, home produce, studio pottery and second hand books, please bring your purses from this Sunday!

Grand Christmas Raffle
Tickets now on sale with a chance to win many gorgeous prizes. £2 per ticket or books of 5 for £10 (cash preferred) The draw will be on Sunday 18th December. See Mary Kavanagh for more details.

Trip to the National Gallery
On Saturday 10th December, a visit to the National Gallery with Fr. James to look paintings with the themes of Advent and Christmas. Meet at the National Gallery at 10am.
NB: 10am Mass at S. Mary’s only.

Regular Giving
Supports our ministry and keeps our doors open everyday of the year for all. Click here to sign up. Every little helps.

See you on Sunday
Fr James