Notes from the pew sheet
The season of Advent (derived from 'coming', or 'arrival', in Latin: adventus) has two elements: the preparation and waiting for the celebration of Christ's birth (the first coming) and the waiting and expectation of his coming at the end of time (the parousia) the second coming.
The words of the Christian Creeds refer to these beliefs of faith.
The themes of 'waiting', 'soon' and 'not yet' are reflected in the Advent wreath and the lighting of the candles that mark our progress through the season. The lighting of the Advent candles mark time but also bids us to be patient, as only certain candles may be lit each week.
The lighting of the first and subsequent candles remind us that we have hope and faith in the One who is Light of the World, who will lead us through darkness to eternal life with God, who is without beginning or end. ‘ Maranatha', 'Come, Lord' is the Advent Cry. The cycle of Sunday readings is taken from the Gospel according to Luke. Father David
Please remember, if you have any spare toiletries or food that you could donate bring them
with you to Church for the Rainbow Centre to distribute as needed. Thank you.
The Church Cleaning group (Holy Dusters) will be operating each Wednesdays until Christmas
from 1 pm to 3pm (ish) - the more the merrier and the lighter the load !
There will be a welcome return of the CRAFT STALL on Sunday December 5th. Several members of the congregation have been busy using their creative talents and we will all benefit one way or another ........... bring your wallets !! MJD
PS Do bring any of your own hand made 'craftware' suitable for sale.
Information for inclusion in next week's pew sheet should be sent to John Pitwood :
john.pitwood@icloud.com by 12 noon Wednesday please.
Father David's contact details are : frdavidstmart@gmail.com or 01723 363828 or 07891 195091
God bless us in our continued aspiration to re-order our Church suitably
for worship and community service.
Sunday 5th December 2021
2nd SUNDAY of ADVENT
Year C
9.15 am Mass
Youtube Link for the recording of today's service at S.Martin's : https://youtu.be/9MAvgVMzXPY
Sunday 12th December 2021
3rd Sunday of Advent
Year c
9.15 am Mass
Due to continuing restrictions during the Covid-19 Pandemic
No meetings of the Walsingham Cell
are presently being planned
