Second Sunday in Advent
11.00 am. Family Communion – Hymns: 26, 36, 31, 607.
Prayer for the lighting of the Second Advent Candle: Vicar: Blessed are you, sovereign Lord, just and true; to you be praise and glory for ever. Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets, but in our days you speak through your Son, whom you have appointed the heir of all things. Grant us, your people, to walk in his light, that we may be found ready and watching when he comes again in glory and judgement; for you are our light and our salvation. Blessed be God for ever!
All: Lord God, you spoke through your prophets and promised a kingdom of peace. We welcome you, Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and our hearts long for the establishment of your kingdom of justice and righteousness. Amen.
Next Sunday: 14th December, Advent 3. 8.00 am. Holy Communion; 11.00 am. Matins.
Christmas cards featuring Little Malvern Priory are now on display for sale in the narthex. Various designs, each £2.
Would you like to sponsor the floodlighting of the Priory in memory of a loved one for an evening over the Christmas/New Year period? Please see the notice in the narthex for details and available dates.
If you would like your name(s) added to the greetings list in the Christmas newsletter, please add to the list on the notice board in the narthex. Donations for church funds would be welcomed – £5 per name; £10 per couple. Closing date for entries – 14th December.
Little Malvern Priory and St. Wulstan’s will be joining for an Advent Carol Service at St. Wulstan’s on Saturday 13th December at 6.00 pm, with a joint choir. All very welcome.
Crib Festival at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Newtown Road, on Saturday 13th December, 11 am to 6 pm. Parishioners’ cribs on display around the church.
Christmas services at Little Malvern Priory:
Sunday 21st December: 6.00 pm. Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December: 4.00 pm. Christingle Service with Blessing of the Crib. Please bring an orange to make your Christingle. 11.30 pm. Midnight Communion.
Christmas Day, Thursday 25th December. 11.00 am. Family Communion with carols.
Sunday 28th December: 11.00 am. Matins (No 8.00 service that day)