Advent
Thank you to St Paulinus School who designed posters to advertise our Christmas services and the are all displayed in church:
Thank you to al of our local schools, playgroups beavers, cubs scouts and congregation who have worked hard to place bauble on our tree in the churchyard:
Mayplace School
An unexpected treat for us all.
Mayplace School have sent us a link to their carol concert.
https://www.mayplace.bexley.sch.uk/christmas-carols-sing-a-long-video/
We thank them for this joy at Christmas time.
Antiphon for Thursday 17th December by Fr Paul:
Antiphon for Friday 18th December by Revd Amanda:
written version: 18 December Antiphon
Antiphon for Saturday 19th December by Richard Demuth
Antiphon for Sunday 20th December by Denise Morgan (written version only):
Antiphon for Tuesday 22nd December
Antiphon for Wednesday 23rd December:
CRIBS
Cribs much awaited Christmas video:
So please join us next week for the launch.
Activities for the kids this advent:
Advent is the beginning of the liturgical calendar and is the 4 Sunday’s leading up to Christmas.
It is a time for reflection and hope as we approach Christ’s arrival.
On this page please find prayers and activities to help us enjoy this season, even though we may not be able to do what we would like, to remember those who may be less fortunate than us.
There is a weekly reflection for Advent beginning with Canon Gordon Giles:
Advent at Home – Week 1 – Queue – YouTube
Advent at Home – Week 2 – Christmas Tree – YouTube
Advent at Home – Week 3 – Candle – YouTube
Advent at Home – Week 4 – Christmas cake – YouTube
Below is an activity for families to share through Advent, Christmas and to Epiphany.
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Decorate St Paulinus Churchyard
As we cannot all meet together as we normally do at this time of year we are inviting you to create your own Christmas decoration to hang on a tree in the churchyard.
We are allocating trees to our local schools and congregation and there will be signs attached to the trees.
Use your imagine, up cycle, recycle, the just need to survive the weather. Why not try painting a pine cone.
We look forward to seeing your creations.
You could also make an angel to hang on the Christmas tree
Instructions below, please click on the link.