This Third Sunday in Advent is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word meaning “Rejoice!” It’s a reminder that Christ’s birth is getting nearer and that we Christians should always be a people of joy. Some people might object to this invitation to rejoice in the middle…
Last week, the general theme of our Liturgy of the Word, was to ‘stay awake’, and to be prepared for the coming of Our Lord at all times, because we do not know the day or the hour when he will come. This week, preparation for Christmas, will be taking…
At the start of the Church’s year, we enter the wondrous season of Advent with an exhortation to ‘stay awake’. We begin a time of preparation and anticipation as we look forward to welcoming the Christ Child into the world at Christmas. Christ calls each of us today to be…
This Sunday, November 24th, is the Solemnity of Christ the King. It is also the Sunday when we especially celebrate young people in our Church. St. Patrick’s Consett will be celebrating Youth Sunday with a special Partnership Mass at 11am. Please note this is the only Sunday morning Mass in…
Today, the last Sunday of the Church’s year, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. It is one of the most beautiful and meaningful feasts of the year. The concept of king and kingdom is at the very heart of Jesus’ message to us. He came among us to…
Last night we welcomed Fr Dermott Donnelly into our family as he was formally given canonical possession of the parishes by Area Episcopal Vicar Fr Peter Leighton. Thank you all for coming to celebrate! Photography by Xavier Javier
Whenever we seem really dejected, one of our loved ones might console us with the words: “It’s not the end of the world.” This weekend’s readings, however, predict a literal end of the world at some unspecified point in the future. And it seems like a grim prospect. The prophet…