Rejoice Already

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…

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‘Joy, Hope & Peace’

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…

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We wake up, we begin

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…

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National Youth Sunday

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…

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