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Christmas
Fr Anthony Clifford Lobo SDB
Fr Anthony’s Christmas Message

Dear Parishioners, As we approach the solemnity of Christmas in this Jubilee Year of our parish, our hearts are lifted in gratitude and wonder. Guided by our Jubilee theme of Angels, we are reminded that God never stops reaching out to His people. Through His messengers—heaven touching earth—hope is proclaimed,

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Christmas
Elizabeth Rose
Christmas Parties

On the morning of Saturday 13th December 2025 a group of our younger children (up to 8 years) enjoyed a brilliant Christmas party in the church hall. They were very excited to be visited by one of Father Christmas’s elves, Tinsel, who led lots of fun games and dancing. There

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Christmas
Fr Anthony Clifford Lobo SDB
Angels: Christmas Decorations 2025

In this Jubilee Year of our parish, the Angel theme has been gently woven through our Christmas decorations, reminding us that heaven walks close to earth and that God’s messengers still proclaim hope, peace, joy, and above all, love. This Christmas season, our parish has truly come alive with beauty,

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Christmas
Loretta De Silva and Valerie Strange
International Carol Concert

A joyful, moving and uplifting atmosphere was experienced in our packed church on Sunday evening, 14th December 2025, when we held our first ever ‘International Carol Concert.’ It was a magnificent celebration of the rich cultural tapestry that makes our parish so vibrant and unique.  Concert organisers Loretta De Silva

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Mamma Margherita Fellowship
Rufina Ledgerwood
Christmas Meeting

The Mamma Margherita Fellowship Core Group were very pleased to welcome members and friends to the December monthly meeting which was held at the Parish Hall. The day was full of joy and festive feelings. It was highlighted by the lovely singing of the choir from Saint Bernadette’s School. Afternoon

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Parish
Jo Wood
Darkness into Light – the Beginning of Advent

The parish celebrated the first Sunday of Advent in a number of ways over the weekend of 29th/30th November 2025. At the 5.30pm Vigil Mass on Saturday, singing was led jointly by the OLSD choir and the ecumenical Mosaic Arts choir (members from many Christian churches in Cove including OLSD)

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