This Sunday, December 22nd, there will be an all-age Christingle service at 10.30am in the Main Hall of theParish Centre and at 7pm a traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight in the church. All are welcome to both.
  Christingle is a short, informal, hands-on service ideal for all the family. Christingles are made from an orange decorated with red tape, sweets and a candle. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story. The service will be followed by the visit of a very special guest, if he is not too busy!!!  Please keep the morning free and bring the family along.
 Those attending the Christingle service are invited to bring along suitable hats, scarves or gloves (new or second hand) for adults, which we will pass on to Trust.  A charity based in Dublin City Centre, Trust provides clothing for those who live on the streets. Your gifts will help to keep these people warm over the dangerous winter months.
 If you are attending the Nine Lessons and Carols service, PLEASE exercise care at all times with your candle. Try to hold it as straight as possible throughout the service, keep the drip mat in place and avoid splashing any wax on either the furniture or the floor as it is very difficult and time-consuming to remove it.  PLEASE do not give lighted candles to young children.
The retiring collection at this service will go to The Capuchin Day Centre.