All Saints Blackbutt South — Faith Communities of Adamstown, Cardiff and Kotara

THE SEASON OF ADVENT - A time of Hope, Joy and Promise

Advent is a time of reflection and promise. It opens up a new cycle of the Liturgical Year and turns our minds to prepare for the coming of the Lord, not only the birth of christ but his coming at the end of all time. In this season the prophets offer us a vision of the future and call us to look at our lives and recognise our need for God. John the Baptist challenges us, pointing to the anointed onle and his promise of a kingdom of justice and peace. In the final week, Mary, the pregnant mother, is presented a sthe model of discipleship. this time of prepartion is like no other; Its tone is one of joyful expectation which springs from our desire to be ready to meet Christ when he comes. Advent, then, is a time of hope, joy and promise.

THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS a high point of the Church's ligurgical year, it celebrates the act of God becoming human. God's gracious gift of love, Jesus Christ, is born in Bethlehem for the salvation of the world. The Christmas festival begins with the feast of the the Nativity of Jesus on December 25 (at the Vigil liturgy) and unfolds with early manifestations of Jesus including the Feast of the Epiphany. It concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which announces Christ's earthly mission.

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

You are welcome to celebrate with us - COVID-19 Safety Plans/Regulations to Places of Worship will apply.

Ticketed Registration is required under new guidelines for Christmas Services. It is a free event.

Please register online to follow instructions and to print your tickets for entry.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/christmas-vigil-mass-tickets-130610237737 (Kotara)

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-saints-catholic-parish-christmas-mass-adamstown-tickets-131317527259 (Adamstown)

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-saints-catholic-parish-cardiff-tickets-131318572385 (Cardiff)

CHURCH	CHRISTMAS MASSES 2020
ST KEVIN'S CARDIFF	Christmas Eve 24th December 6.00pm - Outdoors BYO Chairs Boxing Day 26th December Polish Mass 8am (Registration on Day)
ST PHILIP'S KOTARA	Christmas Eve 24th December 6.00pm Latecomers BYO Chairs
ST COLUMBA'S ADAMSTOWN	Christmas Day 25th December 8.30am