From favourite teachers to fake news, we reflect on the first Advent ‘O’ Antiphon for 17th December
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The angel who was late for everything
A little known angel called Billy finds himself given a very special task indeed but will he ever get there on time? This Christmas story for children is a slightly extended version of a Christmas play written for a Special School a few years ago. We hope you enjoy. Heaven Sent High up in heaven,Continue reading “The angel who was late for everything”
‘O’ my God!
On December 17, Advent takes a turning point, as we move closer to the celebration of Christmas. Each day we’ll be reflecting on the O Advent Antiphons, ancient words dating as far back as the 6th century and wondering what they have to say to us today!
Rejoice: Advent 3
This week, we’re making a right song and dance, with the call to ‘Rejoice’ shining through everything we do. From wheat seeds to poetry reads, from a travelling trio to OMG, here’s our Rejoice bulletin for the Third Sunday of Advent; https://t.co/2Tv8flvKPF
St Mary’s Wild Side: our Christmas Charity Appeal
During this last year, the world has experienced such a challenging time. We want to reach out, particularly to those who are lonely and isolated, those who find life difficult, whether through poor mental health or other issues and concerns which can affect our health and well being. As a city centre church, we areContinue reading “St Mary’s Wild Side: our Christmas Charity Appeal”
Chocolate coins and Advent light
Whilst Ava waits in the wings with the anticipation of lighting the rose candle next Sunday, Seb was more than happy to take his turn at this Sunday’s lighting of the Advent wreath. Beneath the evergreen ring, sits a bowl of incense, a symbol of our prayers rising through the gateway between heaven and earth,Continue reading “Chocolate coins and Advent light”
Rejoice!
Rejoice! It’s our weekly e-bulletin for the second Sunday of Advent – with a cow on the track and a holy house! Confused? Check it out now! https://sway.office.com/oQa5Mv508bY7Thcb?ref=Link
The mystery of who you are…
Her story was utterly moving and utterly captivating. As a child, she is on a school residential trip away, enjoying time with her friends. Having fun. Being a teenager. Being young. They are camping out together in a large sports hall echoed with laughter. Their lives filled with hope for the future. Then there isContinue reading “The mystery of who you are…”
Rejoice, it’s Advent Sunday
Rejoice is our weekly e-bulletin, crammed with news, resources and links to share. Check out this week’s Rejoice for Advent Sunday (November 29, 2020) here
Whatever the weather
Two years ago, we celebrated the 175th anniversary of the opening of the present day St Mary’s Church, deep in December in the heart of winter. Our celebratory dinner planned for the following month was postponed thanks to the “Beast from the East!” Having opened in 1873, it was two years later on November 6th,Continue reading “Whatever the weather”
St Mary the Virgin, Cardiff 