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 Newsletter
Hello from St Giles Bramhope! Just a few lines to let
you know what’s happening over Christmas:-
This Sunday – 13 December – St Giles Annual Toy Service - 9.30 am -
this is an
all.together
service for all ages. This is a Christmas
event with carols for all the family. Please bring a new or nearly new toy
unwrapped for a child. It is an opportunity to help children in need looked
after by our local social services.
Sunday evening – 20 December – 6.30 pm
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our traditional carol service a Festival of 9 Lessons and carols led by our
choir. The carols you love to sing and listen to. The service is followed by
seasonal refreshments mulled wine and mince pies.
Monday morning – 21 December – 9.30 am –
the first
day of the school holidays you’re still running round trying to get
Christmas ready and the kids are off school! Why not send them along to our
Children’s Christmas Activity morning Christmas crafts, songs and
refreshments. The session lasts until 12.00 midday. Get a registration form
from church or contact the vicar Janice Smith. Please note
children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday afternoon – 24 December – 3 pm & 5 pm– due to popular demand TWO
chances to attend Christingle -
the shops
are closing, families are gathering and no better way to begin Christmas
than our
Christingle
service a real family event in support of
the Children’s Society. Come and sing carols listen to the timeless
Christmas story. The music is provided by our own musicians a very special
start to Christmas with candles and Christingles to light up our service.
24 December 11.30 pm Midnight Communion –
The first
Communion of Christmas - Silent Night, Holy Night all is calm, all is
bright. This is a time to greet the infant Jesus; a time to reflect on the
meaning of Christmas an oasis of calm in the rush of the Christmas season.
Christmas Day – 8.15 & 9.30 am -
the quiet 8.15 service for those who have to
get off to visit families and friends. The 9.30 am service a joyous
celebration of Holy Communion for all the Family and all ages.
It only
remains for me to say
We wish you
a
Happy and holy Christmas - St Giles church looks forward to welcoming
you to any or all of our services!
Janice Smith
Priest in Charge
phone 0113 203 7523
email revjanice.smith@tiscali.co.uk
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