The themes of Advent are hope, peace, joy, and love. At St Mary Magdalene’s we are offering a contemporary reflection time on Wednesday mornings (Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21). We will start at 8.00 am and spend about half an hour together, sharing in a short introductory reflection, time for silence and a chant […]

The themes of Advent are hope, peace, joy, and love. At St Mary Magdalene’s we are offering a contemporary reflection time on Wednesday mornings (Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21). We will start at 8.00 am and spend about half an hour together, sharing in a short introductory reflection, time for silence and a chant […]

The themes of Advent are hope, peace, joy, and love. At St Mary Magdalene’s we are offering a contemporary reflection time on Wednesday mornings (Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21). We will start at 8.00 am and spend about half an hour together, sharing in a short introductory reflection, time for silence and a chant […]

The themes of Advent are hope, peace, joy, and love. At St Mary Magdalene’s we are offering a contemporary reflection time on Wednesday mornings (Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21). We will start at 8.00 am and spend about half an hour together, sharing in a short introductory reflection, time for silence and a chant […]

____________________________________ July 25 2021 We experience again living in lockdown and coming together in spirit as we celebrate the feast of St Mary Magdalene. Stephanie has written this prayer to open our service. A prayer for the St Mary Magdalene’s Community As Mary Magdalene was healed and made whole,may we be healthy in body, mind […]

Let us proceed in peace.In the name of Christ. Amen Prayers at the Advent Wreath            Lighting of the Christ Candle Today we celebrate the gift of the Incarnation, Emmanuel, God with us. We celebrate the birth of Christ who is the Light of the World—a Light no darkness can extinguish. Christ’s Light can enter any […]

O come, O come, Emmanuel,and ransom captive Israel,that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear.Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, freeThine own from Satan’s tyrannyFrom depths of Hell Thy people saveAnd give them victory o’er the graveRejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel […]

Prayers at the Advent Wreath We light the third Advent Candle as a sign of joy — a testimony to the Light of God coming into our world that will shatter the darkness and bring healing to all who suffer and mourn. Loving God, we thank you for the joy you bring us. Help us […]

Prayers at the Advent Wreath We light the second candle to represent John the Baptist, who proclaims Jesus as the Messiah. This candle is the candle of peace, a sign that God’s promises will be fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ – Prince of Peace. Peace is a gift that we must be prepared […]

Introductory Rites Blessing of the Advent Wreath Heavenly Father, we look forward to the celebration of Christmas and to the coming of the Lord in glory. Bless this Advent wreath, and bless us all. As we pray, fill us with your love, and strengthen us for our work in the world. We ask this through […]