28 December 2016
14:36 | 
Posted by
LesleyB |
On Christmas eve we celebrated the first mass of Christmas with our service starting at 11 pm. The church was now decorated with gold and white for the festival and the flowers now reflected this with golden flowers added to the greenery. The white candle in the center of the advent ring was lit, and in the liturgy the Gloria was once again sung. The church was full, and the service full of joy. The choir sang 'Oh Little on Sweet' and the Sussex Carol after communion, and we closed with Hark the Herald Angels sing. Leaving the church on an amazingly mild night we wished each other happy Christmas.
On Christmas morning there was a 10 am service for children and families, including the receiving of gifts for children in need. Carols were sung and there were the traditional nativity tableau. At 11 am there was a said Eucharist with carols, at which some of the choir sang Away in a Manger, and Ding Dong Merrily on High.
We wish you all happiness and peace at this precious time of the coming of Our Lord.
