Mass at Christmas 

We would like to remind you that if you wish to attend either of the two early evening Christmas Eve Masses, at 4 pm or at 6 pm, you will need to reserve places in advance, using the reservation buttons on the website. 

Should your plans change and you find you are unable to come, please do cancel your places by emailing the parish office on stmargaretsonthames@rcdow.org.uk 

The traditional "Midnight Mass", actually called the Mass of the Night, will be celebrated at 10.00pm and preceded by carols at 9:30 pm.   

Bookings are not needed for this Mass or for either Mass on Christmas Day. 

Please remember that facemasks are now mandatory for adults in places of worship, unless you have an exemption. If you feel at all unwell, please do stay at home. 

Friday 17th December - Children’s Christmas party

Unfortunately we have taken the decision to cancel the party planned for children and young people.  We apologise for any disappointment but hope to organise an evening in the New Year.

The parish office team 

Newsletter: 3rd Sunday of Advent (C)

Angel Tree
Please remember to return your gifts to the church by 6.30 pm this evening Sunday 12th December, unwrapped, together with the angel and in a Christmas gift bag. Thank you for your generosity and support with this project.

Advent Service
There is an Advert service of readings and songs on Monday 13th December at 7.00 pm. Guest confessors available for confession,

The 10.30 am Mass can be accessed here

Click the links below to download the Mass sheet, Mass readings and the Look colour in sheet for the children.

Newsletter: 2nd Sunday of Advent (C)

Angel Tree
The Angel tree is at the back of the church. You can select your angel before or after Mass this weekend; please do not do this during the Mass. Remember to sign your angel out on the sign-in sheets on the table below the tree with your name and contact telephone number. All gifts must be returned to the church by 6.30 pm Sunday 12th December, unwrapped, together with the angel and in a Christmas gift bag. This is a new request from social services for this year. Thank you for your support with this project.

The 10.30 am Mass can be accessed here

Click the links below to download the Mass sheet, Mass readings and the Look colour in sheet for the children.

Newsletter: 1st Sunday of Advent (C)

Stewardship and Planned Giving

 “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied Grace” – 1 Peter 4:10

Over recent weeks, we have prayerfully considered our stewardship renewal.  If you missed any of the Masses over the last few weeks, click the buttons below to access the leaflets that were handed out at previous Masses, together with a volunteer sign up form.

A standing order form is enclosed within the ‘My Parish Commitment’ leaflet if you are able to renew your parish giving in this way.  If you pay UK income tax, please sign the Gift Aid declaration so that parish can claim back from the government 25p in every £1 that you donate, at no extra cost to yourself.

We thank you for all that you do for our parish. Without your continued support, this wonderful, living church would not be able to be the spiritual centre and outreach to others in need that it is today.

Thank you.
The Finance Committee
November 2021

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The 10.30 am Mass can be accessed here

Click the links below to download the Mass sheet, Mass readings and the Look colour in sheet for the children.

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