The Chronicle

Mr Duigan led a deeply meaningful Monday Mission assembly introducing the season of Advent. Using a beautifully crafted Advent wreath made by pupils in Junior 6, he explained the traditional Advent wreath, contains four candles - three purple and one pink - all symbolising Jesus coming as a light in the darkness. As Christmas approaches, one candle is lit each Sunday, progressively bringing more light into the world.

Whilst pupils from Junior 6 read Bible passages and prayers, Mr Duigan lit the first purple candle of Hope and asked the children why the wreath surrounding the candles was evergreen. A profound reply came from a pupil suggesting that because grass is always green and growing, this represented how God’s love for us is always alive.

Exploring the wreath's symbolism further, Mr Duigan highlighted how none of us know where the circle begins, but that this is a symbol of God’s everlasting and continuous love for us with each candle carrying a distinct message of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.

As the school moves through Advent, these candles will each be lit in preparation for the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day.

Junior 6 had an amazing time last week crafting Advent Wreaths for each class. They took great joy in sharing their beautiful creations with the entire school. These wreaths will now be a centrepiece in each classroom, serving as a heartfelt reminder of the season's message - to spread love and hope to everyone.

Weekly and daily Masses are held at St. Francis RC Church, Warwick Road, and St Augustine RC Church, Beehive Hill, Kenilworth. Mass in ordinary times are generally held at the following times. 

St Francis 
Sunday 10.30am 
Monday 9.30am
Tuesday 12 midday
Wednesday 
Thursday 7.30pm
Friday  7.30pm
Saturday 10.00am and 5.30pm

St Augustine
Sunday 8.30am
Wednesday 10.00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am to 11.00am and 4.45pm to 5.15pm.

Please click on the link below for this week's Weekly Mission:

Weekly Mission