Sunday 15 November 2026 - Parish Mass on the Second Sunday before Advent.
Join us in person this Sunday at 10am for our Parish Mass as we mark the Second Sunday before Advent, reflecting on the call to remain watchful, faithful and ready for the coming of Christ.
The Liturgy & Service Booklet for our Parish Mass, including Readings, Psalm, Hymns & Parish Notices, can be found here:
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Sunday 15 November 2026: Parish Mass for the Second Sunday before Advent.
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You are warmly invited to join us for our Parish Mass at 10.00am on the Second Sunday before Advent.
This weekend, we are especially pleased to welcome Leslie Pringle BD AKC as our Guest Preacher. We very much look forward to having him with us and hearing the insights and reflections he will share on this Sunday’s readings.
As we draw closer to the season of Advent, our readings invite us to reflect on what it means to live faithfully in the light of God’s promises: to remain watchful, to place our trust in him, and to use wisely the gifts and opportunities he has entrusted to us.
The prophet Zephaniah speaks of the coming Day of the Lord, warning against complacency and the false security that comes from wealth and worldly possessions. His words remind us that faith cannot be taken for granted, and that we are called to live with a renewed awareness of God’s presence and his call to righteousness.
The Psalm reminds us of the passing nature of human life and the everlasting faithfulness of God. As we acknowledge that our days are in his hands, we pray that he will teach us to number them wisely, so that our hearts may be guided by his wisdom.
St Paul encourages the Thessalonians to remain awake and attentive, living as children of light rather than darkness. He reminds us that our hope rests not in fear of what is to come, but in the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. We are called to clothe ourselves in faith, love and hope, encouraging one another and building each other up in the life of the Church.
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the talents, in which a master entrusts his servants with different gifts before departing on a journey. Those who use what they have been given faithfully are welcomed into their master’s joy, while the servant who buries his talent out of fear is challenged for failing to act. Through this parable, Jesus reminds us that faith is not something to be hidden away, but a gift to be lived out with courage, generosity and trust.
Together, these Scriptures remind us that Christian discipleship calls for both watchfulness and action. As we approach Advent, we are invited to consider how we use the time, talents and opportunities God has given us, and how we might serve him more faithfully in our daily lives. Rather than allowing fear or complacency to hold us back, we are encouraged to live with hope, to act with love, and to be ready to welcome Christ whenever he comes.
Later in the afternoon, at 4.00pm, we will also gather for our Service of Healing and Hope in Remembrancetide. This will be a time of prayer, peace and reflection, offering an opportunity to experience God’s healing grace and renewal through prayer and the laying on of hands. All are warmly invited to attend.
Whether you are a regular member of our congregation, visiting for the first time, or returning after some time away, you will receive a very warm welcome.
We look forward to welcoming you.
