Advent 2023 Activities and Resources

Advent Retreat for Young Adults (18-30s) with the Assumption Sisters on Sunday 3rd December 2023 in Kensington. Young people are invited for a day retreat to prepare spiritually for Christmas, with reflections, prayer, adoration, and confessions. Venue: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Simon Stock, London W8 4BB. Timings: Mass at 12.15pm, Lunch at 1pm, Retreat from 2pm-5.30pm. Donations only. Register: tramy@assumptionreligious.org

Let there be peace on earth: Young Adult Advent Retreat Come and take time aside with other young adults aged 18-35this Advent.  We will have time to reflect and pray to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Prince of Peace. When: Saturday 16th December 2023, 10:30am-2:30pm Where: FCJ Spirituality Centre, 32 Phoenix Road, London NW1 1TA (a short walk from London’s Euston station) Who: facilitated by Sr Anouska Robinson-Biggin fcJ (The Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) are an International Congregation of Catholic Sisters founded by Marie Madeleine d’Houët in France in 1820) Cost: By Donation
For more information book your place email: bookings.fcjcentre@fcjhouse-somerstown.co.uk


Advent Giving Calendar Advent helps us prepare to celebrate the coming of Christ. However, with the cost of living crisis, many in our communities are facing difficulties. This Advent Giving Calendar is designed for you to use this season to think about those who might need some extra support this Christmas. You can follow along each day and make up a food parcel that you generously donate to the Hitchin Pantry or the Foodbank. Click below to download your calendar.

Your Advent Crib scenes (please send more pictures!)

Geraldine Weston
Thompson family
Comparetto Household
Lorenzo
Linda and Jessica
In support of nurses, midwives, and front line staff in Ireland
Emma
Emma
Dom & Lorraine
Salvatore

(please send us your pictures to include)

Greg and Mary Hewitson