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Sunday 26th December – The Feast of the Holy Family – Luke 2:41-52

First Reading – Honour Your Father & Mother – Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6;12-14

Second Reading – The Overcoat of Love – Colossians 3:12-21

Gospel Reading – The Child Jesus in the Temple

Sunday 19th December – Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Reading – The Ruler from Bethlehem – Micah 5:1-4

Second Reading – I am Coming to do Your Will – Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel Reading – The Visitation – Luke 1:39-44

Sunday 12th December – Third Sunday in Advent

First Reading – Rejoice Daughter of Jerusalem – Zephaniah 3:14-18

Second Reading – Be Joyful in the Lord – Philippians 4:4-7

Gospel Reading – John the Baptists Counsel – Luke 3:10-18

Sunday 5th December – Second Sunday of Advent

First Reading – High Mountains Laid Flat – Baruch 5:1-9

Second Reading – Filled with the Fruits of Uprightness – Philippians 1:4-6;8-11

Gospel Reading – The Baptist’s Message – Luke 3:1-6