EALING ABBEY
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
2015
A D V E N T
Thursday 3rd December
ST MATTHEW’S GOSPEL- ‘The King and His Kingdom’
Session 1. The history of Christ is brought to life through Matthew’s
Gospel. 7.00-9.15pm in the parish hall. Refreshments available.
Saturday 5th December
ADVENT RETREAT FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY-“Opening Wide the
Doors” Full day RETREAT for this Holy Season of Advent, led by Fr Ivano
Millico. Talks, Silent Reflection, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Divine
Office, Sacrament of Confession. £12.00 including Hot Lunch, 10.15am 4.30pm. Flyers in both porches for more information and registration.
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ADVENT SERVICE, ACTIVITIES AND CAROLS
The Special Needs Group at Ealing Abbey cordially invites everyone to
celebrate. 1.45-4.00pm beginning with activities in the coffee lounge,
followed by the service with carols. Refreshments served afterwards.
Wednesday 9th December
‘THE PROMISE OF HIS LIGHT’- A Quiet Afternoon for Advent led
by Fr. Robin. Reflections on the Advent Hope and time for
personal prayer. Maurice fowler Hall, 2.00-5.00pm.
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VIRTUS LECTURE
7.00pm, the Abbey. This month’s Virtus Lecture will be given by
Melanie McDonagh, journalist at the Spectator. For further
information please visit virtuslectures.weebly.com or
twitter@Virtus_Lectures
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Sunday 29th November 
Sunday of A D V E N T )
Vespers for the First Sunday of Advent at 5.00pm
Readings and psalms with the Ealing Abbey Choir,
followed by Benediction
(1st
Friday 11th December
ST MATTHEW’S GOSPEL- ‘The King and His Kingdom’
Session 2. The history of Christ is brought to life through Matthew’s
Gospel. 7.00-9.15pm in the parish hall. Refreshments available.
Saturday 12th December
COMMUNITY OF NAZARETH
ADVENT HOLY HOUR
10.00am-11.00am. Time for prayer and reflection in the Abbey.
Saturday 12th December, continued
Monastic spirituality forum: 12.30pm in the Maurice Fowler hall. Shared
lunch followed by the Office of Sext and a talk on Evagrius of Pontus by Dr.
Monica Tobon. 3.00pm, time for lectio divina and tea. For those who
wish, Vespers at 5.30pm.
Sunday 13th December
ABBEY CHOIR CAKE SALE; CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT TICKET
SALE; CHRISTMAS COLLECTION FOR THE FOOD BANK
In the bookshop porch
Friday 18th December
ST MATTHEW’S GOSPEL: The King and His Kingdom
Session 3. The history of Christ is brought to life through Matthew’s
Gospel. 7.00-9.15pm in the parish hall. Refreshments available.
Saturday 19th December
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
11.00am-4.00pm. An Advent day of prayer and reflection in preparation
for Christmas, drawing on the writings of Thomas Merton.
Speakers – Gina Garrett and Fr. Robin Burgess, in the parish hall.
Please bring a packed lunch (coffee available from 10.30am).
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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, MUSIC AND READINGS
FOR CHRISTMAS
Music and readings for the Christmas season performed by Ealing Abbey
Choir & Orchestra (conducted by Christopher Eastwood), at 7.30pm in the
Abbey. Tickets are £12 (adults) and £10 (concessions) and may be
purchased online at www.seetickets.com<http://www.seetickets.com> or
through the box office on 0871 230 0010. Ticket reservations by email to
abbeychoir@ealingabbey.org.uk or 020 8862 2100. Tickets also on sale
after Mass on Sunday 13th December and on the door (subject to
availability).
Confessions: Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions in Advent:
Thursdays :- 8.00-8.30pm and Fridays:- 5.30 – 6.00pm.
Week before Christmas:- Mon
21st,
Tue
22nd,
Wed
23rd
5.30-6.00pm
 CHRISTMAS EVE 
Thursday 24th December
Confessions:- 10.00 - 11.00am, 4.00 – 5.00pm, 7.00 – 7.25pm
Blessing of the Crib, 3.00pm
Children come dressed as shepherds, angels, king’s etc
Solemn Vespers 6.30pm
Vespers: The Evening Prayer of Christmas Eve
sung in Latin and led by the Monastic Community.
There will be no 6.00pm evening Mass
Nativity of Our Lord 8.00pm
First Mass of Christmas
Matins 11.00pm
Morning Prayer of Christmas Day
led by the Monastic Community.
Carols 11.30pm
With the Ealing Abbey Choir
12.00 Midnight Mass
Please arrive well before midnight if you wish a seat
 CHRISTMAS DAY
Friday 25th December
The Nativity of Our Lord. Masses at 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.15am,(in the hall for families with young children),
10.30am (sung choral Mass), 12.15pm
Please note there will be no evening Mass
Saturday 26th December
Feast of St. Stephen, Masses at 7.00am, 9.15am and 6.00pm
Friday 1st January 2014
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Special Parish Day of Prayer for Peace
Masses at 7.00am, 9.15am and 6.00pm
Adoration and Benediction will take place
10.00am – 5.00pm
To contact the parish office please telephone 020 8862 2160
Parish Website:- www.ealingabbey.org.uk
How do I find out about becoming a Catholic?
Speak to one of the priests or
Ealing Abbey Parish Centre
or contact the parish office on 020 8862 2160,
or email parishoffice@ealingabbey.org.uk
Returning to the Church?
Our “Landings” group may provide the welcome you need.
Call 07717 224 072 for further information
Adult formation at St. Benedict’s Parish
To contact the parish office please telephone 020 8862 2160
Parish Website:- www.ealingabbey.org.uk
Ealing Abbey Church of St. Benedict
Charlbury Grove, Ealing, London W5 2DY