Weekly Newsletter

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PRAYER FOR UNITY

Lord of all unity and diversity, gather All Saints and St. Michael’s into one heart and one purpose. Heal old divisions, steady our steps, and set your Spirit before us to guard the way. Lead us into our future, rooted in faith, rich in hope, and strengthened in love. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

WEEK BEGINNING: 7TH DECEMBER 2025

THIS WEEK: SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Today: 10:00am Christingle Family Mass

Tuesday: 10:30am Mass with Taize with Advent Study Group

Wednesday: 12:30pm Prayer Group

Saturday: 8am to 1pm Lulukan’s Christmas Café (Jean Rignell Room)

INTERCESSIONS:

Those who require ongoing prayer:

HM King Charles, Fr Iain, Alison, Angela, Ivor, Lorna, Eileen, Patricia, Julia, Marsha, Brian, Geoffrey, David, Judy & Fr David (Lightwater).

General Requests:

For the people of the Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan and those affected by the floods in Malaysia, Indonesia &Thailand.

For Sarah & Nigel who renewed their weddings vows yesterday.

Repose of the Soul:

John Lea

Year’s Mind:

Phyllis Woodhouse

Michael St Vincent

Helen Oriel Gilson

David John Beverley Seaton

George Alfred Aylott

Derek Thomas Harris

Daniel Luke Williams

Norah Cogbill

Donald Bishop

Margaret (Peggy) Shepherd

LOVEDAY SINGERS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The annual Christmas concert from our lovely resident choir is on Tuesday 16th December at 7:30pm. Tickets £12.50 on the door (children free).

NINE LESSONS & CAROLS SERVICE

This beautiful Advent service is on Sunday 21st December at 4pm.

Our choir will be joined by members of the choir from All Saints New Haw.

NATIVITY STORY & CRIB SERVICE

This service is on Christmas Eve at 3pm and is especially aimed at families with young children. Please encourage family and friends to come along to this fun telling of the Christmas Story.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

The first Mass of Christmas starts at 11pm on Christmas Eve.

This is followed by 10am Mass on Christmas Day.

Everyone is very welcome to join us to celebrate the birth of the Christ child.

CHURCHES TOGETHER – ADVENT EVENING

Our local Churches Together group are offering an Advent evening course, Past, Present & Future which continues this Tuesday evening and also on 16th December—at 7:30pm at Byfleet Methodist Church (2 Rectory Lane, West Byfleet, KT14 7LL). Refreshments will be available from 7:00pm, and each session will last roughly an hour. All are warmly invited to join us.

WEST BYFLEET COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Local community groups have been decorating or creating a Christmas tree based on a theme. Come along and see what they have made! Live musical performances. Free entry with donations welcome.

TODAY Sunday 7th December (2.30-6pm)
THIS Monday 8th & THIS Tuesday 9th December (2.30-7.30pm)

FOODWISE & ST MICHAEL’S CHRISTMAS DAY COMMUNITY LUNCH

Foodwise & St Michael’s, along with other charitable agencies, are also organising a Christmas Day lunch for those who are seeking some company and friendship on Christmas Day. They are also looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve the lunch. Full details are on display on the Community Noticeboard in the Jean Rignell Room.

JOHN LEA’S FUNERAL

John sadly passed away this week at the age of 97 and his funeral will be held here at All Saints on Thursday 15th January at 11am, followed by committal at Woking Crematorium.

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026:

Saturday 17th January at 7pm in church hall – Burns Night Ceilidh with supper.

More details to follow shortly.

Saturday 24th January at 4pm – Inaugural Organ Recital by Paul Hale followed by refreshments.

Donation by retiring collection.

Sunday 1st February at 4pm – Choral Evensong for Candlemass.

Tuesday 17th February at 4pm – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Tea (Jean Rignell Room).

Wednesday 18th February at 7pm – Ash Wednesday Mass.

Saturday 28th February at 4pm – Organ Recital by Tom Bell (Surrey Organists Society).