ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2018 Peace, Joy and Celebration
2 REGULAR WEEKDAY TIMETABLE Monday Friday 7.45am Morning Prayer (recited) Blessed Sacrament Chapel 8.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 12.15pm Mass (followed by Confessions) 5.15pm Mass (sung on Monday and Tuesday) Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5.45pm Choral Evening Prayer (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) Thursday 9.00am Mass Sisters in Seel Street Friday 4.00pm- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5.00pm Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday 8.45am Morning Prayer (recited) Blessed Sacrament Chapel 9.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11.00am- Reconciliation (Private Confession) 12.00noon 3.30pm- Reconciliation (Private Confession) 4.30pm 6.30pm Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday 8.30am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10.00am Family Mass 11.00am Solemn Mass 1.00pm Mass for Merseyside Polish Community 3.00pm Solemn Evening Prayer or Special Liturgy 4.00pm Mass RLU Hospital 7.00pm Mass
3 SPECIAL SERVICES AND CONCERTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS DECEMBER Sunday 2 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT 5.00pm An Advent Sequence Sung by the Choir in procession with a stunning sequence of words and music followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Wednesday 5 7.00pm Carols by Candlelight A festive concert of carols and choir performances in aid of the NSPCC. To book tickets telephone 0113 887 1120. Wednesday 12 1.30pm Schools Advent Service For schools throughout the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Christmas story is told by pupils from the Academy of St Francis of Assisi. Thursday 13 1.30pm Schools Advent Service For schools throughout the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Christmas story is told by pupils from the Academy of St Francis of Assisi. Friday 14 2.00pm Dementia Friendly Christmas Carol Concert Songs we remember. Featuring the students from St Benet s, Netherton and Holy Family Catholic Primary Schools along with the Songs we Remember choir. For further information place contact the Pastoral Formation Department on 0151 522 1046. Saturday 15 7.00pm Celebration of Christmas Come and join us for this very special Christmas Carol Concert for all the family. A magical evening of Christmas carols and seasonal favourites for all the family featuring the BBC s Roger Phillips as compere. Tickets are 5 or 10 for a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children), (no concessions). Tickets available from lpoolmetmusic.ticketsource.co.uk or via the Gift Shop 0151 707 3525.
4 SPECIAL SERVICES AND CONCERTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS DECEMBER Sunday 16 3.00pm Shorter Evening Prayer and Britten s Ceremony of Carols Admission is free. Tuesday 18 12.30pm Light up a Life Service Organised by Nugent Why not dedicate a light on the Tree of Light to celebrate the life of a loved one, past or present. For more details please ring 0151 261 4498. Sunday 23 5.00pm Festival Carol Service A mix of seasonal music and readings as well as congregational carols that will have something for the whole family. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served after the Service. Monday 24 3.00pm First Vespers of Christmas and Blessing of the Crib Sung by the Girls Choir. During the Service the Christmas Crib will be blessed.
5 MASS TIMETABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Sunday 23 December FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8.00am opens 8.30am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10.00am Family Mass 11.00am SOLEMN MASS 1.00pm Mass for Merseyside Polish Community 4.00pm Mass RLU Hospital 7.00pm Mass Monday 24 December CHRISTMAS EVE 8.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 12.15pm Mass 3.00pm First Vespers of Christmas 5.00pm closes 10.00pm re-opens Midnight CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP Congregation are asked to be seated by 11.45pm NB There will be no 7.00pm Mass in the on Christmas Eve. CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday 25 December 8.00am opens 8.30am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10.00am Family Mass 11.00am SOLEMN MASS 1.00pm closes ST STEPHEN S DAY Wednesday 26 December 9.45am Morning Prayer Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel MASSES FOR POLISH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE (Wigilia) Monday 24 December 10.00pm St Patrick s CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday 25 December 12noon St Patrick s ST STEPHEN S DAY Wednesday 26 December 12noon St Patrick s
6 MASS TIMETABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Thursday 27 December and Friday 28 December 10.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel Saturday 29 December 8.45am Morning Prayer (recited) Blessed Sacrament Chapel 9.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 6.30pm Saturday Vigil Mass Sunday 30 December 8.30am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel 10.00am Family Mass 11.00am Solemn Mass 1.00pm Mass for Merseyside Polish Community 4.00pm Mass RLU Hospital 7.00pm Mass Monday 31 December and Tuesday 1 January 2019 10.00am Mass Blessed Sacrament Chapel From Wednesday 2 January 2019 Normal daily timetable applies.
7 THE PIAZZA AND GIFT SHOP OPENING TIMES Monday 17 December Sunday 23 December 2018 Gift Shop open: 10.00am-4.00pm Piazza open: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday 24 December Wednesday 26 December 2018 Gift Shop closed Piazza closed Thursday 27 December Sunday 30 December 2018 Gift Shop open: 10.00am-4.00pm Piazza open: 10.00am-4.00pm Monday 31 December 2018 Tuesday 1 January 2019 Gift Shop closed Piazza closed Wednesday 2 January 2019 Piazza open: 9.00am-5.00pm Gift Shop closed Closed for Stocktaking Re-opening Thursday 3 January 2019 Gift Shop: 0151 707 3525 Piazza: 0151 707 3536
8 PLEASE NOTE: All details are correct as at 29 November. Please check website for up-to-date details www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk Office: 0151 709 9222 Email: enquiries@metcathedral.org.uk Music Office: 0151 708 7283 Email: music@metcathedral.org.uk Metropolitan Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5TQ 0151 709 9222 Missionaries of Charity 55 Seel Street Liverpool L1 4AZ 0151 709 0628