SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER The Barn Elshieshields, Lochmaben DG11 1LY for 10.45am Advent Day of Reflection A day of reflections and space for silent prayer and meditation together with opportunity for individual spiritual conversation with the leader, Canon Michael Bands Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided. Suggested donation 2 To book a place email: enquiries@stjohnsdumfries.org SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT 4 DECEMBER St Mary's-Greyfriars Church Hall St Mary's Street, Dumfries DG1 (opposite the Cairndale Hotel) 10.00am Advent Discussions Fairtrade tea and coffee will be served afterwards. 2.00pm Join Troqueer Church Carol singing at Cargenholm House Care Centre New Abbey Road, Dumfries DG2 8ER This will be a short Carol service - a great opportunity to bless others while singing some of your favourite Carols. SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER St Michael's & South Parish Church St Michael s Street Dumfries DG1 2QF 6.15pm for 6.30pm 'Light Up A Life' at Christmas Carol Singing around the Christmas Tree with the switching on of the 'lights' BY Gillian Fraser, well known newscaster, horse lover, author and freelance writer with D & G Life in remembrance of Loved Ones & Friends Music by Dumfries Town Band Refreshments will be served in the Hall WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church Penitential Service THURSDAY 8, FRIDAY 9 & SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER Troqueer Church Hall Church Street, Dumfries DG2 7AS 7.30pm Pantomime Snow White In aid of Cancer Research Scotland and Scottish Bible Society Tickets cost: adult 5, concession 3, family 14 (2 adults & 3 kids) - please purchase prior to event. Contact: secretary@troqueerparishchurch.com
SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 1.30pm - 3.30pm Christian Aid Big Sing At Homebase Cuckoo Bridge, Dumfries DG2 9BF Come & sing Christmas Carols and raise funds for Christian Aid. No music qualifications needed just bring a smile! Music accompaniment by Marion Copp Crichton Memorial Church Bankend Road, Dumfries 7.30pm Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas University of Glasgow Chapel Choir Admission is free but by ticket which can be obtained by phoning 01387 702001. Collection will be taken for the Peter Pan Memorial Trust. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served after the performance MONDAY 12 DECEMBER 6.30pm Join Maxwelltown West Church Carol singing at Lochduhar Care Home 1 Blackley Park Road, Dumfries (Off Hardthorn Road) THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER St Mary's-Greyfriars Church Hall St Mary's Street, Dumfries DG1 (opposite the Cairndale Hotel) 10.00am Advent Discussions Fairtrade tea and coffee will be served afterwards. Maxwelltown West Church Laurieknowe Dumfries DG2 7AH Christmas Gift Service 2.00pm Join Troqueer Church Carol singing at Goldielea Dalbeattie Road, Dumfries DG2 7PE This will be a short Carol service - a great opportunity to bless others while singing some of your favourite Carols. St John's Scottish Episcopal Church Cloth for the Cradle a reflective evening service for the 3 rd Sunday of Advent. St Teresa's Roman Catholic Church Glasgow Road Dumfries DG2 9DE Penitential Service
WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER The Lighthouse Church Lighthouse Church Centre Maxwell Street Dumfries DG2 7.30pm Christmas Comedy featuring Comedian Tony Vino from Manchester Cost: 7 adults 5 children including 2course meal. All profits will go to Cash for Kids For more details email: lccdumfries@hotmail.com FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER St Mary's Roman Catholic Church New Abbey (Parish served from St Andrew's R C, Dumfries) 6.30pm Service of Carols followed by a buffet St John's Scottish Episcopal Church 7.30pm Dumfries Choral Society Christmas Concert Retiring collection in support of CLICK Sargeant and Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church Brooke Street Dumfries DG1 2JL 5.00pm Quiet Day ~ - 12noon Dumfries Christian Network Carols In the Loreburn Shopping Centre Dumfries (by Marks & Spencer Inner Door) Do come & join us
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER St Mary's-Greyfriars Church Hall St Mary's Street, Dumfries DG1 (opposite the Cairndale Hotel) 10.00am Advent Discussions Fairtrade tea and coffee will be served afterwards. Dumfries High School Marchmount, Dumfries DG1 1PX Dumfries Baptist Church Morning Service & Discoverers Nativity Play Maxwelltown West Church Laurieknowe Dumfries DG2 7AH Christmas Family Service Troqueer Parish Church Troqueer Road, Dumfries DG2 7DF Christmas Family Service An all-age service to celebrate Christmas St Mary's-Greyfriars Church St Mary s Street, Dumfries DG1 1HA 11.30am Family Service with the Sunday Kids St Andrews Roman Catholic Church Hall Brooke Street, Dumfries DG1 2JL 3.00pm-4.00 pm Christmas "Big Sing" 5.00pm-6.00pm Carols at Christmas in the Robert the Bruce Buccleuch Street, Dumfries DG1 2AB Dumfries Baptist Church 6.30pm A Christmas Offering - a praise and worship celebration
THURSDAY/FRIDAY 23/24 DECEMBER Carol Singing around Troqueer raising funds for Cancer Research Scotland & Alzheimer's Scotland meet at Troqueer Church Centre (next to church) at 6.45pm prompt leaving at CHRISTMAS EVE 24 DECEMBER United Reformed Church Irving Street, Dumfries DG1 1EL 4.00pm Candlelit Carol Service followed by mulled wine and shortbread 4.00pm Christingle Family Service followed by fellowship & refreshments Dumfries Baptist Church 4.30pm fellowship & refreshments 5.00pm Christmas Eve Family Service Crichton Memorial Church Bankend Road, Dumfries 6.30pm Festival of Carols St George s Church George Street, Dumfries DG1 1EJ The congregations of St George s & St Mary s-greyfriars Joint Family Service
CHRISTMAS EVE 24 DECEMBER Christmas Vigil Mass Maxwelltown West Church Laurieknowe, Dumfries DG2 7AH Christmas Eve Candlelight Service The Lighthouse Church Lighthouse Church Centre, Maxwell Street, Dumfries DG2 7AN 11.00pm Watch Night Service - Carols and cocoa St Mary's-Greyfriars Church St Mary's Street, Dumfries DG1 1HA 11.15pm The congregations of Caerlaverock, St Mary s-greyfriars & St George s Joint Watch Night Service 11.30pm Midnight Mass 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist of the Nativity Troqueer Church Troqueer Road, Dumfries, DG2 7DF 11.30pm Watch Night Service Join others in fellowship as we bring in Christmas Day, thanking God for His Son, our Saviour
CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER 8.00am Holy Communion St Mary's Roman Catholic Church New Abbey (Parish served from St Andrew's R C, Dumfries) 9.30 am Christmas Day Mass St Mary's-Greyfriars Church St Mary's Street, Dumfries DG1 1HA The congregations of St Mary s-greyfriars & Caerlaverock Joint Christmas Day Service followed by Communion Saint Bride s Anglican Church (Greyfriars) Church Crescent, Dumfries DG1 Sung Mass Dumfries Baptist Church Christmas Day Service Maxwelton Chapel Moniaive Eucharist & Carols Maxwelltown West Church Laurieknowe, Dumfries DG2 7AH Family Worship with Holy Communion United Reformed Church Irving Street, Dumfries DG1 1EL Christmas Morning Service
CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER Troqueer Church Troqueer Road, Dumfries, DG2 7DF Christmas Day Service Come and join our Christmas Day Celebration Christmas Day Family Eucharist Children, please bring along one of your new toys 11.30am Christmas Day Mass ST STEPHEN S DAY (BOXING DAY) MONDAY 26 DECEMBER St John s Scottish Episcopal Church Said Eucharist Saint Bride s Anglican Church (Greyfriars) Church Street, Dumfries 12noon Low Mass
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST TUESDAY 27 DECEMBER Saint Bride s Anglican Church (Greyfriars) Church Crescent, Dumfries DG1 12noon Low Mass Newall Terrace, Dumfries DG1 1LW 6.30pm Low Mass WEDNESDAY 28 DECEMBER St Mary's Roman Catholic Church New Abbey (Parish served from St Andrew's R C, Dumfries) 9.30am Mass Said Eucharist: Holy Innocents 11.30am Mass Saint Bride s Anglican Church (Greyfriars) Church Crescent, Dumfries 12noon Low Mass NEW YEAR S EVE SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 6.00pm Vigil Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ending at 7.30pm with the Prayer for Peace and Benediction
NEW YEAR S DAY SUNDAY 1 JANUARY 2012 8.00am Holy Communion St Mary's Roman Catholic Church New Abbey (Parish served from St Andrew's R C, Dumfries) 9.30am Mass: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Caerlaverock Church Bankend Road, Dumfries The congregations of Caerlaverock & St Mary s-greyfriars Joint Service Saint Bride s Anglican Church (Greyfriars) Church Crescent, Dumfries DG1 Sung Mass: Mary, Mother of God 11.30am Mass: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Dumfries Baptist Church New Year's Day Service Said Eucharist: Holy Innocents