Ash Wednesday in 2019 falls on the 6th March. There will be an Ash Wednesday Eucharist at St Mary’s at 10am, and an EBP Joint Service at St Ambrose, Whitehall at 7:30pm.
Carols in the Park – 19th December 6:30pm.
Come and sing Christmas Carols in Fishponds Park (next to St Mary’s churchyard) with St Mary’s and other local churches, accompanied by a Salvation Army band! Followed by mulled wine in St Mary’s.
Sunday 30th December – EBP service 10.15 a.m.
On Sunday 30th December, we will not be having a morning service at St.Mary’s, instead we will be having an EBP service (East Bristol Partnership) at St.John’s Church, Lodge Causeway, Fishponds. The service will start at 10.15 a.m. All are welcome. There will not be Evensong on 30th December either.
Christmas Day Service – 10.00 a.m.
Come and join us at our Christmas morning service with communion as we celebrate Jesus’ birth. The service starts at 10.00 a.m. All are most welcome.
Christmas Eve – Midnight Mass – 11.30 p.m.
Come and celebrate the first Eucharist of Christmas at our Midnight mass as we celebrate Jesus’ birth. The service starts at 11.30 p.m., all are welcome.
Christmas Eve – Family Carols and Christingle – 4.00 p.m.
Come and join us for our popular Family carols and Christingle service, starting at 4.00 p.m. Hear the Christmas story through readings and participate in activities as we mark the 50th Anniversary of Christingle as we raise vital funds for the Children’s Society so they can continue their work of supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Carols by Candlelight – Sunday 23rd December – 6.30 p.m.
Do come and join us for this beautiful candlelit service with music and readings. The service starts at 6.30 p.m. All are welcome.
9th December – Evensong – 6.00 p.m.
On Sunday 9th December, evensong will start at the earlier time of 6.00 p.m. because there will be a concert starting at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome.
Sunday 2nd December – Advent Sequence – 6.30 p.m.
Come and join us at our candlelit service which marks the start of Advent as we prepare for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. The choir will be singing a selection of music along with congregational hymns and readings.
Saturday 1st December – Christmas Fair
Come and join us on Saturday 1st December 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. for our Christmas fair. There will be a variety of stall including a book stall, jewellery stall and a chocolate tombola! A variety of refreshments will be available. The choir will be singing carols to raise money so come and request your favourite carol for them to sing!
