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December Services

Sunday 3rd
8am at St Edmund's - Holy Communion
9.30 am at St Mark's - Sunday Brunch: Advent

Wednesday 6th
11.15am at St Mark's - Cafe Communion*

Sunday 10th
9.30am at St Mark's - Holy Communion and Explorers
5pm at St Edmund’s - Advent Carol Service with Cantus Vesperi

Wednesday 13th
9.30am at St Edmund's - Holy Communion

Sunday 17th
9.30am at St Mark's - Christmas Crib and Carol Service

Wednesday 20th
9.30am at St Edmund's - Holy Communion

Sunday 24th
9.30am at St Mark’s - Holy Communion
4pm at St Mark’s - Christingle Service

Monday 25th
10am at St Mark’s - Christmas Day Holy Communion Service

Sunday 31st
9.30am at St Edmund's - Christmas Carols Songs of Praise

* Please book if you would like lunch, either by leaving a message on the parish ansaphone 301880 or by email to stedmundsandstmarks@gmail.com.

Other December Events

Thursdays 7^th and 14^thDecember 9.15-11.30am at St Mark’s - Stay&Play. Little Lions has now become Stay&Play, and all children 8 years and under are very welcome to attend with an adult. We have a range of play and craft activities. There is no charge. (A small donation would be very welcome, but is not expected) Free toast and a snack available to all, and free tea/coffee for adults. Please spread the word!

Sunday 9^th 9.30am-12noon at St Mark’s - Big Cooked Breakfast and Seasonal Stalls. Live music with Amy Jolliffe plus stalls, crafts, tombola, quality clothing, decorations, homemade cakes, books and a toy stall. There will also be a Save the Children stall and a RSPCA collection point for food, blankets, toys and towels. Offers of help would be gratefully received. Items required: good quality clothing (baby-adult), toys, puzzles, games, teddies and Christmas decorations. Collection can be arranged by phoning 078 660 59 422. All proceeds apart from Save the Children will go to Church Funds.

Wednesday 13^th 10.30am at St Mark's - Mark's Brothers' Bacon Butty Group. All welcome. You are invited to come along for a coffee even if you’re not a fan of bacon!

Thursday 14^th 2pm at St Mark's - Elephant Club. If you would like good company and laughter – come and join us! Each month's programme is different so we hope there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Tuesday 19^th December 7pm at St Mark’s - Carol-oke. This will be a social evening giving the opportunity for you to enjoy Christmas songs and some great company! Teas, coffees and cake will be provided. Please feel free to bring with you snacks (and perhaps a bottle of something stronger) to enjoy and share.

Lastly, you may like to know that a Light up a Life service takes place on Sunday 3rd December, 4pm to 6pm at Mountbatten Hospice and is open to everyone. You can dedicate a light in memory of a loved one, or give a gift to support Islanders living with death, dying and bereavement. For more information go to www.mountbatten.org.uk/christmas-2023