"Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared among the whole people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. And all at once with the angel there was a great throng of the hosts of heaven, praising God with the words:
Glory to god in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those he favours.
Midnight Mass at St. Barbara's, Ambrosden (left) and at the Immaculate conception, Bicester (right).
Richard Evans sings the Christmas Proclamation, Deacon MIchael proclaims the Gospel.
" ... by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnete from the Virgin Mary, and was made man."
Mas of Christmas Dawn - the story of the Nativity is acted out while Deacon Michael proclaims the Gospel.
St. Stephen's Day - the Altar Servers' Guild Mass and presentation of medals.