Changes of Mass times at OLSG this week 7-12th December
This week there are some changes in Mass time at OLSG.
On Tuesday the Mass is at 9.30 am and not 12 noon.
On Thursday the Mass is at 6.30 pm and not 12 noon.
On Friday there is no 10 am Mass in OLSG because St Anne’s Catholic High School are in the church for Advent Mass at 9 am. There is the usual 12 noon Mass on Friday.
Apologies for these amendments.
This Week
Second Sunday of Advent
7/12/2025
Nicene Creed & Pope Leo’s Visit to Turkey and Lebanon
Dear brothers and sisters,
The Nicene Creed, formed at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, remains a cornerstone of Christian belief. It affirmed the full divinity of Christ at a time when the Church faced division from Arianism, a heresy that claimed Jesus was created and not eternal. The Creed boldly declared Him “God from God, Light from Light,” offering clarity and unity for believers across the world. Today, its words continue to echo in liturgy as a reminder of the faith handed down through the centuries.
This legacy became especially meaningful during Pope Leo’s recent visit to Turkey and Lebanon—regions steeped in Christian history and close to the birthplace of the original councils. In several public addresses, the Pope warned that a new form of Arianism is subtly emerging in modern culture: one that reduces Christ to merely a moral teacher rather
than the incarnate Son of God. He emphasized that, just as the early Church stood firm in truth, Christians today must guard the fullness of their faith.
By meeting with local communities and religious leaders, Pope Leo drew attention to the struggles faced by Christians in the region while also calling for unity, compassion, and renewed commitment to foundational doctrine. His visit served as a living reminder that the Creed is not only an historical statement, but a Symbol of Faith and a guide for the Church today—strengthening believers to confront challenges with clarity, courage, and hope.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end Amen.
With prayers in this Advent time.
Fr Axcel
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