For your Diary: The Feast of The Immaculate Conception (Wednesday 8th December) – a Holy Day of Obligation – Mass times are as follows:

10am – Mary Immaculate Church.

12.15pm & 7pm – SS John & Paul Church.

Prayer to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
O most Holy Virgin, immaculate in body
and spirit, look kindly on me as I implore
your powerful intercession.
O most Holy Mother, receive my prayers
as I present them to God.
(state your intentions here)
O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother,
you intercede for us with your Son.
O Mary conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to thee.  Amen.