E A L I N G A B B E Y
ꕥ ADVENT
&
CHRISTMAS ꕥ
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29th November 2025 to 6th January 2026
Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus’ arrival. The word ‘Advent’ itself means Arrival. This time of preparation is one of the oldest seasons of christianity traditions, dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries.
Advent begins 4 weeks before Christmas, where we prepare our hearts and minds for Jesus’ arrival. We can do this in many different ways, such as prayer, reflection and acts of kindness.
Click below for the Advent and Christmas 2025 booklet or keep reading to find out what you can attend in our parish to help prepare yourself for Christmas.
We have lots happening in our Parish over Advent, join us for one of our events:
Saturday 29th November
SPECIAL NEEDS ADVENT LITURGY
For those with Special Needs and Carers
Meet in the Coffee Shop from 2.30pm. Arts and Crafts, gentle music, singing hymns, and a Special Service in the Abbey followed by refreshments.
Sunday 30th November 1st Sunday of Advent
SOLEMN VESPERS for the First Sunday of Advent at 5.00 pm
Join the Monastic Community and Ealing Abbey Choir for Vespers. This is an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of ADVENT in a reflective and prayerful setting. Followed by refreshments in the Coffee Lounge.
ABBEY CHOIR CHARITY CAKE SAKE
in the bookshop porch after 9am and 10.30am
ꕥMonday 1st Decemberꕥ
ST. BENEDICT’S SCHOOL Senior Citizens Christmas Party
St. Benedict’s SVP invite you to join them for music, refreshments, carol singing, BINGO & LOTS OF FUN! 2:00-4:00pm in the Cloisters, St. Benedict’s Senior School, 54 Eaton Rise. All welcome. No need to book. Please call 0208 862 2000.
ꕥSaturday 6th Decemberꕥ
ADVENT RETREAT WITH HOLY HOUR
GURNELL GROVE CHRISTMAS FAIR
9:15am Mass, followed by Holy Hour 10.00-11.00am.
11.15am ADVENT reflection on hope, listening and joyful welcome led by Deacon Ian in the Newman Chapel, finishing at 12:30pm. All welcome!
Christmas Fair between 4.30-7.30pm. Fun for all the family! Gurnell Grove Estate, Ealing W13 0Ah. Donkey rides, Christmas lights, stalls, refreshments. FUN WINTER FAIR in our community. All Welcome!
ꕥSunday 7th December 2nd Sunday of Adventꕥ
SVP(Society of St. Vincent de Paul)
SVP (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) APPEAL & 2nd collection. Speaker at all Masses.
Tickets on sale for CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT after 9am and 10.30am masses. Tickets are also available online at: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/CUYA
You can also email: ealingabbeychoir@gmail.com
ꕥ MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception masses as usualꕥ
ꕥ FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER
-Extra confessions 5.30-6pm
ꕥ SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENTꕥ
FRIDAY 19th DECEMBER
-Extra confessions 5.30-6pm
SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER
ꕥCAROLS BY CANDLELIGHTꕥ
Ealing Abbey Choir & Orchestra will perform the annual Carols by Candlelight concert featuring music and readings for Christmas in the Abbey at 7.30pm. Advance booking is essential.
ꕥ SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT ꕥ
MONDAY 22nd & TUESDAY 23rd DECEMBER
-Extra Confessions 5.15pm-6.00pm
CONFESSIONS in ADVENT: The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays in Advent: 10am-11am, 4.00pm-5.00pm
Thursdays in Advent: 7.45pm-8.15pm
Fridays 13th and 20th December: 5.30pm-6.00pm
Wednesday 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am to 12pm and 3.30pm-5pm
Saturday 27th: Confessions as normal
Parish Office during Christmas
The Parish Office will be closed during the Christmas period from 12.30pm on Monday 22nd December and reopen on Friday, 2nd January 2025 at 09.30am.
CONFESSIONS in ADVENT: The Sacrament
ꕥ CHRISTMAS EVE ꕥ
Mass Times: 7.00am, 9.15am
There will be NO 6pm evening mass.
Confessions: 10am-12pm and 3.30pm-5.30pm
Blessing of the Crib: 3.00pm
-Children come dressed as shepherds, angels, kings. Please check the website for updates of details including rehearsal dates.
Solemn Vespers: 6.00pm
-The Evening Prayer of Christmas Eve sung in Latin and led by the Monastic Community. There will be NO 6.00pm Mass
Nativity of Our Lord: 8.00pm
–First Mass of Christmas
MATINS: 11.00pm
–Office of Readings of Christmas Day, led by the Monastic Community.
CAROLS: 11.30pm
-with the Ealing Abbey Choir, 12.00 Midnight Mass. Please arrive well before midnight if you wish to get a seat.
of Reconciliation
Saturdays in Advent: 10am-11am, 4.00pm-5.00pm
Thursdays in Advent: 7.45pm-8.15pm
Fridays 13th and 20th December: 5.30pm-6.00pm
Wednesday 24th (Christmas Eve): 10am to 12pm and 3.30pm-5pm
Saturday 27th: Confessions as normal
ꕥ CHRISTMAS DAY ꕥ
Thursday 25th December
– The Nativity of Our Lord
Masses at 8.00am, 9.00am, 10.15am (In the parish hall for those with young children)
10.30am (Sung choral Mass) & 12.15pm
Pontifical Vespers:6.00pm NO evening mass
Friday 26th December
-Feast of St Stephen(No 7.00am Mass)
-Masses at 9.15am and 6.00pm
Saturday 27th December
-Masses at 7.00am, 9.15am, 6.00pm
ꕥ Sunday 28th December ꕥ
-Holy Family Masses at 9.00am, 10.15am (Family Mass in Parish Hall), 10.30am (sung Mass), 12.00pm, 7.00pm
Wednesday 31st December
-New year’s Eve Eucharistic Adoration and Mass
–Confession 10.00-11.00pm.
–Adoration 10.00-11.30pm
–Mass 11.30pm
Thursday 1st January 2026
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD
-World Day of Prayer for Peace.
–Masses as usual 7.00am,9.15am,6.00pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10.00am-5.00pm
ꕥ Sunday 4th January ꕥ 2nd Sunday after Christmas
–Masses at 9.00am, 10.15 am (Family Mass in Parish Hall), 10.30am (sung choral Mass), 12.00pm, 7.00pm
ꕥTuesday 6th January ꕥ Solemnity of the EPIPHANY
-Masses at 7.00am, 9.15am,6.00pm (with the Monastic Community), 8.00pm
Sunday 11th January 2026 ‘ORSZAK’
–Procession of the Three Kings– Details to follow.