The Fathers have sung first Vespers, first Mass of Christmas has begun, the church is bathed in candlelight, and the Bambino is placed in the Manger. A Happy and Holy Christmas to you all. #oxfordoratory
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Ever wondered what the priest’s side of the confessional looks like? Last year we heard 9072 confessions in our church, but at last count we’re only on 8199 so far this year! There will be a priest hearing confessions pretty much all day on Christmas Eve 11:00–17:30. Confessions are heard every day of the year, 20 minutes before every single Mass, and on Saturday 10:30–11:00 and 17:00–18:30. Don’t be put off if it’s been a while since your last confession — there are free printed guides available in church, and the priest will be more than happy to help you through it. #oxfordoratory
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There’s a certain stillness about a crib waiting for it’s infant Lord. The Oratory crib waits in expectation for our own midnight Mass tomorrow, as do we. Why not join us? The Vigil Mass is at 6:30pm and then Carols and readings from 11:15 pm followed by Mass at midnight. #oxfordoratory #oratory #christmas #oxford
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“The Virgin will conceive and bear a Son, and they will call him Emmanuel”. On the Fourth Sunday of Advent we know that the Lord is coming very soon! Don’t forget to pick up a newsletter or Christmas card from church for Mass and Confession times over the coming days. #oxfordoratory #oratory
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Christmas Music 2019
22 DOMINICA IV ADVENTUS Solemn Mass 11:00
Missa In simplicitate Langlais
Veni Domine Mendelssohn
Gustate et videte Asola
25 IN NATIVITATE DOMINI
Carols before midnight Mass (23:15)
Sussex Carol Trad. arr. Willcocks
The Nativity Carol Rutter
Personent hodie German (1360) arr. Holst
Sing Lullaby Trad. arr Willcocks
Midnight Mass
Missa Sancti Nicolai Haydn
Hodie Christus natus est Marenzio
O magnum mysterium Victoria
Toccata on ‘Vom Himmel hoch’ Edmundson
Solemn mass during the day (11:00)
Missa O magnum mysterium Victoria
Personent hodie German (1360) arr. Holst
O magnum mysterium Victoria
Toccata (Symphonie V) Widor