The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is an important date for both our parish of the Immaculate Conception and for our primary school St Mary’s. It is an opportunity for us to give thanksgiving for our patron, the Immaculate Conception and celebrate the life of both the parish and the school. The Immaculate Conception means Mary was conceived without original sin, that from the beginning of her conception she was being prepared for the incredible invitation to become the Mother of God. The solemnity is normally celebrated on the 8th Dec but this year as the 8th lands on a Sunday and the 2nd Sunday of Advent takes precedence, the solemnity has been transferred to Monday 9th December. Our mass that day is at 6pm with the hope that it will enable more people to attend. St Mary’s School celebrated the Immaculate Conception in anticipation on Friday.