On Christmas Eve, he leads a family crib service as well as two editions of midnight mass and three Christmas Day services across the two parishes. Ginny is on the serving team at St Mary’s, where she takes on duties including the carrying of candles and preparation of the altar. He said although he doesn’t have a preferred Christmas service, midnight mass brings him a special sense of joy. “On Christmas morning, we have an 8am Holy Communion at St Mary’s which is a bit brutal for me because going to bed after midnight mass is quite difficult. “I do the girls’ stockings when I come back from midnight mass.

Source: Express December 19, 2025 16:12 UTC