Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent and a very important day to attend church. There will be three masses offered, one at 6am for workers, the normal 9.30am mass and an evening mass at 7.30pm.

The Church of England Web site says:-

Lent and Easter are an important part of the Christian calendar.

The season of Lent lasts for forty days (not including Sundays). It is a time when Christians reflect and prepare for the celebrations of Easter. Some people fast, eat frugally or give up treats following the example of Jesus, who fasted for forty days in the wilderness.

People also give to charity, set aside time to study the bible and meet with other Christians to reflect on Jesus’ life and prepare for the events of Holy Week and Easter. 

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Ashes made from palm crosses are blessed and are used to make crosses on people’s foreheads. The custom dates back to the middle ages.

Ash Wednesday services set the tone for Lent, with sombre readings and hymns and a focus on penitence (saying sorry for and turning away from sin).

You are warmly invited to come and celebrate the birth of Jesus this Advent and Christmas at Holy Innocents

Hear the good news of great joy of the angels and discover more about Jesus through scripture and carols.  As well as our regular services come and join us at our:

• ‘Christingle’ service especially for children at 3pm on the 15th December
• Carol service  at 6pm on the 22nd December
• Christmas Eve Children’s Crib service (with a donkey!) at 4pm on the 24th December
• Midnight Mass at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve
• Mass on Christmas Morning at 10.00am

No ticket is required, seats are unreserved and everyone is welcome – especially if it is your first time at Holy Innocents.

Crouch End Open Studios are holding an art exhibition  – Random IV –  at Holy Innocents until Monday 25th November 2019, showcasing the work of 23 local artists.

Do come and look at a wonderful show of local talent.

Following the success of our Macmillan Coffee Morning (where we raised £135.33 for the cancer support charity) we will be continuing to have community coffee mornings every Wednesday at 10:30am.

Please do come and bring friends for good coffee (or tea) and good conversations.

Everyone is welcome.