Many thanks to those people who attended 'Our Advent Story' last Wednesday evening. Maria's presentation was beautiful, using songs and pictures to lead us through a moving and peaceful reflection of Advent - a time of preparation. I think for most of us the evening was a time to sit and take a breath from the busyness of everyday life, and to renew what is important to each of us at this time of the year. I am sure each one of us took home more than one thought to reflect on during these last days before Christmas. Maria will return on Ash Wednesday to lead us through our Ash Wednesday paraliturgy.