The lighting of the Altar candles before the celebration of Midnight Mass.

The crib figures waiting to be unwrapped and put into place in the crib.

Around the window ledges there are poinsettias donated by parishioners.

A close up photo of the flower arragements on the Altar!

Candlelight on and around the Altar.

The Christmas tree and crib are lit up along with the candles.

Now that the Christmas season has just about come to a close. This post will show pictures of the Christmas preparations.

The choir loft garland.

A new edition to the Christmas decorations this year was the wreaths either side of the tabernacle at St Mary’s.

The crib figures inside the cupboard.

The crib figures outside of the cupboard and forming the manger scene.

Christmas tree lights and candlelight!

More photos of decorations and St Patrick’s and The Good Shepherd will appear here on the blog during the week.