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Second Sunday of Advent

  • St Mark's Church 101 Opawa Road Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023 New Zealand (map)

Sunday 10am Service

Holy Communion

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Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent
Collect
Collect for the Second Sunday of Advent
Collect

Prepare the way

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Collect
Isaiah 11: 1-10
Scripture
Isaiah 11: 1-10
Scripture

The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him

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Scripture
Psalm 72
Psalter
Psalm 72
Psalter

A king’s son to judge the people rightly and uphold the poor with justice

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Psalter
Romans 15: 4-13
Epistle
Romans 15: 4-13
Epistle

May the God of Hope fill you with joy and peace

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Epistle
Matthew 3: 1-12
Gospel
Matthew 3: 1-12
Gospel

The Kingdom of Heaven is near

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Gospel

Te Maramataka: Revised Common Lectionary Year A

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Advent
Advent

The colour violet or purple signifies the liturgical season of Advent

Advent

A season of preparation

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