The Church has a very full calendar in the weeks ahead.

On Saturday, December 2, the annual Kermesse takes place at the Chapiteau in Fontvieille. St. Paul’s plays a central role in this annual charity event.

On Saturday, December 9, the much-awaited performance of Handel’s Messiah will take place uder the baton of Errol Girdlestone, the Church’s Musical Director. Tickets 30€ are available via FNAC or by reservation @ 06 83 53 23 50, ristrettovoices06@gmail.com. Read our story from the last year’s unforgettable performance here. Read our interview with The Man Behind the Messiah here.

On December 11, the Mother and Baby Group will celebrate Christingle, while on December 13 at 11:00, the British School of Monaco will hold its Carol Service in the Church.

On December 17 from 19:00 until 20:30, the Carol Service will be held with post-service refreshments in the Church Library.

The Svenska Kyrkan St Lucia Service (hosted by St Paul’s Anglican Church) will take place on December 19 at 18:30.

On December 24, Holy Communion will be offered at 08:00 with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer (said), with a second Holy Communion service at 19:30 (Common Worship and Carols), with post-service refreshments in the Chaplain’s house.

On December 25, 08:00 Holy Communion (1662 Book of Common Prayer – said), and 10:30 Holy Communion (Common Worship – said).

On the last day of the year, 08:00 Holy Communion (1662 Book of Common Prayer – said) and at 10:30 Holy Communion (Common Worship – said)

On December 2, the 53rd Kermess Oecumenique will take place at the Chapiteau in Fonteveille)supported by St. Paul’s Anglican Church, while on December 9 the much-awaited Ristretto performance of Handel’s Messiah will take place under the baton of Errol Girdlestone.

Sunday School has restarted after a break of several years following the retirement of Father Walter. For boys and girls from 3 upwards. Further details from alisonbearn007@gmail.com

FILE PHOTO: From the 2023 performance of Messiah