Sunday 8 December is the Second Sunday of Advent when in church we light another Advent candle on the wreath.

But 8 December is usually the Immaculate Conception. As an Advent Sunday always takes precedence so this year the Conception will be observed on Monday 9 December.

What are we are celebrating on Monday? It is St Anne’s conception of Mary who was to be the Mother of Jesus. St Anne’s husband was St Joachim.

Immaculate is a reminder that Baby Mary is believed to have been born pure and without sin as she was destined to give birth to the Christ Child.