WEEKDAYS
9 o’clock Wednesday and Friday, Morning Prayer which is streamed online through the church Facebook page
All welcome to this 20 minute time of prayer
The whole service may be read on the C of E page HERE
EVERY THURSDAY 10.30 Holy Communion (BCP) in the Lady Chapel
SUNDAYS
Sunday 10.30 worship is on the St Oswald's Oswestry YouTube page.
SUNDAY 23 November 2025
09.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswald’s
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Thorne - Mass of St. Thomas
Processional Hymn: 433 (omit vv 4&5)
The Collect:
Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings:
Jeremiah 23:1-6
A stern warning to the shepherds to destroy and scatter God’s sheep is followed by God’s promise to gather the flock back into the fold, where they will be tended by “shepherds… who will shepherd them” and raise “a righteous branch” of the line of David.
Psalm: 46 vv1 - 7
Colossians 1:11-20
A beautiful prayer for the Christians of the church at Colossae, wishing them strength, endurance, patience and gratitude. The writer describes Christ as the image of God, in whom all things are created, through whom God reconciles all things in heaven and earth.
Gradual Hymn: 457
Gospel Luke 23:33-43
The crucifixion of Christ. His clothing is divided up, he is ridiculed and offered sour wine. To either side of him hangs a criminal. One joins in deriding Jesus, only to be rebuked by the other, who then pleads with Jesus for mercy. He is rewarded for his faith with the promise of a place in paradise.
Preacher: Rev. Adrian Bailey
For your prayers:
Those adversely affected by the recent stormy weather and those who went to their aid.
Those working to preserve the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and those working towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
The sick and everyone involved in the medical professions, especially those working for the NHS and in residential and care homes.
The families and friends of Daphne Madden, Edward Russell Jones, Ron Derwas, Sheila Lloyd and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 134
Communion Hymn: 394
Anthem: Thee will I love - Armstrong Gibbs
The Post Communion Prayer:
Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional Hymn: 352
Organ Voluntary: Christ the king fanfare by Pinkevicius
Please join us for Coffee in the Parish Centre after the service today.
18.00 Reflective Space
Rev. Harvey Gibbons
SUNDAY 30th November (Advent 1)
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Rev. Keith Musson
Preacher: Fr. Phil Hughes
18.00 Advent Procession & Carol Service
(from Darkness to Light)
Looking ahead –
Come and choose your favourite carols and join in the sing-along Sunday 14th December 2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Church. Mince pies, tea and coffee available. All welcome
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS POP-UP SHOP OPEN IN CHURCH DAILY 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS) UNTIL 6TH DECEMBER