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 16th AUGUST 2026
08.00 Holy Communion at St. Oswald’s
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswald’s
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Shephard - Addington Service
Processional Hymn: 374
The Collect:
O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings - Isaiah 56:1. 6-8
Looking ahead to the restoration of Jerusalem after the exile, the prophet anticipates God’s salvation extending beyond the people of Israel to all people.
Romans 11:1-2a. 29-32
Paul explains that God will never reject God’s own people but has used their disobedience to bring everyone into the universal plan of salvation.
Gradual Hymn: 379
Gospel Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28
The Gospel reading is an exploration of who and what is acceptable to God, challenging Jesus’ hearers in earthy illustrations and harsh words that can sound shocking to our ears.
Preacher: Fr. Phil Hughes
For your prayers: For the leaders of the nations that they may seek after ways of peace.
For the people of Iran and other nations in the Middle East and of Sudan.
The victims of the earth quakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
Our young people who are making important choices about their future studies and their possible employment and those who advise them.
The Church Wardens, PCC, clergy and lay worship teams as they lead us.
For all those working in the caring professions and for those in their charge.
The families and friends of Margaret Stokes, Peter Davies, Chris Griffiths and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 391
Communion Hymn: 296
The Post Communion Prayer:
Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace: by our communion keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us from all sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional Hymn: 377
6.00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Mrs. Jenifer Chippett Williams -
Commissioned Lay Minister
SUNDAY 23rd August (Twelfth Sunday after Trinity)
09.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Rev. Dr. Keith Musson
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Keith Musson
Setting: Shephard - Addington Service
Hymns: 385, 395, 397, 307, 408
12.30 Baptism Rebel Rose Carter
President: Rev. Adrian Bailey
6.00 p.m. Reflective Time
Mrs. Lindsay Clarke
Commissioned Lay Minister