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 11 January 2025 Holy Innocents
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: Archer - St. Albans Service
Processional Hymn: 49
The Collect:
Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit; grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; 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 42:1-9
The prophet’s vision of the Messiah, who will bring justice to the nations.
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43
Peter’s sermon to the Gentiles is the Christian story, from the preaching of John the Baptist to the resurrection and humankind’s eventual judgement. Peter emphasises that God has no favourites.
Gradual Hymn: 52
Gospel Matthew 3:13-end
Jesus is baptised at the beginning of his ministry, is publicly endorsed by God and receives the Holy Spirit.
Preacher: Rev. Keith Musson
For your prayers:
Those working to preserve the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and those working towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Those adversely affected by the ongoing winter weather and everyone working to keep others safe
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 William Benyon, Irmgard Willeck, Barry Johnson and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 54
Communion Hymn: 288 (omit v 3)
Anthem: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day - Trad.
The Post Communion Prayer:
Lord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father, in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son; by the power of your Spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional Hymn: 57
Organ Voluntary: Postlude from Epiphany Suite by Charles Callahan
18.00 Epiphany Carol Service
Mrs. Jenifer Chippet-Williams & Rev. Harvey Gibbons
SUNDAY 18th January (Second Sunday of Epiphany)
08.00 Holy Communion
10.30 Parish Eucharist St. Oswald’s
18.00: Evensong