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 11th May 2025
Christchurch Rhydycroesau
9.30 Holy Communion and APCM
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Rev. Keith Musson
Setting: Thorne - Mass of St. Thomas
Processional Hymn: 334
The Collect:
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever.
Readings:
Acts 9:36-end
A much-loved believer called Tabitha has died and Peter is sent for. Can the apostle follow in his master’s footsteps and raise the dead?
Psalm: 23
Revelation 7:9-end
John receives a vision, in which he sees crowds of Christians who have all been through great suffering, but now enjoy the blessings of heaven.
Gradual Hymn: 457
Gospel John 10:22-30
Jesus has previously likened himself to a good shepherd. Now he describes how he watches over his followers in a similar way to shepherds guarding their flocks.
Preacher: Rev. Jassica Castillo-Burley
For your prayers:
The Rev’d Canon Elizabeth Jackson and Revd Nick Watson recently collated and Installed as Archdeacons of Walsall and Salop.
All who are mourning the death of Pope Francis, those involved in the election of his successor and those who are being considered.
Those working to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, those killed and injured, for all who in bereavement, disability and pain continue to suffer the consequences of the fighting and for all working towards peace.
Those gathering to discuss the terms to end the Ukraine war.
The victims of all forms of abuse especially children and young people and those working to keep them safe from harm.
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 John Roberts, Paula Deering, Christopher Ellison, Maureen Ross, Kathleen Mabel Hemus, Margaret Henderson and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 302
Communion Hymn: 282
Anthem: The Lord is my Shepherd - Goodall
The Post Communion Prayer:
Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again: keep us always under his protection, and give us grace to follow in his steps; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional hymn: 463
Please join us for refreshments in the Parish Centre after our service
No Evening Service at St. Oswalds tonight
SUNDAY 18th MAY (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
08.00 Holy Communion
10.30 Parish Eucharist
12.30 Baptism of Lillie Rose Ratcliff
18.00 Evening Prayer