WEEKDAYS
.MORNING PRAYER in the Lady Chapel at 9am online on Wednesday and Friday. https://www.facebook.com/stoswaldsoswestry/
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 22nd DECEMBER 2024
09.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Rev. Keith Musson
Setting: Mathias - Communion Service in G
Processional Hymn: 11 (omit 4 & 5)
Activities for Children: Parents are invited to take their children to the Parish Rooms during the first hymn (or anytime during the service) where there are activities, drinks and biscuits. The children should be brought back in time to receive a blessing at communion.
The Collect:
God our redeemer, who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son; grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour, so we may be ready to greet him when he comes again as our judge; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings: Micah 5:2-5a
God’s people will find peace when a new shepherd is born in Bethlehem, home of the line of David.
Canticle: Magnificat
Second Reading Hebrews 10:5-10
The birth of Christ saves us in a way that a religious system never can.
Gradual Hymn: 161
Gospel Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]
Mary and Elizabeth rejoice in the miraculous births that will change the world.
Preacher: Father Phil Hughes
For your prayers:
Those killed and injured by the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region, for all who in bereavement, disability and pain continue to suffer the consequences of the fighting, and for all working towards peace.
Those travelling to be with loved ones and those who will be working to keep people safe and well over the Christmas period.
Those adversely affected by the recent bad weather and those working to keep climate change on the political agenda
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 Moore, Baby Billy Walters, Frederick Samuels, Nigel King, Ann Douglas, Ann Somers and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 10
Communion Hymn: 1
Anthem: There is no Rose - John Joubert
The Post Communion Prayer:
Heavenly Father, who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of the promised saviour: fill us your servants with your grace, that in all things we may embrace your holy will and with her rejoice in your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Post Communion Hymn: 9
Voluntary: Prelude on the Holly and the Ivy - Herbert Sumsion
Please join us for refreshments in the Parish Centre after our service
18.30 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons