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 18th May 2025
08.00 Holy Communion
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
Setting: Mathias - Communion Service in C
Processional Hymn:107
The Collect:
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: grant that, as by your grace going before us you put into our minds good desires, so by your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings:
Acts 11:1-18
Peter describes his vision of all the animals and birds, which God tells him he can eat. This is an indication that Gentiles can be accepted into the Christian Church.
Psalm: 148 vv 1-6
Revelation 21:1-6
John sees a vision of a new heaven and a new earth, and the one seated on the throne says “See, I am making all things new.”
Gradual Hymn: 102
Gospel John 13:31-35
Jesus tells the disciples they cannot follow where his is going and gives them a new commandment, that they love one another as he has loved them.
Preacher: Fr. Phil Hughes
For your prayers:
Family and friends of Lillie Rose Ratcliffe being baptised here this morning.
The Rev’d Canon Elizabeth Jackson and Revd Nick Watson the new Archdeacons of Walsall and Salop.
The ministry of Pope Leo XIV.
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 Edward George Holmes, John Roberts, Paula Deering, Christopher Ellison, Maureen Ross, Kathleen Mabel Hemus, Margaret Henderson and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 408
Communion Hymn: 441
Anthem: Ubi caritas - Gjeilo
The Post Communion Prayer:
Eternal God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life: grant us to walk in his way, to rejoice in his truth, and to share his risen life; who is alive and reigns, now and forever.
Recessional hymn: 478
Please join us for refreshments in the Parish Centre after our service
12.30: Baptism - Lillie Rose Ratcliffe
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
18.00 Evening Prayer
President: Rev. Keith Musson
SUNDAY 25th MAY (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
10.30 Parish Eucharist – Jassica’s last Sunday
18.00 Reflective Space with service of reception for the stained-glass window of St. John the Evangelist