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 19 October 2025
08.00 Holy Communion
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel. Everyone welcome.
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Mathias - Communion Service in C
Processional Hymn: 440 (omit 4 & 5)
The Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; 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:
Genesis 32:22-31
Jacob wrestles all night with a stranger. He prevails, but he is changed. Afterwards he has a new name, a limp that will never heal, a blessing and a future.
Psalm:121
2 Timothy 3:14 -4:5
St. Paul encourages Timothy to keep going in his faith, to trust the words of scripture and to fulfil his ministry.
Gradual Hymn: 406
Gospel Luke 18:1-8
A parable that encourages us not to lose heart when prayer seems pointless.
Preacher: Rev. Adrian Bailey
For your prayers:
Family and friends of Phoenix Harrison being baptised here this morning.
Those working to secure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, and Israel and Hamas. Those killed and injured, for all who in bereavement, disability and pain continue to suffer the consequences of war and all who promote peace.
The staff and young people of St. Martins School as they assess the damage caused by the recent fire.
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 Gary Turner and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 137
Communion Hymn: 288
Anthem: Teach me O Lord the way of thy statutes - Attwood
The Post Communion Prayer:
We praise and thank you, O Christ, for this sacred feast: for here we receive you, here the memory of your passion is renewed, here our minds are filled with grace, and here a pledge of future glory is given, when we shall feast at that table where you reign with all your saints for ever.
Recessional Hymn: 361
Organ Voluntary: Prelude and fugue in C by
J. S. Bach BWV 553
12.30: Baptism - Phoenix Harrison
Rev. Harvey Gibbons
18.00 Choral Evensong
Preacher: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
SUNDAY 26th October - Last Sunday after Trinity - Bible Sunday
09.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
10.30 Parish Eucharist
12.30 Baptism – Florence Gray Swannick
18.00 Reflective Time