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 14 December 2025 Third Sunday of Advent
09.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswald’s
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
Setting: Archer - St. Albans Service
Processional Hymn: 57
Kyries: Plainsong - De Angelis
The Collect:
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at your first coming sent your messenger to prepare your way before you: grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready your way by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in your sight; for you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings:
Isaiah 35:1-10
The ransomed of the Lord will return to Zion. The desert will sing, those who are blind will see and deaf people will hear. Everlasting joy will be upon the ransomed of the Lord.
Psalm: 146 vv 4-10
James 5:7-10
We are called to show endurance, and to be patient until the coming of the Lord.
Gradual Hymn: 443
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
John sends word by his disciples, asking if Jesus is the one who is to come. Jesus tells them to go and say what they hear and see. Addressing the crowd, he explains that John is more than just a prophet.
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.
The staff and young people of our schools as they prepare for the end of the Christmas term
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 Daphne Madden, Sheila Lloyd and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 7
Communion Hymn: 275
Anthem: How beautiful upon the mountains – Sir John Stainer.
The Post Communion Prayer:
We give you thanks, O lord, for these heavenly gifts; kindle in us the fire of your Spirit that when your Christ comes again we may shine as lights before his face; who is alive and reigns now and for ever.
Recessional Hymn: 3
Organ Voluntary: Lift up your heads. By Michael Praetorius arr. By Paul Fey
Please join us for Coffee in the Parish Centre after the service today.
2.30 p.m. Pop-up Carols in Church
Fr. Phil Hughes
6.00 pm Said BCP Evening Prayer
SUNDAY 21st December (Advent 4)
08.00 Holy Communion
10.30 Parish Eucharist
18.00 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Please take a Christmas services leaflet home with you…
Other events
Christchurch Rhydycroesau –
Carol Service on Christmas Eve 7 p.m.
Parish Communion on Christmas Day at 9.30
St. Oswald’s Teddy Bear Zip-wire -
Boxing Day 10.30 - 12.30