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 18 January 2026 Epiphany 2
08.00 Holy Communion
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswald’s
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
Setting: Mathias - Common Service in C
Processional Hymn: 271
The Collect:
Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your race, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; 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:
Isaiah 49:1-7
The work of God’s servant is ignited by God’s vision, which is not simply to restore Israel but to bring all nations into God’s light.
Psalm - 40 v1-12
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Paul calls the Corinthian Christians to holiness and reminds them it is only achievable through the grace of God in Christ.
Gradual Hymn: 338
Gospel John 1:29-42
John the Baptist sees the newly baptised Jesus fulfilling Isaiah’s servant vision as, by calling his first disciples, Jesus begins to draw Israel back to God.
Preacher: Fr. Phil Hughes
For your prayers:
Those working to preserve the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and those working towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Iran
Those adversely affected by the ongoing winter weather and everyone working to keep others safe
People struggling with the increases in the cost of living and those who are working to balance the finances of county and local councils
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 Ann Harding, Marlene May Hudspith, Irmgard Willeck, Barry Johnson, and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 353
Communion Hymn: 294
Anthem: The Lamb - Tavener
The Post Communion Prayer:
God of glory, you nourish us with your Word who is the bread of life: fill us with your Holy Spirit that through us the light of your glory may shine in all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional Hymn: 343
Organ Voluntary: Trumpet Fanfare by Paul Fey
Please join us for Coffee in the Parish Centre after the service today.
SUNDAY 25th January (Epiphany 3)
10.30 Parish Eucharist St. Oswald’s
President: Rev. Keith Musson
Preacher: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
It’s Harvey’s last Sunday with us and there is a Come and Share buffet in the Church following the service.