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.
Ascension Day Thursday 14th May
10.30 Holy Communion (BCP)
President: Rev. Dr. Keith Musson
19.00 Festival Eucharist
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Darke in F - Psalm: 8
Anthem: God be in my head - Walford Davies
Hymns 271, 349, 130, 278, 296
SUNDAY 17th May 2026
08.00 Holy Communion at St. Oswald’s
President: Rev. Dr. Keith Musson
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswald’s
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Thorne - Mass of St. Thomas
Processional Hymn: 388
The Collect:
O God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings: Acts 1 6-14
After seeing Jesus leave earth and return to heaven, the apostles wait for the fulfilment of God’s promise of the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm: 68 (v1-10, 32-35)
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Christ’s followers are encouraged to keep faith even through difficulties, trusting in the promises of God.
Gradual Hymn: 302
Gospel John 17:1-11
Jesus prays that his followers may have God’s blessing and protection when he is no longer with them.
Preacher: Fr. Phil Hughes
For your prayers:
For the leaders of the nations that they may seek after ways of peace.
For the people of Iran and other nations in the Middle East and of Sudan.
For our schools, both staff and pupils especially those pupils who are preparing for examinations.
The Church Wardens, PCC, clergy and lay worship teams as they lead us.
For all those working in the caring professions and for those in their charge.
The families and friends of Anne Wright, Bill Bowen, Paul Russell Johnson, John Richard Gillings, George Roberts Jones, Robert Keith Sperring, Robert McGrath, Elaine Williams and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 357
Communion Hymn: 295
Anthem: A song for Ezekiel - Greenhow
The Post Communion Prayer:
Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional Hymn: 443
Organ Voluntary: Handel concerto for organ in F major: Allegro
18.00 Choral Evensong
Jenifer Chippett Williams Commissioned Lay Minister
Introit: O taste and see - Vaughan Williams
Psalm: 47 Canticles Stanford in C
Responses: Sumsion
Anthem: O clap your hands - Vaughan Williams
Hymns: 234, 352 (omit v3), 404 (omit v2)
SUNDAY 24th May Pentecost (St. Oswald’s Singers and Sam)
09.30. Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswalds
President: Rev. Dr. Keith Musson
Preacher: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Shephard Addington Service
Anthem: O rest in the Lord - Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Hymns: 137, 140, 452, 277, 139
6 p.m. Reflective Space: Mrs. Lindsay Clarke -
Commissioned Lay Minister