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 28 SEPTEMBER 2025
09.30 Holy Communion at Christchurch Rhydycroesau
President: Rev. Keith Musson
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel. Everyone welcome.
10.30 Parish Eucharist - Harvest Festival
President: Rev. Adrian Bailey
Setting: St. Albans Service by Archer
Processional Hymn: 262
The Collect:
Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness, and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ your son our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Readings:
Deuteronomy: 26 1 - 11
The Israelites are instructed to bring the first fruits of their harvest to the house of the Lord as an expression of gratitude and acknowledgement of God’s faithfulness in delivering them to the promised land.
Canticle: Verses from 1 Chronicles 29
Philippians 4 4:9
Paul uses his own life experience as an example of how to live the Christian life victoriously. Even in his peril, he learned the formula that invited the God of peace to be present, sharing that knowledge with others so they could have peace also.
Gradual Hymn: 260
Gospel: John 6: 25-35
Jesus teaches the people about what truly sustains life emphasising that true spiritual nourishment comes from faith in him, rather than physical sustenance.
Preacher: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
For your prayers:
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 Edna May Roberts, Gary Turner and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 285
Communion Hymn: 397
Anthem: All things bright and beautiful - Rutter
The Post Communion Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, with joy we have offered thanksgiving for your love in creation and have shared in the bread and the wine of the kingdom;
by your grace plant within us a reverence for all
that you give us and make us generous and wise stewards of the good things we enjoy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Recessional Hymn: 265
Organ Voluntary: Springtanz from Terpsichore by Alan Wilson
No coffee in the Parish Centre after the service
today.
18.00 Reflective Service for Harvest
Leader: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
SUNDAY 5th October Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
08.00 Holy Communion
President: Rev. Adrian Bailey
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Preacher: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
13.00 The wedding of Samantha Lewis and Samuel Widnall