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 16 November 2025
08.00 Holy Communion
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.20 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist with baptisms
President: Rev. Keith Musson
Baptisms: Fr. Phil Hughes
Setting: Mathias - Communion Service in C
Processional Hymn: 234
The Collect:
Heavenly Father, whose blessed son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Readings: Malachi 4:1-2a
The prophet predicts a time of terror and fierce heat for all who do evil, but those who honour God will be protected and healed.
Canticle: Verses from Revelation 19
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Paul cautions Christian believers not to be idle, but to give their time to daily employment - earning a living rather than living off others.
Gradual Hymn: 452
Gospel Luke 21:5-19
Jesus foretells the destruction of the Temple as well as war and famine. Life as a follower of Christ will not be easy, but God will not allow any of us to perish.
Baptism of Lily Isobel Bland and Nathan Bland
Fr. Phil Hughes
For your prayers:
The family and friends of Lily and Nathan Bland being baptised here in the service this morning.
Those who we remember the victims of wars past and present, those who gave their lives and those who took them; those who lost their freedom, their loved ones, their livelihoods, and their physical and mental health. Those who in bereavement, disability and pain continue to suffer the consequences of war.
Those working to preserve the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and those working towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
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 John Evison, Edward Russell Jones, Ron Derwas, Sheila Lloyd and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 490
Communion Hymn: 306
Anthem: Jesu, joy of man’s desiring - J. S. Bach
The Post Communion Prayer:
Gracious Lord, in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope: bring us at the last to that fullness of life for which we long; through Jesus Christ our Saviour
Recessional Hymn: 333 (omit v2)
Organ Voluntary: Emperor’s fanfare by Anthonio Soler arranged by Paul Fey
18.00 p.m. Choral Evensong
Preacher: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
SATURDAY 22nd November at 11 a.m.
Memorial Service for Cdr. Brian Gresham R.N.
SUNDAY 23rd November – (Christ the King)
09.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswalds
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Preacher: Rev. Adrian Bailey
18.00 Reflective Space
Rev. Harvey Gibbons
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS POP-UP SHOP OPEN IN CHURCH DAILY 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS) UNTIL 6TH DECEMBER