WEEKDAYS
.MORNING PRAYER in the Lady Chapel at 9am online on Wednesday and Friday. https://www.facebook.com/stoswaldsoswestry/
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 12th January 2025
9.30 Holy Communion at Christ Church Rhydycroesau
President: Fr Phil Hughes
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist
President: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
Setting: Mathias - Communion Service in C
Processional Hymn: 12
The Collect:
Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; 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 43:1-7
God tells Israel not to fear. Even when passing through waters and fire, God will be with them.
Psalm: 29
Acts 8:14-17
Peter and John pray that those in Samaria who have accepted Jesus will receive the Holy Spirit.
Gradual Hymn: 388
Gospel:
Luke 3:15-17. 21-22
The people who encounter John the Baptist wonder whether he is the Messiah, but when Jesus comes to him for baptism a voice from heaven declares, “You are my Son, the Beloved.”
Preacher: Rev. Jassica Castillo-Burley
For your prayers:
Those killed and injured by the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region, for all who in bereavement, disability and pain continue to suffer the consequences of the fighting, and for all working towards peace.
Those adversely affected by the recent cold and snowy weather, those working to help people in difficulty, and those working to keep climate change on the political agenda.
The victims of all forms of abuse especially children and young people and those working to keep them safe from harm.
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 Frederick Samuels, Nigel King, Ann Douglas, Ann Somers, Margaret Newnes, Thomas William Bowen, Jonathon Douglas Davies (Jon), Pauline Morgan, Peter Starbuck, Denzil Ellis and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 58
Communion Hymn: 284
Anthem: Behold the Lamb of God (from Messiah) - Handel
The Post Communion Prayer:
Lord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son: by the power of your Spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Post Communion Hymn: 57
Voluntary: Trumpet Voluntary Transcribed for Concert Organ solo. Op.6 n.5 - John Stanley
Please join us for refreshments in the Parish Centre after our service
NO EVENING SERVICE TONIGHT