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 25 January 2026 Epiphany 3
10.10 Prayers in St. Catherine’s Chapel
10.30 Parish Eucharist at St. Oswald’s
President: Rev. Keith Musson
Setting: Thorne - Mass of St. Thomas
Processional Hymn: 52
The Collect:
Almighty God, who caused the light of the gospel to shine throughout the world through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul: grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion may follow him in bearing witness to your truth; 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: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Despite his hesitation, Jeremiah is chosen to deliver God’s message to the people of Judah and on to the rest of the world.
Psalm - 67
Second Reading Acts 9:1-22
Saul meets Jesus, and his life and the life of the Christian Church are turned around for ever.
Gradual Hymn: 146
Gospel: Matthew 19:27-end
Jesus explains to the disciples that the rewards of the kingdom are not earned but are freely given, even to the most apparently insignificant people.
Preacher: Rev. Harvey Gibbons
For your prayers:
Those working to preserve the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and those working towards peace between Ukraine and Russia.
The people of Greenland and Denmark
The benefices of St. Oswald King & Martyr and Christ Church, Rhydycroesau and the United Benefice of the 6 Parishes as they both begin a new chapter in their mission and ministry
The Church Wardens, PCC, clergy and lay worship teams as they prepare to lead through the vacancy
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, Barry Johnson, Nigel Rowley, Malcolm Powell and everyone who has recently been bereaved.
Offertory Hymn: 461
Communion Hymn: 272
Anthem: Be thou my vision - Chilcott
The Post Communion Prayer:
Almighty God, who on the day of Pentecost sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel: by the power of the same Spirit strengthen us to witness to your truth and to draw everyone to the fire of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Recessional Hymn: 486
Organ Voluntary: Trumpet tune Op 6 number 5 by John Stanley
Please stay for refreshments in the church after our service today.
SUNDAY 1st February Epiphany 4 (Presentation of Christ in the temple or Candlemass)
8.00 - Holy Communion
President: Rev. Adrian Bailey
10.30 Parish Eucharist St. Oswald’s
President: Fr. Phil Hughes
Preacher: Rev. Keith Musson
18.00 Sequence of Music and Readings for Candlemas