Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

Today, as I’m sure you all know, is Remembrance Sunday. It’s the day we set aside each year to remember those who’ve died in defence of this country in times of war, and to give thanks for their sacrifice. And it’s right that we should do that. If it weren’t for their sacrifice, who knowsContinue reading “Sermon: 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (3 before Advent) Remembrance Sunday 8th November, 2020”

1st November 2020 I’m sure it can’t have escaped anyone’s attention that this year is the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Over the last six years of course, we’ve had the 75th anniversary of the events of that war and they’ve been marked by special commemorations and remembrance services asContinue reading “All Saints”

This morning is one of those days when the readings in the Missal are not the same as the C of E readings. The only reading, in fact, that is the same is the Gospel, and even that, only in part. The Gospel reading in the Missal today is about the great commandments to loveContinue reading “Sermon: 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Trinity 20) 25th October, 2020”