Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

As you know, last Sunday, we celebrated Harvest Thanksgiving in our parishes. As usual on our day of Harvest Thanksgiving, we heard readings relating to harvest time , and we heard the parable of the Rich Fool, a man who had a great harvest but kept it for himself which, whilst it might have madeContinue reading “Sermon for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Trinity 18) 8th October 2023”

I don’t think it’s any secret that Harvest Festivals are not universally liked. Some people absolutely love them and for those people, their parish’s Harvest Festival is something to really look forward to and also to spend a lot of time and effort on. Other people though, loathe Harvest Festivals and for them, the parish’sContinue reading “Sermon for Harvest Thanksgiving 1st October 2023”

Entrance AntiphonI am the Saviour of all people, says the Lord.Whatever their troubles, I will answer their cry, and I will always be their Lord. The CollectO Lord,we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers of your people who call upon you;and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought toContinue reading “Propers for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Trinity 16) 24th September 2023”