Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

Entrance AntiphonLord, be my rock of safety, the stronghold that saves me.For the honour of your name, lead me and guide me. The CollectAlmighty God,you have created the heavens and the earth,and made us in your own image:teach us to discern your hand in all your works,and your likeness in all your children;through Jesus ChristContinue reading “Propers for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (2 before Lent) 12 February 2023”

When I was a young lad, one of the things I always wanted was a chemistry set. Unfortunately for me, I was never allowed to have one mainly, I think, because my parents were worried about what I might do with it, what foul smelling concoctions I might make with it and fill the houseContinue reading “Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (3 before Lent) 5th February 2023”

The feast day of the Church we’re here to celebrate today has had quite a few different names over the years. The original name of the feast was the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it got that name because coming as it does, 40 days after Christmas Day, that is, 40 days afterContinue reading “Sermon for The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) 2nd February 2023”