Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

When I left school, I applied for, and got, a job in the lift industry. In one sense I was fortunate to get that job because, at the time, the company concerned had a policy of prioritising job applications from the children of people whom they already employed. Having said that, I wasn’t the onlyContinue reading “Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Epiphany 4) 30th January 2022”

Entrance Antiphon Sing a new song to the Lord!Sing to the Lord, all the earth.Truth and beauty surround him, he lives in holiness and glory. The Collect Almighty God,whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving presence:renew your people with your heavenly grace,and in all our weakness,sustain us by your mightyContinue reading “Propers for the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Epiphany 3) 23rd January 2022”

I’m going to start my sermon this morning with a warning: please be advised that some may find the content offensive. To be specific, I’m going to start my sermon with a joke which some people may not find funny. But if this applies to you, please listen on because there is a very goodContinue reading “Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Epiphany 2) 16th January, 2022”