Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

One of the sad realities of life in the Church is that, from time to time, we lose people from the Church. It is always sad when that happens, but it does happen, and when it does, it usually happens in one of three ways. We can lose people from the Church for unavoidable reasons,Continue reading “Sermon: Ash Wednesday 17th February, 2021”

One of our central beliefs as Christians, and one that we share with Jews and some Moslems, is that we, human beings, are created in the image and likeness of God. We believe that because we read it in the Scriptures, in the first Chapter of the book of Genesis. But what does it meanContinue reading “Sermon: The 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Next Before Lent) 14th February, 2021”

Entrance Antiphon Come, let us worship the Lord.Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God. The Collect Almighty 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 inContinue reading “Propers for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (2 before Lent) 7th February, 2021”