‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6) The new year celebrations might be underway with great gusto, but here in the Church, the calendar moves quietly … Continue reading From the Editor – January 2024
Category: Church Life
Father Gareth Ingham’s First Service in Ss. Simon & Jude, Cockshutt
Sunday 17th December, Third Sunday in Advent This morning we welcomed our newly appointed Priest-in-Charge, Father Gareth Ingham, to Ss. Simon & Jude Church Cockshutt, where he led our Service of Worship and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. It was a true delight being greeted by him as we entered the Church and briefly introduced ourselves … Continue reading Father Gareth Ingham’s First Service in Ss. Simon & Jude, Cockshutt
Collect and Bible readings – Sunday 17th December
The Third Sunday of Advent (Purple) The Collect O LORD Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the … Continue reading Collect and Bible readings – Sunday 17th December