Laundry Mice
April 21, 2026
These mice keep the Church Altar linen washed and ironed. They change the Altar Frontals to show the correct colour for the Church season.
Attende, Domine (The Lent Prose)
April 14, 2026
“Attende, Domine”, or “Listen, Lord” is a liturgical chant for the season of Lent, more commonly known as the Lent Prose. It matches Rorate Caeli, known as the Advent Prose (see my article in the December 2024 issue of this magazine). Surprisingly, this plainsong melody was created as recently as the 19th century. The text … More Attende, Domine (The Lent Prose)
The Easter Vigil
April 11, 2026
Rev Sue preached this sermon during the Easter Vigil last weekend. Here it is for you again: The first time I experienced an earthquake was in the early hours of September 23rd 2002. We were living in the West Midlands at the time. We woke up to the floor shaking and furniture rattling. I put … More The Easter Vigil
April letter from the clergy
April 7, 2026
This month’s letter to the parish comes from hte keyboard of Rev Helen, and reflects on the hymn “Let all mortal flesh keep silence”: Let all mortal flesh keep silence,and with fear and trembling stand;ponder nothing earthly minded,for, with blessing in His hand,Christ our God to earth descendeth,our full homage to demand. King of kings, … More April letter from the clergy
Easter Anthems
April 6, 2026
Alleluia! He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Today is Easter Monday so our choir celebrates with “Hallelujah”: St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming. Hallelujah (Easter lyrics) © 1985 Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Stations of the Cross 2026: 16
April 5, 2026
Alleluia! His is risen! Today is Easter Day and we bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today ALM Carol O talks about Station 16: Jesus is risen! “Spiegel im Spiegel” © 1978 Universal Edition. Permission requested. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 … More Stations of the Cross 2026: 16
Easter Anthems
April 5, 2026
Alleluia! He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Today is Easter Day so our choir celebrates with “Risen Lord”: St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming. Risen Lord © 1997 Novello & Co Ltd
Lenten Anthems
April 4, 2026
Every Saturday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten anthem. Today is Easter Eve, so Carol and Tom sing this contemporary setting of the Exsultet for you: St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for music streaming and One Licence M-40120 for music streaming. Rejoice, … More Lenten Anthems
Stations of the Cross 2026: 15
April 4, 2026
Today is Easter Eve and we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today ALM Carol O talks about Station 15: Jesus is buried. “Spiegel im Spiegel” © 1978 Universal Edition. Permission requested. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 and 466111 for … More Stations of the Cross 2026: 15
Stations of the Cross 2026: 14
April 3, 2026
Today is Good Friday and we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today Rev Sue talks about Station 14: Jesus is taken down from the cross. “Spiegel im Spiegel” © 1978 Universal Edition. Permission requested. St Margaret’s Church Prestwich holds CCLI licences CCL 79250, MRL 775231 … More Stations of the Cross 2026: 14
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