Following St Francis
October 4, 2017
On Wednesday 4 October our deacon-in-training, Sue, told us of how following St Francis influences daily living. You can listen to her sermon again here … More Following St Francis
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…happily ever after
September 13, 2017
On Wednesday 13 September 2017 Rev Caroline based this sermon on the Beatitudes. Put the kettle on and have a listen here … More …happily ever after
The Canaanite Woman
August 23, 2017
This morning Canon Warner reflected on the messages to be found in the encounter Jesus had with the Canaanite woman, described in Matthew 15:10-28. You can listen again here … More The Canaanite Woman
US and THEM
August 21, 2017
Matthew 15:10–28
Isn’t that an embarrassing story about Jesus? OK, the woman’s daughter is healed by the end – but it doesn’t sound like the Jesus we know and love. It seems to include a couple of the hard sayings of Jesus. Things we wish he hadn’t said … More US and THEM
A Maze of Parables
July 26, 2017
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 26 July 2017. Put the kettle on and have a listen … More A Maze of Parables
Pearls of Prayer
July 24, 2017
Today we celebrate our patronal festival, the feast of St. Margaret (of Antioch), hinted at by the marguerites by the altar and the statue of St. Margaret … More Pearls of Prayer
Panis Angelicus – Aquinas (1225-1274)/Franck (1822-1890)
July 20, 2017
This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of our parish magazine.
Although widely chosen as an anthem to be sung at weddings, the words of Panis Angelicus were originally written by St Thomas Aquinas for the feast of Corpus Christi. … More Panis Angelicus – Aquinas (1225-1274)/Franck (1822-1890)
Psalm 33
July 12, 2017
The readings in our service on Wednesday 12 July included an excerpt from Psalm 33, the response to which was “Praise the Lord, for His love endures always” … More Psalm 33
Parcevall Hall 2017
July 10, 2017
What a lovely, joyful and prayerful weekend this was!
Twenty of us went to Parcevall this year, both from St. Margaret’s and St. George’s … More Parcevall Hall 2017
Ascension Sunday
June 2, 2017
Last Monday afternoon, a group of us from Prestwich met at The Christie to present the banner that had been made by the inter-faith sewing group. It was a truly joyous time affirming the relationships that had been built between faith groups in the community as well as the wonderful work of The Christie … More Ascension Sunday
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