Category Archives: Pilgrimage

Anglican Mary

Posted on July 2, 2019 by stchrysostoms

We recently held a devotional evening at St Chrysostom’s  celebrating in readings, music and images the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Anglican tradition. It was a delightful evening as we reflected together. We began by listening to a recording of … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Inclusion

Posted on September 22, 2018 by stchrysostoms

  Mass at South Creake is a highlight of our parish pilgrimage to Walsingham each year. Fr Clive Wylie SCP, the Rector, is so welcoming and encouraging. We are delighted the encouragement works both ways, as Fr Clive explains: It … Continue reading →

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Mother Mary’s home

Posted on August 12, 2018 by stchrysostoms

I cannot help but think of my mother, Mary, when I come to Walsingham. She loved the companionship, the fun, the quiz evenings and the variety of our pilgrimages here. She loved the worship and beauty of this place. As … Continue reading →

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Processing at Corpus Christi

Posted on June 3, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Together we are journeying through life. We travel in our lives, many here have made long journeys to be in Manchester. We travel forward through time. We travel as pilgrims with no abiding city, we seek the one that is … Continue reading →

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Have a joyful Lent – think outside the box!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Each year you give us this joyful season  – says one of the prayers at Mass in Lent. Really, joyful? Well, for many people Lent  seems to be about giving up chocolate, gin or bacon sandwiches. Many Christians try a … Continue reading →

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Scenes from Ladyewell 2017

Posted on May 14, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Each year for the last ten years people from St Chrysostom’s have joined friends from St Peter’s, Oughtrington, for a day pilgrimage to the lovely shrine at Ladyewell near Preston. The pilgrimages are always joyful and special. This year, for … Continue reading →

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Held together by our Parish Posada

Posted on December 24, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Our Posada figures of Mary, Joseph and the donkey (Cocoa) have had a wonderful journey around our local area this year. It is a special part of our Advent and Christmas outreach at St C’s and we love it! Each … Continue reading →

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Follow our Church Posada journey

Posted on November 28, 2015 by stchrysostoms

Each year St Chrysostom’s Church small nativity figures of Mary, Joseph and their donkey (Cocoa) do a very special job for our Church. They inspire us and help us in outreach in our church and community. The figures go to … Continue reading →

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An Icon of Love and Mercy

Posted on September 20, 2015 by stchrysostoms

In our Second Cup series of occasional talks after Sunday Mass Dimitri Brady, Warden of Methodist International House, and an Orthodox christian spoke about an icon we have in Church. Here is a summary: Pilgrims to 19th century Constantinople (Istanbul) often … Continue reading →

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Walsingham Moments

Posted on August 21, 2015 by stchrysostoms

We asked our pilgrims to Walsingham if they could tell us a special moment for them from this year’s pilgrimage. Here are some of the answers:   Edna: The Candlelight porcession on Wednesday evening in the grounds.   Vinnie: A … Continue reading →

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