Tag Archives: Christmas

Nativities!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by stchrysostoms

Wonderful work was done in preparation for the Nativities! display in church. The enthusiasm, creativity and hard work by children and staff at St Chrysostom’s and St John’s schools is simply outstanding. The project has clearly grasped the imagination and … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Truce

Posted on December 25, 2014 by stchrysostoms

In his Christmas morning sermon Fr Ian read from a letter of a First World War soldier from Stockport, written shortly after Christmas Day 1914, and later published in the Stockport Advertiser: On Christmas Day when dawn broke it was … Continue reading →

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Memories of Carols

Posted on December 24, 2014 by stchrysostoms

Fr Ian reflects on Christmas Carols and our faith stories: Sergeant Frank Naden of the 6th Cheshire Territorials described how he kept Christmas Eve 1914 in the trenches of northern France.  “On Christmas Eve fireballs went up from the German lines and … Continue reading →

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Home rituals in Advent

Posted on December 3, 2014 by stchrysostoms

Recovering at home from a recent operation Sandra reflects on home rituals of Advent, and a Posada visit: Several angels have been ministering in this house recently, bringing me cups of tea, hoovering , making me dinner and doing those … Continue reading →

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On the First Day of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by stchrysostoms

Happy Christmas! Members of the St Chrysostom’s ministry team have written short reflections for the twelve days of Christmas. We’ll post one each day. Today, Christmas Day, we begin: For a child has been born for us, a son given … Continue reading →

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