Tag Archives: Mass

The table will be wide: Come, all are welcome

Posted on May 29, 2017 by stchrysostoms

When I reflect on my Easter faith, communion is a distinctive feature. Preaching in the ‘My Easter Faith’ series at St Chrysostom’s my sermon was a reflection on communion outside of the church and how it is a way we … Continue reading →

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The Rorate Mass

Posted on December 15, 2016 by stchrysostoms

Darkness, candlelight, stillness, silence and simple plainsong singing are the main ingredients of our lovely Advent Rorate Mass at St Chrysostom’s. We’re encouraging other churches to pick up this tradition! The powerful symbol of light in the darkness pervades the … Continue reading →

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Inspiring priests at Worship

Posted on July 8, 2016 by stchrysostoms

We were delighted at St Chrysostom’s to host worship of the 2016 SCP Conference. This ranged from a reflection on Our Lady on the Sunday evening to Vespers and Benediction, the rosary (led by our own rosary group) and Compline. The … Continue reading →

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Becoming what we are #Bibleverse 12th January

Posted on January 12, 2016 by stchrysostoms

We invite you to use our daily Bible verse to encourage thought and to stimulate prayer.  Today’s Bible verse: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”   Luke 22:19 What significance do these … Continue reading →

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St John, the Beloved Disciple

Posted on December 27, 2013 by stchrysostoms

The Third Day of Christmas (Feast of St John the Evangelist) We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our … Continue reading →

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Monstrance watch! 24 hours of prayer

Posted on June 4, 2013 by stchrysostoms

Our 24 hours of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament have begun. Following Mass this evening Bishop Mark processed the Blessed Sacrament to the Anson Chapel. From 5pm Tuesday 4th June to 5pm Wednesday 5th June there is continuous prayer before … Continue reading →

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YES to Easter – St C’s Campaign for a Real Eastertide!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by stchrysostoms

The Easter Season lasts 50 days. Significantly it is 10 days longer than the season of preparation for Easter – Lent. Now, in Lent some of the things we do are consider our lifestyle (what we are ‘giving up’),  deepen … Continue reading →

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Inside Out Mass

Posted on July 28, 2011 by stchrysostoms

Each day at 5pm worship in church, prayers are said for our parish and our community. With the muffled sound of the traffic, the sirens, the shouts of children seeping through the thick walls, with reflection on our ministry and work … Continue reading →

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Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

Posted on January 16, 2011 by stchrysostoms

Kim, a woman priest licensed to minister at our church, recently gave birth to her third child, Anne Rosemary. One of Kim’s friends sent her a lovely card after the birth. It was a copy of the painting Maria, Moeder … Continue reading →

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Rorate Mass

Posted on December 8, 2010 by stchrysostoms

During Advent at St Chrysostom’s it is our tradition to have a Rorate Mass. This is a lovely Advent mass held by candlelight. Traditionally the mass is celebrated in the early morning, in some places as early as 5am. We … Continue reading →

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