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Welcome to Old Saint Martin's Old Saint Martin's in the Cornmarket is a parish which stands firmly in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England. Here you can expect to find dignity, order and structure in worship, orthodox theology and faithfulness to apostolic order. The Mass is at the centre of our life both for us as individual Catholic Christians and as a congregation. It is celebrated every Sunday and Solemnity, and regularly during the week (and always by a male priest). You will find details of this week's services on the right hand side of this page. Confessions are heard by appointment with one of the Parish clergy. Our church offers you good music, catholic liturgy, and preaching of a reasonable length. We try to be a welcoming congregation, and should you wish to join us please make yourself know to the clergy or the sidesmen. We also recognise that some people choose to come and worship, watch and listen in solitude, and you are welcome to do that. Please explore our site through the menu bar which you will find at the top of each page. Father Ian Pearson, Parish Priest. 
As always, Old Saint Martin's will be playing an active part in the Worcester Festival which this year runs from 15 to 31 August. During that period we will host several events, details of which are below. We hope that you will take this opportunity to visit our lovely church. "Woodbine Willie" The Worcester Years Exhibition We are dellighted that Canon
Paul Tongue has agreed to re-stage his exhibition on the life and ministry
of Father Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, "Woodbine Willie" here at Old Saint
Martin's. The exhibition was first held earlier this year at the Cathedral
and proved to be very popular. It charts the life of this inspirational
man who was best known for his Chaplaincy to the troops in the trenches
of World War 1 during which he earned his nickname through handing out
his own cigarette rations to the 'Tommies.' From 1914 to 1922, Father
Studdert Kennedy was, in fact, the Parish Priest at Saint Paul's in Worcester,
which forms part of our own present day parish. Here again, he earned
a reputation amongst ordinary people for his devotion to his priestly
calling and his self-sacrificing' acts of charity, the most famous of
which saw him giving away his own bed! The exhibition will run from 15
August to 23 August and is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day and includes
photographs and documents from his time as parish priest at Saint Paul's,
as Army Chaplain and chief Missioner of the Industrial Christian Fellowship.
Daily Masses The daily Mass is resumed from Wednesday 1 July onwards. Please be aware of this and give your support as far as you can. The Diocese have asked parishes to renew their worship; as Catholics the reintroduction of the daily offering of the Mass is an ideal step for us to take. The following times are to be used: Monday 5.30 pm Tuesday 12 noon Wednesday 10.30 am Thursday 8.30 am Friday 12 noon Saturday 12 noon Details of the Mass offered each day are always available in the column to the right hand side of our web site home page. New Minister for All Saints The interview panel met on Monday and as a result of our deliberations we forwarded a name for approval to the Bishop. The name of the person recommended should be announced shortly. Tony Ballard R.I.P. It is with a heavy heart that I ask you to remember in your prayers Tony who drowned in the River Severn last Monday, and his parents, Father Duncan & Ellie Ballard in the midst of their shock and grief. We send them the assurance of our love and prayers. Advance notice - Wednesday 15 July : Saint Swithun’s Day Please note that the usual 10.30 Mass will be in St. Swithun’s church that day. There will be Evensong at 7.30pm; the preacher is Bishop Christopher Mayfield. All welcome. Birthday Bash! Several of us (at least six) have special birthdays this year, so we are planning a Birthday Tea on Saturday 1 August at 3.30pm. Paul and Gillian Westcott have kindly offered to host us. Do come and celebrate our growing older and wiser……. Items for the pewsheet Items for next week's pewsheet can be given to Jan at the Parish Office in the Institute by Friday morning at the latest. St. Swithun's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester WR1 2PN. 01905 25952 worcester.cityparish@btconnect.com Click here for a printable version of this week's pewsheet Hall available for hire Our hall at St. Swithun's Institute, The Trinity, is available to hire and has some vacancies during day and evening. Kitchen facilities if needed. If you need a venue in the centre of Worcester for meetings, community functions, dance lessons, fitness classes, musical or similar events - regular or occasional - please ring Denise on 01905 25952 Mon & Tues 9.30-12.30, Wed 9.30-4.00 for more information. Click here for futher details and photos. |
Click here for a printable pew sheet including this week's service and notices. Saturday, 4 JulyFeria 12.00 noon: Mass (Our Lady on Saturday) Intention: Walsingham Sunday, 5 July The Fourth Sunday after Trinity Father Graham Lyall will preside and preach 9.15am: Solemn Mass Readings: Common Worship Lectionary page 615 Psalm: 48 Response: Great is the Lord, great is the Lord and highly to be praised. Monday, 6 July Saint Thomas More and Saint John Fisher 17.30pm: Mass Intention: Christian Unity Tuesday, 7 July Feria 12.00 noon: Mass (Ebbsfleet Fellowship) Intention: Priest’s intention Wednesday, 8 July Feria 10.30am: Mass (MU Quarterly Communion) Intention: The Mothers Union Thursday, 9 July Feria 08.30am: Mass (Monthly Requiem) Intention: July Anniversaries Friday, 10 July Feria 12.00 noon: Mass Intention: General Synod Saturday, 11 July Saint Benedict 12.00 noon: Mass Intention: The countries of Europe Sunday, 12 July The Fifth Sunday after Trinity 9.15am: Choral Mass Readings: Common Worship Lectionary page 620 Psalm: 24 Response: The Lord of Hosts, he is the King of Glory.  July Feasts July sees two Festivals, both on Wednesdays and both in honour of Benefice patrons: Saint Swithun - Wednesday 15 July We have two services, both of which will take place at Saint Swithun's church rather than Old Saint Martin's. At 10.30 we have Mass and at 7.30pm we have Choral Evensong where we are joined by Bishop Christopher Mayfield, who will be preaching. Saint Mary Magdalene - Wednesday 22 July Mass at 10.30. Saturday 4 July Othodox Liturgy at 10.00 On the first Saturday of each month we welcome our friends from the Greek Orthodox church of The Nativity Of The Mother Of God, Palfrey who use our church to celebrate their Liturgy in Worcester. You can find out more by visiting their web site and the web site of the web site of the Archdiocese of Thyateira. Thursday 9 July Monthly Requiem Mass at 08.30 Our Monthly Requiem at which we remember those recently departed as well as those whose anniversary falls in July. Sunday 12 July Choral Mass for Sea Sunday Once a month (usually the second Sunday) our choir, the Saint Martin's Singers, enhances our worship with a full Choral Mass setting by composers such as Palestrina, Haydn and Durufle. The setting to be used is usually available in the 'This week's services' section, above, from the Thursday before. Wednesday 15 July Saint Swithun's Day Please note that the usual 10.30 Mass will be in St. Swithun’s church that day. There will be Evensong at 7.30pm; the preacher is Bishop Christopher Mayfield. All welcome. Sunday 19 July Solemn Evensong and Benediction at 16.00 We are the only Anglican Parish in Worcester offering a service of Benediction. Come along and experience how special this is. Saturday 25 July Rosary at 11.30 Join us for our monthly public recitation of the Rosary before Mass at 12.00 noon. Visit our Liturgical Calendar page for full details of all forthcoming services. |