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By the invitation of Archbishop Justin Welby, Veronica attended the event on Tuesday 23 July 2019 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood.
After the Garden Party, Veronica took a trip down Memory Lane – or to be more accurate, a boat trip on the Thames…
Each year we hold a party in church for Praise & Play Children and all our younger church members including the families of children recently baptised
In France and Belgium it is customary to serve une galette de Rois on the feast of Epiphany. It contains a little charm, and the person whose slice contains the charm is allowed to wear the crown!
We were treated to a selection of wines from around Europe and learnt something about the saints associated with them. In this Tour we encountered St Martin (of Tours, naturally), Ste Geneviève and St Tryphon the pruner, among others.
Canapés were served and we sang verses of “For all the Saints…”
A most enjoyable evening!
Wines selected by Heather Kirk
St Oswald’s church was dedicated on 22 October 1908 by the then Bishop of Chester (Rt Revd Francis John Jayne). 
On Sunday 21 October 2018 Bishop Libby came to preside at our 10.30 Family Communion Service at which three of our congregation were confirmed.
More celebrations will take place on Monday 22 October 2018.
A copy of the icon created by Romanian iconographer, Angela Ludosanu, using the traditional materials, methods and rules of Eastern Christian iconography which go back to the 3rd century and earlier.
The Blessing Ceremony was performed by Veronica and was held at St Cross Church, Knutsford by kind permission of the Vicar and PCC. The church has some stained glass windows designed by Burne-Jones and made by Morris & Co – the Arts and Crafts company founded by William Morris. The West window is particularly fine.
The reception afterwards was at the Belle Epoque in Knutsford.
Matt and Issy had their civil (legal) wedding in Issy’s home town of Koessen in the Austrian Tirol. Their marriage will be blessed in the UK later this year. We haven’t seen the “official” photos yet, but here is a selection of snaps
Each year we hold a party in church for Praise & Play Children and all our younger church members including the families of children recently baptised.
There was food and drink, various games, and a surprise visit from Three Wise Men who came bearing gifts for the children.
A good time was had by all!
