First Communion preparation classes will be held on Saturday, 11th October (9.15am - 3.45pm) and Sunday, 12th October (2.15pm - 4.15pm) with a service of Admission to Holy Communion on the evening of Sunday, 12th October at 6:00pm. Please ensure that your child is in church by 5:45pm Candidates will need to bring a packed lunch with them on the Saturday, please ensure that the lunch does not contain any nuts.There are limited spaces available so please complete our booking form found by clicking here - places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. A hard copy of the behaviour policy will available at all meetings, but please read the policy here: 1st Communion Behaviour policy.pdf and indicate that you have read it.We would also like to be able to show photographs of the weekend to promote the church and show you what the children have been doing. Please let us know if you are agreeable to this on the booking form.If you have any questions please contact Gillian (Tel: 0161 624 4560).If you are an adult and would like to be prepared to receive communion please let us know on this form. It is not unusual for adults to be confirmed, and we would encourage you to take that next step of faith - why not encourage a friend or relative to take that step with you? Yours, in faithGillian
Reflecting back on the Advent and Christmas season in the parish, it was wonderful to welcome so many people through our doors to share in the joy of the birth of the Christ-Child! If you were new to St Matthew and St Luke, we truly hope that you will join us again at one of our regular services - it would be wonderful to see you!We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to our ministry and wider teams: to Revd Liz and Margaret for their thoughtful reflections and leadership during services, to our Churchwardens for their dedication and diligence to enable our services to run smoothly, and to everyone who welcomed people into church, those involved in dressing the church, the teams serving refreshments, and everyone else who worked behind the scenes. We could not have done it with without you!We wish you a peaceful and blessed 2025 and look forward to seeing you in church soon!
Join us in Advent preparations and Christmas celebrations throughout the month of December. You will receive a warm welcome at any or all of our services or events. Advent Carol Service Sunday 1 December 6pmSt Nicholas Service Thursday 5th December 6pmBlue Christmas Service Sunday 8 December at 4pm NB at St Anne’s RoytonChristmas Carol Service Sunday 15th December 6pmChristingle Service Thursday 19th December 6pmCrib Service Tuesday 24th December 3pmMidnight Mass Tuesday 24th December 11.30pmChristmas Day Eucharist Wednesday 25th December 10.30pm NB at St Anne's Royton
We are thrilled to share the photos from Revd Liz's licensing service with you which summarise the occasion. This was a joyous service of great rejoicing for our parish, and we are truly thankful for all those who contributed to make it a success to give Revd Liz a hearty St Matthew and St Luke welcome!Thank you to the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, the Mayor of Oldham, the Rt Revd Mark Davies, the Ven Karen Smeeton, the Revd Daniel Ramble, Inspector Amie Whitehead from Greater Manchester Police, Darren Clarke, Cllr Eddie Moores, the schools in our parish, our wonderful choir, all the ministry team, church officers and laity of our parish, Liz's friends and family and visiting clergy. We were truly blessed by your presence with us.We also give thanks to God for the dedication of the clergy who gave unstintingly of their time to support us during interregnum and played an important part in ministering to our congregations and community.The photos from the service can be viewed on our website.
