Service of Healing and Renewal

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Colchester: St James the Great
East Hill Colchester, CO1 2QL, United Kingdom

In this holy season of Eastertide, we find ourselves immersed in the Acts of the Apostles, witnessing the vibrant life of the early Church as it flourished through the power of the Holy Spirit, the breaking of bread, and a profound commitment to prayer.
On Sunday 17th May at 4:30 pm, I invite you to join us at St James the Great, Colchester, to participate in that same apostolic tradition at our Service of Healing and Renewal.
I am particularly delighted to welcome back Fr Peter Walker, former Parish Priest, who will join me in leading this afternoon of devotion.
This liturgy offers a significant opportunity for each person to seek and receive prayer for their specific needs, finding strength in the shared life of our community. Following the Liturgy of the Word and a sermon, we shall move outside to the South side of the church for the Sprinkling of Holy Water. This water, drawn from the Holy Well at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, is a vital element of our rite—a sign of our desire for interior purification and a renewal of our baptismal identity in Christ.
In obedience to the scriptural mandate to pray over the sick, we shall offer the Laying on of Hands and Sacred Unction. Those seeking restoration are invited to be anointed with Holy Oil, consecrated by the Bishop of Richborough at the Chrism Mass.
This anointing serves as an efficacious means of grace, bringing the strengthening presence of the Holy Spirit to both soul and body.
Our devotion culminates in Exposition and Benediction. As we kneel before Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, we abide by the theology of St Thomas Aquinas, venerating the memorial of the Lord’s Passion. In this sacred encounter, the mind is filled with grace, and we receive a pledge of the glory to come.
The St James’ Singers, under the direction of Philip Prior, will enrich our worship with a magnificent selection of hymnody and choral music:
Hymns: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy, Lord, we come to ask Your healing, and Be still for the presence of the Lord.
Anthems: The polyphonic beauty of Tallis’s If ye love me and Stanford’s O for a closer walk with God.
Organ Voluntary: The service will conclude with the reflective depth of Master Tallis’s Testament by Herbert Howells.
All are welcome to enter this sacred space, to rest in the presence of our Lord, and to be renewed by the holy mysteries of His Church.
Fr James McCluskey
Parish Priest, St James the Great Church, Colchester
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Colchester: St James the Great

Welcome to the Parish of St James and St Paul Colchester

The Church remains open for morning and evening prayer at 7.40 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Sunday- Said Mass at 8 a.m. 

Parish Sung Mass at 10.00 a.m. 

Thursday- Mass 12:30p.m 

Friday- 9.00 a.m. - Mass at St. James the Great Primary Church of England School 

Friday Midday - Rosary Prayers  

The Church is always open an hour before each Mass. 

The Parish of Colchester: The good folk of St James & St Paul Church, East Hill, Colchester, are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. 

The Diocese of Chelmsford's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA), who advises our PSOs. 

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, don't hesitate to contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, don't hesitate to contact the police and your local authority, Children or Adults Services." 

We are an Anglo-Catholic (Church of England) Parish in the diocese of Chelmsford, located in the historic Roman town of Colchester in the County of Essex in England. 

There is no longer a legal requirement for people with coronavirus (COVID-19) infection to self-isolate. However, if you have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result, the public health advice is to stay home and avoid contact with other people.

We suggest that people apply anti-bac to their hands at the church's cleaning station when they enter the church.

Respect the Church as a place of prayer and people that are praying.

The Eucharist Host that communicants consume is consecrated 48 hours minimum before the distribution of Holy Communion. 

Please keep in touch by using our Facebook Site

https://www.facebook.com/St.James.Colchester/

The Parish Priest is Fr James McCluskey

Contact: [email protected]

phone 01206 860419

Or contact ChurchWarden, Lucy Mason – email [email protected]

phone 01206 386766

Or contact ChurchWarden. Desiree Campbell: 01206 617263

email [email protected]

May Our Lady pray for us and our Patron Saint defend us, and may St Michael fight the principalities and dark forces of this world for us. Ephesians 6:12

In the Cross of Christ

Fr. James McCluskey

Church of St. James the Great

50B Priory Street,

Colchester

CO1 2QB

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The Rectory
50B Priory Street
Colchester

CO1 2QB
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(01206) 860419
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01206 617263

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Service of Healing and Renewal

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Colchester: St James the Great
East Hill Colchester, CO1 2QL, United Kingdom

In this holy season of Eastertide, we find ourselves immersed in the Acts of the Apostles, witnessing the vibrant life of the early Church as it flourished through the power of the Holy Spirit, the breaking of bread, and a profound commitment to prayer.
On Sunday 17th May at 4:30 pm, I invite you to join us at St James the Great, Colchester, to participate in that same apostolic tradition at our Service of Healing and Renewal.
I am particularly delighted to welcome back Fr Peter Walker, former Parish Priest, who will join me in leading this afternoon of devotion.
This liturgy offers a significant opportunity for each person to seek and receive prayer for their specific needs, finding strength in the shared life of our community. Following the Liturgy of the Word and a sermon, we shall move outside to the South side of the church for the Sprinkling of Holy Water. This water, drawn from the Holy Well at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, is a vital element of our rite—a sign of our desire for interior purification and a renewal of our baptismal identity in Christ.
In obedience to the scriptural mandate to pray over the sick, we shall offer the Laying on of Hands and Sacred Unction. Those seeking restoration are invited to be anointed with Holy Oil, consecrated by the Bishop of Richborough at the Chrism Mass.
This anointing serves as an efficacious means of grace, bringing the strengthening presence of the Holy Spirit to both soul and body.
Our devotion culminates in Exposition and Benediction. As we kneel before Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, we abide by the theology of St Thomas Aquinas, venerating the memorial of the Lord’s Passion. In this sacred encounter, the mind is filled with grace, and we receive a pledge of the glory to come.
The St James’ Singers, under the direction of Philip Prior, will enrich our worship with a magnificent selection of hymnody and choral music:
Hymns: There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy, Lord, we come to ask Your healing, and Be still for the presence of the Lord.
Anthems: The polyphonic beauty of Tallis’s If ye love me and Stanford’s O for a closer walk with God.
Organ Voluntary: The service will conclude with the reflective depth of Master Tallis’s Testament by Herbert Howells.
All are welcome to enter this sacred space, to rest in the presence of our Lord, and to be renewed by the holy mysteries of His Church.
Fr James McCluskey
Parish Priest, St James the Great Church, Colchester
Painting - The Archangel Raphael and Tobias by Titian of Tobias and the Angel. Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia See less

Safeguarding

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"Our parish of Colchester: St James & St Paul is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Clare Moles, who may be contacted at church or by calling 07751329314.
If you are concerned that a child or adult might be in immediate danger, or requires urgent medical attention, call the emergency services on 999. Do not delay.

Reporting a Concern, Allegation or Disclosure
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If you have a safeguarding concern, allegation or disclosure, please call the Diocesan Duty number (01245 29 44 44). If they cannot answer your call straight away please leave an answerphone message with your name and phone number so they can call you back.

You can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor
https://www.chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-contacts

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