As most of you know , meetings are held at Robert and Paula Fleetwood ’ s house , 32 Crompton Ave .
We usually begin by considering the lives of saints whose feast days fall nearest to the date of the meeting , followed by some thoughts on the psalms for the day . The last part of the session consists of intercessions for the church and the wider world including anyone known to us who is ill or otherwise in need of prayer . We all pray in whichever way we are most comfortable with ; some of us use the more traditional language of the Prayer Book , others are happy to address God as “ you ” rather than “ thou ”. One thing is certain : God doesn ’ t mind !
The afternoon concludes with tea and biscuits and a chat . New members always welcome .
LAY REPRESENTATIVE ’ S REPORT
Paula R Fleetwood
Since this year started without a priest at St Oswald ’ s , I represented the church at various meetings of the South Regional Council and at the Ascension Day service at St Aidan ’ s . I also attended the Diocesan Synod which was held at Paisley .
Before all , I must thank the clergy and lay readers who looked after us so well during the interregnum of 14 months , especially Canon Scott Robertson who was in charge .
During the Spring , the Patronage Committee was busy to meet with the Bishop and the Canons , and the Vestry undertook to buy a house for our incoming priest . We inspected many properties to see if they were suitable for a Rectory and finally settled on 12 Mary Slessor Wynd , Cathkin , Glasgow G73 5RJ . Since then , a number of us had a chance to see the house on the invitation of Lesley – ann and Ashley for tea . This is now a standing invitation for the 4 th Wednesday afternoon in the month .
Our last five priests had been employed on a part time basis . We decided that the way forward for St Oswald ’ s would be a full time priest , and the Diocese suggested a Pioneer Minister to serve not only at our church but in the wider community . We were pleased that the Bishop could recommend to us Lesley-ann Craddock , which shortened the process of appointment . The highlight of the year was the licensing service for our new Priest on 29th August . We celebrated this event together with our neighbouring Church of Scotland and many friends past and present .
Since then Lesley-ann has been very active in making St Oswald ’ s more visible . We have had the cross painted white and the pub sign set up , we have got a new logo and letterhead and will soon have a welcoming banner
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