The Chrism Mass is the service where the oils for the coming year are blessed by the bishop: the Oil of Baptism, used to make the sign of the cross on those coming to the church for Christening, to prepare them for their baptism; the oil of Chrism, used at Confirmations and Ordinations; and the Oil of the Sick, used to anoint during the Sacrament of Healing.  

The service also gives the priests an opportunity to gather around their bishop and renew their Ordination Promises, to serve God's people and to make his love known in each generation.  Bishop Philip encourages as many people as possible to come along to this mass, to support their priests, who will come from across the diocese and County of Lancashire, and to pray for those who will use the Church's oils in the coming year.  

The celebrations will continue afterwards, as we move to the Church Club, behind the Church, for food  and refreshments, and an opportunity to engage in fellowship with clergy and people who we may only see occasionally.  All are most welcome!