St Patrick on the Hill Chapel- Hogsback

03/06/2026

Hogsback Hymn

HOW GREAT THOU ART!

The second verse of this well known hymn must surely ring within the heart of every Hogsback resident, as we sing:

“When thru’ the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee
How great Thou art.. How great Thou art....”

The writer continues to wonder “When I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to die, I scare can take it in!”

In Paul’s letter to the Romans, chapter 1 he finds men “without excuse,” “for since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen; being understood from what has been made“

May our greater Hogsback community acknowledge this Great God this week.





You can listen to the song here:

Carrie Underwood’s performance of “How Great Thou Art” as part of “My Savior: Live From The Ryman.” “How Great Thou Art” is featured on Carrie Underwood’s al...

30/05/2026

This Sunday, 31 May 2026, James Goddard will lead worship and preach for Trinity Sunday: 'The Way of the God who Welcomes Otherness.' Rev Barry Wittstock will lead in the Eucharist (Communion).

Trinity Sunday is celebrated exactly one week after Pentecost Sunday and marks the first Sunday of Ordinary Time in the Christian liturgical calendar.

It honours the foundational doctrine of the Holy Trinity: the belief in one God who exists as three distinct divine persons —the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

29/05/2026

Yesterday was a quiet and serene day on the mountain - without electricity and without MTN and Vodacom connectivity.

We at St Patrick-on-the-hill would like to invite you to visit our Prayer Walk, where you can also find peace.

If you so wish, in the foyer, we have a guide that can assist you in your prayers.

27/05/2026

Metamorphosis

In today's , we read from five scriptures:

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” 2 Corinthians 15.

Nicodemus was puzzled when Jesus told him “... Nobody can see The Kingdom unless they are born again... of water and the Spirit "John 3:1-7.

John the Baptist rebuked the Pharisees when they came to be baptised: “Bring forth fruit fit for repentance.” (Luke 3:8). Repentance triggers our change; our metamorphosis.

We are a work-in-progress until we hope to emerge from the chrysalis and say with Paul: (Timothy 4:7,8).

“I have fought the good fight
I have finished the race
Henceforth is laid up for me
The crown of righteousness
Which the Lord
The righteous Judge
Will award me
On that day...
Also to all
who have love His appearing.”

This week (and always), let us “press on toward ... the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14).

We at the St Patrick's wish you a lovely week.




🎨 Nano Banana

23/05/2026

Tomorrow, 24 May 2026, we commemorate Pentecost, 49 (50) days after Easter. Wr celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon His disciples.

We invite the greater Hogsback community to join our service at at 10:00.Rev Barry Wittstock will lead the service and read from Acts Chapter 2.

20/05/2026

I am the Resurrection and the Life

In our , John 11:25, Jesus said to Martha: "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die."

The theme of everlasting
Life runs from Genesis through Revelation.

Job exclaims, amidst his deep suffering: We read in Job 19:25-27, “I know that my Redeemer lives and that, in the end, He will stand upon the Earth".

From Enoch, to Elijah (taken in a fiery chariot), Jonah, until Jesus’ Resurrection, we receive the assurance of Life beyond death; though we must choose whether we accept Job’s Redeemer (Salvation) or God’s
Judgement; without an advocate.

Fifty days after Easter, we find followers of ‘The Way’ baptised with the Holy Spirit, as Acts chapter 2 states, "so that they may proclaim redemption to everyone in their own language worldwide."

17/05/2026

We at are privileged to host your wedding ceremony in our historic chapel.

16/05/2026

Tomorrow, 17 May 2026, Janique van der Merwe will lead the service at the St Patrick-on-the-hill chapel. Janique will read from 1 Peter 5, and her theme is "Keep On Keeping On".
Join us for refreshments after the service.

15/05/2026

It is time to start planning that Spring wedding. Why not exchange your wedding vows in the historic chapel of St Patrick-on-the-hill in Hogsback in the Eastern Cape.

Get in touch with Lynden Wittstock on 084 608 0212 to arrange your magical wedding.

14/05/2026

Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter period and commemorates Jesus's ascension into heaven.

Join Rev Barry Wittstock when he leads the service on 14 May 2026 at 17:00 in the St Patrick-on-the-hill chapel in Hogsback.