The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer
Making the love of God known in our community
Sunday 12th November 2023-The third Sunday before Advent
Welcome to our worship today
8.30am Holy Communion
10am Memorial Service
Our Prayer List
Each week we pray for a different street: this week is: Dearlove Road
We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Susan Downing, Jason Graham, Sheila Colebourn, Bridget Coton, Neil Dorothy, Jackie Barnes, Claire Falcon, Ray Redford, Jackie Kings, Jocelyn Miller, Lisa, Bill Marshall, Penny Donlevy, Ricardo and Dee
We pray for those anniversaries at this time: Doris Dilley, Daphne Dacre and Judith Whiteman.
Contact details:
Rector: The Reverend Patrick Kelleher, The Rectory, Preston Court, Burton Latimer, Kettering, NN15 5LR. Telephone 01536 722844, email: patrickkelleher185@outlook.com
Churchwardens:
Carol Sharman, telephone 01536725759 (weddings, baptisms and funerals)
John Johnson, telephone 07962244791
Safeguarding Officer: Lucy Lorentzen, telephone: 07944597181, email: lucy@lorentzen.co.uk
Website: www.stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk
Collect
God our Father, you gave to Zechariah and Elizabeth in
their old age a son called John. He grew up strong in spirit,
prepared the people for the coming of the Lord, and
baptized them in the Jordan to wash away their sins.
Help us, who have been baptized into Christ, to be ready to
welcome him into our hearts, and to grow strong in faith by
the power of the Spirit. We ask this through Jesus Christ,
the light who is coming into the world.
First Reading
Romans 12.14–21
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Gospel reading.
Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
7 “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
9 “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’
10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.
11 “Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’
12 “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’
13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
Post Communion
God of peace, whose Son Jesus Christ proclaimed the kingdom and restored the broken to wholeness of life: look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your healing power make whole both people and nations; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Sunday 12th November 2023
Chip and Pin: We are able to accept donations for our church by chip and pin and there is card reader available at the back of church for this purpose. The plate collection will also be available.
Alternatively, please use your phones camera to scan this QR code to go directly to the Parish Given Scheme page. Using this method, you can give a one-off gift or join the scheme. PGS is the preferred way to give in support of St Mary’s. However, gifts given by other means are also gratefully received.
Prayer list: The names of those who are ill or in need of prayer will remain on the prayer list for three weeks. However, we realise that some people may need to be on for longer and, if this is the case, please speak with Carol Sharman who will be happy to arrange this.
Wellbeing Café: Come along. Speak to Sharon to find out more or email shazzasunflower@yahoo.co.uk
Roger’s group will now begin on Tuesday 14 Nov at 9 Hollow Wood Rd starting at 2pm – weekly or fortnightly to be decided. 07864877939.
All Souls Service 29th October 3pm
Next Week
Monday- 9am Morning Prayer (Chapter House)
Tuesday-SMUFS 10.30-11.30 in Guides Centre
Wednesday- 9:30am Holy Communion
Wednesday-11am Wellbeing Café in church
Friday-9am Morning Prayer
Sunday-8.30am Holy Communion
Sunday-10am Holy Communion
Sunday 19th November 2023-The Second Sunday before Advent
8.30am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
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