The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer
Making the love of God known in our community
Welcome to our worship today
Sunday 16th July 2023-The Sixth Sunday of Trinity.
8.30am- Holy Communion
10.00am – Holy Communion
Our Prayer List
Each week we pray for a different street: this week is Bridle Road
We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Susan Downing, Marion Heygate, Russell Ward, Chas and Carina, Jason Graham, Sheila Colebourn, Bridget Coton, Neil Dorothy, Jackie Barnes.
We pray for those anniversaries at this time: John Smith ,Jack Smith,Rita Beeby and Tom Palmer
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, email baba1948@sky.com (weddings, baptisms and funerals)
Safeguarding Officer: Lucy Lorentzen
Website: www.stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk
Collect
Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
First Reading
Psalm 119.105–112
105 Your word is a lantern to my feet and a light upon my path. 106 I have sworn and will fulfil it, to keep your righteous judgements. 107 I am troubled above measure; give me life, O Lord, according to your word. 108 Accept the freewill offering of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me your judgements. 109 My soul is ever in my hand, yet I do not forget your law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your commandments. 111 Your testimonies have I claimed as my heritage for ever; for they are the very joy of my heart. 112 I have applied my heart to fulfil your statutes: always, even to the end.
Gospel reading
Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23
The Parable of the Sower
13That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. 2Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘Listen! A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. 6But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9Let anyone with ears* listen!’
The Parable of the Sower Explained
18 ‘Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away.* 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.’
Post Communion Prayer
God of our pilgrimage, you have led us to the living water: refresh and sustain us as we go forward on our journey, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
We should like to thank everyone who contributes to our stewardship scheme, whether by standing order to our bank, through the Parish Giving Scheme or by regular giving through the plate. We are grateful for your gifts. If you would like to support us, please contact Charmaine for further information.
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
Bonus Ball- if you are interested please contact Micheal Finn
Thank you all. The Christian Aid service raised an amazing £426.
We have baptisms on the following Sundays all welcome to attend:
Sunday 6th, 27th, August (11.30-12.00)
Next Week
Monday- 9am Morning Prayer (Chapter House)
Tuesday-10.30am SMUFs (Guiding Centre Alexandra Street)
Wednesday- Holy Communion
Wednesday-11am Wellbeing Café in church
Friday-9am Morning Prayer
Sunday-8.30am Holy Communion
Sunday-10am Holy Communion
Sunday 23rd July 2023-The Seventh Sunday of Trinity.
8.30am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion