Sunday, 1st May 2022

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, 1st May 2022

The Third Sunday of Easter

8.30am – Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am – Family Service (a fun, interactive service for all the family)

Our Prayer List

Each week we pray for a different street: this week is Snetterton Close

We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Anne-Marie Miller, Maggie Camps, Sandra Bennett, Alex, Barbara Hunter, Kerry

We pray for the souls of those who have died:

Chris Chater

We remember those whose anniversaries of death are at this time:

Barry Kirton, Adrian Sharman, Mavis Gilbert

Contact details:

Churchwardens: Mike Jones, telephone 01536 724860,

Carol Sharman, telephone 01536725759, (weddings, baptisms and funerals)

Safeguarding Officer: Lucy Lorentzen, telephone: 07944597181,

Website: www.stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk

Collect

Almighty Father, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; 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.

All Amen

First Reading

Acts 9.1-6

1Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ 5He asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ The reply came, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.’

This is the word of the Lord.

All Thanks be to God

Gospel Reading

Alleluia, alleluia. I am the first and the last, says the Lord, and the living one; I was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore.

All Alleluia.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N.

All Glory to you, O Lord.

John 21.1-19

1Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’ They said to him, ‘We will go with you.’ They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.

4Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5Jesus said to them, ‘Children, you have no fish, have you?’ They answered him, ‘No.’ 6He said to them, ‘Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some.’ So they cast it, and now

they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. 7That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’ When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the lake. 8But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off.

9When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. 10Jesus said to them, ‘Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.’ 11So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. 12Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’ Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they knew it was the Lord. 13Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

15When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ 16A second time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Tend my sheep.’ 17He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep. 18Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go.’ 19He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God. After this he said to him, ‘Follow me.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All Praise to you, O Christ

Prayer after Communion

Living God, your Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in all his redeeming work; who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

All Amen

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 Augustus 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.

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

Well Being Café The first Well Being Cafe happened this Wednesday. It felt like a success. There were around 20 people all who seemed to enjoy coffee, tea, homemade cake and soup, and chatting. It aims to be a friendly inclusive space where people can meet people or be quiet on their own, play games, eat and drink. We deliberately chose the time so people can stay after the morning service if they want to – so please do and invite others. All are welcome. We will add to this over time – suggestions welcome.

Parish Quiz: Friday, 6th May, 7 pm at the Guiding Centre. Tickets £4 each – teams of four. Tickets and further information from Helen (722901) or Val (724837).

Day trip to the Bourton-on-the-Water on Thursday, 26th May, leaving from Meeting Lane at 9.30am. The cost of the trip is £15 per person – to be paid to Bob Miller by 19th May. Further details available Bob (01535725974)

In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum anniversary there is to be a Jubilee Proms on Sunday, 12th June at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, at 7.30pm (see church noticeboard for further information): We shall be running a coach to this event, picking up at the Cornmarket Hall, Kettering at 5.45pm, The Post Office, Barton Seagrave at 6pm and the end of Meeting Lane, Burton Latimer at 6.15pm. Tickets for the coach are £10 each. Further details available from Bob Miller (725974), Alan Stephens (07931637660) or Jean Finch (524974).

This Week

Morning Prayer is said each week in the Chapter House on Monday and Friday, at 9 am, and Evening Prayer is said on Thursday at 5 pm – all are welcome.

Tuesday – 10.30 am SMUFs at the Guiding Centre

Wednesday – 9.30am mid-week service, followed by light refreshments

10.30 am – Well Being Café in church

Friday – 7pm Parish Quiz at the Guiding Centre (see above for further details)

Sunday, 8th May – The Fourth Sunday of Easter

8.30am service – Holy Communion (Common Worship)

10.00am – Holy Communion (Common Worship)

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