Sunday, 21st November 2021

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, 21^st November 2021

Christ the King

(The Sunday Next Before Advent)

8.30 am Holy Communion (Common Worship)

9.50 am Ignite (a group for teenagers to explore life, faith and meaning)

10 am Holy Communion (Common Worship)

10 am Young Disciples in the Chapter House

Our Prayer List

Each week we pray for a different street: this week is Park Road

We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Dave, Anne-Marie Miller, Caroline, Maggie Camps

We pray for the souls of those who have died:

Donald Ager

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

Revd Edward Pitt

Contact details:

The Rector: The Revd Jez Safford, The Rectory, Preston Court, Burton Latimer,

NN15 5LR. Telephone: 01536 723810.

Safeguarding Officer: Lucy Lorentzen, 3 Clipson Close, Burton Latimer,

NN15 5GH. Telephone: 07944597181.

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

Collect

Eternal Father,
whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven
that he might rule over all things as Lord and King:
keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit
and in the bond of peace,
and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

All Amen

Gospel Reading

Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven.

All Alleluia

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

All Glory to you, O Lord.

John 18.33-37

³³Pilate asked Jesus, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ ³⁴Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ ³⁵Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ ³⁶Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’

³⁷Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All Praise to you, O Christ

Prayer after Communion

Stir up, O Lord,
the wills of your faithful people;
that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works,
may by you be plenteously rewarded;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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 (St Mary’s under fives at the Guiding Centre)

Wednesday – 9.30 am mid-week service

Sunday, 28^th November – The First Sunday of Advent

8.30 am – Holy Communion (Common Worship)

9.50 am – Ignite

10 am – Holy Communion (Common Worship

10 am – Young Disciples in the Chapter House

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 (telephone 07810522458) for further information.

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

Shoe Box Appeal: Many thanks to all those who contributed to this year’s Operation Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Our total was 55 gift boxes, which were dropped off ready for collection on Wednesday, 17/11 at Rockingham Road Baptist Church. Thanks too for those who chose to send gifts online. All gifts will of course be very much appreciated!

“Pamper Gifts for EVE” Please place unwrapped gifts in the box at the back of church. (This is to comply with the dreaded “Health and Safety” whereby all parcels have to be checked by staff). Thank you in anticipation of your generosity. Outreach Team

St. Mary’s Christmas Lights: This Christmas, we ask if you would consider sponsoring a light on the church decorations in memory of someone that you have loved and lost and have their name put on a memorial board. You can do this by donating via the Give a Little link https://stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk/christmaslights, and then sending the name of your loved one to Ann Burridge or 9 Pebbleford Road, Kettering, Kettering, NN15 6QE. There is no suggested donation amount, so please offer what you can afford.

Christmas Tree Festival opensFriday 26^th November 5-8 pm with mulled wine and mince pies, Saturday 27^th 10 am-4 pm with light lunches (12 – 2 pm) and children’s activities and Sunday 28^th November 1-4 pm with cream teas 1-3 pm. Free admission.

Diary date: Saint Mary’s Community Choir will sing at the 6pm, Carol Service on 19th December & 7.30pm, Christmas Eve service. There will be one rehearsal for these services on the afternoon of Sunday, 12th December in church from 2pm – 4pm. If you would like to sing at these services then please contact Andrew Phillips on 07772 410505

Parish Walk is again being organised on Thursday, 30 December, meeting at BL library at 9.45am for walk to Isham via Finedon with break for lunch at the Lilacs at 12.30, then walk back. Please sign up by the walkers Christmas tree in church, where there will be a menu by Christmas Day. Roger 07864877939.

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