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 20th August 2023-The Eleventh Sunday of Trinity.
8.30am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
Our Prayer List
Each week we pray for a different street: this week is: Cadwell Close
We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Susan Downing, Marion Heygate, Jason Graham, Sheila Colebourn, Bridget Coton, Neil Dorothy, Jackie Barnes, and Claire Falcon
We pray for those anniversaries at this time: Marian Palmer
We pray for the souls of those who have died: Lisa Jayne Youall
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)
Safeguarding Officer: Lucy Lorentzen, telephone: 07944597181
Website: www.stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk
Collect
O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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 133-A song of ascents. Of David.
1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
Gospel reading
Matthew 15:10-28
10 Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand. 11 What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”
12 Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”
13 He replied, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. 14 Leave them; they are blind guides.[a] If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
15 Peter said, “Explain the parable to us.”
16 “Are you still so dull?” Jesus asked them. 17 “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18 But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20 These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”
The Faith of a Canaanite Woman
21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.”
23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”
24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.”
25 The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said.
26 He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
27 “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”
28 Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.
Post Communion Prayer
Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace: by our communion keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us from all sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
20th August 2023.
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. 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
RIDE AND STRIDE-This year, the event will take place in the same form as before on Saturday, 9th September 2023. You can cycle or walk to churches in the local area with half the money raised by an individual being returned to that person’s nominated church, the remainder going to a central fund to be allocated to churches that apply for help. Please contact Nicholas Loake for more information, sponsor forms, and lists of churches taking part.
Bonus Ball– if you are interested please contact Micheal Finn 07753872461 & michael@mwlimited.co.uk
We have baptisms on the following Sundays all welcome to attend:
Sunday 27th, August (11.30-12.00)
There will be no SMURFS or Young Disciples until September due to leaders holidays.
Until further notice – probably in Oct when it gets colder! – Mondays and Fridays 9am Morning prayer in the chapel ( entrance via rear door to Chapter House).
Next Week
Monday- 9am Morning Prayer (Chapter House)
Wednesday- Holy Communion
Wednesday-11am Wellbeing Café in church
Friday-9am Morning Prayer
Sunday-8.30am Holy Communion
Sunday-10am Holy Communion
Sunday 27th August 2023-The Twelfth Sunday of Trinity.
8.30am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
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