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, 27th February 2022
The Sunday Next Before Lent
8.30 am – Holy Communion (Common Worship)
10.00 am – Holy Communion (Common Worship)
This morning, we welcome Reverend Tony Lynett, who will be leading our services.
Our Prayer List
Each week we pray for a different street: this week is Rosebery Street
We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Anne-Marie Miller, Maggie Camps, Sandra Bennett, Alex, Christopher Groome, Jim and Diane Coles
We pray for the souls of those who have died:
Pat Gibson, Patricia Coomber, Joe Evans, George Beecher
We remember those whose anniversaries of death are at this time:
Peter Crowther, Mark Jones, Roger Dacre
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, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
All Amen
First Reading
2 Corinthians 3.12-4.2
12Since we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, 13not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. 14But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. 15Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; 16but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.
1Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practise cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
This is the word of the Lord.
All Thanks be to God
Gospel Reading
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N.
All Glory to you, O Lord.
Luke 9.28-36
28Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ Peter did not know what he said. 34While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35Then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!’ 36When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And the disciples kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
All Praise to you, O Christ
Prayer after Communion
Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ: may we who are partakers at his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. This we ask through 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.
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
Day trip to the National Memorial Aboretum, Staffordshire on Thursday, 21st April, leaving from Meeting Lane at 10 am. The cost of the trip is £15 per person – to be paid to Bob Miller by 14th April. Further details available Bob (01535725974)
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 – 9.30 am Holy Communion (Common Worsgip)
7.00 pm Holy Communion (Common Worship) with Imposition of Ashes
Sunday, 6th March – The First Sunday of Lent
8.30 am – Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am – Family Service (a fun, interactive service for all the family)