Sunday 9th June 2024-the Second Sunday of Trinity
8.30am Holy Communion
10am Holy Communion
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The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer
Making the love of God known in our community
Sunday 2nd June 2024-The First Sunday of Trinity
Welcome to our worship today
8.30am Holy Communion (BCP)
10am Family Service
Our Prayer List
Each week we pray for a different street: this week is: Meeting Lane
We remember those who are ill or need our prayers at this time, especially: Harrison, Jason Graham, Clare Falcon, Jackie Kings, Roger Clulow, Jack, Martin Elmore, John Fear, Maureen Shaw, Melanie Kemp, Gordon Butlin
We pray for those anniversaries at this time: Elizabeth Watts, Harold Waller, Barry Marlow, Hazel Smith
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)
John Johnson, telephone 07962244791 email: mjohnson2000@hotmail.com
Safeguarding Officer: Lucy Lorentzen, telephone: 07944597181, email: lucy@lorentzen.co.uk
Website: www.stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk or visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarysburtonlatimer.co.uk
Collect
O God,the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; 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
Deut 5:12-15
12 “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. 13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 14 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do. 15 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day.
Gospel Reading.
Mark 2:23 -3:6
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath
23 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
25 He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? 26 In the days of Abiathar the high
priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”
27 Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
3 Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.”
4 Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent.
5 He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. 6 Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Post Communion
Eternal Father, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us up in hope, and make us grow in love; for the sake 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.
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.
St Marys & Friends 2024 Day Trips
13th June Marlow & Henley, 25th July Clacton
26th Sept Worcester, 31st Oct TBC
5th Dec Stratford Market
Payment is required at the time of booking.
As the coach is booked in advance refunds
are not available, but someone else may take the place.
All trips leave Meeting Lane at 9.15am prompt.
Contact: Bob 01536 725 974 Martin 07980 434 693 Alan 07931 637 660 Sally 07762 005 475
Ignite Youth Group (6pm – 7.45pm in church/ Chapter House)
Tue 11th June, 25th June, 9th July, 23rd July break for Summer Holidays
The next meeting is at 9 Hollow Wood Rd BL on 4th June and then at 21 Bridle Rd BL on18th June at Gwyneth’s when Roger is in Peterborough)
We are in need of Tombola and raffle prizes for upcoming fund-raising events. If you have any unwanted items or presents (new only please) then contact Michael Finn
I’m pleased to let you know that we raised £557.50 from the Christian Aid service, which is really pleasing.
Next Week
Monday- 9am Morning Prayer (Chapter House)
Tuesday-SMUFS 10.30-11.30 in Guides Centre
Wednesday- 9:30am Holy Communion
Wednesday-11am Wellbeing Café in church
Friday-9am Morning Prayer
Sunday-8.30am Holy Communion
Sunday-10am Holy Communion