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2nd August 2026

The Ninth Sunday After Trinity

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The Collect
Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; 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. Amen.

Post Communion
Holy Father, who gathered us here around the table of your Son to share this meal with the whole household of God: in that new world where you reveal the fullness of your peace, gather people of every race and language to share in the eternal banquet of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday:

Old Testament Reading:  Isaiah 55: 1 – 5
Hear, everyone who thirsts; come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread and your earnings for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. Now you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

New Testament Reading:  Romans 9: 1 – 5
I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own brothers and sisters, my own flesh and blood. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

Gospel:  Matthew14: 13 - 21
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

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Benefice Prayers

We pray for those who are sick at this time and remember those who have recently died and pray for their families:

Continuing Prayers for
Miss Christine Williams

Sick
Ann Atkin
Daniel Lawrence
Carol McCormick
Caroline Hunt
Mary Minnie
Rob Ramos
Dawn McCormick
Abbie Mardell & Baby
Janet Gross

Rest In Peace
Brenda Roberts
Kathy Giddings
Nola Wright
Patricia Martin
Mary Reed
Elsaida Forbes

Banns
Victoria Anderson and Jacob Bower
Tracy Loasby and Adam Cameron-Clarke

Wedding
Clare King and Michael Felce

Benefice Notices

Rev’d Paula 
If you didn't have a chance to pick up a copy of the Benefice Mailing last week, there are still some copies available in St Lawrence. In the reflection, Revd Paula shared some news about her planned sabbatical next year, together with a period of leave she will be taking this October as part of that preparation. We hope you will take a few moments to read it and continue to hold Paula, the clergy team and the whole Benefice in your prayers.

Ride, Stride & Drive 
Join in or sponsor this year’s Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust event on Saturday 12th September. St Lawrence will be open from 10am – 6pm (with welcomers and refreshments), alongside St Michael’s, St Mary’s and St Bartholomew’s. Whether you’d like to cycle, walk, drive, or join a rota welcoming visitors, please contact Val Hartley (07511 636883 / val.e.hartley@btinternet.com) to get involved. Full details are in this week's Benefice Mailing.

Bible Study
Moving to Wednesday evenings starting 2nd September, exploring the Book of Acts and the life of St Paul. Everyone is welcome to join us at The Chantry House from 7:30 pm.

Fellowship Groups
If you’d like to host or join an informal home group for friendship, prayer, and chat around Sunday’s readings, please speak to Revd Nigel, Revd Paula, or Revd Greg.

Office Closure
Please note that the Benefice Office will be closed on Friday the 31st July.
The weekly Benefice Mailing were sent out on the afternoon of Thursday 30th July.

Communion
Please can we ask and remind people to refrain from dipping (intinction) their wafer into the wine when receiving communion. Those administering the chalice do not wish to cause upset at the communion rail. The reason for non-dipping policy is on the bishop’s advice and twofold: firstly one of hygiene and secondly because we have members who are gluten intolerant. If you feel unable to receive the wine from the chalice then receiving in one kind means you are making a valid communion. Thank you for your understanding.

Easton Neston Church and Churchyard Visitors
If you have previously registered your number plate for access to visit St Mary's Easton Neston Church and Churchyard and it is not working the gate, please would you let Bev know on 01327 354385.

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