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31st May 2026

Trinity Sunday

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The Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; 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
Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and live and reign in the perfect unity of love: hold us firm in this faith, that we may know you in all your ways and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory, who are three Persons yet one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday:

Old Testament Reading:  Isaiah 40: 12-17, 27-31
Who has measured the waters of the sea in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has directed the spirit of the Lord or as his counselor has instructed him? Whom did he consult for his enlightenment, and who taught him the path of justice? Who taught him knowledge and showed him the way of understanding? Even the nations are like a drop from a bucket and are accounted as dust on the scales; see, he takes up the isles like fine dust. Lebanon would not provide fuel enough, nor are its animals enough for a burnt offering. All the nations are as nothing before him; they are accounted by him as less than nothing and emptiness. Why do you say, O Jacob, and assert, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted, but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

New Testament Reading:  2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

Gospel:  Matthew 28:16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him, but they doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

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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
Connie Cowley
Caroline Hunt
Richard Watts
Arthur Hughes

Rest In Peace
Jean Duck
Tim Knights
Peter Cox
Mabel Stock
David Shield

Baptism          
Felix Lovell at St Lawrence, Towcester

Wedding             
Alex Morgan and Georgia Herman at St Lawrence, Towcester

Funeral             
David Shield at Three Counties Crematorium
Mabel Stock at St Lawrence, Towcester

Benefice Notices

Advance Notice
Please note that due to the new projection equipment being installed, St Lawrence will be closed on June 8th and 9th and no access available with out prior conversation with Revd. Paula. On the dates Morning Prayer will be via Zoom only.

Pet Service
We are holding our first Pet Service at St Lawrence on Sunday 7th June at 9.15 am. It is hoped that pet owners who might not otherwise come to church will join us – so if you have a friend or neighbour who you think would be interested, please do invite them. The service will be relaxed – no doubt the animals will want to join in and make their voices heard from time to time. Dogs will be on leads, and other animals in carriers, and in their designated areas – not every rabbit wants to sit next to a dog! All animals are welcome, but bringing a photo instead is fine if you think your pet would be happier at home, or your pet is no longer with you; you can still share all that you love about your pet with God. This is a service for everyone, even if you have never owned a pet, it is a service of thanksgiving to God’s for his wonderful creation and the love to be found within it. Please join us for a morning of fun, fur, feathers, fins (and photos), and after the service enjoy a cup of tea out in the lovely churchyard and make some four-legged friends.

Benefice Service
Sunday 31st May. We are looking for Volunteers to make cakes. Please let the office know if you are able to make one.

Greens Norton Village Fete 
Sunday14th June. Helpers needed. Please speak to Revd Greg or Roberta if you can help.

St Lawrence Fete
Sunday 28th June. Helpers needed for stalls and games. Tombola items also needed – bottles, boxes of biscuits and chocolates, smellies, new small gifts. Please drop into the Chantry House Office or contact Steve Challen 07593700754

Raffle Tickets
Tickets for the St Lawrence Church Grand Draw are on sale in St Lawrence. Please place your completed ticket stubs in the envelope provided and post through the Vicarage postbox or bring to the Fete.

Clothing Recycling
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the recent clothing recycling initiative at St Lawrence. This has raised £228.80. We expect to run another in the autumn.

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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