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28th September 2025

 Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity

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The Collect
God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; 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
Keep, O Lord, your Church, with your perpetual mercy; and, because without you our human frailty cannot but fall, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary Readings for Easter Sunday:

Old Testament Reading:  Amos 6: 1a, 4 – 7
Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall; That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.

New Testament Reading:  1 Timothy 6: 6 - 19
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Gospel:  Luke 16: 19 - 31
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear
not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

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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
David Shield
(Miss) Christine Williams

Sick
Caroline Hunt
Jackie Parson
Bob Upton
William Ironmonger
Jane Small
Revd Arthur Hughes
Margaret Brown
Emily
Alan
John Smith
Eleanor Christie

Rest In Peace
Bridget Hunt
Sheila MacLeod

Benefice Notices

MacMillan Coffee Mornings
Bradden is holding a MacMillan coffee morning in the Village Hall on Wednesday, 1st October from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Do please come along and support us. All are welcome.

Harvest Supper
St Bartholomew’s Harvest Supper is taking place on Friday the 3rd October at 6:30 pm at Greens Norton Community Centre.
Tickets are £11, available from Teresa on 01327 352727 or the Benefice Office.

Ukraine
On 5th October Alex and Steve will likely be making their last drive to Ukraine, donating an ambulance full of aid in memory of a volunteer paramedic friend of our aid team, who was sadly killed in August. If you would like to support this last trip, then please pop into the Chantry Office or speak with Steve direct 07593700754 🙏

New Project 
Every first Tuesday of the month starting on the 7th October we invite you to join us for Soup, Sandwich and a Social Chat in the Chantry House from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
A small donation would be appreciated. Please speak to Gail or Eileen.

Clothing and Rags 
Recycling fundraising at St Lawrence accepted until Sunday 19th October. Clothes, belts, bags and shoes. No Bedding items. Donations in church or to the Vicarage garage. Thank you.

RIP Diary 
This is now in church until 24th October 2025.
Please indicate with a tick if you would like your loved one/relative to be remembered, or add new.

Ladies Night 
The next ladies night will be held on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 7:00 pm at Truva in Whitehorse Lane, Towcester. There are only 20 spaces available! Please RSVP to Stephanie at stephaniejwatts@gmail.com by Monday 3rd November. RSVP’s will close when capacity is reached. Truva are requesting a £10 per person deposit and menu choices beforehand.

Towcester Primary School are seeking regular weekly volunteers to listen to readers. Please contact Elizabeth Sandham on 01327 350332 or office@towcester.pdet.org.uk for more information.

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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