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6th September 2026

The Fourtenth Sunday After Trinity

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The Collect
Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season. Grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being, 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 forever.

Post Communion
Lord of the Harvest, with joy we have offered thanksgiving for your love in creation and have shared it in the bread and the wine of the kingdom. By your grace plant with in us and make us generous and wise stewards of the good things we enjoy through Jesus Christ our lord.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday:

Old Testament Reading:  Ezekial 33: 7-11
So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life. God’s Justice and Mercy. Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel: Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?

New Testament Reading:  Romans 13: 8-end
Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. An Urgent Appeal. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is already the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us walk decently as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in illicit sex and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Gospel:  Matthew 18: 15-20
If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17 If that person refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church, and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

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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
Linda Wibley
William Ironmonger

Sick
Caroline Hunt
Mary Minnie
Carol McCormick
Dawn McCormick
Abbie Mardell & Hollie
Rob Ramos
Janet Gross

Rest In Peace
Lily Watkins
Arthur (brother in law of Hazel Starmer)
Rev Haydn Jones
Kathy Miles
David Bell

Benefice Notices

Family Communion
Sunday 20th September,  at 9.15 am. 
We are looking forward to welcoming guests to this service. I know Eileen has already asked some folks if they can bake a cake, but is looking for others as well. If you could provide something for the day please do speak with Eileen, Glynis or Linda.
Don’t forget to RSVP to the invitation as well, by 13th September (call 01327 350459 or email tovebeneficeoffice@gmail.com).

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
Started on Wednesday evenings but you are still welcome to join us, 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. We suggest starting to read the Book of Acts as preparation. Those who follow the daily readings on the Weekly Sheet or join in with Morning prayer will be doing this anyway!

St Bartholomew's Harvest Supper in Greens Norton will be held on Friday October 2nd from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm in the Community Centre. As always there will be a choice of hot meals and variety of puddings. The community choir will lead singing and all are encouraged to join in. Tickets will be available from the Chantry House and at St Bart's church from Teresa or call her on 01327 352727

Calling all bakers!!!
We are short of bakers for Sponne weekly cakes for staff and 6th form. If you could help once or twice a term can you please let Revd Paula know.

Choral Evensong at St Mary's, Easton Neston. If you'd like to join the scratch choir, rehearsal begins at 1.45 pm, with a short break for tea and cake before the service.

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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