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Sunday 8th September 2024
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

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 always be found steadfast in faith and active 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.

Post Communion
Keep, O Lord your Church, with your perpetual mercy; and, because without you our human frailty cannot fall, keep us ever by your help for all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday:

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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

Benefice Notices

If you are new to this church, welcome, it is lovely that you can join us.
We produce the Weekly News on a weekly basis which you can also have emailed to you along with other information about the benefice.
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Ride and Stride
14th September 2024
The Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust Ride and Stride will be taking place on Saturday 14th September with churches in Northamptonshire taking part along with many more all over the country. Participants plan a route to walk, cycle, horse ride etc, on their own or in a group, visiting churches, many of which are open with people to welcome them and nearly all with basic free refreshments. St Lawrence Towcester is planning to be open between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm on the 14th September and we are looking to set up a rota of people willing to spend an hour or two in the church to welcome visitors. It is unlikely you will be inundated and you may not welcome anyone at all during your hour. Anyone interested in finding out more, please contact Val Hartley 01327 362049 or val.e.hartley@btinternet.com
Other churches in the benefice are also taking part:
St Michael, Bradden will be open, unmanned from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
St Mary, Easton Neston will be open and manned from 10:00 am to :00 pm then a register will be available outside. For more information, please contact Beverley James, beverleyvjames@hotmail.com St Bartholomew,
Greens Norton will be open and manned from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Roberta Wooldridge Smith secretarygn.tovebenefice@gmail.com There is information about NHCT and Ride and Stride on the NHCT website www.nhct.org.uk

Vergers 
We are always looking for vergers for baptisms.
If you or anyone you know would like to become a verger please contact the office on 01327 350459.

History Tours / Heritage Bus arranged with Brian from the History Society that there will be tours in Church from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Greens Norton Village Show
7th September 
Do come along, we are offering home made cream teas in the church.
There are various categories: children’s work, flowers, fruit, vegetables, handicrafts, art, photography, bakery and preserves.
The exhibits are shown across several venues in the village and different refreshments are offered at each.
It is a lovely all-age event for the community and visitors to enjoy.

Pimms Prosecco and Puddings - in the Vicarage Garden Sunday 8th September from 12:00 noon.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the music of two amazingly talented artists - Antony Wolfson and Craig Live. £10 per adult / kids free. Bookings via Benefice Office 01327 350459

Sunday 15th September
Choral Evensong at 6:00 pm will take place at St Mary’s Easton Neston with a choir drawn from local ecumenical churches.

Bible Study
The Chantry group re-commenced this Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm as is usual. Our next meeting will be 24th September.
We are looking into the book of Daniel and will be spending time in a fiery furnace and a lion's den.
It is a most interesting and important book to read, especially when done with others in a convivial atmosphere.
Everyone is welcome to join us and will be given a very warm welcome.
For more information please speak with me. John Booth.

RIP Diary
If you need to make any changes or add any names the RIP diary it is in St Lawrence.

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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