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16th August 2026

The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity

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The Collect
O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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
Lord of all mercy, we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace: by our communion keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us from all sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lectionary Readings for Sunday:

Old Testament Reading:  Isaiah 56.1, 6 – 8
Thus says the Lord: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come and my deliverance be revealed. And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the Sabbath and do not profane it and hold fast my covenant— these I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar, for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says the Lord God, who gathers the outcasts of Israel: I will gather others to them besides those already gathered.

New Testament Reading:  Romans 11. 1 – 2a. 29 – 32
I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel? for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so also they have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they also may now receive mercy. For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.

Gospel:  Matthew 15. [10 – 20] 21 – 28
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that moment.

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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
Debbie Morris
Ellen Jones

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

Rest In Peace
Mary Reed
Elsaida Forbes
Nola Wright
Patricia Martin
Lily Watkins

Banns
Victoria Anderson and Jacob Bower
Tracy Loasby and Adam Cameron-Clarke
Irina Belyaeva and Roy Bricknell

Weddi ng    
Sabine Vanaga & James McGarrigle

Baptism
Indie Rose Womack

Benefice Notices

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.
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! At the current time the Book of Acts is being read at Morning Prayer.

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.

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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