Sunday 16th – The Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s readings
Isaiah 61.10-end, Psalm 45.10-end, Galatians 4.4-7 & Luke 1.46-55.
Collect
The Blessed Virgin Mary Almighty God, who looked upon the lowliness of the Blessed Virgin Mary and chose her to be the mother of your only Son, grant that we who are redeemed by his blood may share with her in the glory of your eternal kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Hymn
Ye who own the faith of Jesus,
sing the wonders that were done
when the love of God the Father over sin the victory won,
when he made the Virgin Mary mother of his only Son.
Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.
Blessed were the chosen people
out of whom the Lord did come;
blessed was the land of promise fashioned for his earthly home;
but more blessed far the mother,
she who bare him in her womb.
Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.
May the Mother’s intercessions
on our homes a blessing win,
that the children all be prospered,
strong and fair and pure within,
following our Lord’s own footsteps,
firm in faith and free from sin.
Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.
For the sick and the aged,
for our dear ones far away,
for the hearts that mourn in secret,
all who need our prayers today,
for the faithful gone before us,
may the holy Virgin pray.
Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.
Praise, O Mary, praise the Father,
praise thy Savior and thy Son,
praise the everlasting Spirit,
who hath made thee ark and throne
o’er all creatures high exalted,
lowly praise the Three in One.
Hail Mary, hail Mary, hail Mary, full of grace.
Prayers
🙏🏼 We give thanks for the Blessed Virgin Mary and pray for all those who nurture others in their faith, especially for Ruth Hassall and the Discipleship team, as they encourage and equip the diocese.
🙏🏼We pray for those in self-isolation: God of compassion be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
🙏🏼 We pray for ourselves: Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy. Sustain and support the anxious, be with those who care for the sick and lift up all who are brought low; that we may find comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love, in Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
🙏🏼 In our cycle of prayer we pray for those living in Moss Lane.
🙏🏼 Please pray for the sick & those in need: Pearl Holmes, Bill Cavanagh, Peggy Hague, Janet Tyrer, Margaret Baxter, Tony Morgan, Christopher Robinson, Lilian Boucher, Mick Iddon, Elsie Latham,
Alan Southworth, Jimmy Johnstone, Margaret Bolton, Donald Sephton, Naomi Whittle, Margaret Baxter, Philip Valentine, Paul Edwards, Rosemary Lyon, Janice Smart, Arthur Wright, Dave Hobart, Jack Dalton, Colin Brown & Ruth Middlebrough.
🙏🏼 For those whose year’s mind falls this week: Stephen Murray, Ann Winward, Philis G. Jackson, Henry Townsend, Ann Sephton, Barbara Olive Wilson, Eva Gertrude Harrison, Robert Baybutt, William Baybutt, Jane Midgley & Keith Whiteside Howard. May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Collect for week beginning Trinity 10 (for use during the week).
Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; 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.
Monday 17th
Today’s readings
Ezekiel24.15-24, Ps. 78.1-8 & Matthew 19.16-22.
🙏🏼 We pray for all who are involved in monitoring and protecting our natural world, particularly remembering those who are looking for ways to enable sustainable and eco-friendly tourism across Lancashire.
Tuesday 18th
Today’s readings
Ezekiel 28.1-10, Ps. 107.1-3,40,43 & Matthew 19.23-end.
🙏🏼 We pray for all those whose businesses are struggling and those who have lost, or fear losing, their livelihoods because of the pandemic.
Wednesday 19th
Today’s readings
Ezekiel 34.1-11, Ps. 23 & Matthew 20.1-16.
🙏🏼 We pray for those without a permanent home, for those living on the streets, sofa surfing, or relying on hostels, that they find places where they receive the support they need.
Thursday 20th – Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, teacher of the faith.
Today’s readings
Ezekiel 36.23-38, Ps. 51.7-12 & Matthew 22.1-14.
🙏🏼 We give thanks for teachers of the faith and pray for those parishes providing holiday clubs, food banks, and/or additional help to those struggling in any way.
Friday 21st
Today’s readings
Ezekiel 37.1-14, Ps. 107.1-8 & Matthew 22.34-40.
🙏🏼 We pray for all in the prison system and for those in the criminal justice system.
Saturday 22nd
Today’s readings
Ezekiel 43.1-7, Ps. 85.7-end & Matthew 23.1-12.
🙏🏼 We pray for the national government, the cabinet and civil servants; that they make wise and compassionate decisions that protect the vulnerable and build up our common life.
Broadcast worship scheduled Trinity 10 on but check on the day.
Sunday 16 August: Tenth Sunday after Trinity.
Radio 4: 8.10am: Sunday Worship: ‘When our plans change’ plus the 75th anniversary of VJ day.
BBC1: 1.15pm: Songs of Praise from Trentham Gardens: Claire McCollum explores the rich history of Christian Worship.
Radio 3: 3.00pm: Choral Evensong, from St Martin-in-the-Fields with members of the BBC Singers
Online worship for Sunday
Worship with Fr Mark on the benefice Facebook page: 9.30am and there after.
Worship on Blackburn Diocesan You Tube via the website: Sunday 9am and there after.
