New Year's Day

Date

Wed, 01/01/2020

Time

10am

10am Holy Communion

Our Weekly Services

Come and join us for worship you will be given a warm welcome.

Our Church services are:

Sunday at 10am & Wednesday at 11am

If you are unable to attend in person you are invited to join in with the service at home by following the material in the Spiritual Communion booklet:

Praying At Home Booklet

Praying At Home (short version)

Praying at Home - Lectionary Year A Advent I 2022 - Trinity Sunday 2023

LECTIONARY YEAR C

Advent Sunday 2024 - Trinity Sunday 2025

2025
Trinity Sunday - Christ-the-King 2025

Trinity Sunday (Proper 11) 15th June

(Fathers’ Day)

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us grace in the profession of true faith to recognise the glory of the eternal Trinity: keep s steadfast in this faith and bring us to see you in perfect and eternal unity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15

Trinity I (Proper 12) 22nd June

O Lord, in your mercy heart our prayers: and as you give us the desire to pray, grant us your help and protection; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Isaiah 65:1-9: Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

Trinity II (Proper 13) 29th June

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing can be whole and nothing can be holy: increase your mercy towards us, that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so enjoy the good things of time, as not to lose the things of eternity: through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

1Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Galatians 5:1,13-25; Luke 9:51-62

St.Thomas, Apostle Thursday 3rd July

Almighty and everliving god, who strengthened your apostle Thomas with faith in the resurrection of your Son: grant to us, who have not seen, that we also may believe and so confess Christ as our Lord and our God; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Ephesians 2:19-end; John 20:24-29

Trinity III (Proper 14) 6th July

O Lord, let the world be ordered in peace, according to your will: that your people may be free to worship you with joy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-11,16-20

Trinity IV (Proper 15) 13th July

O God, you have prepared for those who love you good things no eye has seen: pour into our hearts such love of you, that, by loving you in all things and above all things, we may be worthy of your promises, which surpass all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37

Trinity V (Proper 16) 20th July

O God of power and might, all good things belong to you: sow in our hearts the love of your name, and make us grow in the life of faith; nurture the things that are good, and tend them with your loving care; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Genesis 18:1-10a; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42

St.Mary Magdalene Tuesday 22nd

Almighty God, whose Son restored Mary Magdalene to wholeness of body, mind and spirit, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: forgive us, heal us, and strengthen us by your grace, that we may serve you in the power of his risen life; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

2Corinthians 5:14-17; John 20:1-2, 11-18

Trinity VI (Proper 17) 27th July

O God, whose providence orders all things in heaven and earth: keep from us everything harmful, and lead us to all that is good; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Genesis 18:20-32: Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13

St.James-the-Great Friday 25th July

O God of mercy, grant that, as your holy Apostle James leaving his father and all that he had, obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus Christ, and followed him even to death; se e, forsaking all selfish desires may ever be ready to obey your call; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Acts 11:27-12:2; Matthew 20:20-28

Trinity VII (Proper 18) 3rd August

Grant to us, Lord, the spirit to think on those things that are right, and always to be ready to do them: that we, who without you cannot be alive may have the strength to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14, 2:18-23; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21

The Transfiguration Wednesday 6th August

Almighty and everlasting God, who revealed the glory of your beloved Son when he was transfigured on the holy mountain: mercifully grant us such a vision of his divine majesty, that, being purified and strengthened by your grace, w may be transformed into his likeness, from glory to glory; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Luke 9:28-36

Trinity VIII (Proper 19) 10th August

Open your merciful ears, O Lord, to the prayers of your people; that you would graciously grant what we ask, and make us desire what is pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Genesis 15:1-6; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40

The Dormition of Mary, Mother of our Lord Friday 15th

O God, you have taken to yourself the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of your incarnate Son: grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her in the glory of your eternal kingdom; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. One God, world without end. Amen.

Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 1:46-55

Trinity IX (Proper 20) 17th August

O God, you make known your almighty power in your merciful compassion: increase your mercy towards us; that we, being eager for your promises may inherit the treasurers of heaven; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. One God, world without end. Amen.

Jeremiah 23:23-29; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56

Trinity X (Proper 21) 24th August

Almighty and eternal God, by your generous love you grant to those who pray more than is desired or deserved: pour down your mercy upon us, forgiving what our conscience fears, and granting what we dare not to ask; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Jeremiah 1:4-10; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17

St.Bartholomew Sunday 24th August (translated to the 25th)

Almighty and everlasting God, who gave grace to your apostle Bartholomew to believe and preach your word: grant to your Church, we pray, both to love what he believed and to preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Acts 5:12-16; Luke 22:24-30

The beheading of John-the-Baptist Friday 29th August

O god, who called Saint John-the-Baptist to be both in both and death the forerunner of your Son: grant that, as he was slain for truth and justice, so may we badly resits corruption and vice, and receive with him the unfading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Jeremiah 1:4-10; Matthew 14:1-12

Trinity XI (Proper 22) 31st August

Almighty and merciful God, by whose grace alone your faithful people offer us service and praise: grant that may hasten without stumbling towards the things that you promise; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 10:12-18; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14

Trinity XII (Proper 23) 7th September

Almighty and merciful god, by whose grace alone your faithful people offer you service and praise; Grant that we may hasten without stumbling towards the things that you promise; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33

Birthday of Mary the Mother of God Monday 8th September

Almighty God, who looked with favour on your servant Mary and called her to be the mother of your Son: grant us, we pray, the humility which found favour in your sight; that we, with her, may proclaim the greatness of air name, and find the mercy shown to those who stand in awe of you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

1Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-end; Psalm 139:1-9; Luke 6:27-38

Trinity XIII (Proper 24) 14th September

Guard your Church, O Lord, with your perpetual mercy: and since without your aid we lose our way, draw us always , by your help, away from harm, and steer us towards salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28: 1Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10

Holy Cross Day 14th September (translated to 15th)

O God, whom it has pleased to redeem the human race through the precious blood of your Only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; mercifully grant, that e, who rejoice in the life-giving Cross, may die to our sins and live for righteousness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Numbers 21: 4-9; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17

St.Ninian of Whithorn Tuesday 16th September

Almighty God, who through the preaching of your holy bishop, Ninian, made the light of the Gospel shine in our land: grant that we too, by that same Gospel, may be filled with the light of your truth, and come to know the joys of heavenly life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Jonah 3:1-5; Romans 15:17-21; Mark 16:15-20

Trinity XIV (Proper 25) 21st September

O Lord, let your constant compassion cleanse and strengthen your Church: and since, without you, we cannot continue in safety, may we ever be governed by your grace: through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Amos 8:4-7; 1Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13

St.Matthew 21st September (translated to 22nd)

Almighty God, whose blessed Son called Matthew, the tax collector, to be an apostle and evangelist: give us grace so to forsake the selfish pursuit of gain and love of riches, that we may follow the way o Jesus Christ, our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Proverbs 3:13-18; 2Corinthians 4:1-6; Matthew 9:9-13

Trinity XV (Proper 26) 28th September (Kept as Harvest)

O Lord may your grace at all times go before us, and follow on behind: and so continually direct us to good works; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31

Michaelmas - the Feast of St.Michael and all Angels

Monday 29th September

Everlasting God, who ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and mortals in a wonderful order: grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven, so, at your command , they may help and defend us on Earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Genesis 28:10-17; revelation 12:7-12; John 1:47-end

Trinity XV HARVEST 28th September

God, in whom all things are possible, You crown the year with your goodness and give us the fruits of the Earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, so that none may hunger, none may thirst, and all may cherish the gifts of your creation, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Philippians 4:4-9; John 6:25-35

A prayer of Harvest Thanksgiving

Loving and bounteous God, we thank you that all good things come from you. Thank you for the fruits of the harvest. Thank you for the things we can produce from what you have created in this beautiful world. Thank you for the variety of gifts and talents you have given to every person in our church today. We praise you for the ingenuity and creativity of our human minds and for the opportunities you give us to make this world a better, fairer and more just place for everyone to live. Help us to use the many gifts you give us not just for ourselves, but also for the relief of those in great need; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Trinity XVI (Proper 27) 5th October

O Lord, we beseech you: give your people grace to turn away from evil; and to follow you, the only God, in pureness of heart and mind through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; 2Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17: 5-10

Trinity XVII (Proper 28) 12th October

O Lord, since without you we cannot please you: let the work of your mercy in all things guide our hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

2Kings 5:1-3, 7-15b; 2Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17: 11-19

St.Luke-the-Evangelist Saturday18th October

Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: graciously continue in your Church this love an power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Acts 16:6-12a; 2Timothy 4:5-17; Luke 10:1-9

Trinity XVIII (Proper 28) 19th October

Almighty and merciful God: in your goodness keep us from all that is harmful; that, being ready both in body and soul, we may freely accomplish your will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. one God, world without end. Amen.

Genesis 32:22-31; 2Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8

Trinity XIX (Proper 30) Bible Sunday 26th October

Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:

help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 45:22-25; Romans 15:1-6; Luke 4:16-24

Trinity XX (Proper 31) 2nd November for All Saints & All Souls

Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy Church, the mystical Body of your Son: grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

2Esdras 2:42-48; Hebrews 12:18-24; Luke 6:20-36

All Souls Day 2nd November (translated to 3rd)

Father of all, we pray for those we love but see no longer: grant them your peace, let light perpetual shine upon them, and in your loving wisdom and almighty power work in them the good purpose of your perfect will: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Psalm 27:1-5; Philippians 2: 12-18; Luke 14:25-33

Trinity XXI (Proper 32) (3rd before Advent) 9th November

for the week

O God, our refuge and strength, the very author of devotion; hear the prayers of your Church; and grant that what we seek in faith we may in fact obtain; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Job 19:23-27; 2Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38

Trinity XXI (Proper 32) Remembrance Sunday 9th November

O God, whose will it is to hold both heaven and Earth in a single peace: let the design of your great love shine on the wastes of our wraths and sorrows; and give peace to your Church, peace among nations, peace in our homes an peace in our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Micah 4:1-8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Luke 1:68-79

Trinity XXII (Proper 33) (2nd Before Advent) Sunday 16th November

O Lord, forgive the transgressions of your people: and by your goodness release us from the snare of sin, in which, by our frailty, we have ben caught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 65:17-25; 2Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19

St.Margaret of Scotland 16th November (translated to Monday 17th)

Almighty God, who called your servant Margaret to an earthly throne that she might advance your heavenly kingdom, and endued her with zeal fro you Church and charity towards your people: mercifully grant that we, who commemorate her example may be fruitful in good works and attain to the glorious company of your saints: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Proverbs 31:10-12,20,26-end; 1Corinthians 12:13-13:3; Matthew 25:34-end

Christ-the-King (Proper 34) 24th November

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in the kingdom of your well-beloved Son: mercifully grant that the peoples of the Earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

Collect for the week:

Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people: that they, richly bearing the fruit of good works, may by you be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.

St.Andrew of Scotland 30th November 2025 (translated to 1st December)

Almighty God, who gave such grace to your apostle Saint Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ and brought his brother with him: call us by your holy word, and give us grace to follow you without delay and to tell the good news of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive an reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Romans 10:12-18; Matthew 4:18-22