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Fourteenth Sunday of the Year - Cycle
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Introduction:
Today we hear and join in Jesus’ great prayer of thanksgiving to the Father, revealed to us through the gift of the Spirit.
First Reading:
Zechariah 9:9-10
The prophet foresees the peace that the humility and power of the Messiah will bring.
Second Reading:
Romans 8:9. 11-13
Paul reminds his hearers that the gift of the Holy Spirit is the means by which we are made Christ-like, especially with regard to our physical resurrection.
Gospel:
Matthew 11:25-30
Jesus praises the Father for his loving revelation of the Blessed Trinity, revealed to those who are humble enough to accept this saving truth.
Please pray for Canon
Patrick Curran lately dead (in Ireland - brother of Frank Curran) and all whose
anniversaries occur about this time, especially:
7th July – Margaret & Elizabeth Grimshaw
8th July – George Ignatius Green, Catherine Nelson, Alice Maud Brierley
11th July – Norbert Lovatt, John Bell
12th July – Leo Craven
Collection
Env £188.85, Loose £235.51, Total £424.36. Peter’s Pence £142.48 Many thanks for your generosity. Special Collection today for Day for Life; next weekend for Apostleship of the Sea.
Attendance
236
No Afternoon Devotions today because of the Garden Party.
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