FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
September 21, 2025
THE FATHER IS MY HOPE; THE SON IS MY REFUGE;
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY PROTECTION.
ALL HOLY TRINITY, GLORY TO THEE!
LIVE AUDIO STREAMING during today’s service is available on the Order of Service page. Recorded audio will be added following worship.
GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY: PREVIEW OF THE READINGS.
Our Epistle and Gospel lesson for today continue the theme of spiritual life which we have been exploring these last few weeks. The Gospel lesson tells the story of Christ’s healing of the 10 lepers, which is for us a picture and promise of the power of Christ to heal not only the seemingly incurable diseases of our bodies, but more importantly the diseases of our souls. This is what is given to us to experience and receive by faith through our participation in the sacramental life of the Church. What kind of diseases are we talking about? In today’s Epistle reading St Paul describes the “leprous condition” of self-conceit, or vain-glory, and envy, which wrecks such havoc in our relationships, and is healed through the acquisition of humility and the practice of thanksgiving.
THE LESSON : Galatians 5:25-26, 6:1-5
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look toyourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if any one thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each man will have to bear his own load.
THE GOSPEL : Luke 17:11-19
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’
PARISH LIFE NOTES
HOLY BAPTISM Next Sunday, September 28, we will joyfully celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, a moment of spiritual rebirth through the waters of regeneration and entrance into Christ’s Holy Catholic Church. May God grant the newly baptized many blessed years!
BAPTISM LUNCH INVITATION Join us in celebrating the baptism with a potluck lunch on Sunday, September 28! Please bring a dish to share. Cake, buns, coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY NIGHT PRAYER Every Sunday • 7:00–8:00 PM ,Sanctuary , come experience the power of prayer and community. All are welcome, bring your heart, your hopes, and your faith.
THANK YOU Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make Mervin’s birthday celebration so special last Sunday!
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Morning Prayer: Tuesday at 8.30 a.m.
Evening Prayer: Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.