SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
October 5, 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.
In today’s Gospel lesson, St. Luke describes the miracle of the raising of the dead of the son of the widow of Nain. Miracles in the New Testament are not understood in the modern sense of a suspension of the “laws of nature” but rather a manifestation of the loving, life-giving power of God which upholds our lives and that of the universe moment by moment. In this miracle, the power of God meets the depths of human need and desperation. In our Epistle reading from Ephesians St. Paul prays that we ourselves, in our weakness and desperation, would know this power working within us, so that we might be filled to the brim with His fulness, so that God would be glorified.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Lamentation 1:1-6
How lonely sits the city that was full of people!How like a widow has she become, she that was great among the nations! She that was a princess among the cities has become a vassal. She weeps bitterly in the night,tears on her cheeks; among all her lovers she has none to comfort her; all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they have become her enemies. Judah has gone into exile because of affliction and hard servitude; she dwells now among the nations, but finds no resting place;
her pursuers have all overtaken her in the midst of her distress. The roads to Zion mourn, for none come to the appointed feasts; all her gates are desolate, her priests groan; her maidens have been dragged away, and she herself suffers bitterly. Her foes have become the head, her enemies prosper, because the Lord has made her suffer
for the multitude of her transgressions; her children have gone away, captives before the foe. From the daughter of Zion has departed all her majesty. Her princes have become like harts that find no pasture; they fled without strength before the pursuer.
THE LESSON: Ephesians 3:13-21
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with might through his Spirit in the inner man, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have power to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fulness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE GOSPEL: Luke 7:11-17
Soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. As he approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’ Then he came forward and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, ‘Young man, I say to you, rise!’ The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized all of them; and they glorified God, saying, ‘A great prophet has risen among us!’ and ‘God has looked favourably on his people!’ This word about him spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.
PARISH LIFE NOTES
HARVEST THANKSGIVING – October 12th We will celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving on October 12th. Due to some damage and lost decorations, we’re asking for donations of artificial fruits/vegetables or fresh produce, if you’re able to help.Please drop off donations at the church: October 11th after 3:00 PM, or during office hours (Wed–Fri, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM) Questions? Please speak with Gwyn. Thank you for your support!
LOST & FOUND REMINDER Have you misplaced something? Our Lost & Found basket is located upstairs in front of the sanctuary, by the coat hanger. Please take a moment to look through it — items will be cleared out or donated at the end of each month. Thank you!
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.
St. Mary’s Prayer Chain consists of a group of participants who are dedicated to prayer. The prayer chain is available to us who need prayer for things such “trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity”. Requests may be sent to Ann by text or email or phone call. The request will then be directed to the other participants for prayer. Confidentiality will be maintained.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ST. MARY’S As we begin the important journey of calling a new priest, your voice matters. Our Search Committee is inviting input from the congregation to help answer the next question:
• What do you envision as St. Mary’s future? (Where do we want to go)
Your responses will help shape our Parish Profile, which is essential in guiding potential candidates and helping them understand where we want to go—and where God is calling us as a church community. Please submit your answers confidentially to Yvonne at the church office. You may fold your completed form and place it in the box located on the table in front of the office. Alternatively, you can email your responses to: stmarysanglican@sasktel.net All responses will be treated with care, confidentiality, and respect. Thank you for being part of this important process.
WORSHIP THIS WEEK
Morning Prayer: Tuesday at 8.00 a.m.
Evening Prayer: Wednesday at 5.30 p.m.