Sunday Service Sheet
Notice Sheet for 19th July 2026
WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SPROWSTON
19th July 2026
The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
Services This Week
9:30 am St Cuthbert’s Church:
Presiding: Revd Melanie Hider
Preaching: Revd Melanie Hider
Readers: Sheila Tuffield / Rosemary Clarke
Intercessor: Sheila Tuffield
Chalice: Sheila Tuffield / Liz Chettleburgh
Counter: Joan Fairchild / Suzanne Hudson
Hymns: 499, 40, 196, 1, 416
10:30 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Holy Communion
Presiding: Revd Heather Wright
Preaching: Andy Hudson
Readers: Tony Ashley-Griffith / Elizabeth Easton
Intercessor: Barbara Winter
Chalice: Robert Huntly / Sue Ellingham
Counter: Jane Jackson / Robert Huntly
Hymns: 4, 62, 346, 302, 198
Services for 26th July 2026
The Eighth Sunday after Trinity.
9: 30am St Cuthbert’s Church
Holy Communion
10:30 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Morning Prayer
Readings:
Romans 8: 26 – end
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
Our churches are open each day for private prayer:-
St. Cuthbert 8.30am – 10.00 pm
St. Mary & St. Margaret 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
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Lectionary Readings and Prayers
First Reading: Romans 8: 12 – 25
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation – but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry “Abba, Father”. The Spirit himself testifies with our Spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs – heirs of God and co – heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it , in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bond age to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.
We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him , ‘Do ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?” No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds,
you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow to get her until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”
Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.
“As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.
Collect
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things; graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; 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.
Post Communion
Lord God, whose Son is the true vine and the source of life, ever giving himself that the world may live; may we so receive within ourselves the power of his death and passion that, in his saving cup, we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love; for his is alive and reigns, now and for ever.
Other Notices:
Many thanks to all involved with the church stall at Sprowston Town Fete. In addition to talking to large numbers of people, we raised £78.50 for church funds.
Carol’s open garden day raised over £1,700 for The Cancer Treatment Centre at N&N. Carol thanks everyone for their generous support.
The month ahead:
Sunday 26th July at 4:00pm St Mary & St Margaret’s
There will be a Patronal Evensong (sung) in celebration of St Mary Magdalene and St Margaret of Antioch at St Mary & Margaret’s Church. Refreshments from 3.00pm. Please encourage all your family and friends to attend.
We are looking for more volunteers to join the team of Sunday morning welcomers at St Mary & St Margarets. Duties include preparing the books and notice sheets, hymn board numbers, setting up the microphones before the service, and taking up the cash collection as well as welcoming everyone as they arrive. Please speak to Sue or Sheila if you might be interested in joining in this important activity.
There shall be a training update for Welcomers on Saturday 1st August at 12:00 following the monthly coffee morning at St Cuthbert’s. All members of both welcoming teams are encouraged to attend, along with anyone who would like to know more.
Future events to note:
Details of the United Services in August
10.00 Sunday 2nd August St Cuthbert’s
10.00 Sunday 9th August St Mary & St Margaret’s
10.00 Sunday 16th August St Cuthbert’s
10:00 Sunday 23rd August St Mary & St Margaret’s
10:00 Sunday 30th August St Cuthbert’s
Sunday Services return to 9:30 at St Cuthbert’s and 10:30 at St Mary & St Margaret’s on Sunday 6th September.
From the Church Prayer Diary:
Compassionate God, from far and near you gather your church into one, safeguard the unity of your flock through the teaching of Christ the
Shepherd, so that all your scattered children may find in him the guidance and nourishment they seek. Amen
Please pray for:-
God’s blessing on those living or working in:-
Greenborough Rd, Hammond Way, Breck Rd, Harrison Drive
We pray for God’s blessings on couples preparing for their weddings in August:-
Harry Webster and Lucy King, Ryan Harmer and Jessica Communion with Prayers for
Healing
Tye-Leech, Luke Colby and Thiza Bettis, Thomas Watson and Rachael Hughes, Emad Michael-Hannah and Julie Hudson.
Healing: Chester, Ian, Joan, Ron, Ellie, Zachary, Keith, Christopher, Barbara, John.
Family and Friends of:
Derek Cooke
This Week:
St Cuthbert’s:
Wednesday 22nd July lunch club 8.00 for set up, lunch is served at 12.00
Thursday 23rd July Sprowston Parish Players 7.00-9.30pm
St Mary & St Margaret’s
Tuesday 21st July 10.30-12.00 Tuesday Break – all welcome. ***
Tuesday 21st July 7.30-9.00 Choir practice for patronal evensong on 26th July
Wednesday 22nd July 9.30 midweek communion followed by
a cuppa and a chat.
Saturday 25th July Morning Rehearsal for Evensong.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE PARISH
Associate Team Vicar: Reverend Tim Yau:
Tel: 07964078330 tim@sprowston.org.uk
Church Wardens:
Sue Ellingham – sueellingham@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 416144
Sheila Tuffield – sheila.tuffield@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 419896
Office: Tel: 01603 411194, office@sprowston.org.uk
(The office phone and e-mail is not monitored daily).
SAFEGUARDING:
Sprowston Parish is committed to safeguarding all worshippers, staff and visitors.
If you have any concerns, please refer to the noticeboards for the contact details of the safeguarding team.
NB: The service at St Cuthbert’s is usually live-streamed. The seats nearest to the centre aisle on the first three rows may be
in view. Also, those coming forward to receive communion or a blessing, so, if you would prefer to receive communion in your seat, please let us know.