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The Readings.

Isaiah 61.10-end

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
my whole being shall exult in my God;
for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots,
and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise
to spring up before all the nations.

Luke 1. 46-55

‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant.
Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm;
he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to his descendants for ever.’

The Sermon
Prepared by The Revd Dr Beth Keith. 

The Prayers
Prepared by Veronica.

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father.

We give you thanks for the gift of Mary, after whom this church is named, and thank you
for giving her to us to give birth to your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We give thanks for
all the people who passed through this church yesterday for the Horticultural show, and
hope we may see some of them again, once they have seen how beautiful the church is.
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.

We pray for the church worldwide, that all who call themselves Christians may serve you
as best they can, and serve your people in whatever way they can. We pray for our
diocese, our bishops and all who serve you in whatever capacity. We thank you for our
partner churches, St John’s and St Mark’s, that we may grow ever closer in our
partnership.
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.

We pray for our city of Sheffield. We give you thanks for Walkley, for all the organisations
in our area, our schools and teachers, and ask your blessing on St Mary’s School, as they
start the new school year. We ask your blessing on all the students soon to return to our
city.
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.

We pray for Katherine baptised today, and for Alison who was licensed last Monday. May
we as a congregation always give them the support they need.
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.

We pray for all who are ill at this time, and remember in our prayers all who work in the
National Health Service and carers. We pray they may always be strengthened to carry
out the tasks they need to undertake. We pray for all known to us in special need of your
saving grace….
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.

We remember before you all who have died recently, and those we have loved and known.
We pray for all who are with your in your tender care.
Lord, in your mercy.
Hear our prayer.

Rejoicing in the fellowship of Mary, John and Mark and all your saints, we commend
ourselves and all creation to your unfailing love.

Merciful Father,
Accept these prayers
for the sake of your only Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
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