2nd August 2026
9th  Sunday after Trinity

Introduction 
In the name of the Father, 
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. 
(If a candle is lit)
Grace, mercy and peace
from God the Father,
and the Lord Jesus Christ
be with us.

 The prayer of preparation 

Almighty God, 
to whom all hearts are open,  
all desires known, 
and from whom no secrets are hidden: 
 cleanse the thoughts of our hearts 
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, 
 that we may perfectly love you, 
 and worthily magnify your holy name; 
 through Christ our Lord. 
 Amen. 

 Prayer of penitence 

God the Father forgives us in Christ
and heals us by the Holy Spirit.
Let us therefore put away all anger and bitterness,
all slander and malice,
and confess our sins to God our redeemer.
                                                                                                        (cf Ephesians 4.30, 32)

 A moment to reflect 

May the Father forgive us by the death of his Son
 and strengthen us to live in the power of the Spirit all our days. 
 Amen. 
Gloria

Glory to God! our hearts to you we raise, 
Joy and peace on earth, in highest heaven praise! 
Songs of adoration Lord to you we bring, 
Praising your great goodness, Father, heavenly king. 
Glory to God! our hearts to you we raise, 
Joy and peace on earth, in highest heaven praise!

Son of the Father, bearing this world’s sin, 
Lamb of God, have mercy, grant us peace within. 
You, O Christ are holy, you alone are Lord, 
With the Holy Spirit, evermore adored. 
Glory to God! our hearts to you we raise, 
Joy and peace on earth, in highest heaven praise!
Collect 
Almighty God, 
 who sent your Holy Spirit 
 to be the life and light of your Church: 
 open our hearts to the riches of your grace, 
 that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit 
 in love and joy and peace;
 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.

Readings
Isaiah 55.1-5
Psalm 17.1-7,16
Romans 9.1-5 



Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia 
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
one God, who was, and who is, and who is to come,
the Almighty.       
Reading – Matthew 14.13-21

13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 
 15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” 
 16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” 
17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. 
 18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

The Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, 
 creator of heaven and earth. 
 I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, 
 who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 
 born of the Virgin Mary, 
 suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
 was crucified, died, and was buried; 
 he descended to the dead. 
 On the third day he rose again; 
 he ascended into heaven, 
 he is seated at the right hand of the Father, 
 and he will come to judge the living and the dead. 
 I believe in the Holy Spirit, 
 the holy catholic Church, 
 the communion of saints, 
 the forgiveness of sins, 
 the resurrection of the body, 
 and the life everlasting.
 Amen
Intercessions 

 We bring before God all of our concerns and thanksgivings, our desires and our needs. 

 The Lord's Prayer 

 Our Father, who art in heaven, 
 hallowed be thy name; 
 thy kingdom come; thy will be done; 
 on earth as it is in heaven. 
 Give us this day our daily bread. 
 And forgive us our trespasses, 
 as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
 And lead us not into temptation; 
 but deliver us from evil. 
 For thine is the kingdom, 
 the power and the glory, 
 for ever and ever. 
 Amen.
The Peace 
Peace to us from God our heavenly Father.
Peace from his Son Jesus Christ who is our peace.
Peace from the Holy Spirit, the life giver.
The peace of the triune God be always with us.


Lord Jesus,
you made yourself known in the breaking of the bread
I love you above all things
and I desire you to receive my soul:
since I cannot at this moment receive Communion,
come at least spiritually into my heart;
I embrace you as if you were already there
and unite myself wholly to you,
never let me be separated from you.
Amen

The blessing
God the Holy Trinity make us strong in faith and love,
defend us on every side,
and guide us in truth and peace,
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit 
be among us and remain with us always.

Hymn: Break Thou The Bread of Life

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