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The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
The Sunday between 3 and 9 July Year B

Collect One

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee,
that the course of this world
may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance,
that thy Church may joyfully serve thee
in all godly quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

The First Reading - 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 or Ezekiel 2: 1-5

The Psalm - Psalm 48 or Psalm 123

The Second Reading - 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10

The Gospel Reading - Mark 6: 1-13

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Post Communion Prayer

Holy and blessed God,
as you give us the body and blood of your Son,
guide us with your Holy Spirit,
that we may honour you not only with our lips
but also with our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.