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The Parish of Louth and Deanery of Louthesk Weekly notes and information for 12th July 2020: 5th Sunday after Trinity www.teamparishoflouth.org.uk

In all we do, we seek to live out Jesus’ command to draw close to the love of God in worship, and to share this by loving our neighbour

Collect Prayer at Daily Prayer during the week 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. Amen.

Our churches: opening as places for prayer and reflection in our communities

The Parish Church of Louth St James will be open for private prayer between 10am and 4pm every day from Monday to Saturday

Please see page 4 for details of other churches that are open for private prayer across the

Deanery of Louthesk

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DIARY OF PRAYER & WORSHIP THIS WEEK… Services marked * are streamed via www.facebook.com/louthchurch

Sunday 12th 9 30am Fulstow open for private prayer until 11am 5th Sunday after Trinity 10am Morning Service at North Thoresby 10am EUCHARIST at St James’ (Nave)* Missa simplex Plainsong Gen 25.19-end;Romans 8.1-11; Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23 11 15am Eucharist at Legbourne 1pm Grimoldby open for private prayer until 3pm 2pm Legbourne open for private prayer until 4pm 3pm Fotherby open for private prayer until 5pm 6pm PLAINSONG EVENSONG at St James’ (Nave)* Plainsong Responses Psalm 60 Plainsong Canticles 2 Sam 7.18-end; Luke 19.41-20.8 Creator of the earth and sky Plainsong

Monday 13th 9 15am MATINS at St James’ (Nave)* Psalm 98; 1 Samuel 1.1-20; Luke 19.28-40

10am St James’ open for private prayer until 4pm 1pm Grimoldby open for private prayer until 3pm 7 30pm COMPLINE at St James’ (Nave)*

Tuesday 14th 9 15am MORNING PRAYER at St James’ (Nave)* Psalm 106; 1-18; 1 Samuel 1.21-2.11; Luke 19.41-end 10am St James’ open for private prayer until 4pm 11am HOLY COMMUNION at St James’ (Nave)* 11 30am ‘Praying with… …the Bible (Lectio Divina)’ Go to: www.zoom.us/join or ‘phone 0203 481 5240, and enter the Meeting ID: 847 0617 4009 and Password: 562604.

1pm Manby open for private prayer until 3pm 7 30pm COMPLINE at St James’ (Nave)*

Wednesday 15th 9 15am MATINS at St James’ (Nave)* Psalm 111; 1 Samuel 2.12-26; Luke 20.1-8

10am St James’ open for private prayer until 4pm 7 30pm COMPLINE at St James’ (Nave)*

Thursday 16th 9 15am MATINS at St James’ (Nave)*

Psalm 115; 1 Samuel 2.27-end; Luke 20.9-19

10am St James’ open for private prayer until 4pm 10am Nth S’cotes open for private prayer until 12noon 1pm Grimoldby open for private prayer until 3pm 7 30pm COMPLINE at St James’ (Nave)*

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Friday 17th 9 15am MATINS at St James’ (Nave)* Psalm 139; 1 Samuel 3.1-4.1a; Luke 20.20-26

10am St James’ open for private prayer until 4pm 1pm Manby open for private prayer until 3pm 7 30pm COMPLINE at St James’ (Nave)*

Saturday 18th 10am St James’ open for private prayer until 4pm 11am Marshchapel open for private prayer to 12noon 12 30pm MIDDAY PRAYER at St James’ (Nave)*

Sunday 19th 9 30am Fulstow open for private prayer until 11am 6th Sunday after Trinity 10am Morning Service at North Thoresby 10am EUCHARIST at St James’ (Nave)* Missa simplex Plainsong Gen 28.10-19a;Romans 8.12-25; Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43 11 15am Eucharist at Legbourne 1pm Grimoldby open for private prayer until 3pm 2pm Legbourne open for private prayer until 4pm 3pm Fotherby open for private prayer until 5pm 6pm PLAINSONG EVENSONG at St James’ (Nave)* Plainsong Responses Psalm 67 Plainsong Canticles 1 Kings 2.10-12; 3.16-28; Acts 4.1-22 Before the ending of the night Plainsong

DETAILS OF CHURCHES OPEN FOR PRAYER

DEANERY OF LOUTHESK: CHURCH OPENING TIMES IN JULY 2020 Binbrook: Please ‘phone the keyholder on 07778 316486 for access Fulstow: 1st Wednesday, 10am to 12noon; every Sunday, 9 30am to 11am. Fotherby: Sunday, 3pm to 5pm Grimoldby: Monday, Thursday and Sunday, 1pm to 3pm Legbourne: Wednesday, 1pm to 2 30pm; Sunday 2pm to 4pm Louth, St James: Daily, from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Ludborough: Please ‘phone the churchwarden on 01472 840505 for access. Manby: Tuesday and Friday, 1pm to 3pm Marshchapel: Saturday, 11am to 12noon. North Somercotes: Thursday, 10am to 12noon North Thorseby: Please ‘phone a churchwarden on 01472 840582 for access.

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COMING TO CHURCH: WHAT TO EXPECT… We are now beginning to resume public worship in some of our churches – beginning with St James in Louth last Sunday. This is a quick idea of what to expect. It is important that if you have, or suspect you may have, any of the symptoms of COVID-19 you DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH – instead you should follow the government advice to self-isolate with other members of their household, and follow government advice.

What to bring with you • Hand cleanser, yourself, and as little else as possible!

• You may also wish to wear a face covering to help protect others in case you are an asymptomatic carrier

of COVID-19

Entering the church • The doors will open about 10-15minutes before the service is due to start. If you need to wait outside,

please make sure you maintain social-distancing between you and those who you talk to.

• Before you come in, you will be asked to confirm your name and a means to contact you in case we need

to contact you as a result of an infection.

• Seating will be limited to less than 10% of our normal capacity, and we will try to maximise how many

people can be seated safely. The verger will show you to a seat. Seats are marked out for one or two

people to sit with each other, with appropriate distancing between each group (there is limited

accommodation for slightly larger household groups in the aisle (which will still have a clear view of the

altar!). Please be understanding of the fact that this means there is not the normal freedom to choose

our seats!

• If you wish to make an offering to support the work of the Church, there will be an opportunity to do

this as you enter or leave the church.

During the service • A copy of the Weekly Notes, including an order of service will be in your place. Please use this, and then

take it with you at the end of the service.

• You are asked to remain in your place throughout the service, unless the person leading the service gives

different instructions.

• Congregational singing is not allowed, as this presents a potential risk of transmission by aerosol spray.

Until more investigation has taken place, any sung parts of the liturgy will be sung on behalf of all by a

cantor in the chancel.

• We ask people not to share the peace or greet each other with physical gestures.

After the service • Please take your copy of the Weekly Notes with you – do not leave it in your place! If you do not wish

to take it home with you there will be a box to put it in as you leave (it will then be kept for 72 hours

before possible reuse).

• Please leave the church building as directed. At present there will be no refreshments and people are

asked not to socialise after the service – if the weather is good and you wish to greet others outside,

please do remember to maintain social-distancing.

For those who do not wish to come to church, we will continue streaming services as before..

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An Order of Service for the Eucharist this Sunday • We open our hearts to God, that we might be transformed by his love

• We listen to God’s Word, and seek to find out how we may grow to understand God’s will for us more fully

• We gather around the table to share a symbolic meal, a meal that joins us with our brothers and sisters throughout the world; the saints who have lived in all times and places

• We pray that we go out as lights that shine with God’s love wherever we might go

The Gathering The GREETING and PREPARATION In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Together we pray… 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.

As the Ministers enter, organ music may be played or a psalm sung. Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you

and also with you.

The PRAYERS OF PENITENCE A Minister introduces the Prayers of Penitence.

[My brothers and sisters, as we prepare to celebrate the presence of Christ in word and sacrament, let us call to mind and confess our sins:]

Father eternal, giver of light and grace, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour, in what we have thought, in what we have said and done, through ignorance, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We have wounded your love, and marred your image in us. We are sorry and ashamed, and repent of all our sins. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past; and lead us out from darkness to walk as children of light. Amen.

The Priest pronounces Absolution. Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

We say the GLORIA, a Song of Praise written by the early Christians Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

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Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The COLLECT prayer 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, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Liturgy of the Word Old Testament Reading: Genesis 25.19-end A reading from the book Genesis. These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan aram, sister of Laban the Aramean. Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is to be this way, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born of you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger.” When her time to give birth was at hand, there were twins in her womb. The first came out red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they named him Esau. Afterward his brother came out, with his hand gripping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them. When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, living in tents. Isaac loved Esau, because he was fond of game; but Rebekah loved Jacob. Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” (Therefore he was called Edom.) Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.

Reader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

New Testament Reading: Romans 8.1-11 A Reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according

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to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law-- indeed it cannot, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.

Reader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23 Reader: Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N. All: Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone with ears listen!” “Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

Reader: This is the Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, O Christ.

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There will be a HOMILY and period for reflection, after which the service continues with the NICENE CREED:

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The INTERCESSIONS, which may include the following bidding: Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer And may end with: Merciful Father,

accept these prayers, for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament The PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

A CHANT may be sung, as gifts are brought up and the altar is prepared.

PREPARATION OF THE TABLE The prayer at this point may include the following response:

Blessed be God for ever.

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The EUCHARISTIC PRAYER The Lord be with you. and also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. The president praises God for his mighty acts, ending with:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

The president recalls the Last Supper, after which the following acclamation may be used: Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again.

The Prayer continues and leads into the doxology, to which all respond boldly Amen.

We sit or kneel for the LORD’S PRAYER Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us 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 BREAKING OF THE BREAD We break this bread to share in the body of Christ Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

The GIVING OF COMMUNION God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people.

Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The AGNUS DEI Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace.

Communion is distributed.

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The PRAYERS AFTER COMMUNION. The priest leads the congregation in prayer:

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

Following this prayer, all join in: We thank you, Lord, that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet prepared for all peoples. Amen.

The Dismissal The priest proclaims God’s BLESSING and we are sent into His world…

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

We stand as the Ministers leave. Common Worship and New Patterns for Worship, material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2000 and 2002.

Creator of the earth and sky Latin hymn by Saint Ambrose, translated by C. Bigg

Creator of the earth and sky, Ruling the firmament on high, Clothing the day with robes of light, Blessing with gracious sleep the night,

That rest may comfort weary men, And brace to useful toil again, And soothe awhile the harassed mind, And sorrow’s heavy load unbind:

Day sinks; we thank thee for thy gift; Night comes; and once again we lift Our prayer and vows and hymns that we Against all ills may shielded be.

That when black darkness closes day, And shadows thicken round our way, Faith may no darkness know, and night From faith’s clear beam may borrow light.

Pray we the Father and the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One; Blest Trinity, whom all obey, Guard thou thy sheep by night and day. Amen.

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A MUSICAL REFLECTION from Allan Smith, Master of the Choristers

Musical Reflection No. 12: Before the ending of the day Getting a regular ‘good night’s sleep’ can often be aided by including a bedtime routine that helps get your body and mind ready to sleep. As part of the rhythm of the day, Christians have traditionally prayed before bed. As was mentioned in last week’s reflection, King David placed the Ark of the Covenant in the tabernacle in Jerusalem. Asaph and his family were instructed to, ” give thanks and to praise the Lord” day and night. (1 Chronicles 15-17). Watchmen upon the walls of Jerusalem, would have used these periods of time conducive for prayer.

Jesus used to spend nights in prayer. Notable Early Christians, such as Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian of Carthage and Hippolytus of Rome (all from the 3rd century) all made mention of making night-time prayers. St. Paul gave the exhortation to pray without ceasing. Some people have taken this advice literally. Around 400 AD, Alexander Akimites founded a monastery at Gormon, by the Black Sea. They became known as the Order of Acoemetae (the sleepless ones). The community of monks were divided into six groups, so that each group was in a rotation, relieving the previous group to create uninterrupted prayer over each 24hr period. This type of monasticism spread to other countries, especially France and Switzerland.

When the monastic Rule of Benedict was written, sleep patterns were generally governed by the time of the setting sun. Although Wintertime, enabled a good amount of sleep, summer months were slightly more challenging. As the sun sets, monks would attend Vespers, have a meal then attend service of Compline at c. 7pm. Before the monks sleep, they would likely undertake reading and give time for personal prayer before sleep. Not many monastic foundations still undertake All Night Vigils to celebrate great feasts. However, on Mount Athos in Greece, it is still custom to celebrate major feasts throughout the night.

The service of Choral Evensong, that we have most Sunday evenings in church, is derived from the services of Vespers and Compline. The evening canticle of the Magnificat (Song of Mary) came from Vespers and the Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon) from Compline, along with the creed. I believe it is a beautiful type of service that helps to bring a church’s community together between active day and restful night.

Many of us have our own private prayers or meditations that we like to use before we head for slumber. One of my favourite prayers is attributed to Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman:

O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, Until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, And the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done; Then, Lord, in thy mercy, grant us safe lodging, a holy rest and peace at the last, Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Psalms can also prove a useful aid. Psalms 4, 91 & 134 are particularly appropriate for use during the night. Some people like to follow the ‘examen’, the technique of spiritual reflection, which is usually done at noon and before bed. Some people like to follow compline, which we stream live from St. James (See details in parish newsletter. This can be followed live, or is accessible from our facebook page afterwards).

One of my favourite anthems that we occasionally sing at Choral Evensong, on the theme of the ‘ending day’, is Save us, O Lord by Edward Bairstow. The text is the antiphon used for the Nunc Dimittis for the service of Compline.

Save us, O Lord, waking, guard us sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ and asleep may rest in peace.

Recommended Listening: David Briggs – O Lord, Support Us Sung by Trinity College Choir, Cambridge https://youtu.be/J0mubkYli8M Edward Bairstow – Save Us O Lord Sung by Salisbury Cathedral Choir https://youtu.be/eejty1TlOi4

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Louth facebook page. You do not need a Facebook

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know’ when it asks you to sign up.

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The Sunday morning and evening services are accessible by ‘phone.

Please ‘phone Tiffany Noden on 01507 600929 for the ID number that you will

need in order to access the service.

At 10am or 6pm on Sunday, please join the service by calling 0330 336 0036 – you

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In our prayers this week…

All those affected by the current pandemic The Sick and those in need: Peggy Baillie, Nicky Bellamy, Anne-Marie Bidwell, Helen Blakey, Paul Clifford, Ed Cox, Hildegard Deetmer-Beecroft, Nigel Goy, Rosemary Huke, Corie Langford, Christina Livesey, Roly Livesey, Mal Locking, Brian Luckwell, Anna Mamwell, Alan Pounds, Sylvia Pounds, John Pinchbeck, Margaret Pinchbeck, Eileen Robinson, Marjorie Spendlow, Enid Spicer, John Troughton, Charles Wakeley, Pauline Watson, Stuart Watson, Elaine Wedge Those who have died: Joyce Haywood, Shirley Wilbourn, William Kerley, Pamela Waumsley, Jean Boswell, Vicky Leighton, Janet Grundy

PARISH AND DEANERY CONTACTS At this time, if you are aware of anyone in urgent pastoral need please e-mail

louthparishpastoral@gmail.com or ‘phone 07901 852198, 07500 965321 or 07734 871159.

Deanery Office 01507 610247 Trinity Centre 01507 605803 louthesk@lincoln.anglican.org trinity@teamparishoflouth.org.uk

For Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and other enquiries For matters relating to activities at Trinity Centre

Safeguarding concerns 01507 610752 For information about how to respond to safeguarding concerns,

or for sources of support, please see Safeguarding Notices in church porches

www.teamparishoflouth.org.uk

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