PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Ukraine, the Middle East, and other war zones worldwide; for all refugees trying to reach safety; for the people of America; for those in desperate conditions caused by climate change or the cost-of-living crisis; for the clergy retreat at Walsingham; and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including Liz, John, Ruth, Valerie, Elizabeth, Ken, David, and Ann.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD - who knows the needs of each - those for whom our prayers have been asked; Cherry, Pauline, Tom, Thea, Frankie, Simon, Paris, Rachel, Peter, Dave, Dominic, Jimmy, Nikki, Gar, Bob, Nicky, Sue, Pru, Robert, Noah and his parents, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Bill C; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time; Mandy O’Connor, Ernie Gray, Sheila Penfold, Peggy Sugden, Walter Dracey.
A Prayer for our Church and Parish:
Let us pray for those of our parish who are poor, or anxious, or unwell. Let us pray for God’s blessing on our Youth Club, our nearby uniformed groups, those who live and work in Prospect Place and the other new building developments, and on the King William Nursery and Burnt Oak School. Let us remember, too, the Sunlight Centre, the Medway Food Bank, the Gillingham Street Angels, and others who work amongst the many disadvantaged people in this area.
Heavenly Father, you have called us to be the bearers of Good News, following the example of St Luke the Evangelist, our Patron.
Send your light and truth to lead us; open our minds to worship you in spirit and in truth; open our eyes to the opportunities you give us in the people we meet each day, or who come through the doors of our church.
Open our ears to hear your call; open our hearts to your love, that we may serve you and bring others to your light.
God of hope, in this moment, and in the days ahead as we look to the future, however dark and uncertain it may seem, fill us with all joy and peace, as we trust in you, that we may overflow with hope, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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The Church is OPEN as detailed below.
We ask you to continue to use hand-sanitizers on entering/leaving the Church. Face-coverings or masks are recommended, but not mandatory. Please respect the wishes of those who want to continue to maintain social distancing!
SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY - THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE (CANDLEMAS)
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS with Procession
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will join Jesus in being lights to lighten all people.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 3rd February - 10am Mass St Blaise
For throat specialists, and for all with throat problems.
Tuesday 4th February - NO MASS TODAY
For true peace in the Middle East, and in Ukraine.
Wednesday 5th February - NO MASS TODAY
For the Nursery School, that they may find their parking permits.
Thursday 6th February - NO MASS TODAY
For Burnt Oak School, and their new head teacher .
Friday 7th February - 10am Mass feria
For all those with mental health problems.
Saturday 8th February - 10am Mass feria
For our Community Cafe and Youth Group today.
1030am until 1pm Community Cafe
530pm until 730pm Youth Group
NEXT SUNDAY - 9th February - FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that, helped by Jesus, we will be good *fishers of people* for the Christian faith.
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
We ask you to continue to use hand-sanitizers on entering/leaving the Church. Face-coverings or masks are recommended, but not mandatory. Please respect the wishes of those who want to continue to maintain social distancing!