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 those in desperate conditions caused by climate change or the cost-of-living crisis; for local children on holiday, and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including Liz, John, Ruth, Valerie, and Elizabeth.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD, who knows the needs of each, all those for whom our prayers have been asked; Rachel, Roger, Carole, Debbie, Danny, Push & his carers, Nikki, Bob, Dan, Sandra, Daisy, Gary, Shaun, Tony, Peter, Terry, Mike, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Sylvia C; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time; Mollie James, Frederick Dickin, Veronica Graffham, Liz Sitch, Richard Tobin.
1. 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 their 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 28th JULY - TRINITY 9
930am Morning Prayer
1030am 1030am PARISH MASS with Canon Neil Bunker
Today's Mass intention is for our Church and Parish, that we will be like the young lad, and offer what we have to Jesus.
6pm Evening Prayer
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 29th July - 10am Mass Mary, Martha, and Lazarus - Companions of Our Lord
For local families.
Tuesday 30th July - 530pm Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, and in Ukraine.
Wednesday 31st July - NO MASS
For those on holiday.
Thursday 1st August - 10am Mass St Ignatius Loyola
For mission work in our parish.
Friday 2nd August - NO MASS
For the staff and patients of the Molly Wisdom Hospice.
Saturday 3rd August - 10am Walsingham Cell Mass
For the forthcoming Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage.
NEXT SUNDAY - 4th August - TRINITY 10
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for our Church and Parish, that we will know Jesus as the true Bread of Life.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
6pm Evening Prayer
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!