PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, especially for the people of Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, 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; and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including Liz, John, Ruth, Valerie, Elizabeth, Ken, and Ann.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD, who knows the needs of each, those for whom our prayers have been asked; Jenny, Grant, Jason, Mike, Jasmine, Cherry, Frankie, Ross, Jimmy, Michael, Graham 1, Graham 2, David, Charles, Bob, Sue, Pru, George, Robert, Nathaniel & Teagan & Noah and their parents & teachers, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Anne H; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time; Kathleen Fowle, Joyce Waters, John Thomsett, Melvina Avron-Cotton, Rae Jenkins, Brenda Talbot.
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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 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.
2. An alternative Collect for Easter Day:
God of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned, and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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The Church is OPEN as detailed below:
Saturday 19th April - HOLY SATURDAY
930am Morning Prayer (followed by preparation of the church for Easter)
8pm Vigil & First Mass of Easter
Thanksgiving for the Resurrection!
SUNDAY 20th APRIL - EASTER SUNDAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS with Blessing of the Easter Garden
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will truly rejoice with the Risen Jesus!
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Easter Monday 21st April - 10am Mass & Visit to the Easter Garden
Thanksgiving for Cathedrals and Churches open today!
Easter Tuesday 22nd April - 530pm Mass
Thanksgiving for Easter blessings!
Easter Wednesday 23rd April - 8am Mass
That England may once more know the Risen Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Easter Thursday 24th April - 10am Mass
For those recently baptised and/or confirmed.
Easter Friday 25th April - 10am Mass
Thanksgiving for the Risen Christ's healing help!
Easter Saturday 26th April
10am Mass
Thanksgiving for our social/fundraising events!
1030am until 1230pm Eastertide Coffee Morning
NEXT SUNDAY - 27th April - EASTER 2
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will know, and rejoice in, Christ’s blessings.
12 noon ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction