Holy Hour

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Mortimer Common: St John the Evangelist
Victoria Road Mortimer Common Reading, RG7 3SY, United Kingdom

HOLY HOUR - SILENT PRAYER AND REFLECTION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOLLOWED BY THE EUCHARIST.
This is a traditional opportunity to spend some quiet time in prayer together in the Eucharistic presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Holy Hour has its origins in Jesus' own words to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion: ‘Could you not watch with me one hour?’ (Matthew 26:40). People use the Holy Hour time differently, but for some it is an opportunity:
First to quiet our minds, acknowledge God's presence and pray;
Second, worship as in focussing purely on God for who he is and giving thanks for who he is;
Third, reflect on our own shortcomings, ask for forgiveness, and ask for strength to repent and start again;
Fourth, rest in silent presence, perhaps reading scripture or listening quietly to God;
Fifth, express our gratitude for specific blessings and gifts in our life;
Sixth, pray for the needs of our family, our friends, our parish church, and our wider world.
We conclude with the Eucharist and Holy Communion.

Padworth: St John the Baptist

Welcome to the Parish of St. John the Baptist.  Everyone is welcome at any service and event.

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The Reverend Paul Chaplin

The Benefice Office,
St. John's Church
The Street,
Mortimer,
Reading,
Berkshire RG7 3RL

RG7 3SY
01189 333704
01189 331718

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Holy Hour

Every Thursday at for 1 hour
Mortimer Common: St John the Evangelist
Victoria Road Mortimer Common Reading, RG7 3SY, United Kingdom

HOLY HOUR - SILENT PRAYER AND REFLECTION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOLLOWED BY THE EUCHARIST.
This is a traditional opportunity to spend some quiet time in prayer together in the Eucharistic presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Holy Hour has its origins in Jesus' own words to his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion: ‘Could you not watch with me one hour?’ (Matthew 26:40). People use the Holy Hour time differently, but for some it is an opportunity:
First to quiet our minds, acknowledge God's presence and pray;
Second, worship as in focussing purely on God for who he is and giving thanks for who he is;
Third, reflect on our own shortcomings, ask for forgiveness, and ask for strength to repent and start again;
Fourth, rest in silent presence, perhaps reading scripture or listening quietly to God;
Fifth, express our gratitude for specific blessings and gifts in our life;
Sixth, pray for the needs of our family, our friends, our parish church, and our wider world.
We conclude with the Eucharist and Holy Communion.

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of St. John the Baptist Padworth is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Oxford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Fr. Paul Chaplin - 01189 333704 or 01189 331718, Mrs Elizabeth Porter - 01189 333704 or Miss Sarah Theaker - 01189 333704 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01865 208 295. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."