PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Iran, Minnesota, and other war zones world wide; for all refugees trying to reach safety; for those in desperate conditions caused by climate change, government oppression, or the cost-of-living crisis; and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including Ruth, Elizabeth, Ken, and Ann.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD (who knows the needs of each) those for whom our prayers have been asked; Robert, Megan, Daisy, Jane, Brian, Ian, Bob, Nicholas, Barry, Audrey, Olive, Gwen, Billy, Paul, Helen; those experiencing problems with difficult children, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently-departed: Bella K, Paul J; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Bernard Fray, Violet Locke, Mandy O’Connor, Ernie Gray, Sheila Penfold.
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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:
SUNDAY 1st FEBRUARY - THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE (CANDLEMAS)
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will let Jesus lead us to be lights shining out here in Gillingham.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 2nd February - 10am Mass feria
For the retreat at Walsingham this week.
Tuesday 3rd February - 530pm Mass feria
For Medway Council.
Wednesday 4th February - 10am Mass feria
For peace in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Iran, Minnesota, and other war zones world-wide.
(no 8am service today)
Thursday 5th February - 10am Mass St Agatha
For brave Christians.
Friday 6th February - 10am Mass St Paul Miki & the Japanese Martyrs
For all victims of abuse and cruelty.
Saturday 7th February - 10am Walsingham Cell Mass feria
For those who welcome and care for the pilgrims at Walsingham.
NEXT SUNDAY - 8th February - EPIPHANY 5
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will strive first for the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
5pm Evening Prayer