PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Gaza, for Ukraine, Sudan, 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 those working in supermarkets and shops at this very busy time; and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including John, Ruth, Elizabeth, Ken, and Ann.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD (who knows the needs of each) those for whom our prayers have been asked; Audrey, Barry, Maureen, Olive, Paul 1, Tania, David 1, Jenny, Luke, Nicholas, David 2, Paul 2, Ruth, Jennifer, Bert, Ian, Jerry, Bob, Sue 1, Sue 2, Robert, those experiencing problems with difficult children, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Patrick S, Ron W, Michael S, Alan A, Chris A; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Joan Bulger, Carol Woodward, Paul Halford, John Ezard, Paula Thomas, Bridget Chalkley.
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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 7th DECEMBER - ADVENT 2
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Preacher: Robert Foxwell, LLM at St Nicholas w St Mary, Strood
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that the spirit of Advent joy and hope will rest upon us.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 8th December - 10am Mass The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
For help to say a clear NO to sin.
Tuesday 9th December - 530pm Mass Advent feria
For peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Wednesday 10th December - 8am Mass Advent feria
For Sunday's Carol Service and Christmas Fair.
Thursday 11th December - 10am Mass Advent feria
For help with our keeping of Advent.
Friday 12th December - 10am Mass Advent feria
For the work of Crisis at Christmas.
Saturday 13th December - 10am Mass St Lucy
For the churches and people of Sweden.
NEXT SUNDAY - 14th December - ADVENT 3
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will be strong in our faith in God, and not fear.
3pm CAROL SERVICE in Church
4pm CHRISTMAS FAIR in the Hall
530pm Evening Prayer (note later time, or it might be at 6pm! Sorry I can't be more specific)