PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Gaza, especially those suffering starvation, for Ukraine, Sudan, and other war zones worldwide; for those in America being forcibly deported; for all refugees trying to reach safety; for those in desperate conditions caused by climate change or the cost-of-living crisis; for those being confirmed next Sunday; 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; Father Garry, Moira, Andrew, Linda, Mr L, Steve, Heather, Eileen, Michael, Ian, Gemma, Cherry, Jenny, Grant, Paul, Jennifer, Graham, Bob, Marlo, Sue 1, Sue 2, Robert, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Paul K; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Kathleen Coates, John Barton, Winifred Kitney, Bessie Foster, Danny Lyttle, Peter Marr.
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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 5th OCTOBER - TRINITY 16
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will ask Jesus to increase our faith.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 6th October - 10am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, Ethiopia, and other war zones world-wide.
Tuesday 7th October - 530pm Mass Our Lady of the Rosary
For greater care with our praying.
Wednesday 8th October - NO MASS feria
For those being confirmed on Sunday.
Thursday 9th October - 10am Mass St John Henry Newman
For more vocations to the priesthood.
Friday 10th October - NO MASS St Paulinus of Rochester
For the healing ministry in this Diocese.
Saturday 11th October - 10am Walsingham Cell Mass The Translation of the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham
For the parish church at Walsingham.
NEXT SUNDAY - 12th October - ST LUKE'S-TIDE
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PATRONAL FESTIVAL MASS & CONFIRMATION with the Bishop of Richborough
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, and for those being confirmed today.
There is a Bring-and-Share buffet lunch after Mass - all welcome!
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction