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 returning to college or university; 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; Ann, Linda, Mr L, Michael, Ron, Ian, Jenny, Grant, Em, Cherry, Jennifer, Graham, Bob, Marlo, Sue, Robert, Noah & Nathaniel & Teagan and their parents, and those in mourning, especially Lucy's parents.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Bobby H, Guy G, Maureen D, Lucy R, John B; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Stan Oates, Doris Gosney, Nick Bowen.
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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 14th SEPTEMBER - HARVEST THANKSGIVING
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will be thankful for the harvest, and not waste it.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 15th September - 10am Mass Exaltation of the Holy Cross
For all signed with the sign of the cross.
Tuesday 16th September - 7pm Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit (no 530pm service)
For our PCC meeting this evening.
Wednesday 17th September - 8am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Thursday 18th September - 10am Mass feria
For all who have received our Harvest gifts.
Friday 19th September - 10am Mass feria
For the staff of the Molly Wisdom Hospice.
Saturday 20th September - NO MASS (Walsingham Festival at Peterborough Cathedral)
For all welcoming the image of Our Lady of Walsingham at Peterborough today.
NEXT SUNDAY - 21st September - TRINITY 14
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will be trustworthy with the gifts God has given us.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction