PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Gaza, especially those - including children - being murdered as they seek aid, 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 receiving exam results; 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; Ron, Ken, Bibs, Jenny, Grant, Carol, Em, Cherry, Jennifer, Ian, Graham, Bob, Sue, Robert, Noah & Nathaniel & Teagan and their parents, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - David S, Rose S; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Christopher East, Bryan Phillips, Malcolm Hall, Margaret Williams, David Johnson, Harry Richley, Doreen Watson, Chrissie Ritchie.
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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 17th AUGUST - THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that, like Mary, we will turn away from sin, and turn to her son, Jesus.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 18th August - 10am Mass St Helena
For our church and hall repairs.
Tuesday 19th August - 530pm Mass feria
For those on holiday.
Wednesday 20th August - NO MASS feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Thursday 21st August - 10am Mass feria
For those receiving GCSE exam results today.
Friday 22nd August - 10am Mass The Queenship of Mary
For the aid of Our Lady in bringing Christian healing to others.
Saturday 23rd August - 10am Mass of Requiem
For the recently departed, and for those whose anniversary of death falls in August.
NEXT SUNDAY - 24th August - TRINITY 10
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, for help in bringing Christian healing to others.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction