PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Gaza, 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 all on half-term holiday; 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; Olive, Frankie, Mr L, Audrey, Steve, Eileen, Michael, Gemma, Cherry, Jenny, Grant, David, Paul, Ruth, Jennifer, Ian, Graham, Bob, Malo, Sue 1, Sue 2, Robert, those experiencing problems with difficult children, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Alan, Simon, Lucy L, John M; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: John Pulham, Terry Bradley, John Merrett, Irene French, Joyce Williams, Barbara Spicer, Paul Nicklin, Richard Tazewell.
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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 26th OCTOBER - TRINITY 19 (BIBLE SUNDAY)
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will have a great love of God’s holy Word in the Bible.
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction (note change to winter time)
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 27th October - 10am Mass feria
For those still on half-term holiday.
Tuesday 28th October - 530pm Mass ST SIMON & ST JUDE
For the Roman Catholic Shrine of St Jude at Faversham.
Wednesday 29th October - 8am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and other war zones world-wide.
Thursday 30th October - 10am Mass feria
For those keeping Hallowe'en tomorrow night, that they may come to know its true meaning.
Friday 31st October - 10am Mass feria
For those in Gillingham's Care Homes.
Saturday 1st November - 10am Mass Saints and Martyrs of England
For a strengthening of the Christian faith in this country,
NEXT SUNDAY - 2nd November - ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will try to be more saint-like, and so help others to be saint-like as well.
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction