PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Gaza, especially those 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 all on 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; Kathy, Rose, Bibs, Jenny, Grant, Carol 1, Carol 2, Carol 3, Em, Cherry, Janet, Ian, Graham, David, Bob, Sue, George, Robert, Noah & Nathaniel & Teagan and their parents, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Tony C, Patricia H; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Mollie James, Ken Brackley, Hilda Allen, Liz Sitch, Pam Jaycock, Richard Tobin.
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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 27th JULY - TRINITY 6
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, as we ask Jesus for help with our praying.
6pm Evening Prayer
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 28th July - 10am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Tuesday 29th July - 10am Mass Mary, Martha & Lazarus
For our families.
Wednesday 30th July - NO MASS feria
For all on holiday.
Thursday 31st July - 10am Mass St Ignatius Loyola
For more vocations to the priesthood.
Friday 1st August - 10am Mass feria
For those with mental health problems.
Saturday 2nd August - 10am Walsingham Cell Mass
For the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage next week.
NEXT SUNDAY - 3rd August - TRINITY 7
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will remember that God can step into our lives at any time!
6pm Evening Prayer