PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for Christians keeping Easter; for the people of Lebanon, Iran, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and other war zones world-wide; for all refugees trying to reach safety; for those in desperate conditions caused by climate change, government oppression, or the cost-of-living crisis; for those caring for the sick or elderly in Medway Hospital, Wisdom Hospice, and Prospect Place, and for those in mourning.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Steven, Angela, George, Perry, Robert, Gary, Mark, Daisy, Brian, Mick, Bob, Gerald, Nicholas, Jane, Ian, Met, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Teagan, Lindsay, Olive, John, Pearl, Sheila, those with eating problems, and those preparing to make their Easter confessions.
REMEMBER the recently-departed: Antonia R; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time; John Haigh, Frances Leonard, Pam Tennant, Kenneth Stamp, Jonathan Locke.
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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 APRIL - EASTER SUNDAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will joyfully say our Alleluias to the Risen Lord Jesus!
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Easter Monday 6th April - 10am Mass
Thanksgiving for Easter blessings and flowers.
Easter Tuesday 7th April - 530pm Mass
Thanksgiving for Easter food.
Easter Wednesday 8th April - 8am Mass
Thanksgiving for peacemakers in the Middle East and in Ukraine.
Easter Thursday 9th April - 10am Mass
Thanksgiving for Easter hymns and prayers.
Easter Friday 10th April - 10am Mass
Thanksgiving for good medical help and treatment.
Easter Saturday 11th April
10am Mass
1030am - 1230pm Eastertide Coffee Morning in the Hall
530pm - 730pm Youth Club in the Hall
Thanksgiving for Easter hope.
NEXT SUNDAY - 12th April - EASTER 2
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that, like St Thomas, we too will say MY LORD and MY GOD lovingly and prayerfully!
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction