1. PEW SHEET for w/c Sunday 6th September 2026

PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD; for the peoples of the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and other war zones world-wide; for those affected by the floods in Nepal and Tibet; 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, for local wound clinics, and for those in mourning.

PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Pat, Cynthia, Jenny, Steve 1, Steve 2, Steve 3, David, Jo, Mandy, Brian, Dan, Bob, Jaden, Lawrence, Ian, Adam, Tony 1, Paula, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Tony 2, Peter, Yvonne, Teagan, Linda, Rebekah, Ches, David, Luke, the Demelza Hospice for Children, and the Kent Fire & Rescue Service.

REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY; Pearl S, and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:  Veronica Beard, Queen Elizabeth II, Margaret Simons, Robert Wingate, Ron Goodwin, Terry Simper, Mervyn Drewett.

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 6th SEPTEMBER - TRINITY 14

930am Morning Prayer

1030am PARISH MASS 

Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will let God lead us to forgive each other.

The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass

6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction

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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions

Monday 7th September - 10am Mass  feria

For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.

Tuesday 8th September  - 530pm Votive Mass of Our Lady 

For the new parish priest at Walsingham.

Wednesday 9th September - 8am Mass  Charles Fuge Lowder

For the Society of the Holy Cross

Thursday 10th September  - 10am Mass  feria

For the Sunlight Centre, and for its organisations.

Friday 11th September  -  10am Mass  feria

For those with Alzheimer's/dementia., and, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, for all victims of terrorism.

Saturday 12th September - feria

10am Mass 

For Kent Ride & Stride, and for our social events today.

10am - 4pm OPEN DAY with COMMUNITY CAFE & CRAFT/PRODUCE SHOW in the Church and Hall

530pm - 730pm YOUTH CLUB in the Hall

NEXT SUNDAY - 13th September - TRINITY 15

930am Morning Prayer

1030am PARISH MASS 

Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will show the gift of mercy to each other.

12 noon HOLY BAPTISM

6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction