PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for those taking academic exams; for those suffering from Ebola in Congo; 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, local wound clinics, and Prospect Place, and for those in mourning.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Caroline, Rebekah, Cynthia, Linda, Jo, Daisy, Brian, Mick, Bob, Shaun, Nicholas, Ian, Met, Adam, Clive, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Luke, Dean, Peter, Ben, Daniel, Teagan, Paul, Ches, Jules, John, Heidi, David, local wound clinics, and those who are deaf and dumb.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY - Sue W, Peter B; and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Lucy Frost, Bertie Robbins, Sue Harrison.
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 14th JUNE - TRINITY 2
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will be faithful disciples of Jesus.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
3pm SONGS & SCONES - afternoon concert, community singing, and tea (Admission - adults £7, children £3.50)
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 15th June - 10am Mass feria
For those finishing their exams.
Tuesday 16th June - 530pm Mass St Richard of Chichester
For the Diocese of Chichester, and for Bishop Martin Warner.
Wednesday 17th June - 8am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Thursday 18th June - 10am Mass feria
For all who came to last Sunday's Concert and Tea.
Friday 19th June - 10am Mass feria
For those with Alzheimer's/Dementia.
Saturday 20th June - 10am Mass St Alban the Martyr
For those in this country suffering today for their faith.
NEXT SUNDAY - 21st June - TRINITY 3
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will not be afraid, but will grow in our trust of Jesus.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction