PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for the people of Ukraine, the Middle East, 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 local children on holiday; for the Missions to Seafarers, and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including Liz, John, Ruth, Valerie, and Elizabeth.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD, who knows the needs of each, all those for whom our prayers have been asked; Rachel, Roger, Carole, Debbie, Danny, Push & his carers, Nikki, Bob, Dan, Sandra, Daisy, Gary, Shaun, Tony, Peter, Terry, Mike, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Sylvia C; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time; Mollie James, Frederick Dickin, Veronica Graffham, Liz Sitch, Richard Tobin.
1. 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 their 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.
We ask you to continue to use hand-sanitizers on entering/leaving the Church. Face-coverings or masks are recommended, but not mandatory. Please respect the wishes of those who want to continue to maintain social distancing!
SUNDAY 21st JULY - TRINITY 8
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for our Church and Parish, that sometimes we, too, may just go away, and be with Jesus.
There will be another retiring collection for the work of the Missions to Seafarers
6pm Evening Prayer
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 22nd July - 10am Mass ST MARY MAGDALENE
For help to tell others about the risen Lord Jesus.
Tuesday 23rd July - 530pm Mass St Bridget
For the churches and people of Sweden.
Wednesday 24th July - NO MASS
For those on holiday.
Thursday 25th July - 10am Mass ST JAMES THE APOSTLE
For Christians imprisoned for their faith.
Friday 26th July - NO MASS
For those in local prisons.
Saturday 27th July - 10am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, and in Ukraine.
NEXT SUNDAY - 28th July - TRINITY 9
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS with Canon Neil Bunker
Today's Mass intention is for our Church and Parish, that we will be like the young lad, and offer what we have to Jesus.
6pm Evening Prayer
We ask you to continue to use hand-sanitizers on entering/leaving the Church. Face-coverings or masks are recommended, but not mandatory. Please respect the wishes of those who want to continue to maintain social distancing!