PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Pat, Cynthia, Steve, David, Lily, Jo 1, Jo 2, Mandy, Brian, Dan, Bob, Jaden, Lawrence, Ian, Adam, Diane, Tony, Peter, Yvonne, Rebekah, Ches, David, Luke, those being helped by Water Aid, and those receiving cancer treatment.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY; Clive E, Rohan T, Diana S, and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Kathleen Coates, John Barton, Bessie Foster, Danny Lyttle.
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 4th OCTOBER - HARVEST THANKSGIVING
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we may be thankful for all who grow or provide our food, that we may make good use of it, and reduce its waste.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 5th October - 10am Votive Mass St Francis of Assisi
For our Franciscan brothers and sisters.
Tuesday 6th October - 530pm Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Sudan, in Ukraine, and in other war zones world-wide.
Wednesday 7th October - 8am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary
For help with our praying.
Thursday 8th October - 10am Mass feria
For Saturday's Community Cafe and Youth Club.
Friday 9th October - 10am Mass St John Henry Newman
For all senior citizens.
Saturday 10th October - feria
10am Walsingham Cell Mass
For all Walsingham pilgrims from Kent.
1030am - 1pm Community Cafe in the Hall
530pm - 730pm Youth Club in the Hall
NEXT SUNDAY - 11th October - TRINITY 19
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will welcome God’s invitation for us to come to Him in our daily lives, and then help others to accept His invitation as well.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction