PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Leila, Simon, Pat, Cynthia, Steve 1, Steve 2, Lily, Jo 1, Jo 2, Doris, Brian, Dan, Bob, Jaden, Emma, Lawrence, Ian, Stacey, Peter, Maureen, Gloria, Gwenda, Rebekah, Ches, David, Luke.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY; Comfort T, Dol S, Rohan T, and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: John Pulham, Terry Bradley, John Merrett Snr, Michael Woodward, Barbara Spicer, John Peacock, Paul Nicklin, Richard Tazewell, Michael Stacey.
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 25th OCTOBER - BIBLE SUNDAY
CLOCKS FALL BACK TODAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest God’s holy word in the Bible.
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction (note earlier Winter time!)
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 26th October - 10am Mass St Chad & St Cedd
For those who choose our Bishops.
Tuesday 27th October - 530pm Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Sudan, in Ukraine, and in other war zones world-wide.
Wednesday 28th October - 730pm Guild of Servants of the Sanctuary Requiem Mass (no 8am service today)
For all departed members of the Guild.
Thursday 29th October - 10am Mass ST SIMON & ST JUDE
For Christian leaders in Ukraine and in Russia.
Friday 30th October - 10am Mass feria
For those who dread the winter months.
Saturday 31st October - 10am Mass feria
For a true knowledge of what Hallowe'en really means.
NEXT SUNDAY - 1st November - ALL SAINTS' DAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will follow the saints to a true love and wonder of God.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction (note earlier Winter time!)