PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, especially for the people of Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and other war zones worldwide; for all refugees trying to reach safety; for the people of America; for those in desperate conditions caused by climate change or the cost-of-living crisis; and for those caring for the sick and the elderly, including Liz, John, Ruth, Valerie, Elizabeth, Ken, and Ann.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD, who knows the needs of each, those for whom our prayers have been asked; Derek, Jenny, Grant, Cherry, Simon, Peter, Robert, Tim, Jimmy, Michael, Graham, David, Carol, Chrissie, Bob, Sue, George, Robert, Nathaniel & Teagan & Noah and their parents & teachers, and those in mourning.
REMEMBER the recently departed - Stephen D, Roger W, David H, Tom M; and those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time: Thomas Knell, Keith Frost, Brenda Teeder, Pam Howell, Peggy Walford.
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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 18th MAY - EASTER 5
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will love Jesus AND each other.
3pm YES! CREAM TEA AFTERNOON 2!
6pm Evening Prayer (no Benediction today)
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 19th May - 10am Mass Easter feria
For peace in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and other war zones.
Tuesday 20th May - 10am Mass (no 530pm service) Easter feria
For Rochester Cathedral.
Wednesday 21st May - NO MASS Easter feria
For the Holy Spirit's guidance on those choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Thursday 22nd May - 10am Mass Easter feria
For those preparing for, or undergoing, academic exams.
Friday 23rd May - 10am Mass Easter feria
For those with cardiac problems.
Saturday 24th May - NO MASS Easter feria
For Bank Holiday weekend activities.
NEXT SUNDAY - 25th May - EASTER 6
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will know the peace only Jesus can bring.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction