PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD; 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 on holiday, and for the forthcoming Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage; for those caring for the sick or elderly in Medway Hospital, Wisdom Hospice, for local wound clinics, and for those in mourning.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Irmina, Lailaa, Isabelle, Pat, Rebekah, Cynthia, Paula, Jo, Daisy, Brian 1, Brian 2, Mick, Bob, Jaden, Nicholas, Ian, Adam, John, Clive, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Peter, Teagan, Linda, Ches, Jules, David, Luke, those suffering from strokes or cardiac problems, and those who find it hard to cope with extreme heat.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY - Anthony W; and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Mollie James, Liz Sitch, Pam Jaycock, Richard Tobin.
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 26th JULY - TRINITY 8
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we may treasure the Christian faith, and share it with others.
6pm Evening Prayer
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 27th July - 10am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Tuesday 28th July - 10am Mass feria
For those on holiday.
(no 530pm service today)
Wednesday 29th July - 10am Mass Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
For our friends.
(no 8am service today)
Thursday 30th July - 10am Mass feria
For local builders.
Friday 31st July - 10am Mass St Ignatius
For the healing work of religious communities.
Saturday 1st August - 10am Walsingham Cell Mass feria
For the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage next week.
NEXT SUNDAY - 2nd August - TRINITY 9
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS - Fr Lindsay McKenna
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will let Jesus feed us.
6pm Evening Prayer