PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for those taking academic exams; 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 caring for the sick or elderly in Medway Hospital, Wisdom Hospice, and Prospect Place, and for those in mourning.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Heidi, Olive, Perry, Cynthia, Clive, Daisy, Brian, Mick, Bob, Mark, Nicholas, Jane, Ian, Met, Fred, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Teagan, Paul, Peter, Carol, John, Pearl, David, those in local care homes, and those planning the new care home in Chatham Waters.
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY - Gary H; and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Winifred Seath, Barbara Skinner, Elaine Osborne, Pat Wilton, David Hart, Richard Gilpin.
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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 26th APRIL - EASTER 4
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that, like a good shepherd, we will have a true care for each other.
3pm St George's-tide Masonic Service
5pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 27th April - 10am Mass Easter feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, and in other war zones world-wide
Tuesday 28th April - 530pm Mass Easter feria
For our Archdeacons, and their secretaries.
Wednesday 29th April - 8am Mass St Catherine of Siena
For vocations to the religious life .
Thursday 30th April - 10am Mass Easter feria
For those sitting academic exams.
Friday 1st May - 10am Mass St Joseph the Worker
For those suffering from work-related injuries.
Saturday 2nd May - 10am Mass St Athanasius
For theological colleges.
NEXT SUNDAY - 3rd May - EASTER 5
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we may find a dwelling-place in God's house.
The Ministry of Healing will be available immediately after Mass
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction