PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD, for those taking academic exams; for those on holiday; 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, local wound clinics, and Prospect Place, and for those in mourning.
PLEASE ALSO REMEMBER BEFORE GOD those who have asked for, or who value, our prayers; Sue, Cynthia, Sheila, Ches, Daisy, Brian, Mick, Bob, Mark, Nicholas, Ian, Met, Fred, Clive, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Luke, Dean, Peter, Ben, Daniel, Teagan, Paul, Carol, John, Pearl, Heidi, David, those with brain tumours, and those who find it difficult to cope with hot weather.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY - Olive D, Ava, Maureen; and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Grace Preston, Denise Chapman, Arthur Collier, Edward Heath, Peter Cobb.
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 24th MAY - PENTECOST SUNDAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that the Holy Spirit will deepen our faith, and our love for God.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 25th May - NO MASS feria
For the National Pilgrimage to Walsingham today.
Tuesday 26th May - 530pm Mass The Venerable Bede
For those exploring the call to the religious life.
Wednesday 27th May - 8am Mass St Augustine of Canterbury
For Archbishops and Bishops.
Thursday 28th May - 10am Mass Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest
Thanksgiving for the great love of Jesus.
Friday 29th May - 10am Mass feria
For all care home staff.
Saturday 30th May - 10am Walsingham Cell Mass Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
That we will give good support to our families and friends.
NEXT SUNDAY - 31st May - TRINITY SUNDAY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will worship and adore God, who is Holy Trinity.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction