PRAY FOR GOD'S WORLD; for the peoples of the Middle East, 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 receiving exam results; 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; Pat, Cynthia, Jenny, Steve, David, Jo, Mandy, Brian, Dan, Bob, Jaden, Lawrence, Ian, Adam, Paula, Nathanuel, Matelo, Noah, Tony, Peter, Yvonne, Teagan, Linda, Rebekah, Ches, Jules, David, Luke, farmers worried about their crops and animals, and firefighters dealing with the many wildfires breaking out this summer.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE DIED RECENTLY; Jason A, Rob P, Stuart N, and those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Larry Ryan, Christopher East, Bryan Phillips, Malcolm Hall, Margaret Williams, David Johnson, Darren Milton-White, Betty Morris, Doreen Watson.
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 16th AUGUST - THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will know the help of Mary for ourselves and others.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction
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WEEKDAY SERVICES & Mass intentions
Monday 17th August - 10am Mass feria
For peace in the Middle East, in Ukraine, in Sudan, and in other war zones world-wide.
Tuesday 18th August - 530pm Mass St Helen
For Christian rulers.
Wednesday 19th August - 8am Mass feria
For those preparing to receive GCSE results.
Thursday 20th August - 10am Mass St Bernard
For vocations to the religious life.
Friday 21st August - 10am Mass St Pius X
For the homeless, and organisations such as CRISIS.
Saturday 22nd August - 10am Mass The Queenship of Mary
For the healing work carried out at Walsingham and other shrines.
NEXT SUNDAY - 23rd August - TRINITY 12
930am Morning Prayer
1030am PARISH MASS
Today's Mass intention is for this Church and Parish, that we will know God's help in coming to a rock-like faith.
6pm Evening Prayer & Benediction