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Wednesday 1st April
Reading for today: Psalms 56
You have delivered my soul from death, Lord, that I may walk in the presence of God in the light of the living
Give thanks for all that was received during our Lenten observances.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Salton Avenue
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 5:13-17
Christ died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the one who died and was raised to life for them
Pray for Fr Graham and Mtr Linda as they guide us through the Easter Mystery.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in National Avenue
Good Friday 3rd April
Reading for today: Matthew 16:24-26
Jesus said: If anyone wants to follow me, let them renounce themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
Jesus is nailed to the cross to pay for our redemption. Let us praise him.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skelton Avenue
Holy Saturday 4th April
Reading for today: Romans 6:3-11
By our baptism into Christ’s death we were buried with him, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father’s glorious power, we too might begin living a new life.
Jesus lies dead in the tomb. Pray that we may die to sin and live for Christ. Pray for those who have died and whose years’ mind occurs this month.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Burniston Road
EASTER 5th SUNDAY April SURREXIT ALLELUIA!
Reading for today: Matthew 28:1-10
At the grave, the angel said to the women: Do not be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.
Doubt no longer but believe – Jesus Christ is risen. Let him show us the way to the Father.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Reeth Walk
Monday 6th April
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
When overburdened to the point of despair, we learnt to rely, not on ourselves, but on God who raises the dead to life.
Pray for all who are overburdened and despair may they hope & rely on God..
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hull Road
Tuesday 7th April
Reading for today: Daniel 7:9-14
In a vision I saw one like a Son of man and the people of every tongue and nation worshipped him. His kingdom is everlasting and will never pass away.
Pray that we will always worship God
with all that we have and are.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sinderby Walk
Wednesday 8th April
Reading for today: Psalms 143
From the book of Psalms: I meditate on the works of your hands, O Lord. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.
Pray for those who have lost their thirst for God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hoylake Close
Thursday 9th April
Reading for today: Galatians 4:1-7
God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child.
Pray for all bishops, priests and deacons.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Friday 10th April
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
Paul writes: God is faithful and has called you to live in communion with his Son, Jesus Christ.
Pray that we may faithfully live up to our calling as disciples of Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Saturday 11th April
Reading for today: Ephesians 1:15-23
May God enlighten the eyes of your heart so that you may see the hope to which God calls you.
We thank God for redeeming us through Jesus and giving us hope.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
Sunday 12th April
Reading for today: John 20:19-31
A week after the resurrection Jesus came, stood among his discples and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not be unbelieving any more but believe.”
Pray for the peace of God and belief in His Son, Our Lord.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Monday 13th April
Reading for today: Hebrews 10:19-25
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and in fullness of faith. Let us hold to the hope we profess, without wavering, for the one who has promised is faithful.
Pray that we may draw near to God in hope, love and faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Tuesday 14th April
Reading for today: Mark 12:28-34
Jesus said: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength. Love your neighbour as yourself. These are the two greatest commandments.
Pray that we may love God and share His love with all those we meet.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Wednesday 15th April
Reading for today: 1 Peter 4:7-11
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one speaking the very words of God; if anyone serves, let it be as one fulfilling God’s service, so that in everything God may receive the glory, through Jesus Christ.
Pray for our readers, choristers, servers and Eucharistic ministers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfield Road
Thursday 16th April
Reading for today: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
The point of all our toiling and battling is that we have put our trust in the living God, who is the saviour of all people.
Remember he who freed us from sin, may we trust him with our whole heart
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aske Mews
Friday 17th April
Reading for today: John 13:31-35
Jesus said: Love one another just as I have loved you. By this, everyone will recognize you as my disciples.
The apostles accepted humiliation for Jesus. Let us pray we may do the same.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfax Avenue
Saturday 18th April
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
Christ has been raised from the dead as the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep. Just as all die in Adam, so in Christ all will be brought to life.
Pray for those in our community who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Castleton Avenue
Sunday 19th April
Reading for today: Luke 24:13-35
While two disciples were on their way to Emmaus, talking together about all that had happened, Jesus himself came up and walked with them.
Pray that we continue to live for Christ. Let us continually walk as people of the light showing our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in County Road North
Monday 20th April
Reading for today: Sirach 2:1-11
You who revere the Lord, trust in him, await his good gifts: everlasting joy and mercy.
Pray for justice and mercy for the world and all who are suffering.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cloughton Grove
Tuesday 21st April
Reading for today: Exodus 4:10-17
Moses said to God, “I am not good with words.” But God said to him, “Now go. I shall help you speak and teach you what to say.”
Pray for those who run our food bank and Tuesday Drop-in.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Birdforth Mews
Wednesday 22rd April
Reading for today: Luke 8:19-21
Jesus said: My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice.
Pray for our outreach through the ministry of our website. http://www.stalbanthemartyrhull.com
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Road
Thursday 23th April
Reading for today: Psalms 37:27-40
The salvation of the just comes from God. God is their refuge in times of trouble.
Pray for our country and leaders that they do what is best for the population in these uncertain times..
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Beadlam Mews
Friday 24th April
Reading for today: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over many a sin.
Pray that we may give thanks for the love of God shown in His creation.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Saturday 25th April
Reading for today: Mark 16:15-20
After Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples went out and proclaimed the Gospel everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word.
May we not grow selfish in treasuring God’s gifts to each one of us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
Sunday 26th April
Reading for today: John 10:1-10
Jesus said: I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.
We are filled with an indescribable joy. Let us radiate that joy to the world!
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bainton Grove
Monday 27th April
Reading for today: Matthew 11:2-15
Jesus said of John the Baptist: He is the one of whom scripture says: Look, I am going to send my messenger before you to prepare your way.
Pray for all who are training for ministry.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Kenilworth Avenue
Tuesday 28th April
Reading for today: Philippians 1:27-30
Stand firm in one spirit. You have been granted the privilege, not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well.
Pray for those in our community who live on the fringes of society.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newholme Close
Wednesday 29th April
Reading for today: Wisdom 6:12-16
The wisdom of God is readily seen by those who love her. Those who seek her will find her.
Pray for pupils and staff in our local schools.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sherbrooke Avenue
Thursday 30th April
Reading for today: Luke 6:17-23
Jesus said: Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Let us show our joy of the Lord through the example we set to others.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Risby Grove
Reading for today: Psalms 56
You have delivered my soul from death, Lord, that I may walk in the presence of God in the light of the living
Give thanks for all that was received during our Lenten observances.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Salton Avenue
Maundy Thursday 2nd April
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 5:13-17
Christ died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the one who died and was raised to life for them
Pray for Fr Graham and Mtr Linda as they guide us through the Easter Mystery.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in National Avenue
Good Friday 3rd April
Reading for today: Matthew 16:24-26
Jesus said: If anyone wants to follow me, let them renounce themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
Jesus is nailed to the cross to pay for our redemption. Let us praise him.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skelton Avenue
Holy Saturday 4th April
Reading for today: Romans 6:3-11
By our baptism into Christ’s death we were buried with him, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father’s glorious power, we too might begin living a new life.
Jesus lies dead in the tomb. Pray that we may die to sin and live for Christ. Pray for those who have died and whose years’ mind occurs this month.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Burniston Road
EASTER 5th SUNDAY April SURREXIT ALLELUIA!
Reading for today: Matthew 28:1-10
At the grave, the angel said to the women: Do not be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.
Doubt no longer but believe – Jesus Christ is risen. Let him show us the way to the Father.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Reeth Walk
Monday 6th April
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
When overburdened to the point of despair, we learnt to rely, not on ourselves, but on God who raises the dead to life.
Pray for all who are overburdened and despair may they hope & rely on God..
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hull Road
Tuesday 7th April
Reading for today: Daniel 7:9-14
In a vision I saw one like a Son of man and the people of every tongue and nation worshipped him. His kingdom is everlasting and will never pass away.
Pray that we will always worship God
with all that we have and are.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sinderby Walk
Wednesday 8th April
Reading for today: Psalms 143
From the book of Psalms: I meditate on the works of your hands, O Lord. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.
Pray for those who have lost their thirst for God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hoylake Close
Thursday 9th April
Reading for today: Galatians 4:1-7
God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child.
Pray for all bishops, priests and deacons.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Friday 10th April
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
Paul writes: God is faithful and has called you to live in communion with his Son, Jesus Christ.
Pray that we may faithfully live up to our calling as disciples of Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Saturday 11th April
Reading for today: Ephesians 1:15-23
May God enlighten the eyes of your heart so that you may see the hope to which God calls you.
We thank God for redeeming us through Jesus and giving us hope.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
Sunday 12th April
Reading for today: John 20:19-31
A week after the resurrection Jesus came, stood among his discples and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not be unbelieving any more but believe.”
Pray for the peace of God and belief in His Son, Our Lord.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Monday 13th April
Reading for today: Hebrews 10:19-25
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and in fullness of faith. Let us hold to the hope we profess, without wavering, for the one who has promised is faithful.
Pray that we may draw near to God in hope, love and faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Tuesday 14th April
Reading for today: Mark 12:28-34
Jesus said: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength. Love your neighbour as yourself. These are the two greatest commandments.
Pray that we may love God and share His love with all those we meet.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Wednesday 15th April
Reading for today: 1 Peter 4:7-11
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one speaking the very words of God; if anyone serves, let it be as one fulfilling God’s service, so that in everything God may receive the glory, through Jesus Christ.
Pray for our readers, choristers, servers and Eucharistic ministers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfield Road
Thursday 16th April
Reading for today: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
The point of all our toiling and battling is that we have put our trust in the living God, who is the saviour of all people.
Remember he who freed us from sin, may we trust him with our whole heart
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aske Mews
Friday 17th April
Reading for today: John 13:31-35
Jesus said: Love one another just as I have loved you. By this, everyone will recognize you as my disciples.
The apostles accepted humiliation for Jesus. Let us pray we may do the same.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfax Avenue
Saturday 18th April
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22
Christ has been raised from the dead as the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep. Just as all die in Adam, so in Christ all will be brought to life.
Pray for those in our community who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Castleton Avenue
Sunday 19th April
Reading for today: Luke 24:13-35
While two disciples were on their way to Emmaus, talking together about all that had happened, Jesus himself came up and walked with them.
Pray that we continue to live for Christ. Let us continually walk as people of the light showing our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in County Road North
Monday 20th April
Reading for today: Sirach 2:1-11
You who revere the Lord, trust in him, await his good gifts: everlasting joy and mercy.
Pray for justice and mercy for the world and all who are suffering.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cloughton Grove
Tuesday 21st April
Reading for today: Exodus 4:10-17
Moses said to God, “I am not good with words.” But God said to him, “Now go. I shall help you speak and teach you what to say.”
Pray for those who run our food bank and Tuesday Drop-in.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Birdforth Mews
Wednesday 22rd April
Reading for today: Luke 8:19-21
Jesus said: My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice.
Pray for our outreach through the ministry of our website. http://www.stalbanthemartyrhull.com
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Road
Thursday 23th April
Reading for today: Psalms 37:27-40
The salvation of the just comes from God. God is their refuge in times of trouble.
Pray for our country and leaders that they do what is best for the population in these uncertain times..
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Beadlam Mews
Friday 24th April
Reading for today: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over many a sin.
Pray that we may give thanks for the love of God shown in His creation.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Saturday 25th April
Reading for today: Mark 16:15-20
After Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples went out and proclaimed the Gospel everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word.
May we not grow selfish in treasuring God’s gifts to each one of us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
Sunday 26th April
Reading for today: John 10:1-10
Jesus said: I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.
We are filled with an indescribable joy. Let us radiate that joy to the world!
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bainton Grove
Monday 27th April
Reading for today: Matthew 11:2-15
Jesus said of John the Baptist: He is the one of whom scripture says: Look, I am going to send my messenger before you to prepare your way.
Pray for all who are training for ministry.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Kenilworth Avenue
Tuesday 28th April
Reading for today: Philippians 1:27-30
Stand firm in one spirit. You have been granted the privilege, not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well.
Pray for those in our community who live on the fringes of society.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newholme Close
Wednesday 29th April
Reading for today: Wisdom 6:12-16
The wisdom of God is readily seen by those who love her. Those who seek her will find her.
Pray for pupils and staff in our local schools.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sherbrooke Avenue
Thursday 30th April
Reading for today: Luke 6:17-23
Jesus said: Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Let us show our joy of the Lord through the example we set to others.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Risby Grove
