Wed, 1 January 2025
Reading for today: John 1:1-18
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
Today we begin a new year. Pray that we will use our time to walk daily with Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Salton Avenue
Thu, 2 January
Reading for today: 1 John 1:1-4
Life itself became visible, we saw it and testify to it. We proclaim to you the eternal life which was with the Father and was revealed to us.
Pray for all those travelling home after the holiday season.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in National Avenue
Fri, 3 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 1:3-10
God has let us know the mystery of his good purpose: to bring all things together under Christ.
Pray for God’s guidance as you seek to bring people to Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skelton Avenue
Sat, 4 January
Reading for today: Colossians 3:12-17
May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were called together in one body.
Pray for all those whose year mind occurs during January and all who mourn a loved one.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Burniston Road
SUN, 5 January EPIPHANY
Reading for today: Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine out, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen on you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
As we join in worshipping the infant King, give thanks for the promises made to us in the Gospel.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Reeth Walk
Mon, 6 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:2-6
By the Spirit, this mystery has been revealed: all peoples share the same inheritance, being members of one body, and having received the same promise in Christ Jesus.
Pray for those who work and study in our schools as they begin a new term.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hull Road
Tue, 7 January
Reading for today: Psalms 46
God is our refuge and strength; an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be in turmoil.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Pray for strength to follow Him, even through difficult times.
Sinderby Walk
Wed, 8 January
Reading for today: Colossians 2:6-10
In Christ, all the fullness of God lives in bodily form, and in him you too find fulfilment.
May our faith be deepened and our understanding strengthened through reading and praying scripture.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hoylake Close
Thu, 9 January
Reading for today: John 1:1-18
Of Christ, John writes: The light shines in the darkness, and darkness could not overpower it.
Pray that we will always carry the light of Christ in our hearts.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Fri, 10 January
Reading for today: Acts 20:17-38
Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.”
Pray for this church as it seeks to make the treasure of God known in this parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Sat, 11 January
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
From now on those who buy something should live as if they had no possessions and those who use the things of the world should do so without being engrossed in them. Because this world as we know it is passing away.
Pray for the chaplains in our local hospitals.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
SUN, 12 January BAPTISM OF CHRIST
Reading for today: Luke 3:15-22
The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
Pray for those considering baptism and confirmation during the coming year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Mon, 13 January
Reading for today: Revelation 21:5-7
God says: I am the Beginning and the End. I shall give water from the well of life freely to anyone who is thirsty.
Pray for strength to reach the place of rest promised in the scriptures.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Tue, 14 January
Reading for today: Galatians 5:1-6
Christ set us free, so that we should remain free. Stand firm then, and do not allow yourselves to become slaves again.
Pray for all those seeking spiritual direction and all who feel they are seeking something undefined.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Wed, 15 January
Reading for today: John 6:51-58J
Jesus said: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise them up on the last day.
Give thanks to God for St. Alban’s and pray for our role amongst the churches in Hull.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfield Road
Thu, 16 January
Reading for today: Hebrews 10:1-18
The Lord says: I will put my laws in their hearts and I will write them on their minds. Their sins and wrongdoings I will remember no more.
Pray for all those preparing for marriage this year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aske Mews
Fri, 17 January
Reading for today: Psalms 18
God brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he loves me.
Pray for growth in discipleship and growth in numbers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hutton Close
Sat, 18 January
Reading for today: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Once you were not a people at all, and now you are the people of God.
May we be able to see the world as God sees it; un-blinkered and with a desire for engagement.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Castleton Avenue
SUN, 19 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 62:1-5
For the sake of my people, I shall not keep silent. I shall not rest until her justice shines out like the breaking of day. And then all will see your justice, and you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.
Pray for the organist and the choir as they lift our worship to God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in County Road North
Mon, 20 January
Reading for today: Philippians 1:1-11
The apostle Paul writes: I pray that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best.
Pray for the Social Committee and the events they plan for the current year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cloughton Grove
Tue, 21 January
Reading for today: Romans 7:4-6
Having died to what was binding us, we are released from the Law to serve in the new life of the Spirit.
Pray for the elderly and housebound
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Birdforth Mews
Wed, 22 January
Reading for today: Matthew 13:1-9
Jesus said: A sower went out to sow. Some seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop — a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Let anyone with ears listen!
As we look towards the future, pray for our continued growth and development in our witness.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Road
Thu, 23 January
Reading for today: Galatians 1:11-24
The apostle Paul writes: I want you to know that the Gospel I preached is no human message, nor did I receive or learn it from any human being, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
Pray for those who preach and teach the Word of God in St. Alban’s
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Beadlam Mews
Fri, 24 January
Reading for today: John 13:1-15
During the last meal with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “If I, who am Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.”
Pray for our congregation: may we never be afraid to profess our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Sat, 25 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 12:2-6
Joyfully you will draw water from the springs of salvation, and you will say, “Praise God and call on his name. Proclaim God’s deeds to the nations!”
Pray for our local councillors and community police officers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
SUN, 26 January
Reading for today: Luke 4:14-21
Jesus unrolled the scroll of the prophet Isaiah and found the place where it is written: The Spirit of the Lord is on me. God has sent me to announce good news to the afflicted, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.
Pray for our altar servers and Eucharistic ministers. Is this a ministry God is calling you towards?
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bainton Grove
Mon, 27 January
Reading for today: Sirach 2:1-11
You who revere the Lord, trust in him, await his good gifts: everlasting joy and mercy.
Let us revere Christ in our hearts and remain faithful to his teaching.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Kenilworth Avenue
Tue, 28 January
Reading for today: Wisdom 2:23—3:1
God created human beings for an everlasting life, making them in the image of God’s own nature.
Pray for our PCC which meets tonight.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newholme Close
Wed, 29 January
Reading for today: John 1:9-18
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory.
Pray for those who don’t yet know Christ and that he will be made real in their lives.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sherbrooke Avenue
Thu, 30 January
Reading for today: Matthew 5:17-24
Jesus said: Do not imagine I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish, but to complete them.
Pray for all members of the congregation who use their talents to help us in our worship.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Risby Grove
Fri, 31 January
Reading for today: Luke 6:36-38
Jesus said: Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge and you will not be judged.
Pray for those in our church community who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bagby Mews
Reading for today: John 1:1-18
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
Today we begin a new year. Pray that we will use our time to walk daily with Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Salton Avenue
Thu, 2 January
Reading for today: 1 John 1:1-4
Life itself became visible, we saw it and testify to it. We proclaim to you the eternal life which was with the Father and was revealed to us.
Pray for all those travelling home after the holiday season.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in National Avenue
Fri, 3 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 1:3-10
God has let us know the mystery of his good purpose: to bring all things together under Christ.
Pray for God’s guidance as you seek to bring people to Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skelton Avenue
Sat, 4 January
Reading for today: Colossians 3:12-17
May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because it is for this that you were called together in one body.
Pray for all those whose year mind occurs during January and all who mourn a loved one.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Burniston Road
SUN, 5 January EPIPHANY
Reading for today: Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine out, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen on you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
As we join in worshipping the infant King, give thanks for the promises made to us in the Gospel.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Reeth Walk
Mon, 6 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:2-6
By the Spirit, this mystery has been revealed: all peoples share the same inheritance, being members of one body, and having received the same promise in Christ Jesus.
Pray for those who work and study in our schools as they begin a new term.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hull Road
Tue, 7 January
Reading for today: Psalms 46
God is our refuge and strength; an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be in turmoil.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Pray for strength to follow Him, even through difficult times.
Sinderby Walk
Wed, 8 January
Reading for today: Colossians 2:6-10
In Christ, all the fullness of God lives in bodily form, and in him you too find fulfilment.
May our faith be deepened and our understanding strengthened through reading and praying scripture.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hoylake Close
Thu, 9 January
Reading for today: John 1:1-18
Of Christ, John writes: The light shines in the darkness, and darkness could not overpower it.
Pray that we will always carry the light of Christ in our hearts.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Fri, 10 January
Reading for today: Acts 20:17-38
Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.”
Pray for this church as it seeks to make the treasure of God known in this parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Sat, 11 January
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
From now on those who buy something should live as if they had no possessions and those who use the things of the world should do so without being engrossed in them. Because this world as we know it is passing away.
Pray for the chaplains in our local hospitals.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
SUN, 12 January BAPTISM OF CHRIST
Reading for today: Luke 3:15-22
The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
Pray for those considering baptism and confirmation during the coming year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Mon, 13 January
Reading for today: Revelation 21:5-7
God says: I am the Beginning and the End. I shall give water from the well of life freely to anyone who is thirsty.
Pray for strength to reach the place of rest promised in the scriptures.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Tue, 14 January
Reading for today: Galatians 5:1-6
Christ set us free, so that we should remain free. Stand firm then, and do not allow yourselves to become slaves again.
Pray for all those seeking spiritual direction and all who feel they are seeking something undefined.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Wed, 15 January
Reading for today: John 6:51-58J
Jesus said: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise them up on the last day.
Give thanks to God for St. Alban’s and pray for our role amongst the churches in Hull.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfield Road
Thu, 16 January
Reading for today: Hebrews 10:1-18
The Lord says: I will put my laws in their hearts and I will write them on their minds. Their sins and wrongdoings I will remember no more.
Pray for all those preparing for marriage this year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aske Mews
Fri, 17 January
Reading for today: Psalms 18
God brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he loves me.
Pray for growth in discipleship and growth in numbers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hutton Close
Sat, 18 January
Reading for today: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Once you were not a people at all, and now you are the people of God.
May we be able to see the world as God sees it; un-blinkered and with a desire for engagement.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Castleton Avenue
SUN, 19 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 62:1-5
For the sake of my people, I shall not keep silent. I shall not rest until her justice shines out like the breaking of day. And then all will see your justice, and you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.
Pray for the organist and the choir as they lift our worship to God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in County Road North
Mon, 20 January
Reading for today: Philippians 1:1-11
The apostle Paul writes: I pray that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best.
Pray for the Social Committee and the events they plan for the current year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cloughton Grove
Tue, 21 January
Reading for today: Romans 7:4-6
Having died to what was binding us, we are released from the Law to serve in the new life of the Spirit.
Pray for the elderly and housebound
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Birdforth Mews
Wed, 22 January
Reading for today: Matthew 13:1-9
Jesus said: A sower went out to sow. Some seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop — a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Let anyone with ears listen!
As we look towards the future, pray for our continued growth and development in our witness.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Road
Thu, 23 January
Reading for today: Galatians 1:11-24
The apostle Paul writes: I want you to know that the Gospel I preached is no human message, nor did I receive or learn it from any human being, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
Pray for those who preach and teach the Word of God in St. Alban’s
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Beadlam Mews
Fri, 24 January
Reading for today: John 13:1-15
During the last meal with his disciples, Jesus said to them, “If I, who am Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.”
Pray for our congregation: may we never be afraid to profess our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Sat, 25 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 12:2-6
Joyfully you will draw water from the springs of salvation, and you will say, “Praise God and call on his name. Proclaim God’s deeds to the nations!”
Pray for our local councillors and community police officers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
SUN, 26 January
Reading for today: Luke 4:14-21
Jesus unrolled the scroll of the prophet Isaiah and found the place where it is written: The Spirit of the Lord is on me. God has sent me to announce good news to the afflicted, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.
Pray for our altar servers and Eucharistic ministers. Is this a ministry God is calling you towards?
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bainton Grove
Mon, 27 January
Reading for today: Sirach 2:1-11
You who revere the Lord, trust in him, await his good gifts: everlasting joy and mercy.
Let us revere Christ in our hearts and remain faithful to his teaching.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Kenilworth Avenue
Tue, 28 January
Reading for today: Wisdom 2:23—3:1
God created human beings for an everlasting life, making them in the image of God’s own nature.
Pray for our PCC which meets tonight.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newholme Close
Wed, 29 January
Reading for today: John 1:9-18
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory.
Pray for those who don’t yet know Christ and that he will be made real in their lives.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sherbrooke Avenue
Thu, 30 January
Reading for today: Matthew 5:17-24
Jesus said: Do not imagine I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish, but to complete them.
Pray for all members of the congregation who use their talents to help us in our worship.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Risby Grove
Fri, 31 January
Reading for today: Luke 6:36-38
Jesus said: Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge and you will not be judged.
Pray for those in our church community who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bagby Mews
