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Thur, 1 January 2026
Reading for today: Matthew 12:14-21
Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophet Isaiah: My servant will not quarrel or cry out, he will not snuff out the smouldering wick. All the nations will put their hope in him.
As a new year begins. Pray that we will walk daily with Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Fri, 2 January
Reading for today: Psalms 146
Happy are they whose trust is in God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever. God gives justice to the oppressed and gives food to the hungry; the Lord sets the prisoners free.
Pray for all those travelling home after the holiday season.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
Sat, 3 January
Reading for today: John 12:35-36
Jesus said to his disciples: Believe in the light so that you may become children of light.
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 Bainton Grove
Sun, 4 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 60:1-6
From the book of Isaiah: 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 Kenilworth Avenue
Mon, 5 January
Reading for today: 1 John 5:18-21
John writes: We are in the One who is true, as we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
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 Newholme Close
Tue, 6 January
EPIPHANY
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:2-6
Paul writes: 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 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.
Wed, 7 January
Reading for today: Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus said: Come to me, you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.
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 Risby Grove.
Thur, 8 January
Reading for today: Psalms 146
Happy are they whose trust is in God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever. God gives justice to the oppressed and gives food to the hungry; the Lord sets the prisoners free.
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 Bagby Mews.
Fri, 9 January
Reading for today: John 1:9-12
The Word was the true light that gives light to everyone. To all those who accepted him he gave the right to become children of God.
Pray that we may 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 Hackforth Walk.
Sat, 10 January
Reading for today: Exodus 13:17-22
In the desert, the Lord went ahead of his people, by day in a pillar of cloud to show them the way, and by night in a column of fire to give them light. Thus they could walk by day and by night.
Pray for our local councillors and community police officers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Oldstead Avenue.
SUN, 11 January
Reading for today: Psalms 26
Examine me, Lord, test my heart and my mind; for your faithful love is before my eyes, and I live my life by your truth.
Pray for those thinking about baptism and confirmation during the coming year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ruswarp Grove.
Mon, 12 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 4:25-32
Paul writes: Forgive one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Pray that we will always carry the light of Christ in our hearts.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Merchant Way.
Tue, 13 January
Reading for today: 1 John 2:7-10
John writes: The darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. Whoever loves their neighbour remains in the light.
Pray for strength to reach the place of rest promised in the scriptures.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skidby Grove.
Wed, 14 January
Reading for today: John 1:35-42
Jesus asked his first disciples, “What do you want?” They answered, “Master, where do you live?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.”
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 Welburn Grove.
Thur, 15 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 41:14-20
From the book of Isaiah: When the oppressed and needy search for water and there is none, I the Lord will answer them. I shall not forsake them. I will open rivers upon the barren heights and fountains in the valleys.
Pray for the elderly and housebound.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Appleton Road.
Fri, 16 January
Reading for today: Exodus 3:1-15
Moses said to God, “If I tell the people: ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you’, and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am; thus you shall say to them, ‘«I am» has sent me to you.’”
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 Beeford Grove.
Sat, 17 January
Reading for today: John 17:20-26
Jesus prayed for his disciples, saying: Father, may they be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me. May they be so perfected in unity that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me and that you have loved them as you have loved me.
Pray for growth in discipleship and growth in numbers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hartoft Road.
SUN, 18 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 4:7-16
Paul writes: If we live in love and in truth, then in all things we shall grow into Christ, who is the head. So the whole body grows and builds itself up in love.
Pray for the Social Committee as they plan events over the current year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirsk Mews.
Mon, 19 January
Reading for today: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
Paul writes: 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.
Pray that we may revere Christ in our hearts and remain faithful to his teaching.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Inglemire Lane.
Tue, 20 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 43:18-21
The Lord says: Look, I am doing something new, even now it is emerging, do you not see it? Yes, I am making a way in the desert and my people will sing my praises.
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 Swanland Grove.
Wed, 21 January
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Paul writes: 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 God’s guidance as you seek to bring people to Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fingall Mews.
Thur, 22 January
Reading for today: Jeremiah 7:21-24
The Lord says: Listen to my voice, then I will be your God and you will be my people. In everything, follow the way that I will mark out for your happiness.
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 Edith Cavell Close.
Fri, 23 January
Reading for today: Mark 1:21-28
After hearing Jesus, people were amazed and said to each other, “Here is a new teaching, and with authority behind it: he even gives orders to unclean spirits and they obey him!”
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Pray for strength to follow Him, even through difficult times.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Etton Grove.
Sat, 24 January
Reading for today: Wisdom 1:1-3
Seek God in simplicity of heart; for the Lord reveals himself to those who do not refuse God their trust.
Pray that our faith may be deepened and our understanding strengthened through reading and praying scripture.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Linkfield Road.
SUN, 25 January
Reading for today: Psalms 106:43-48
Save us, Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations that we may give thanks to your holy name.
Pray for our congregations: may we never be afraid to profess our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Abbotsford Close.
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Mon, 26 January
Reading for today: Matthew 8:5-17
Jesus healed the all the sick, fulfilling what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: He bore our sicknesses away and carried our diseases.
Pray for the chaplains in our local hospitals.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Chanterlands Avenue.
Tue, 27 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:14-21
May God strengthen you in your inner being through the Spirit, so that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
Pray for our PCC meeting this evening.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aysgarth.
Wed, 28 January
Reading for today: Hebrews 10:19-25
Without wavering, let us hold fast to the hope we have and seek to stimulate one another to love and goodness.
Remember all those preparing for marriage this year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Brompton Close.
Thur, 29 January
Reading for today: Jeremiah 32:37-41
The Lord says: I shall make an everlasting covenant with my people: never to cease in my efforts for their good.
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 Oakfield Court.
Fri, 30 January
Reading for today: Wisdom 1:1-15
From the book of Wisdom: The Spirit of the Lord fills the world: it holds all things together and knows every word said.
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 Slingsby Close.
Sat, 31 January
Reading for today: Romans 8:22-27
Paul writes: We look towards our salvation in hope. Now, to hope for what we see is not hope at all. To hope for what we do not see is to await it with constancy.
Pray for those in our church community who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ferriby Grove.
Reading for today: Matthew 12:14-21
Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophet Isaiah: My servant will not quarrel or cry out, he will not snuff out the smouldering wick. All the nations will put their hope in him.
As a new year begins. Pray that we will walk daily with Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Fri, 2 January
Reading for today: Psalms 146
Happy are they whose trust is in God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever. God gives justice to the oppressed and gives food to the hungry; the Lord sets the prisoners free.
Pray for all those travelling home after the holiday season.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
Sat, 3 January
Reading for today: John 12:35-36
Jesus said to his disciples: Believe in the light so that you may become children of light.
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 Bainton Grove
Sun, 4 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 60:1-6
From the book of Isaiah: 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 Kenilworth Avenue
Mon, 5 January
Reading for today: 1 John 5:18-21
John writes: We are in the One who is true, as we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
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 Newholme Close
Tue, 6 January
EPIPHANY
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:2-6
Paul writes: 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 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.
Wed, 7 January
Reading for today: Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus said: Come to me, you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.
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 Risby Grove.
Thur, 8 January
Reading for today: Psalms 146
Happy are they whose trust is in God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever. God gives justice to the oppressed and gives food to the hungry; the Lord sets the prisoners free.
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 Bagby Mews.
Fri, 9 January
Reading for today: John 1:9-12
The Word was the true light that gives light to everyone. To all those who accepted him he gave the right to become children of God.
Pray that we may 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 Hackforth Walk.
Sat, 10 January
Reading for today: Exodus 13:17-22
In the desert, the Lord went ahead of his people, by day in a pillar of cloud to show them the way, and by night in a column of fire to give them light. Thus they could walk by day and by night.
Pray for our local councillors and community police officers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Oldstead Avenue.
SUN, 11 January
Reading for today: Psalms 26
Examine me, Lord, test my heart and my mind; for your faithful love is before my eyes, and I live my life by your truth.
Pray for those thinking about baptism and confirmation during the coming year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ruswarp Grove.
Mon, 12 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 4:25-32
Paul writes: Forgive one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Pray that we will always carry the light of Christ in our hearts.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Merchant Way.
Tue, 13 January
Reading for today: 1 John 2:7-10
John writes: The darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. Whoever loves their neighbour remains in the light.
Pray for strength to reach the place of rest promised in the scriptures.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skidby Grove.
Wed, 14 January
Reading for today: John 1:35-42
Jesus asked his first disciples, “What do you want?” They answered, “Master, where do you live?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.”
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 Welburn Grove.
Thur, 15 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 41:14-20
From the book of Isaiah: When the oppressed and needy search for water and there is none, I the Lord will answer them. I shall not forsake them. I will open rivers upon the barren heights and fountains in the valleys.
Pray for the elderly and housebound.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Appleton Road.
Fri, 16 January
Reading for today: Exodus 3:1-15
Moses said to God, “If I tell the people: ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you’, and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am; thus you shall say to them, ‘«I am» has sent me to you.’”
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 Beeford Grove.
Sat, 17 January
Reading for today: John 17:20-26
Jesus prayed for his disciples, saying: Father, may they be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me. May they be so perfected in unity that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me and that you have loved them as you have loved me.
Pray for growth in discipleship and growth in numbers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hartoft Road.
SUN, 18 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 4:7-16
Paul writes: If we live in love and in truth, then in all things we shall grow into Christ, who is the head. So the whole body grows and builds itself up in love.
Pray for the Social Committee as they plan events over the current year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirsk Mews.
Mon, 19 January
Reading for today: 1 Timothy 4:7-10
Paul writes: 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.
Pray that we may revere Christ in our hearts and remain faithful to his teaching.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Inglemire Lane.
Tue, 20 January
Reading for today: Isaiah 43:18-21
The Lord says: Look, I am doing something new, even now it is emerging, do you not see it? Yes, I am making a way in the desert and my people will sing my praises.
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 Swanland Grove.
Wed, 21 January
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Paul writes: 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 God’s guidance as you seek to bring people to Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fingall Mews.
Thur, 22 January
Reading for today: Jeremiah 7:21-24
The Lord says: Listen to my voice, then I will be your God and you will be my people. In everything, follow the way that I will mark out for your happiness.
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 Edith Cavell Close.
Fri, 23 January
Reading for today: Mark 1:21-28
After hearing Jesus, people were amazed and said to each other, “Here is a new teaching, and with authority behind it: he even gives orders to unclean spirits and they obey him!”
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Pray for strength to follow Him, even through difficult times.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Etton Grove.
Sat, 24 January
Reading for today: Wisdom 1:1-3
Seek God in simplicity of heart; for the Lord reveals himself to those who do not refuse God their trust.
Pray that our faith may be deepened and our understanding strengthened through reading and praying scripture.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Linkfield Road.
SUN, 25 January
Reading for today: Psalms 106:43-48
Save us, Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations that we may give thanks to your holy name.
Pray for our congregations: may we never be afraid to profess our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Abbotsford Close.
__________________________________________________________________________
Mon, 26 January
Reading for today: Matthew 8:5-17
Jesus healed the all the sick, fulfilling what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: He bore our sicknesses away and carried our diseases.
Pray for the chaplains in our local hospitals.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Chanterlands Avenue.
Tue, 27 January
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:14-21
May God strengthen you in your inner being through the Spirit, so that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
Pray for our PCC meeting this evening.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aysgarth.
Wed, 28 January
Reading for today: Hebrews 10:19-25
Without wavering, let us hold fast to the hope we have and seek to stimulate one another to love and goodness.
Remember all those preparing for marriage this year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Brompton Close.
Thur, 29 January
Reading for today: Jeremiah 32:37-41
The Lord says: I shall make an everlasting covenant with my people: never to cease in my efforts for their good.
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 Oakfield Court.
Fri, 30 January
Reading for today: Wisdom 1:1-15
From the book of Wisdom: The Spirit of the Lord fills the world: it holds all things together and knows every word said.
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 Slingsby Close.
Sat, 31 January
Reading for today: Romans 8:22-27
Paul writes: We look towards our salvation in hope. Now, to hope for what we see is not hope at all. To hope for what we do not see is to await it with constancy.
Pray for those in our church community who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ferriby Grove.
