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Sun, 1 March 2026
Reading for today: Matthew 17:1-9
At the transfiguration of Jesus, the disciples fell face down to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.”
Pray for courage to proclaim the Gospel
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Rowley Grove
Mon, 2 Mar
Reading for today: Romans 13:11-14
Let us put aside the deeds of darkness. Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for all who suffer abuse and our the work of our Safeguarding Officer.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newbald Grove
Tues, 3 Mar
Reading for today: 1 John 2:12-17
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
Pray for the work of our Lent charity, Dove House Hospice.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Greenwood Avenue
Wed, 4 Mar
Reading for today: John 16:23-33
Jesus said: The Father himself loves you, because you love me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world to go to the Father.
Pray that we may demonstrate God’s love in action.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Grove
Thur, 5 Mar
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 our Lent Study Group meetings.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Startforth Walk
Fri, 6 Mar
Reading for today: Colossians 2:6-15
You were dead because of your sins, but God has raised you up with Christ. He has forgiven us all our sins
Give thanks for your new life in Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Wensley Avenue
Sat, 7 Mar
Reading for today: Deuteronomy 30:11-14
God’s Word is very near to you, it is on your lips and in your heart for you to put it into practice.
Remember those whose years mind occurs during March
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Florence Nightingale Court
Sun, 8 Mar
Reading for today: John 4:5-42
Jesus said: Anyone who drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again. The water I give them will become a spring of water within them, welling up to eternal life.
Give thanks for the blessings God showers upon us. May we share his abundance.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in St Mary’s Avenue
Mon, 9 Mar
Reading for today: Psalms 9
Those who know your name trust in you, O God. For you never forsake those who seek you.
Pray for all with poor mental health.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in The Quadrant
Tues, 10 Mar
Reading for today: Luke 11:27-28
Jesus said: Happy are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.
Pray for energy and commitment to do God’s work.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Askrigg Walk
Wed,11 Mar
Reading for today: 1 John 2:1-6
Whoever claims to be in Christ must walk as he did.
Pray for strength on our Lenten journey.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Tickton Grove
Thur, 12 Mar
Reading for today: Isaiah 48:16-21
Announce this with shouts of joy and proclaim it to the ends of the earth: the Lord has redeemed his servant!
Pray for all whose faith is weak, bring them closer to God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langtoft Grove
Fri, 13 Mar
Reading for today: Matthew 20:17-19
Jesus said: The Son of man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn him to death and turn him over to be mocked, scourged and crucified; and on the third day he will be raised up again
Pray for all in the justice system, that they may treat and be treated fairly.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bentley Grove
Sat, 14 Mar
Reading for today: 1 Thessalonians 5:12- 28
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through, and may your spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful.
Pray for peace and the work of Hull Help for Ukraine.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Knapton Avenue
Mothering Sun, 15 Mar
Reading for today: Ephesians 5:8-14
You are light in the Lord. Live as children of light; for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth
Pray for all mothers and all who care for families.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Balk Mews
Mon,16 Mar
Reading for today: Psalms 113
God is on high, but bends down to both heaven and earth. God raises the poor from the dust and lifts up the needy.
Pray for who are in debt and have money worries.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Owston Park
Tues, 17 Mar
Reading for today: Deuteronomy 32:1-4
Moses said: God is our rock. God’s works are perfect, all God’s ways are just.
Pray that we may be steadfast in our Lenten discipline.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Derwent Close
Wed, 18 Mar
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:7-13
Through the Church, God’s manifold wisdom is at work according to the plan God had from all eternity in Christ Jesus.
Pray for the teachers and learners in our schools and colleges.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Elloughton Grove
Thur,19 Mar
Reading for today: Romans 4:13-22
When everything seemed hopeless Abraham believed, and so he was made the father of a multitude of peoples.
Pray that we may be a hopeful people.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Golf Links Road
Fri, 20 Mar
Reading for today: Micah 7:18-20
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity? You will again have compassion on us, treading our sins underfoot.
Give thanks to God for his love and compassion.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Endike Lane
Sat, 21 Mar
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
We are considered as sorrowful, we who are always rejoicing; as poor, we who make many people rich; as having nothing, we who possess everything.
Rejoice in the bounty of our God and all he has given us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Carperby Mews
Passion Sun, 22 Mar
Reading for today: John 11:1-45
Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.
Pray for our Sunday school and outreach to young people in the parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Formby Close
Mon, 23 Mar
Reading for today: Wisdom 1:11-15
God did not make death and takes no pleasure in the destruction of the living. God created all things for life.
Pray for all suffering change, loss and bereavement.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Lytham Drive
Tues, 24 Mar
Reading for today: Colossians 2:16-23
Do not let anyone criticise you for what you eat or drink, or about observance of annual festivals, New Moons or Sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what was coming: the reality is the body of Christ.
Pray for the members of our PCC as they meet this evening.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hutton Close
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Wed, 25 Mar
Reading for today: Habakkuk 3:18-19
I shall rejoice in the Lord, I shall exult in God my saviour.
Pray that we, like Mary may rejoice in the Lord, our saviour.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Welton Grove
Thur, 26 Mar
Reading for today: Luke 10:25-37
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself
Pray that we may show God’s love to all we meet.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Grangeside Avenue
Fri, 27 Mar
Reading for today: John 12:23-36
Jesus said: When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to me
Pray that we may draw people to Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirlby Walk
Sat, 28 Mar
Reading for today: John 15:9-17
Jesus said to his disciples: You did not choose me. No, I chose you.
Pray for all our Eucharistic ministers, readers and intercessors.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Woodcroft Avenue
Palm Sun, 29 Mar
Reading for today: Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus said to his disciples: Stay alert and pray in order to withstand the trial. The spirit is willing, but human nature is weak.
Pray for our priests as they prepare us for Holy Week and the mysteries of Easter.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Keswick Gardens
Mon, 30 Mar
Reading for today: Psalms 145
All look to you in hope, O God. And with generous hand, you satisfy every living creature.
Pray for all who care for others, especially our local doctors, nurses and care workers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thorgill Grove
Tues, 31 Mar
Reading for today: Isaiah 58:6-8
If you break unjust chains to let the oppressed go free, if you share your food with the hungry and shelter the homeless, then your light will break forth like the dawn and your wound will be quickly healed.
Pray for the hungry and homeless and the work of our Food Pantry.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Barrington Avenue
Reading for today: Matthew 17:1-9
At the transfiguration of Jesus, the disciples fell face down to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.”
Pray for courage to proclaim the Gospel
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Rowley Grove
Mon, 2 Mar
Reading for today: Romans 13:11-14
Let us put aside the deeds of darkness. Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for all who suffer abuse and our the work of our Safeguarding Officer.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newbald Grove
Tues, 3 Mar
Reading for today: 1 John 2:12-17
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
Pray for the work of our Lent charity, Dove House Hospice.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Greenwood Avenue
Wed, 4 Mar
Reading for today: John 16:23-33
Jesus said: The Father himself loves you, because you love me and have believed that I came from God. I came from the Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world to go to the Father.
Pray that we may demonstrate God’s love in action.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Grove
Thur, 5 Mar
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 our Lent Study Group meetings.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Startforth Walk
Fri, 6 Mar
Reading for today: Colossians 2:6-15
You were dead because of your sins, but God has raised you up with Christ. He has forgiven us all our sins
Give thanks for your new life in Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Wensley Avenue
Sat, 7 Mar
Reading for today: Deuteronomy 30:11-14
God’s Word is very near to you, it is on your lips and in your heart for you to put it into practice.
Remember those whose years mind occurs during March
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Florence Nightingale Court
Sun, 8 Mar
Reading for today: John 4:5-42
Jesus said: Anyone who drinks the water I give will never be thirsty again. The water I give them will become a spring of water within them, welling up to eternal life.
Give thanks for the blessings God showers upon us. May we share his abundance.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in St Mary’s Avenue
Mon, 9 Mar
Reading for today: Psalms 9
Those who know your name trust in you, O God. For you never forsake those who seek you.
Pray for all with poor mental health.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in The Quadrant
Tues, 10 Mar
Reading for today: Luke 11:27-28
Jesus said: Happy are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.
Pray for energy and commitment to do God’s work.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Askrigg Walk
Wed,11 Mar
Reading for today: 1 John 2:1-6
Whoever claims to be in Christ must walk as he did.
Pray for strength on our Lenten journey.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Tickton Grove
Thur, 12 Mar
Reading for today: Isaiah 48:16-21
Announce this with shouts of joy and proclaim it to the ends of the earth: the Lord has redeemed his servant!
Pray for all whose faith is weak, bring them closer to God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langtoft Grove
Fri, 13 Mar
Reading for today: Matthew 20:17-19
Jesus said: The Son of man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn him to death and turn him over to be mocked, scourged and crucified; and on the third day he will be raised up again
Pray for all in the justice system, that they may treat and be treated fairly.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bentley Grove
Sat, 14 Mar
Reading for today: 1 Thessalonians 5:12- 28
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through, and may your spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful.
Pray for peace and the work of Hull Help for Ukraine.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Knapton Avenue
Mothering Sun, 15 Mar
Reading for today: Ephesians 5:8-14
You are light in the Lord. Live as children of light; for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth
Pray for all mothers and all who care for families.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Balk Mews
Mon,16 Mar
Reading for today: Psalms 113
God is on high, but bends down to both heaven and earth. God raises the poor from the dust and lifts up the needy.
Pray for who are in debt and have money worries.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Owston Park
Tues, 17 Mar
Reading for today: Deuteronomy 32:1-4
Moses said: God is our rock. God’s works are perfect, all God’s ways are just.
Pray that we may be steadfast in our Lenten discipline.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Derwent Close
Wed, 18 Mar
Reading for today: Ephesians 3:7-13
Through the Church, God’s manifold wisdom is at work according to the plan God had from all eternity in Christ Jesus.
Pray for the teachers and learners in our schools and colleges.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Elloughton Grove
Thur,19 Mar
Reading for today: Romans 4:13-22
When everything seemed hopeless Abraham believed, and so he was made the father of a multitude of peoples.
Pray that we may be a hopeful people.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Golf Links Road
Fri, 20 Mar
Reading for today: Micah 7:18-20
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity? You will again have compassion on us, treading our sins underfoot.
Give thanks to God for his love and compassion.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Endike Lane
Sat, 21 Mar
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
We are considered as sorrowful, we who are always rejoicing; as poor, we who make many people rich; as having nothing, we who possess everything.
Rejoice in the bounty of our God and all he has given us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Carperby Mews
Passion Sun, 22 Mar
Reading for today: John 11:1-45
Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.
Pray for our Sunday school and outreach to young people in the parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Formby Close
Mon, 23 Mar
Reading for today: Wisdom 1:11-15
God did not make death and takes no pleasure in the destruction of the living. God created all things for life.
Pray for all suffering change, loss and bereavement.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Lytham Drive
Tues, 24 Mar
Reading for today: Colossians 2:16-23
Do not let anyone criticise you for what you eat or drink, or about observance of annual festivals, New Moons or Sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what was coming: the reality is the body of Christ.
Pray for the members of our PCC as they meet this evening.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hutton Close
_____________________________________________________________________________
Wed, 25 Mar
Reading for today: Habakkuk 3:18-19
I shall rejoice in the Lord, I shall exult in God my saviour.
Pray that we, like Mary may rejoice in the Lord, our saviour.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Welton Grove
Thur, 26 Mar
Reading for today: Luke 10:25-37
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself
Pray that we may show God’s love to all we meet.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Grangeside Avenue
Fri, 27 Mar
Reading for today: John 12:23-36
Jesus said: When I am lifted up from the earth, I shall draw all people to me
Pray that we may draw people to Jesus.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirlby Walk
Sat, 28 Mar
Reading for today: John 15:9-17
Jesus said to his disciples: You did not choose me. No, I chose you.
Pray for all our Eucharistic ministers, readers and intercessors.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Woodcroft Avenue
Palm Sun, 29 Mar
Reading for today: Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus said to his disciples: Stay alert and pray in order to withstand the trial. The spirit is willing, but human nature is weak.
Pray for our priests as they prepare us for Holy Week and the mysteries of Easter.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Keswick Gardens
Mon, 30 Mar
Reading for today: Psalms 145
All look to you in hope, O God. And with generous hand, you satisfy every living creature.
Pray for all who care for others, especially our local doctors, nurses and care workers.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thorgill Grove
Tues, 31 Mar
Reading for today: Isaiah 58:6-8
If you break unjust chains to let the oppressed go free, if you share your food with the hungry and shelter the homeless, then your light will break forth like the dawn and your wound will be quickly healed.
Pray for the hungry and homeless and the work of our Food Pantry.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Barrington Avenue
