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Wed, 1 May 2024
Reading for today: Luke 4:14-21
Jesus found these words in the book of the prophet Isaiah: 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 all who are oppressed or in prison.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Balk Mews
Thu, 2 May
Reading for today: Revelation 1:9-18
John writes: One like a son of man, Christ, put his hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, the Living One. I was dead and now I am alive for all time.”
Pray for our local councillors and all exercising their vote today.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Owston Park
Fri, 3 May
Reading for today: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Peter writes: If you suffer for what is right then you are blessed! Do not be frightened. Simply proclaim the Lord Christ holy in your hearts.
Pray that we may have the courage to proclaim our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Derwent Close
Sat, 4 May
Reading for today: Philippians 2:1-11
Being in every way like a human being, Christ Jesus was humbler yet, and became obedient to death, death on a cross. Therefore God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names.
Remember those who have recently died and those whose years mind occurs during May.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Elloughton Grove
SUN, 5 May
Reading for today: John 15:9-17
Jesus said to his disciples: You did not choose me. No, I chose you.
Let us do the same as Mary and say “Yes” to God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Golf Links Road
Mon, 6 May
Reading for today: Galatians 6:1-10
Paul writes: Bear each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.
Pray for our links with the Uniformed Organisations and for the young people of this parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Endike Lane
Tue, 7 May
Reading for today: John 4:1-14
Jesus said to the Samaritan woman: If you only knew what God is offering and who it is who is saying to you, “Give me something to drink”, you would have been the one to ask, and he would have given you living water.
Pray for the housebound and those affected by old age.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Carperby Mews
Wed, 8 May
Reading for today: John 7:1-24
Jesus said: My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. If anyone is prepared to do God’s will they will discover whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
Pray for the ministry of preaching and teaching the word of God in St. Alban’s.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Formby Close
Thu, 9 May
ASCENSION DAY
Reading for today: Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus, risen from the dead, appeared to his disciples and said: Go, make disciples of all nations. And surely I am with you always, to the end of time.
Pray that God will fill us with his spirit to make us faithful servants.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Lytham Drive
Fri, 10 May
Reading for today: Genesis 50:15-21Joseph forgave his brothers saying: Do not be afraid. The harm you planned to do me has, by God’s design, been turned to good, to bring about the survival of a numerous people.
Pray for those who work in our local shops and trades.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hutton Close
Sat, 11 May
Reading for today: Acts 5:27-42
Glad to have had the honour of suffering for the name of Christ, the apostles continued to teach and proclaim the good news of Christ Jesus, both in the temple and in people’s homes.
Pray for the retired clergy who worship with us, giving thanks for their ministry amongst us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Welton Grove
SUN, 12 May
Reading for today: John 17:6-11
Jesus prayed to his Father for his disciples, saying: I am no longer in the world; they are in the world and I am coming to you, Holy Father. Keep those you have given me true to your name, so that they may be one as we are one.
Pray for our altar servers, musicians and choir.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Grangeside Avenue
Mon, 13 May
Reading for today: Philippians 1:3-11
Paul writes: I am confident that the One who began a good work in you will go on completing it until the day of Christ Jesus comes.
Pray for Jim and Elizabeth for the work they do to support the P.C.C.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirlby Walk
Tue, 14 May
Reading for today: Psalms 119:25-32
I run in the path of your will, O God, for you have set my heart free.
Pray for members of our P.C.C. as they meet this evening
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Woodcroft Avenue
Wed, 15 May
Reading for today: Ephesians 5:1-4,8-11
Paul writes: Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and follow Christ by loving as he loved you, giving himself up for us.
Pray for all those preparing for baptism and marriage this year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Keswick Gardens
Thu, 16 May
Reading for today: Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus said: Happy are the clear in heart, for they shall see God.
Let us look forward to the fulfilment of the love of Christ in the glory of heaven.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thorgill Grove
Fri, 17 May
Reading for today: Luke 23:33-34
On the cross, Jesus said: Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.
Pray for our local Police Community Support Officers and Community Wardens
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Barrington Avenue
Sat, 18 May
Reading for today: 1 John 3:14-20
Let us love not just with words and in speech, but with actions and in truth.
Pray for the outreach of our website and for those who maintain it.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Salton Avenue
SUN, 19 May
PENTECOST
Reading for today: John 16:12-15
Jesus said: When the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking of his own accord but will say only what he has been told.
Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit may we be ready to proclaim the love of Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in National Avenue
Mon, 20 May
Reading for today: Galatians 5:16-18,22-23
Paul writes: Let yourselves be guided by the Spirit. For the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Pray for humility to understand God’s calling for us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skelton Avenue
Tue, 21 May
Reading for today: Acts 15:5-12
Peter said: God chose me from among you as the one through whom the nations would hear the Good News and come to believe. God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving them the Holy Spirit.
Pray for the churchwardens and their ministry amongst us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Burniston Road
Wed, 22 May
Reading for today: 2 Timothy 1:12-14
Paul writes to Timothy: With the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, keep safe the good deposit of faith given to you.
Pray for those on retreat at Wydale this week.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Reeth Walk
Thu, 23 May
Reading for today: Isaiah 11:1-10
Isaiah said: God’s Spirit will be upon the Messiah. He will not judge by appearances, but will judge the weak with justice and give fair sentence for the humble in the land.
Pray for those who commit to keeping the church open.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hull Road
Fri, 24 May
Reading for today: Ephesians 2:14-18
Christ came to announce the joyful message of peace: peace to those who are far away, peace to those who are near. Through him, in one Spirit, we all have free access to the Father.
Pray for all who minister at St. Alban’s.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sinderby Walk
Sat, 25 May
Reading for today: John 14:21-26
Jesus said: The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.
For our ministry to young families who have joined us, asking God to show us ways to draw them into the life of St. Alban’s
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hoylake Close
SUN, 26 May TRINITY SUNDAY
Reading for today: Romans 8:14-17
Paul writes: You did not receive a spirit which makes you a slave to fear again; you received the spirit of adoption by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”
In the power of the Spirit, by the life of Christ, let us give glory to our eternal Father.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Mon, 27 May
Reading for today: 1 John 2:24-28
John wrote to the first Christians: Let what you heard in the beginning remain in you. Then you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.
Pray for those attending the National Pilgrimage in Walsingham today.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Tue, 28 May
Reading for today: John 12:47-50
Jesus said: I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.
Pray for those who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
Wed, 29 May
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Paul writes: Anyone who sows generously will also reap generously. God loves the one who gives joyfully.
Pray for children in our local schools preparing for exams and for those who will be leaving this summer.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Thu, 30 May
Reading for today: Romans 12:3-8
Paul writes: Just as each of us has one body with many parts, and the parts do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, who are many, form one body, and each of us belongs to all the others.
Upon receiving communion we receive Christ into our hearts.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Fri, 31 May
Reading for today: Luke 1:26-38
The angel said to Mary: Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with God. You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
Pray for the members of the Social and Fundraising Committee.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Sat, 1 June
Reading for today: Luke 21:5-19
Jesus said to his disciples: You will be persecuted because of my name. But make up your mind not to worry about how to defend yourselves, for I shall give you words and wisdom.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in
SUN, 2 June
Reading for today: Mark 14:12-26
As Jesus was eating with his disciples, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”
Reading for today: Luke 4:14-21
Jesus found these words in the book of the prophet Isaiah: 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 all who are oppressed or in prison.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Balk Mews
Thu, 2 May
Reading for today: Revelation 1:9-18
John writes: One like a son of man, Christ, put his hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, the Living One. I was dead and now I am alive for all time.”
Pray for our local councillors and all exercising their vote today.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Owston Park
Fri, 3 May
Reading for today: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Peter writes: If you suffer for what is right then you are blessed! Do not be frightened. Simply proclaim the Lord Christ holy in your hearts.
Pray that we may have the courage to proclaim our faith.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Derwent Close
Sat, 4 May
Reading for today: Philippians 2:1-11
Being in every way like a human being, Christ Jesus was humbler yet, and became obedient to death, death on a cross. Therefore God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names.
Remember those who have recently died and those whose years mind occurs during May.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Elloughton Grove
SUN, 5 May
Reading for today: John 15:9-17
Jesus said to his disciples: You did not choose me. No, I chose you.
Let us do the same as Mary and say “Yes” to God.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Golf Links Road
Mon, 6 May
Reading for today: Galatians 6:1-10
Paul writes: Bear each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.
Pray for our links with the Uniformed Organisations and for the young people of this parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Endike Lane
Tue, 7 May
Reading for today: John 4:1-14
Jesus said to the Samaritan woman: If you only knew what God is offering and who it is who is saying to you, “Give me something to drink”, you would have been the one to ask, and he would have given you living water.
Pray for the housebound and those affected by old age.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Carperby Mews
Wed, 8 May
Reading for today: John 7:1-24
Jesus said: My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. If anyone is prepared to do God’s will they will discover whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
Pray for the ministry of preaching and teaching the word of God in St. Alban’s.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Formby Close
Thu, 9 May
ASCENSION DAY
Reading for today: Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus, risen from the dead, appeared to his disciples and said: Go, make disciples of all nations. And surely I am with you always, to the end of time.
Pray that God will fill us with his spirit to make us faithful servants.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Lytham Drive
Fri, 10 May
Reading for today: Genesis 50:15-21Joseph forgave his brothers saying: Do not be afraid. The harm you planned to do me has, by God’s design, been turned to good, to bring about the survival of a numerous people.
Pray for those who work in our local shops and trades.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hutton Close
Sat, 11 May
Reading for today: Acts 5:27-42
Glad to have had the honour of suffering for the name of Christ, the apostles continued to teach and proclaim the good news of Christ Jesus, both in the temple and in people’s homes.
Pray for the retired clergy who worship with us, giving thanks for their ministry amongst us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Welton Grove
SUN, 12 May
Reading for today: John 17:6-11
Jesus prayed to his Father for his disciples, saying: I am no longer in the world; they are in the world and I am coming to you, Holy Father. Keep those you have given me true to your name, so that they may be one as we are one.
Pray for our altar servers, musicians and choir.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Grangeside Avenue
Mon, 13 May
Reading for today: Philippians 1:3-11
Paul writes: I am confident that the One who began a good work in you will go on completing it until the day of Christ Jesus comes.
Pray for Jim and Elizabeth for the work they do to support the P.C.C.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirlby Walk
Tue, 14 May
Reading for today: Psalms 119:25-32
I run in the path of your will, O God, for you have set my heart free.
Pray for members of our P.C.C. as they meet this evening
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Woodcroft Avenue
Wed, 15 May
Reading for today: Ephesians 5:1-4,8-11
Paul writes: Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and follow Christ by loving as he loved you, giving himself up for us.
Pray for all those preparing for baptism and marriage this year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Keswick Gardens
Thu, 16 May
Reading for today: Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus said: Happy are the clear in heart, for they shall see God.
Let us look forward to the fulfilment of the love of Christ in the glory of heaven.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thorgill Grove
Fri, 17 May
Reading for today: Luke 23:33-34
On the cross, Jesus said: Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.
Pray for our local Police Community Support Officers and Community Wardens
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Barrington Avenue
Sat, 18 May
Reading for today: 1 John 3:14-20
Let us love not just with words and in speech, but with actions and in truth.
Pray for the outreach of our website and for those who maintain it.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Salton Avenue
SUN, 19 May
PENTECOST
Reading for today: John 16:12-15
Jesus said: When the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking of his own accord but will say only what he has been told.
Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit may we be ready to proclaim the love of Christ.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in National Avenue
Mon, 20 May
Reading for today: Galatians 5:16-18,22-23
Paul writes: Let yourselves be guided by the Spirit. For the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Pray for humility to understand God’s calling for us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skelton Avenue
Tue, 21 May
Reading for today: Acts 15:5-12
Peter said: God chose me from among you as the one through whom the nations would hear the Good News and come to believe. God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving them the Holy Spirit.
Pray for the churchwardens and their ministry amongst us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Burniston Road
Wed, 22 May
Reading for today: 2 Timothy 1:12-14
Paul writes to Timothy: With the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, keep safe the good deposit of faith given to you.
Pray for those on retreat at Wydale this week.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Reeth Walk
Thu, 23 May
Reading for today: Isaiah 11:1-10
Isaiah said: God’s Spirit will be upon the Messiah. He will not judge by appearances, but will judge the weak with justice and give fair sentence for the humble in the land.
Pray for those who commit to keeping the church open.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hull Road
Fri, 24 May
Reading for today: Ephesians 2:14-18
Christ came to announce the joyful message of peace: peace to those who are far away, peace to those who are near. Through him, in one Spirit, we all have free access to the Father.
Pray for all who minister at St. Alban’s.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sinderby Walk
Sat, 25 May
Reading for today: John 14:21-26
Jesus said: The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.
For our ministry to young families who have joined us, asking God to show us ways to draw them into the life of St. Alban’s
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hoylake Close
SUN, 26 May TRINITY SUNDAY
Reading for today: Romans 8:14-17
Paul writes: You did not receive a spirit which makes you a slave to fear again; you received the spirit of adoption by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”
In the power of the Spirit, by the life of Christ, let us give glory to our eternal Father.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Mon, 27 May
Reading for today: 1 John 2:24-28
John wrote to the first Christians: Let what you heard in the beginning remain in you. Then you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.
Pray for those attending the National Pilgrimage in Walsingham today.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Tue, 28 May
Reading for today: John 12:47-50
Jesus said: I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.
Pray for those who receive the Sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
Wed, 29 May
Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Paul writes: Anyone who sows generously will also reap generously. God loves the one who gives joyfully.
Pray for children in our local schools preparing for exams and for those who will be leaving this summer.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Thu, 30 May
Reading for today: Romans 12:3-8
Paul writes: Just as each of us has one body with many parts, and the parts do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, who are many, form one body, and each of us belongs to all the others.
Upon receiving communion we receive Christ into our hearts.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Fri, 31 May
Reading for today: Luke 1:26-38
The angel said to Mary: Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with God. You will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
Pray for the members of the Social and Fundraising Committee.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Sat, 1 June
Reading for today: Luke 21:5-19
Jesus said to his disciples: You will be persecuted because of my name. But make up your mind not to worry about how to defend yourselves, for I shall give you words and wisdom.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in
SUN, 2 June
Reading for today: Mark 14:12-26
As Jesus was eating with his disciples, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.”