Saturday 1st August 2026 Reading for today: 2 Peter 3:13 Relying on God’s promise, we look towards a new heaven and a new earth where justice will dwell. Pray for all whose year’s mind occurs during August Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sedbergh Avenue
Sunday 2nd August Reading for today: Matthew 14:19-20 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, who gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied. Pray for our servers and all who help with our services. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hayburn Avenue
Monday 3rd August Reading for today: Luke 6:31 Jesus said: Treat others as you would like them to treat you. Pray for all who live in our parish whatever their religious belief. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Langdale Avenue
Tuesday 4th August Reading for today: 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 Be generous, for you know the generosity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. Pray that we may share the generosity of Christ. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Westgarth Avenue
Wednesday 5th August Reading for today: Ephesians 2:22 In Christ, you are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by the Spirit. Pray for those who maintain our buildings and grounds. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Redhill Park
Thursday 6th August Transfiguration Reading for today: Matthew 17:5 On the mountain where Jesus was transfigured, a bright cloud covered the disciples and a voice said: This is my beloved Son on whom my favour rests; listen to him. Pray that we may listen to the Lord. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ebberston Grove
Friday 7th August Reading for today: John 21:17 Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Peter replied, “Lord, you know everything; you know I love you.” Pray that we may be good neighbours to those around us. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfield Road
Saturday 8th August Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 4:5 Judge nothing prematurely, but wait until God comes. Pray for those who are on holiday, may they have rest and a joyful homecoming. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Aske Mews
Sunday 9th August Reading for today: Matthew 14:23 Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came he was there, alone. Pray for Liz, our lay reader, and that more people will feel the call to become lay ministers. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fairfax Avenue
Monday 10th August Reading for today: Hosea 14:5-9 The Lord says: I will cure my people of their disloyalty, I shall love them with all my heart. I hear them and watch over them. Pray for all those preparing for baptism and marriage. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Castleton Avenue
Tuesday 11th August Reading for today: Genesis 2:7 God fashioned man from the soil of the ground, God breathed a breath of life into his nostrils and man became a living being. Pray for our outreach to the people of this parish. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in County Road North
Wednesday 12th August Reading for today: Daniel 2:20-22 May God be blessed for ever and ever. God reveals deep and hidden things and knows what lies in darkness. Light dwells with God. Give thanks to God for the beauty of the world and his love. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cloughton Grove
Thursday 13th August Reading for today: 1 Thessalonians 4:3 It is God’s will that you should be made holy. Pray for those who keep the church open and for those who visit us. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Birdforth Mews
Friday 14th August Reading for today: Psalms 23:3-4 You guide me, Lord, on paths of righteousness. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Pray that we may continually walk as people of the light. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Cottingham Road
Saturday 15th August Reading for today: Luke 1:41-42 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Pray for expectant mothers and all families in the parish. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Beadlam Mews
Sunday 16th August Reading for today: Matthew 15:28 Jesus said to the Canaanite woman: Woman, you have great faith! May your wish be granted. Pray for all those whose faith has grown cold, may they find faith. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sylvia Close
Monday 17th August Reading for today: Psalms 10:17 You will hear the desire of the humble, God; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear. Pray for all those who work in our local shops and businesses. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hall Road
Tuesday 18th August Reading for today: Mark 9:35 Jesus said to his disciples: If anyone wants to be first, they must make themselves last of all and servant of all. Pray for our Food Pantry and Tuesday drop-in, for those who run them and all who visit us. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bainton Grove
Wednesday 19th August Reading for today: 1 John 2:5 If anyone obeys God’s word, then love for God is truly made complete in them. Pray for those preparing to make pilgrimage to Walsingham. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Kenilworth Avenue
Thursday 20thAugust Reading for today: Daniel 3:23-24 When they refused to renounce God, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace. And they walked in the middle of the flames, praising God. Pray that we may have the courage to follow Christ. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Newholme Close
Friday 21st August Reading for today: Luke 22:27 Jesus said to his disciples: Who is the greater: the one at table or the one who serves? The one at table, surely? Yet I am among you as one who serves. Pray for our shared discipleship and that God will nurture us as we serve him. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Sherbrooke Avenue
Saturday 22nd August Reading for today: 1 Samuel 3:9 Eli told the child Samuel: If you are called again, say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” Christ comes into our lives as our friend let us welcome him. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Risby Grove
Sunday 23rd August Reading for today: Matthew 16:13-16 Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say I am?” “Some say John the Baptist,” they answered, “some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But you,” he said, “who do you say I am?” Peter spoke up and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Pray for Fr Graham and Mtr Linda in their ministry among us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bagby Mews Monday 24th August Reading for today: John 12:47 Jesus said: I did not come to judge the world, but to save it. Pray for our local police and all who work in the justice system. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hackforth Walk
Tuesday 25thAugust Reading for today: Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every kind of spiritual blessing. Pray for those who are struggling to find work and those with financial difficulties. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Oldstead Avenue
Wednesday 26th August Reading for today: Wisdom 7:10 I have loved God’s wisdom more than health or beauty — even preferring her to the light, for her radiance will never cease. Pray for all who receive the Sacrament at home. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ruswarp Grove
Thursday 27th August Reading for today: John 13:35 Jesus said: It is by your love for one another that everyone will recognize you as my disciples. Christ encourages us with his promises. Let us live up to the calling we have as his disciples. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Merchant Way
Friday 28th August Reading for today: Matthew 26:39 Jesus prayed: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by. Yet not as I will, but as you will. Pray for all those who are living with the problems of addiction. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Skidby Grove
Saturday 29th August Reading for today: 1 John 2:10 Whoever loves their brother or sister lives in the light and need not be afraid of stumbling. Pray that we may become messengers of peace Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Welburn Grove
Sunday 30th August Reading for today: Matthew 16:25 Jesus said: Whoever tries to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for my sake will find it. As we worship today, give thanks for the promise made in the Gospel Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Appleton Road Monday 31st August Reading for today: Luke 12:22-25 Jesus said: Do not be anxious about your life. Can any of you, by worrying about it, add a single moment to the length of your life? Pray for pupils and staff in our local schools as they prepare for the new school year. Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Beeford Grove
