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Tuesday 1st September 2026
Reading for today: James 1:23-24
Those who listen to the word of God but do not do what it says are like people who look at their faces in a mirror and, after looking at themselves, go away and immediately forget what they look like.
Pray that we may listen to God and care for his creation.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hartoft Road.
Wednesday 2nd September
Reading for today:1 John 4:12
No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in us and God’s love is made complete in us.
Pray for God’s healing love and strength for all.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirsk Mews.
Thursday 3rd September
Reading for today: John 3:3
Jesus said: Unless a person is born from above, they cannot see the kingdom of God.
Pray that God’s kingdom may be seen on earth.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Inglemire Lane.
Friday 4th September
Reading for today: Romans 13:10
Love does no harm to one’s neighbour, and so love is the fulfilment of the Law.
Pray that we may live in love, peace and reconciliation, even with those with whom we do not agree.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Swanland Grove.
Saturday 5th September
Reading for today: Philippians 2:7-9
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.
Pray for those whose years mind occurs during September.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fingall Mews.
Sunday 6th September
Reading for today: Matthew 18:20
Jesus said: When two or three meet in my name, I am there among them.
Pray for our servers and choristers, giving thanks for their contribution to our worship together.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Edith Cavell Close.
Monday 7th September
Reading for today: Psalms 37:4
Find your delight in God, who will give you even more than your heart’s desire.
Pray for the pupils and staff as they start another academic year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Etton Grove.
Tuesday 8th September
Reading for today: Matthew 1:21
An angel said to Joseph: Mary will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Pray for all pregnant women, their midwives and doctors.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Linkfield Road.
Wednesday 9th September
Reading for today: John 1:14
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory.
Pray for those who receive the sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Abbotsford Close.
Thursday 10th September
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 4:12-13
When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we offer comfort in return.
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 Chanterlands Avenue.
Friday 11th September
Reading for today: Isaiah 26:7-8
You straighten the path of the just, O God. As we follow the path of your judgements, we set our hope in you. Your name and your memory are all our soul desires.
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 Aysgarth Avenue.
Saturday 12th September
Reading for today: Philippians 3:10-11
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the communion in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so somehow to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
Pray for all lay ministers, especially those serving our parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Brompton Close.
Sunday 13th September
Reading for today: Matthew 18:21-22
Peter asked Jesus, “How many times should I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
Pray for an awareness of stewardship and for a prayerful response.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Oakfield Court.
Monday 14th September
Reading for today: Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while God is near. Let the wicked turn to the Lord who will have mercy on them, and to our God, who pardons freely.
Pray for the future of our church and our outreach to the parish we serve.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Slingsby Close.
Tuesday 15th September
Reading for today: Ephesians 4:9-10
Christ descended to the depths of the earth, and he who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.
Pray for our P.C.C. members; Elizabeth, our secretary and Jim, our treasurer.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ferriby Grove.
Wednesday 16th September
Reading for today: John 10:14-16
Jesus said: I am the good shepherd. My sheep will listen to my voice and there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Jesus is our shepherd. Let us listen to his voice.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Lythe Avenue.
Thursday 17th September
Reading for today: Hebrews 8:11
The Lord says: Among my people, no one will need to teach their neighbour, saying, “Know the Lord!”, for they shall all know me, from the smallest among them to the greatest.
Pray for ways in which we can build links within the parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Leyburn Avenue.
Friday 18th September
Reading for today: 1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Pray for ways in which we can reach out to the people of our parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Millers Walk.
Saturday 19th September
Reading for today: Psalms 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the Lord and sing praises to the music of the lute and the harp.
Pray for our social and fundraising committee and this afternoon’s harp concert with the chorister of the year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Boldron Mews.
Sunday 20th September
Reading for today: Matthew 20:16
Jesus said: The last will be first, and the first will be last.
Jesus has called us to follow him. Pray for humility to understand his calling on each of us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Gayles Mews.
Monday 21st September
Reading for today: Matthew 9:13
Jesus said: Go and learn what this means: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Indeed, I have come not to call the just, but sinners.
Pray for those facing difficulties in financially difficult times.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bricknell Avenue.
Tuesday 22nd September
Reading for today: John 5:16-17
Jesus, persecuted because he worked miracles on the Sabbath, replied: My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I am at work too.
Pray for the development of our church and community.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Strathcona Avenue.
Wednesday 23rd September
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that comes from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
Pray that we may show the light of Christ in our lives.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Gilling Mews.
Thursday 24th September
Reading for today: Leviticus 19:34
God says: Love the foreigners among you as you love yourselves.
Remember the churches in the deanery, the clergy and congregations as they continue to praise the Lord.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Carnaby Grove.
Friday 25th September
Reading for today: Isaiah 65:17-18
The Lord says: See, I am going to create new heavens and a new earth. Be filled with rejoicing for ever, for I am creating my people to be gladness.
Give thanks for the work of God in creation: may we use what has been entrusted to us wisely.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Boltby Mews.
Saturday 26th September
Reading for today: 1 Peter 1:22
Love one another deeply, from the heart.
Give thanks for Fr Graham, Mtr Linda and their ministries amongst us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in St Anne’s Drive.
Sunday 27th September
Reading for today: Matthew 21:28-31
Jesus said in a parable: A father said to his two sons, “Go and work in the vineyard today.” The first replied, “I will not,” but afterwards thought better of it and went. The second replied, “Certainly, sir,” but did not go. Which of the two did the father’s will?
Pray that those who preach may open us to the challenge of the gospel.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ancaster Avenue.
Monday 28th September
Reading for today: Ezekiel 11:19
God says: I will give an undivided heart to my people. I will put a new spirit in them.
Pray for the outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit in our lives.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Marton Grove.
Tuesday 29th September
Reading for today: Luke 12:36
Jesus said: Be like people waiting for their master to return, ready to open the door as soon as he comes and knocks.
Give thanks for the uniformed organisations and what they offer the local children.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ormesby Walk.
Wednesday 30th September
Reading for today: John 1:10-12
The Word was in the world and, though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. But to all who accepted him he gave the power to become children of God.
Pray that we will always remain faithful to Christ’s teachings.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Dent Road.
Reading for today: James 1:23-24
Those who listen to the word of God but do not do what it says are like people who look at their faces in a mirror and, after looking at themselves, go away and immediately forget what they look like.
Pray that we may listen to God and care for his creation.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Hartoft Road.
Wednesday 2nd September
Reading for today:1 John 4:12
No one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, God lives in us and God’s love is made complete in us.
Pray for God’s healing love and strength for all.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Thirsk Mews.
Thursday 3rd September
Reading for today: John 3:3
Jesus said: Unless a person is born from above, they cannot see the kingdom of God.
Pray that God’s kingdom may be seen on earth.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Inglemire Lane.
Friday 4th September
Reading for today: Romans 13:10
Love does no harm to one’s neighbour, and so love is the fulfilment of the Law.
Pray that we may live in love, peace and reconciliation, even with those with whom we do not agree.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Swanland Grove.
Saturday 5th September
Reading for today: Philippians 2:7-9
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.
Pray for those whose years mind occurs during September.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Fingall Mews.
Sunday 6th September
Reading for today: Matthew 18:20
Jesus said: When two or three meet in my name, I am there among them.
Pray for our servers and choristers, giving thanks for their contribution to our worship together.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Edith Cavell Close.
Monday 7th September
Reading for today: Psalms 37:4
Find your delight in God, who will give you even more than your heart’s desire.
Pray for the pupils and staff as they start another academic year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Etton Grove.
Tuesday 8th September
Reading for today: Matthew 1:21
An angel said to Joseph: Mary will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Pray for all pregnant women, their midwives and doctors.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Linkfield Road.
Wednesday 9th September
Reading for today: John 1:14
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory.
Pray for those who receive the sacrament at home.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Abbotsford Close.
Thursday 10th September
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 4:12-13
When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we offer comfort in return.
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 Chanterlands Avenue.
Friday 11th September
Reading for today: Isaiah 26:7-8
You straighten the path of the just, O God. As we follow the path of your judgements, we set our hope in you. Your name and your memory are all our soul desires.
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 Aysgarth Avenue.
Saturday 12th September
Reading for today: Philippians 3:10-11
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the communion in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so somehow to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
Pray for all lay ministers, especially those serving our parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Brompton Close.
Sunday 13th September
Reading for today: Matthew 18:21-22
Peter asked Jesus, “How many times should I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
Pray for an awareness of stewardship and for a prayerful response.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Oakfield Court.
Monday 14th September
Reading for today: Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while God is near. Let the wicked turn to the Lord who will have mercy on them, and to our God, who pardons freely.
Pray for the future of our church and our outreach to the parish we serve.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Slingsby Close.
Tuesday 15th September
Reading for today: Ephesians 4:9-10
Christ descended to the depths of the earth, and he who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.
Pray for our P.C.C. members; Elizabeth, our secretary and Jim, our treasurer.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ferriby Grove.
Wednesday 16th September
Reading for today: John 10:14-16
Jesus said: I am the good shepherd. My sheep will listen to my voice and there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Jesus is our shepherd. Let us listen to his voice.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Lythe Avenue.
Thursday 17th September
Reading for today: Hebrews 8:11
The Lord says: Among my people, no one will need to teach their neighbour, saying, “Know the Lord!”, for they shall all know me, from the smallest among them to the greatest.
Pray for ways in which we can build links within the parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Leyburn Avenue.
Friday 18th September
Reading for today: 1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Pray for ways in which we can reach out to the people of our parish.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Millers Walk.
Saturday 19th September
Reading for today: Psalms 92:1-4
It is good to give thanks to the Lord and sing praises to the music of the lute and the harp.
Pray for our social and fundraising committee and this afternoon’s harp concert with the chorister of the year.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Boldron Mews.
Sunday 20th September
Reading for today: Matthew 20:16
Jesus said: The last will be first, and the first will be last.
Jesus has called us to follow him. Pray for humility to understand his calling on each of us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Gayles Mews.
Monday 21st September
Reading for today: Matthew 9:13
Jesus said: Go and learn what this means: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Indeed, I have come not to call the just, but sinners.
Pray for those facing difficulties in financially difficult times.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Bricknell Avenue.
Tuesday 22nd September
Reading for today: John 5:16-17
Jesus, persecuted because he worked miracles on the Sabbath, replied: My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I am at work too.
Pray for the development of our church and community.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Strathcona Avenue.
Wednesday 23rd September
Reading for today: 1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit that comes from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
Pray that we may show the light of Christ in our lives.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Gilling Mews.
Thursday 24th September
Reading for today: Leviticus 19:34
God says: Love the foreigners among you as you love yourselves.
Remember the churches in the deanery, the clergy and congregations as they continue to praise the Lord.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Carnaby Grove.
Friday 25th September
Reading for today: Isaiah 65:17-18
The Lord says: See, I am going to create new heavens and a new earth. Be filled with rejoicing for ever, for I am creating my people to be gladness.
Give thanks for the work of God in creation: may we use what has been entrusted to us wisely.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Boltby Mews.
Saturday 26th September
Reading for today: 1 Peter 1:22
Love one another deeply, from the heart.
Give thanks for Fr Graham, Mtr Linda and their ministries amongst us.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in St Anne’s Drive.
Sunday 27th September
Reading for today: Matthew 21:28-31
Jesus said in a parable: A father said to his two sons, “Go and work in the vineyard today.” The first replied, “I will not,” but afterwards thought better of it and went. The second replied, “Certainly, sir,” but did not go. Which of the two did the father’s will?
Pray that those who preach may open us to the challenge of the gospel.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ancaster Avenue.
Monday 28th September
Reading for today: Ezekiel 11:19
God says: I will give an undivided heart to my people. I will put a new spirit in them.
Pray for the outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit in our lives.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Marton Grove.
Tuesday 29th September
Reading for today: Luke 12:36
Jesus said: Be like people waiting for their master to return, ready to open the door as soon as he comes and knocks.
Give thanks for the uniformed organisations and what they offer the local children.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Ormesby Walk.
Wednesday 30th September
Reading for today: John 1:10-12
The Word was in the world and, though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. But to all who accepted him he gave the power to become children of God.
Pray that we will always remain faithful to Christ’s teachings.
Today in our parish we pray for all who live in Dent Road.
