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Diocese of Rochester Cycle of Prayer
The daily cycles of prayer for the Rochester Diocese

*Parish cycle:*

Cliffe,...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.: #TodayWePray God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle:* Cliffe, St Helen, with Cooling, St James (redundant) Priest-in-Charge: The Rev Andy Hobbs *Community Cycle:* St. Helen's CE Primary School, Cliffe Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Jarvis Today the Church of England remembers Richard Baxter, puritan divine, 1691

**Trinity 2**

 

**I...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.: #TodayWePray God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) **Trinity 2**   **I Samuel 15.34-16.13** **Psalm 20** **2 Corinthians 5.6-10\[11-13\]14-17** **Mark 4.26-34** Today we pray for the **Malling deanery** The Rev Wil North, Area Dean; Mr Barry Fisher, Lay Chair

*Parish cycle*:

South...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.: #TodayWePray God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle*: South Chatham, St Alban, St David and St William Team Rector: The Rev Elaine Cranmer Team Vicar: The Rev David Kichenside *Community Cycle:* For our sisters and brothers in the family of independent Catholic Churches

*Parish...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.: #TodayWePray God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle*: Rochester, St Peter with St Margaret Vicar: The Rev Dr Joel Love *Community Cycle:* St. Margaret's at Troy Town CE Primary School, Rochester Headteacher: Ms Linda Jobling Today the Church of England remembers Barnabas the Apostle

*Parish...
God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.: #TodayWePray God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy and prayer resources.) *Parish cycle*: Rochester, St Justus Vicar: The Rev Canon Dr Helen Burn *Companion Parish:* Kondoa, Rofati St Matthew *Community Cycle:* For Rochester Diocesan Synod, meeting today House of Clergy Chair: The Rev Canon Alyson Davie House of Lay Chair: Mrs Sarah Poole