St. Polycarp's Parish Church

St. Polycarp's Parish Church Safeguarding Trust Panel
Revd Louise Stewart 07889882088

Church Organisations
Monday : Guides 19.30 - 20.45
Mothers Union (2nd & 4th week) 19.45 - 21.00
Slimming World from 1700
Wednesday : Ladies Badminton 10am - 12 noon
Senior Badminton 19.30 - 21.30
Choir practise (Probationers / Juniors) 17.30 - 18.45 /18.15 - 19.45)
Choir practise (Senior) 19.30 - 21.00
Slimming World 17.30 - 21.00
Thursday: Evergreens (4th week) 14.30 - 16.00
Brownies 18.15 - 19.30
Friday: Rainbows 16.00 - 17.00
Saturday: Zumba 10am - 11am
Junior Badminton 14.00 -17.00
Sunday: WORSHIP

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has ...
01/09/2026

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION
Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has been taken which affects the current pattern of worship.
From SEPTEMBER - St Polycarp’s will have a service each Sunday at 10am.

The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
6 September 2026

10:00am HOLY COMMUNION The Rector.

COLLECT
Almighty God,
whose only Son has opened for us
a new and living way into your presence:
Give us pure hearts and steadfast wills
to worship you in spirit and in truth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

INTERCESSIONS

We pray for the church throughout the world, and
for all who call themselves Christians. We pray for the Diocese of Connor,
George our Bishop, for our parish, for Louise our Rector and for all who serve, worship and witness in our Grouped Parishes.
Lord of the universe. we praise you for your creation: for the wonder of space, the beauty of the world and the value of earth's resources. Keep us from despoiling these, the glory of your name.
Lord in your mercy:- Hear our prayer

A Prayer for world peace

We praise you, Lord, that you came to this world to bring peace on earth.
We pray that the leaders of the nations and people everywhere may turn to you, the Prince of Peace, so that war and terror, cruelty and hatred may end, and peace and justice, kindness and love may reign. We pray for those suffering from man’s inhumanity to man particularly in the conflicts in the Middle East, Myanmar, Sudan and the Crimean Peninsula. We ask this so that your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven, for your name's sake.

Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

A Prayer for those impacted by natural disasters.

Compassionate Lord, we pray for those who have been devastated by recent natural disasters. We remember those who have lost their lives so suddenly. We hold in our hearts the families forever changed by grief and loss. Bring them consolation and comfort. Surround them with our prayer for strength. Bless those who have survived and heal their memories of trauma and devastation. May they have the courage to face the long road of rebuilding ahead.

We ask your blessing on all those who have lost their homes, their livelihoods, their security and their hope. Bless the work of relief agencies and those proving emergency assistance. May their work be guided by the grace and strength that comes from You alone.

Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

A Prayer for young people

We pray for the young people of our Province.We pray for our Uniformed Organisations and their leaders. Help us who are older to remember the adventure and joy of youth as well as the temptation and frustrations; and enable us to help all our young people by our prayers, our example, and our friendship. Help them to respond to the love of Jesus, to yield to him their allegiance, and to serve him as Lord and Saviour all their days; for his name's sake.

Lord in your mercy:- Hear our prayer.

A Prayer for the sick.

Heavenly Father, help all the people who are sick. Comfort them with your presence from day to day. Help those who suffer from starvation or homelessness. Be with those in hospital, known and unknown to us, that suffer mentally and physically. Be with those who care for the sick, nurses and doctors in hospitals/nursing homes and carers visiting the housebound. We ask this in your name.

Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer

A Prayer for those who have died

We remember before God those who have died, and look to the light of Christ which eternally shines and brings hope. We remember You turn our darkness into light ,in your light we shall see light.

May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace and rise in glory.

Merciful Father accept these our prayers
for the sake of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has ...
25/08/2026

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION
Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has been taken which affects the current pattern of worship.
From SEPTEMBER - St Polycarp’s will have a service each Sunday at 10am.
The Church of the Epiphany will continue with the current alternate weekly service provision although the service time will be 11:30am.
This pattern will be reviewed after six months.

The next meeting of St. Polycarp’s Select Vestry will be held in the Canon Hall Room on Thursday 3 September at 7:00pm

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
30 August 2026

CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

11:00am Morning Prayer Revd. Louise Stewart.

COLLECT
Almighty God,
who called your Church to bear witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
Help us to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may be drawn to you;
through him who was lifted up on the cross,
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

PRAYERS

We pray for the church throughout the world, and
for all who call themselves Christians. We pray for the Diocese of Connor,
George our Bishop, for our parish, for Louise our Rector and for all who serve, worship and witness in our Grouped Parishes. Amen

O Lord God, whose glory the heavens are telling
In joyous and ceaseless praise;
accept the service of those who sing in the choir of our parish.
May they worship you with true devotion,
and by their music uplift the hearts of your people
In faith, thanksgiving, and adoration;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please also keep our young people who are returning to school in the next number of days in your prayers:

God of all wisdom,
we pray for those preparing to return to classrooms, for their teachers, classroom assistants and their school communities;
Give them confidence and courage;
support those who are anxious;
and grant that every day they may learn those lessons of greatest worth:
to know, to love and to serve you always;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

We pray for all those involved in the shaping of young lives.
We give God thanks for the sacrifice and commitment of leaders of youth organisations and all those involved in serving children and young people in our parish.
We pray that all might be nurtured and cared for and that every needful resource would be made available – that all lives can flourish even in these difficult times and that no-one would be overlooked. Amen

God, our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
We bring to you in our prayers those who are suffering as
a result of Illness or the impact of mental health.
We pray for those in hospitals, hospices and nursing homes,
and those that are housebound.
Bless all that is being done for their good, surround them
with your healing love and power. Amen
God of all hope and giver of comfort, we commend to your keeping
those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
Give the bereaved the peace that passes all understanding, and make them to know that neither death nor life can separate them from your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Services alternate between our Grouped parishes SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION Following a review of service provision at ...
21/08/2026

Services alternate between our Grouped parishes

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION
Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has been taken which affects the current pattern of worship.
From SEPTEMBER - St Polycarp’s will have a service each Sunday at 10am.
The Church of the Epiphany will continue with the current alternate weekly service provision although the service time will be 11:30am.
This pattern will be reviewed after six months.

The next meeting of St Polycarp’s Select Vestry will be on
Thursday 3 September in the Canon Hall Room at 7:00pm.

The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
23 August 2026

SAINT POLYCARP’S PARISH

1O:30am Morning Prayer Revd Canon John Budd

COLLECT
Almighty and everlasting God,
you are always more ready to hear than we to pray
and to give more than either we desire, or deserve:
Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy,
forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid,
and giving us those good things
which we are not worthy to ask
save through the merits and mediation
of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

PRAYERS

We pray for the church throughout the world, and
for all who call themselves Christians. We pray for the Diocese of Connor, George our Bishop, for our parishes, for Louise our Rector and for all who serve, worship and witness in the grouped parishes of St. Polycarp’s and the Church of the Epiphany.

O God of all hope and peace, we bring to you the needs of our broken and hurting world.
Our hearts are breaking with images of lives lost and torn apart by grief in Israel and Palestine.
We weep for the victims of the Ukraine conflict.
We pray for an end to violence and warfare so
that the challenging work of rebuilding may begin.
Help us, O Lord, to affirm our common humanity so that in our differences we may build together for
justice and peace.
In Jesus Christ, our Lord.

We pray for all those who have been affected by violent and racist events across these islands. We are all created in God’s image no matter where we are from or what we look like-there is but one race-the human race. Let us pray for peace, understanding and tolerance in these difficult days and may each and every one live in peace and safety. As Jesus taught us ‘Love one another as I have loved you.
God, we ask you to be present with the refugees
scattered across the globe, and for all those who
have been displaced from their homes by conflict and war.
Help us to care for our neighbours in their hour of
need. Show them your love through us.

God, our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
We bring to you in our prayers those who are suffering as
a result of Illness or the impact of mental health.
We pray for those in hospitals, hospices and nursing homes, and those recovering in their own homes.
Bless all that is being done for their good, surround them
with your healing love and power.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who wept at the grave of Lazarus, we
commend to your tender care and compassion those bereaved.
In the midst of their deep sorrow give them the comfort of your presence, and the courage and faith they need to face life again in the days to come.
And may your peace be with them,O Lord, both now and always.
AMEN

Services alternate between our Grouped parishes SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION Following a review of service provision at ...
11/08/2026

Services alternate between our Grouped parishes

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION
Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has been taken which affects the current pattern of worship.
From SEPTEMBER - St Polycarp’s will have a service each Sunday at 10am.
The Church of the Epiphany will continue with the current alternate weekly service provision although the service time will be 11:30am.
This pattern will be reviewed after six months.

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
16 August 2026

CHURCHOF THE EPIPHANY

11:00am Holy Communion Revd. Clifford Skillen.

COLLECT
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

A Prayer for those affected by disaster.
Lord,We come to You with heavy hearts, lifting up the people suffering from the devastation of the recent earthquakes, typhoons, drought and wildfires. We ask for Your immediate comfort and presence to be felt by everyone who has been affected. Lord, for those who have lost their homes, their possessions, or their livelihoods, we pray for comfort in their grief and strength for the days ahead. Wrap them in Your peace that passes all understanding, and provide them with the shelter, resources, and community support they need to rebuild. We pray for the safety and protection of the emergency services, and volunteers who are working tirelessly on the front lines. Grant them courage, endurance, and wisdom as they battle the devastation and assist those in danger. Bring healing to those who mourn and to the injured, calm to the anxious, and hope to those who feel overwhelmed by loss. In this time of crisis, unite the community in love and generosity, so that neighbour may support neighbour and no one faces these trials alone. In Your mercy, send relief to the impacted and restore what has been broken, and guide the people toward recovery and renewal. AMEN

INTERCESSIONS.

We pray for the church throughout the world, and
for all who call themselves Christians. We pray for the Diocese of Connor,
George our Bishop, for our parish, for Louise our Rector and for
all who serve, worship and witness in our Grouped Parishes.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer

We ask your blessing
upon all who lack the necessary resources for well-being.
We pray for all who are suffering from hunger and poverty,
all who struggle due to injustice and greed.
We remember all who have lost crops and livestock
through famine, drought or war.
We pray for the work of Christian Aid and for all who seek to bring
relief to the hungry and poor.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer

We give thanks for our loved ones,
for all who have cared and provided for us.
We ask your blessing upon all who work to
give us what we need.
We pray for farmers, fishermen and food providers,
for shop workers and all who bring supplies to the markets.
We ask your blessing upon our families and our neighbours.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

We remember all who feel weary with life, drained of energy
and no longer able to cope.
We pray for all who struggle against great odds.
We ask your blessing upon all who feel alone, unappreciated
and that no one cares for them.
Lord uphold and comfort those suffering in mind or body.
We pray for those known and unknown
to us who are ill at home, hospital or nursing home.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

God of all hope and giver of comfort, we commend to your keeping
those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
Give the bereaved the peace that passes all understanding, and make them to know that neither death nor life can separate them from your love in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

We give thanks that you give life and life eternal
that you are a renewing and restoring God.
As we rejoice in the resurrection,
we ask your blessing upon our loved ones departed.
May they know the peace and glory of your kingdom.

Merciful Father,
accept these our prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Services alternate between our Grouped parishes SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION Following a review of service provision at ...
04/08/2026

Services alternate between our Grouped parishes

SERVICE CHANGE - INFORMATION
Following a review of service provision at meetings of both Select Vestries a decision has been taken which affects the current pattern of worship.
From SEPTEMBER - St Polycarp’s will have a service each Sunday at 10am.
The Church of the Epiphany will continue with the current alternate weekly service provision although the service time will be 11:30am.
This pattern will be reviewed after six months.

The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
9 August 2026

SAINT POLYCARP’S PARISH CHURCH

10:30am Holy Communion Revd. Louise Stewart.

COLLECT
Let your merciful ears, O Lord,
be open to the prayers of your humble servants;
and that they may obtain their petitions,
make them to ask such things as shall please you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

GOSPEL READING
Matthew 14: 22-33
22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land,* for the wind was against them.25And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake.26But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’

28 Peter answered him, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.’ 29He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. 30But when he noticed the strong wind,* he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’32When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’

PRAYERS
Lord of peace, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, who stopped the strong wind and stilled the storm: May your merciful love be known across the earth, and your gentle peace still the tumult of this busy world. We pray for nations and communities suffering from war, violence, and unrest especially Those in the Middle and Far East, Crimea and Russia, We lift up all those who labour for peace, justice, and reconciliation.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, as your disciples crossed the stormy waters and you protected them, so we pray for your Church throughout the world. May our churches be places of shelter, courage, peace and hope in a troubled world. We pray for George, our bishop, for Louise our Rector and for all who serve, worship and witness in our joint parishes.
Lord of peace,
Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, you took your friend Peter by the hand, and drew him out of the cold waters. Lift up, we pray you, all those suffering in body, mind, and spirit. We pray for those in hospice , hospital or confined to home. Give them
peace and courage in a time of trouble, and grant wisdom and patience to all who care for them.
Lord of peace,
Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, you spent the night in prayer up on the mountain. In this busy world, teach us to pray and give us grace that we might be still and know that you are God. Bless us with your grace and help us to grow in faith, this day and every day.
Lord of peace,
Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, you told your disciples to take heart when they were struck with fear. We pray for all those who mourn, and we remember before you all those who have died, whom we love but see no longer. Grant unto them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Lord of peace
Hear our prayer.

Merciful Father,
accept these our prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ
Amen.

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