Theotokos Prayer Group 2022 - Sunday 30 October 2022

 Theotokos Prayer Group 2022 - Sunday 30 October 2022

Gospel

Luke 19:1-10 

Salvation comes to the house of Zacchaeus

Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance: he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to see what kind of man Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see him for the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus who was to pass that way. When Jesus reached the spot he looked up and spoke to him: ‘Zacchaeus, come down. Hurry, because I must stay at your house today.’ And he hurried down and welcomed him joyfully. They all complained when they saw what was happening. ‘He has gone to stay at a sinner’s house’ they said. But Zacchaeus stood his ground and said to the Lord, ‘Look, sir, I am going to give half my property to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody I will pay him back four times the amount.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost.’

Picture

Picture of Christ dead on His Cross with Blood and Water gushing forth.

Blessed Mother gathered us all under her Son’s Cross and the Blood and Water became like an arrow which found its mark in each persons heart, the heart pumped the Saviour’s Blood and Water around each persons body, till their whole being was filled up. It was as though we had been given a transfusion of New Life and Love.

By my Son’s Death and Resurrection you receive the means of everlasting life and the right to be with Him I In Heaven, I desire this for all my children and so once again I ask you to pray, fast and make sacrifice for those lost to my Son, be as holy as you can be, frequenting the Holy Sacraments, my little ones you each need the Sacraments to help you keep on the road to holiness and so do the Will of God!

I am with you and I love you because you really are my children, Love is the key, and when you look at my Son Jesus on His Cross, He looks back at you with love because you have come to share His Sorrow! All prayer before the Cross of my Son is listened to and acted upon, you may never see the fruit from it on Earth but you will reap its great rewards in Heaven when you see how your prayer has helped in the Father’s Plan.

Mary

Intercessions 

Pray for healing for Peter, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek and Malcolm. 

Pray for all who are grieving give them strength, consolation and healing. 

Pray for our Priests and for vocations to the Priesthood.

Pray for lost souls.

Pray for the conversion of the World.

Lord we continue to pray for Peace in Ukraine.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

Lord we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all peoples and nations.

Lord we pray for the holy souls in purgatory may they find eternal rest in Your presence. 

Mary, Mother of God, Theotokos, pray for us.

Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Mary, Bride of the Spirit, pray for us.

If anyone has any prophecy, prayers, readings or intercessions I encourage you to please send them to me. Let us share with one another the gifts and inspirations of the Spirit!

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 1 November 2022. 

Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome

Theotokos Prayer Group 2022 - Meeting 18 October 2022

 Notes of meeting on 18 October 2022

Luke 12 v 22-34

22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life[a]? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

A picture of a person stood in front of Jesus, Jesus opens a book and turns the page, he looks at the person and says I tell you solemnly, you are Mine, I know you by your name and you are Mine.

Jesus then shows the person the opened page and thousands of names lift off and float before the persons eyes, these are the names of all persons that have prayed earnestly for this person, some even from the beginning of time and right up to the meeting with Jesus. 

The prayers of the faithful caused Grace to come upon the person even in times of great sin, causing their soul to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and so enabling that person to avail themselves of Gods great Mercy which was purchased by the Sacrifice of His Son and actioned by the Holy Spirit.

Blessed Mother seemed to speak these words:

You see my children your prayer and sacrifice are often very crucial in another persons life. Never stop praying for those whom it seems almost impossible to return to my Son Jesus, this is far from the truth as He longs deep in His Heart for these ones,

His Mercy is never ending

His Love is never ending

His Peace is never ending

He continually searches for His beloved child that He knows by name.

Mary

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 25 October 2022 at 7.30 pm St Mary's Presbytery 2 Major Street Stockton on Tees 

No Sunday bulletin this week as I am on holiday. 

Stephen 

Theotokos Prayer Group 2022 - Sunday 16 October 2022

 

Gospel

Luke 18:1-8

The parable of the unjust judge

Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ‘There was a judge in a certain town’ he said ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for man. In the same town there was a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, “I want justice from you against my enemy!” For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, “Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for man, but since she keeps pestering me I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.”’
  And the Lord said ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?’

Lord teach us to pray, teach us to pray with perseverance. Help us not lose heart if you appear to delay. 

Notes from meeting on 11 October 2022

Picture of hearts of Jesus and Mary. Mary's heart receives light from the heart of Jesus. This light flows from Mary’s heart to our hearts and from our hearts spreading outside to the world and those in darkness. The light pushing back the darkness. 

Psalm 48 

1 Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
    praise him in the heights!
2 Praise him, all his angels;
    praise him, all his host!
3 Praise him, sun and moon;
    praise him, all you shining stars!
4 Praise him, you highest heavens,
    and you waters above the heavens!
5 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
    for he commanded and they were created.
6 He established them for ever and ever;
    he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
7 Praise the Lord from the earth,
    you sea monsters and all deeps,
8 fire and hail, snow and frost,
    stormy wind fulfilling his command!
9 Mountains and all hills,
    fruit trees and all cedars!
10 Wild animals and all cattle,
    creeping things and flying birds!
11 Kings of the earth and all peoples,
    princes and all rulers of the earth!
12 Young men and women alike,
    old and young together!
13 Let them praise the name of the Lord,
    for his name alone is exalted;
    his glory is above earth and heaven.
14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
    praise for all his faithful,
    for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!

Sirach 4v 31 

31 Do not let your hand be stretched out to receive
    and closed when it is time to give.

Behold I stand at the door and knock.

Intercessions 

Pray for healing for Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek and Malcolm. 

Pray for all who are grieving give them strength, consolation and healing. 

Pray for our Priests and for vocations to the Priesthood.

Pray for lost souls.

Pray for the conversion of the World.

Lord we continue to pray for Peace in Ukraine.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

Lord we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all peoples and nations.

In thanksgiving for Pat Kennedy and her award from the Holy Father of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross for services to the Diocese. Highest award to Laity.
To be Given at Cathedral 17th December 10 am Mass. All welcome.

Mary, Mother of God, Theotokos, pray for us.

Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Mary, Bride of the Spirit, pray for us.

If anyone has any prophecy, prayers, readings or intercessions I encourage you to please send them to me. Let us share with one another the gifts and inspirations of the Spirit!

Resources

1.Theotokos Prayer Group:
https://www.facebook.com/Theotokos-Prayer-Group-142398089120415

/http://theotokosprayergroup.blogspot.co.uk/

2. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm

3. Bishops Conference of England and Wales Website -
https://www.cbcew.org.uk

4. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
Home - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle (diocesehn.org.uk) 

5. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/ 

6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/

7. Celebrate Conference Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Celebratecommunity/

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 18 October 2022. 

Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome

 'You Are My Beloved Child' Event 22nd October 2022 Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 

Hosted by: The CDSC (Charismatic Dioscesan Service of Communion for Hexham & Newcastle) in partnership with the Bethany Prayer Group. 

What will happen: Praise and worship and testimony in the Church Hall from 11.00am provided by sisters and brothers from the Cleveland and South Durham Vicariate. 

Mass in the church from 2:00pm concluding with a blessing. 

ALL ARE WELCOME 

When:  Saturday 22nd October starting at 11:00am in the Church Hall. Venue:  St Augustine's, 30 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7RG. 

Catering:  Tea/coffee provided, participants to bring own lunch. 

Bring a can if you can: Please bring a can for the Kings Church foodbank.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/iUbAcC254d

5 November 2022. Day reflecting on Renewal influencing the church and renewing it with Bishop David Oakley

The Emmanuel Catholic Charismatic Community invite you for a time of sharing and prayer on Saturday 5 November 2022 with the Right Reverend Bishop David Oakley, Bishop of Northampton.

The event is taking place at St Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle NE7 7PE from 10.30am – 4.30pm (meet for coffee at 10.00am). Please bring a packed lunch. The day is free, but a collection will be taken.

How should we move forward?

Time for sharing and prayer.

End day with Sunday Vigil Mass.

Book your place by email: pat.kennedy42@icloud.com or by Tel: 0191 284 1690.

During October the Month of the Holy Rosary let us pray the Rosary for peace in Ukraine and throughout the World.

The Holy Rosary
By Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)

Accept, mighty Maid, we beseech thee,
This prayer with its fragrance of flowers;
With one soul we seek thus to reach thee
And hail thee, God’s Mother and ours.

Thy heart is made glad by our praying;
Thy bounty is generous and wise;
Thy hands are enriched for conveying
What God’s tender Mercy supplies.

We kneel at thy Shrines in the Churches;
Oh, gently look down from above,
And welcome the heart that then searches
For worthy expressions of love.

Let others present precious caskets
Of gems, or heap Altars with gold;
Slight prayer-beads shall serve us for baskets
To bring thee the garland they hold.

With violets lowly we fashion
This wreath and with these combined
Red roses–our faith in the Passion
With Chastity’s lilies entwined.

Our minds, as the Mysteries vary,
Are active, our hands play their part;
And always thy name, Holy Mary,
Oft-uttered, rejoices the heart. Amen

Theotokos Prayer Group 2022 - Sunday 9 October 2022

Gospel

Luke 17:11-19

No-one has come back to praise God, only this foreigner

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus travelled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered one of the villages, ten lepers came to meet him. They stood some way off and called to him, ‘Jesus! Master! Take pity on us.’ When he saw them he said, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ Now as they were going away they were cleansed. Finding himself cured, one of them turned back praising God at the top of his voice and threw himself at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. The man was a Samaritan. This made Jesus say, ‘Were not all ten made clean? The other nine, where are they? It seems that no one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.’ And he said to the man, ‘Stand up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.’

Lord we are all suffering with the effects of the leprosy of sin, that cuts us off from You and one another. 

Lord heal us, Lord save us.

Thank and praise You Jesus for Your Love and Mercy.

Amen.

Intercessions 

Pray for the repose of the soul of Betty McGurk who died on Friday. May she Rest in Peace and bring her family comfort.

Pray for healing for Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek and Malcolm. 

Pray for all who are grieving give them strength, consolation and healing. 

Pray for our Priests and for vocations to the Priesthood.

Pray for lost souls.

Pray for the conversion of the World.

Lord we continue to pray for Peace in Ukraine.

Pray for the people of Pakistan that they may get the help they need from the International community.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

Lord we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all peoples and nations.

In thanksgiving for Pat Kennedy and her award from the Holy Father of the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross for services to the Diocese. Highest award to Laity.
To be Given at Cathedral 17th December 10 am Mass. All welcome.

Mary, Mother of God, Theotokos, pray for us.

Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Mary, Bride of the Spirit, pray for us.

If anyone has any prophecy, prayers, readings or intercessions I encourage you to please send them to me. Let us share with one another the gifts and inspirations of the Spirit!

Resources

1.Theotokos Prayer Group:
https://www.facebook.com/Theotokos-Prayer-Group-142398089120415

/http://theotokosprayergroup.blogspot.co.uk/

2. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm

3. Bishops Conference of England and Wales Website -
https://www.cbcew.org.uk

4. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
Home - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle (diocesehn.org.uk) 

5. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/ 

6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/

7. Celebrate Conference Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Celebratecommunity/

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 11 October 2022. 

Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome

 'You Are My Beloved Child' Event 22nd October 2022 Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 

Hosted by: The CDSC (Charismatic Dioscesan Service of Communion for Hexham & Newcastle) in partnership with the Bethany Prayer Group. 

What will happen: Praise and worship and testimony in the Church Hall from 11.00am provided by sisters and brothers from the Cleveland and South Durham Vicariate. 

Mass in the church from 2:00pm concluding with a blessing. 

ALL ARE WELCOME 

When:  Saturday 22nd October starting at 11:00am in the Church Hall. Venue:  St Augustine's, 30 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7RG. 

Catering:  Tea/coffee provided, participants to bring own lunch. 

Bring a can if you can: Please bring a can for the Kings Church foodbank.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/iUbAcC254d

5 November 2022. Day reflecting on Renewal influencing the church and renewing it with Bishop David Oakley

The Emmanuel Catholic Charismatic Community invite you for a time of sharing and prayer on Saturday 5 November 2022 with the Right Reverend Bishop David Oakley, Bishop of Northampton.

The event is taking place at St Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle NE7 7PE from 10.30am – 4.30pm (meet for coffee at 10.00am). Please bring a packed lunch. The day is free, but a collection will be taken.

How should we move forward?

Time for sharing and prayer.

End day with Sunday Vigil Mass.

Book your place by email: pat.kennedy42@icloud.com or by Tel: 0191 284 1690.

During October the Month of the Holy Rosary let us pray the Rosary for peace in Ukraine and throughout the World.

The Holy Rosary
By Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)

Accept, mighty Maid, we beseech thee,
This prayer with its fragrance of flowers;
With one soul we seek thus to reach thee
And hail thee, God’s Mother and ours.

Thy heart is made glad by our praying;
Thy bounty is generous and wise;
Thy hands are enriched for conveying
What God’s tender Mercy supplies.

We kneel at thy Shrines in the Churches;
Oh, gently look down from above,
And welcome the heart that then searches
For worthy expressions of love.

Let others present precious caskets
Of gems, or heap Altars with gold;
Slight prayer-beads shall serve us for baskets
To bring thee the garland they hold.

With violets lowly we fashion
This wreath and with these combined
Red roses–our faith in the Passion
With Chastity’s lilies entwined.

Our minds, as the Mysteries vary,
Are active, our hands play their part;
And always thy name, Holy Mary,
Oft-uttered, rejoices the heart.

Amen

Theotokos Prayer Group 2022 - Sunday 2 October 2022

 

Gospel

Luke 17:5-10
Say, 'We are merely servants'
The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’ The Lord replied, ‘Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea,” and it would obey you.
  ‘Which of you, with a servant ploughing or minding sheep, would say to him when he returned from the fields, “Come and have your meal immediately”? Would he not be more likely to say, “Get my supper laid; make yourself tidy and wait on me while I eat and drink. You can eat and drink yourself afterwards”? Must he be grateful to the servant for doing what he was told? So with you: when you have done all you have been told to do, say, “We are merely servants: we have done no more than our duty.”’

Lord increase our faith, help us to exercise our faith for the building of your Kingdom. Let us remember "Nothing is impossible for God".

Notes of meeting on 27 September 2022

Sense of a light and a candle.

My love is a light in your heart, like a candle flame in your heart.

Psalm 118 v 1-9

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his love endures forever.
2 Let Israel say:
    “His love endures forever.”
3 Let the house of Aaron say:
    “His love endures forever.”
4 Let those who fear the Lord say:
    “His love endures forever.”
5 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
    he brought me into a spacious place.
6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?
7 The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
    I look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in humans.
9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

Intercessions 

Pray for the repose of the soul of Betty McGurk who died on Friday. May she Rest in Peace and bring her family comfort.

Pray for healing for Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek and Malcolm. 

Pray for all who are grieving give them strength, consolation and healing. 

Pray for our Priests and for vocations to the Priesthood.

Pray for lost souls.

Pray for the conversion of the World.

Lord we continue to pray for Peace in Ukraine.

Pray for the people of Pakistan that they may get the help they need from the International community

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

Lord we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all peoples and nations.

Mary, Mother of God, Theotokos, pray for us.

Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Mary, Bride of the Spirit, pray for us.

If anyone has any prophecy, prayers, readings or intercessions I encourage you to please send them to me. Let us share with one another the gifts and inspirations of the Spirit!

Resources

1.Theotokos Prayer Group:
https://www.facebook.com/Theotokos-Prayer-Group-142398089120415

/http://theotokosprayergroup.blogspot.co.uk/

2. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm

3. Bishops Conference of England and Wales Website -
https://www.cbcew.org.uk

4. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
Home - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle (diocesehn.org.uk) 

5. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/ 

6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/

7. Celebrate Conference Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Celebratecommunity/

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 11 October 2022. NO MEETING ON 4 OCTOBER 

Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM

Family Fast Day is on Friday 7 October. 

Join together with your parish, friends and family so that families around the world survive today and have food for all their tomorrows.

By sharing a simple meal and giving what you save, you'll be standing in solidarity with vulnerable people who are threatened by the global food crisis. No-one deserves to go hungry.

Family Fast Day - Harvest 2022 | CAFOD

 'You Are My Beloved Child' Event 22nd October 2022 Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 

Hosted by: The CDSC (Charismatic Dioscesan Service of Communion for Hexham & Newcastle) in partnership with the Bethany Prayer Group. 

What will happen: Praise and worship and testimony in the Church Hall from 11.00am provided by sisters and brothers from the the Cleveland and South Durham Vicariate. 

Mass in the church from 2:00pm concluding with a blessing. 

ALL ARE WELCOME 

When:  Saturday 22nd October starting at 11:00am in the Church Hall. Venue:  St Augustine's, 30 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7RG. 

Catering:  Tea/coffee provided, participants to bring own lunch. 

Bring a can if you can: Please bring a can for the Kings Church foodbank.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/iUbAcC254d

5 November 2022. Day reflecting on Renewal influencing the church and renewing it with Bishop David Oakley

The Emmanuel Catholic Charismatic Community invite you for a time of sharing and prayer on Saturday 5 November 2022 with the Right Reverend Bishop David Oakley, Bishop of Northampton.

The event is taking place at St Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle NE7 7PE from 10.30am – 4.30pm (meet for coffee at 10.00am). Please bring a packed lunch. The day is free, but a collection will be taken.

How should we move forward?

Time for sharing and prayer.

End day with Sunday Vigil Mass.

Book your place by email: pat.kennedy42@icloud.com or by Tel: 0191 284 1690.

During October the Month of the Holy Rosary let us pray the Rosary for peace in Ukraine and throughout the World.