Theotokos Prayer Group - The Feast of the Holy Trinity, Sunday 26 May 2024

 

Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
the God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia!

Gospel : Matthew 28:16-20

 
Go and make disciples of all nations

The eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.’

Notes from meeting on 21 May 2024:

Picture

Picture of a dove carrying a branch aflame in its beak, it hovers over a group of people that have opened their hearts to the Holy Spirit. 

The dove seeing the wide open hearts swoops down with the Holy Fire and places a flame within each open heart.

"My people, receive in full the Gift of The Holy Spirit and its seven fold fruits, this Gift will cause many people to turn to Me because they can see Me in you!
My people show others the Fruits of the Holy Spirit working in you and like small children they will imitate that which they see and so turn to Me!
You place your hope in Me and so you should, but I wish to place my Hope in you My beloved ones. Now is the time for the Flame of Love to burn in your hearts and lead souls to Me your Jesus.
I bless you by My Father and the Holy Spirit.
Always follow the pattern of My Mother and your Mother.
Your Jesus"

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come,
From thy bright heav’nly throne,
Come take possession of our souls,
And make them all thy own.

Thou who art called the Paraclete,
Best gift of God above,
The living spring, the living fire,
Sweet unction and true love.

Thou who art sevenfold in thy grace,
Finger of God’s right hand
His promise teaching little ones
To speak an understand.

O guide our minds with thy blessed light,
With love our hearts inflame;
And with thy strength, which never decays
Confirm our mortal frame.

Far from us drive our deadly foe;
True peace unto us bring;
And through all perils lead us safe
Beneath thy sacred wing.

Through thee may we the Father know,
Through thee the eternal Son,
And thee, the Spirit of them both,
Thrice-blessed Three in One.

All glory to the Father be,
With his coequal Son;
The same to thee, great Paraclete,
While endless ages run.

Amen.

On this day of Pentecost, the Church is filled with joy. Strengthened with measureless hope, we pray to Christ, who is calling his Church together in the Holy Spirit.
– Lord, renew the face of the earth.
Lord Jesus, raised on the cross, you poured out the water of rebirth for the life of the world.
  Quicken the life of all men with the gift of the Spirit.
– Lord, renew the face of the earth.
Raised up to God’s right hand, you bestowed on the apostles the Father’s Gift;
  your Church now waits for the same Gift, the same hope.
– Lord, renew the face of the earth.
You breathed your Spirit upon the apostles, and gave them the power of forgiveness:
  set all men free today from the prison of sin.
– Lord, renew the face of the earth.
You promised to send us the Spirit of truth, that we might become your heralds throughout the world.
  Through his presence in the Church may we bear faithful witness to you.
– Lord, renew the face of the earth.


We know that the Father is with us because of the Spirit he has given us. With this confidence we turn to you in prayer.
– Father, send your Spirit into the Church!
Father, you want to unite all men by baptism in the Spirit;
  draw all believers together in mind and heart.
– Father, send your Spirit into the Church!
You sent the Spirit to fill the earth with your love;
  let men build the human city in justice and peace.
– Father, send your Spirit into the Church!
Lord God, Father of all men, bring to your scattered children unity of faith:
  make the world alive with the power of your Spirit.
– Father, send your Spirit into the Church!
By the work of the Spirit you create all minds afresh:
  heal the sick, comfort the afflicted, and bring all men to salvation.
– Father, send your Spirit into the Church!
Through the Holy Spirit you raised your Son from the dead.
  Raise us by the power of your Spirit when we come to your kingdom.
– Father, send your Spirit into the Church!

Lord God,
  you sanctify your Church in every race and nation
  by the mystery we celebrate on this day.
Pour out the gifts of the Holy Spirit on all mankind,
  and fulfil now in the hearts of your faithful
  what you accomplished when the Gospel was first preached on earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.


2 Corinthians 1:20-22
20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.


Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner.
I believe that you died for me.
I welcome you into my heart in a whole new way, come into my life and take control.
Baptise me in the Holy Spirit and give me your gifts so I may serve the Church and help build your Kingdom.

Thank you for promising that you will never leave me or forsake me.
I love you, Jesus, My Lord and my God. Amen



What is Truth? (John 18:38)

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6)

But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. (John 16:13)

Intercessions

Praise you Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus.

Pray for healing for Kyle, Catherine and Peter, Anne Shepherd, Felicity, Jessica, Marie Bedingfield, Milo, Bob, Rosie, John Joynes, Vanessa, Cathy, Matthew, Gina Hardy, Jeff Shore, Owen McEneaney, Reese, Rosie, Tony, Joan, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek, Malcolm, Hollie, and Harlan Moon.

Pray for the intentions of Javier.

Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.

Pray for all those we have been asked and have promised to pray for.

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 and in Israel and Gaza and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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!
Also if there any changes necessary to the intercessions - please let me know

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 website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/

8. CHARIS in England and Wales
www.charisuk.com

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 28 May 2024 
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.

Theotokos Prayer Group - Pentecost Sunday, 19 May 2024

 

Alleluia, alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 20 v 19-23

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

Lord send us your Spirit,

Bring us your Peace,

Forgive us our sins,

Lead us into holiness. Amen

Notes from meeting on 14 May 2024:

Luke 3 v 21-22

21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

Come Holy Ghost, Creator come

From thy bright heavenly throne,

Come take possession of our sous,

And make them all thy own.

Intercessions

Come Holy Spirit! 

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus.

Pray for healing for Kyle, Catherine and Peter, Anne Shepherd, Felicity, Jessica, Marie Bedingfield, Milo, Bob, Rosie, John Joynes, Vanessa, Cathy, Matthew, Gina Hardy, Jeff Shore, Owen McEneaney, Reese, Rosie, Tony, Joan, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek, Malcolm, Hollie, and Harlan Moon.

Pray for the intentions of Javier.

Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.

Pray for all those we have been asked and have promised to pray for.

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 and in Israel and Gaza and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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!
Also if there any changes necessary to the intercessions - please let me know

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 website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/

8. CHARIS in England and Wales
www.charisuk.com

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 21 May 2024 
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.

Life in the Spirit Seminars for the Northumberland Vicariate 

Plans are in place for another delivery of the Life in the Spirit seminars on Tuesdays from 7.00pm – 8.30pm at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Hexham, as follows:

Session 1       14 May         God’s Love

Session 2       28 May         Salvation

Session 3       11 June        The New Life

Session 4       25 June        Receiving God’s Gifts

Session 5       2 July           A Personal Pentecost (Baptised in the Holy Spirit)

Session 6       9 July           Unwrapping God’s Gifts

Session 7      16 July         Transformation in Christ

Fr Dodds writes, “The aim is to invite parishioners in the Northumberland area and across the diocese. There is a hunger for renewal and a deeper relationship with the Lord. As we know, these seminars are a fantastic way of helping people grow and experience this.”

For more details email pp.stmarys.hexham@diocesehn.org.uk 

Theotokos Prayer Group - Seventh Sunday of Easter, 12 May 2024

 

Alleluia, alleluia!
I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord;
I will come back to you,
and your hearts will be full of joy.
Alleluia!

Gospel    John 17:11-19 

Father, keep those you have given me true to your name

Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said:
‘Holy Father,
keep those you have given me true to your name,
so that they may be one like us.
While I was with them,
I kept those you had given me true to your name.
I have watched over them
and not one is lost
except the one who chose to be lost,
and this was to fulfil the scriptures.
But now I am coming to you
and while still in the world I say these things
to share my joy with them to the full.
I passed your word on to them,
and the world hated them,
because they belong to the world
no more than I belong to the world.
I am not asking you to remove them from the world,
but to protect them from the evil one.
They do not belong to the world
any more than I belong to the world.
Consecrate them in the truth;
your word is truth.
As you sent me into the world,
I have sent them into the world,
and for their sake I consecrate myself
so that they too may be consecrated in truth.’

Lord unite us in your love, protect us from the evil one, lead us into all truth. Amen

Intercessions

Lord you have ascended to the Father, intercede for us and send us the Holy Spirit! 

Divine Mercy pray for us.

Lord help us rejoice in the Glory of the Resurrection.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus.

Pray for healing for Kyle, Catherine and Peter, Anne Shepherd, Felicity, Jessica, Marie Bedingfield, Milo, Bob, Rosie, John Joynes, Vanessa, Cathy, Matthew, Gina Hardy, Jeff Shore, Owen McEneaney, Reese, Rosie, Tony, Joan, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek, Malcolm, Hollie, and Harlan Moon.

Yvonne Plucknett thanks you for your prayers she is feeling much better.

Pray for the intentions of Javier.
Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.
Pray for all those we have been asked and have promised to pray for.

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 and in Israel and Gaza and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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!
Also if there any changes necessary to the intercessions - please let me know

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 website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/

8. CHARIS in England and Wales
www.charisuk.com

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 14 May 2024 
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.

Pentecost Sunday - 19th May 2024

Life in the Spirit Seminars for the Northumberland Vicariate Plans are in place for another delivery of the Life in the Spirit seminars on Tuesdays from 7.00pm – 8.30pm at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Hexham, as follows:Session 1       14 May         God’s Love

Session 2       28 May         Salvation

Session 3       11 June        The New Life

Session 4       25 June        Receiving God’s Gifts

Session 5       2 July           A Personal Pentecost (Baptised in the Holy Spirit)

Session 6       9 July           Unwrapping God’s Gifts

Session 7      16 July         Transformation in Christ

Fr Dodds writes, “The aim is to invite parishioners in the Northumberland area and across the diocese. There is a hunger for renewal and a deeper relationship with the Lord. As we know, these seminars are a fantastic way of helping people grow and experience this.”

For more details email pp.stmarys.hexham@diocesehn.org.uk 

Theotokos Prayer Group - Sixth Sunday of Easter, 5 May 2024

 

Alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus said: ‘If anyone loves me he will keep my word,
and my Father will love him,
and we shall come to him.’
Alleluia!

Gospel    John 15:9-17 

You are my friends if you do what I command you

Jesus said to his disciples:
‘As the Father has loved me,
so I have loved you.
Remain in my love.
If you keep my commandments
you will remain in my love,
just as I have kept my Father’s commandments
and remain in his love.
I have told you this
so that my own joy may be in you
and your joy be complete.
This is my commandment:
love one another, as I have loved you.
A man can have no greater love
than to lay down his life for his friends.
You are my friends,
if you do what I command you.
I shall not call you servants any more,
because a servant does not know
his master’s business;
I call you friends,
because I have made known to you
everything I have learnt from my Father.
You did not choose me:
no, I chose you;
and I commissioned you
to go out and to bear fruit,
fruit that will last;
and then the Father will give you
anything you ask him in my name.
What I command you
is to love one another.’

Notes from meeting on 30 May 2024

Picture

A picture of complete heavy darkness, people cannot see their own hands!
Out of the darkness appears a flame that becomes a beacon. All people look towards this Beacon of Light and somewhere from within their being they find the strength to start praying and praising.
Blessed Mother appears and leads her army to the beacon, there is no other way or road, and all must walk with her,  as the army gets nearer to this light, they can see it is the Sacred Heart of Jesus and there is an entrance with two huge wooden doors, as they open everyone takes refuge within. Within this Refuge is Love Comfort and Hope!

"My dear little children,
You each carry heavy burdens but look to my Son’s Sacred Heart, their you will find provision for all your needs.
My children I hold you by the hand leading you always to my Son, for He is The Way,The Truth and The Life!
Without my Son you will loose your way.
Without my Son you will more easily succumb to the adversary’s lies
Without my Son you will not have true life within you!
I your Mother cover you with my Mantel of Peace and ever lead you on towards the Heart of my Son.

He whose Heart is like an Oasis in the barren land.
Come my children to the Refuge of Hope the Heart of my Son Jesus!
All will be well; have Faith.
Mary"

Mark 3 v 31 - 35

31 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, ‘Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.’ 33 And he replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ 34 And looking at those who sat around him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.’

See link below for Cardinal Nichols article from Bible Alive on the Joy of Easter Prayer:

https://alivepublishing.co.uk/2024/04/the-joy-of-easter-prayer/

Intercessions

Help us to remain in your love, Lord Jesus. 

Divine Mercy pray for us.

Lord help us rejoice in the Glory of the Resurrection.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus.

Pray for healing for Kyle, Catherine and Peter, Anne Shepherd, Felicity, Jessica, Marie Bedingfield, Milo, Bob, Rosie, John Joynes, Vanessa, Cathy, Matthew, Gina Hardy, Jeff Shore, Owen McEneaney, Reese, Rosie, Tony, Joan, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek, Malcolm, Hollie, and Harlan Moon.

Yvonne Plucknett thanks you for your prayers she is feeling much better.

Pray for the intentions of Javier.
Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.
Pray for all those we have been asked and have promised to pray for.

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 and in Israel and Gaza and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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!
Also if there any changes necessary to the intercessions - please let me know

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 website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/

8. CHARIS in England and Wales
www.charisuk.com

Events

No meeting on 7 May 2024
Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 14 May 2024 
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.

Ascension Day - Holy Day of Obligation on Thursday 16 May 2024

Mass for Pentecost Mass for Pentecost at St Mary’s Cathedral Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday 11 May, 2024. The theme for the Mass will be 'Renewed in the Holy Spirit'. Pope Francis emphasises that CHARIS' role is to point all communities of the Charismatic Renewal, which he called a "current of grace" to "communion on the path ahead". The annual Mass for Pentecost is proving to be a blessed opportunity for sisters and brothers in Renewal to come together in communion on the path ahead for us in the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle.

Life in the Spirit Seminars for the Northumberland Vicariate Plans are in place for another delivery of the Life in the Spirit seminars on Tuesdays from 7.00pm – 8.30pm at St Mary’s Parish Centre, Hexham, as follows:

Session 1       14 May         God’s Love

Session 2       28 May         Salvation

Session 3       11 June        The New Life

Session 4       25 June        Receiving God’s Gifts

Session 5       2 July           A Personal Pentecost (Baptised in the Holy Spirit)

Session 6       9 July           Unwrapping God’s Gifts

Session 7      16 July         Transformation in Christ

Fr Dodds writes, “The aim is to invite parishioners in the Northumberland area and across the diocese. There is a hunger for renewal and a deeper relationship with the Lord. As we know, these seminars are a fantastic way of helping people grow and experience this.”

For more details email pp.stmarys.hexham@diocesehn.org.uk 

Sent by Stephen Allison on Sunday, May 5 at 2:49PM