Monday | Tuesday
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Readings
A reading from the gospel of Saint Matthew (11:28-30)
Jesus said: "Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I
will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle
and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. For the yoke I will give you is easy, and
the load I will put on you is light."
"Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing
something else" (J.M. Barrie)
Bidding Prayers
We bless you, Lord, for bringing us to this day; we thank you for protecting our lives
and giving us what we need. Lord, hear us.
Be with us, Lord, as we work today - help us to remember that this world is yours.
Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
a prayer of Mother Teresa
Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow human beingsd throughout the world who live and
die in poverty and hunger. Through our hands today give them their daily bread, and by our
understanding love, give them peace and joy. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Tuesday
Readings
A reading from the book of Genesis (1:27)
God created human beings, making them to be like himself. He created them male and female,
"Work is a good thing for man - a good thing for his humanity - because through
work man not only transforms nature … but he also achieves fulfilment" (Pope
John Paul II)
Bidding Prayers
Lord, you want us to serve you responsibly in the world: help us to work for justice
for all people. Lord, hear us.
We pray for everyone doing (or getting ready for) their work experience. May the
work they do be enjoyable and rewarding. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
The Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the most pure heart of Mary, I offer you all the prayers, thoughts,
works and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your divine heart. Amen.
Wednesday
25th June & 2nd July
2nd July: Year 10 Work experience, Year 9 French Trip and Year 7 camp,
Water Week
Readings
A reading from the book of Psalms (126 (127):1-2)
If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord
does not protect the city, it is useless for the sentries to stand guard. It is useless to
work so hard for a living, getting up early and going to bed late. For the Lord provides
for those he loves, while they are asleep.
"The person who works as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands" (Saint
Bernard)
Bidding Prayers
We pray for anyone who finds work boring or unrewarding. May they be able to remember
that God is with them in all that they do. Lord, hear us.
We pray for employers and ownwers of businesses, may they see their work to be sharing
in the work of God in helping others and building a better world. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
from the prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. In your holy name. Amen.
Thursday
Mass at 12.20pm in Room 19
26th June Fr Bede; 3rd July (Fr Sheldon)
3rd July: Year 10 Work experience, Year 9 French Trip and Year 7 camp,
Water Week
Readings
A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians (3:10-12)
While we were with you, we used to say to you, "Whoever refuses to work is not
allowed to eat." We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who
live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business. In the name
of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and
work to earn their own living.
Idleness is the enemy of the soul (The Rule of Saint Benedict)
Bidding Prayers
We pray for those who are unemployed and who would dearly love to find work - may God
help them to keep heart and persevere. Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who are underpaid or exploited in their work. May there be fairness
in work and may injustice come to an end. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Heavenly Father, have pity on anyone distressed through lack of work. Take away from
them the feeling of rejection. May they always be aware of their value in your sight. We
make this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.
June 27th & July 4th
4th July: Year 10 Work experience, Year 9 French Trip and Year 7 camp,
Water Week
Readings
A reading from the gospel of Saint Matthew (25:23)
`Well done, you good and faithful servant!' said the master. `You have been faithful in
managing small amounts, so I will put you in charge of large amounts. Come on in and share
my happiness!'
"Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and
favourable conditions of work and to protection from unemployment." (Universal
Declaration of Human Rights)
Bidding Prayers
Be with today and with everyone we meet, Lord - help us to give your joy and peace to
the world. Lord, hear us.
We pray for Trades Unions and all those who represent people in work - may they help to
see that everyone is treated fairly. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
God our Father, through andf by the work of our hands your mighty work of creation
continues. Hear the prayers of your people and give all who seek employment the
opportunity to improve their human dignity and draw closer to one another in depending on
one another. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
