St Mary’s is open from 10-1 pm Monday to Friday for private prayer.
Details about Sunday services can be found on our website on the Services page at St Leonards and also the St Mary’s website: St Marys horsham
The weekly Prayer Diary and Sunday readings will be emailed or posted to members of the congregation whose contact details we hold. See the Services page for Sunday readings and Collect.
THOUGHTS FOR TODAY
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
Exercise daily—walk with the Lord!
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a rest home for saints.
CELTIC PRAYER
One of the early prayers of the Celtic people was offered as they laid the morning fire to begin the day and the one below has a double meaning. It prays not just for lighting the homes’ hearth, but also the lighting of the hearts’ fire.
Kindling the Morning Fire
This morning, as I kindle the fire upon my
hearth, I pray that the flame of God’s
love may burn in my heart, and the
heart of all I meet today.
I pray that no envy and malice, no hatred,
or fear, may smother the flame.
I pray that indifference and apathy,
contempt and pride, may not pour
like cold water on the fire.
Instead, may the spark of God’s love light
the love in my heart, that it may burn
brightly through the day.
And may I warm those that are lonely,
whose hearts are cold and lifeless,
so that all may know the comfort of God’s love.
Our weekly cycle of prayer:
PRAYERS
- Saturday 16th November – The Forces; those who live and work in Tintagel Court
- Sunday 17th November – Those in public life, especially politicians and community leaders; those who live and work in Trenear Close
- Monday 18th November – Entertainers and sportspeople; those who live and work in Trinity Square
- Tuesday 19th November – Those who work in the caring and medical professions, education and the media; those who live and work in Tymperley Court
- Wednesday 20th November – Those who work in commerce and banking, the legal professions and the leisure industry; those who live and work in Victoria Street
- Thursday 21st November – The retired and the unemployed; those who live and work in Victoria Court
- Friday 22nd November – Children throughout the world; those who live and work in Vincent Close
- Saturday 23rd November – All families everywhere; the work of the worldwide Mothers’ Union; those who live and work in Gerald Court
- Sunday 24th November – Those who are alone; those who live and work in Watercress Place
- Monday 25th November – The poor, the homeless; those who live and work in Waterfield Close
- Tuesday 26th November – Refugees; those who live and work in Woodgates Close
- Wednesday 27th November – The County of Sussex; those who live and work in York Close
- Thursday 28th November – Interfaith relationships in our multi-cultural society; those who live and work in Stuart House
- Friday 29th November – Our local community; those who live and work in Tudor House
- Saturday 30th November – Our own needs; thanksgiving for the life and work of St Leonard’s Church
