Priest:    We come together as a community to ask God our Father for our needs and for the needs of others

Reader :         The response is;                  

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer

We pray that we be inspired to find new ways to support our Parish Priests and our parish community  .… … … … … … pause … 

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the people affected by natural disasters, most recently the fires in Greece.  May they be supported in rebuilding their lives.– – – – -pause – – – – – – 

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for world leaders, especially those in newly emerging nations.  May they find the courage to work towards the elimination of corruption in government and avoid the very ready temptation of self-interest – – – – -pause – – – – – – 

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for children and young people everywhere, especially those who are in care, and young homeless people; and we pray for social workers and others trying to meet their needs…… … … … … … pause … 

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

As the school holidays begin we pray for families; and we pray for those in our community who are alone.  May the holiday season refresh them all– – – – -pause – 

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer – – – –  longer pause – – – – – 

We ask Mary the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours saying,

            Hail Mary………….

Priest:     God of love, listen to our petitions and grant them through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.