Priest        On Christmas Day, long ago, God came and lived among us.   He taught us to love one another, and we place our petitions before him, seeking to continue his work.   

Reader          The response is;

Lord graciously hear us

On this Christmas Day we pray for the Church throughout the world, that it may joyfully proclaim the coming of God’s kingdom, and that this message may bring hope to all who hear it…..pause………….

Lord hear us

We pray for peace on earth and goodwill among all peoples.  May the Christmas message inspire politicians and leaders to continue to work together for a fairer world and for justice and peace everywhere.

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Lord hear us

We pray for refugees, who like the Holy Family, are seeking a safe place to live. .…. Pause……………… 

Lord hear us

And we pray for those in need nearer home: the sick, the lonely, the homeless; and those who mourn the loss of loved ones especially at this time of year.  May thewonder of the season give them comfort and joy.…Pause…

Lord hear us

Let us pray in silence for a few moments for all that we would ask for our own families and friends at this Christmas time……………pause…………

Lord hear us

We ask Mary, the mother of the newborn Christ to add her prayers to our own saying;

            Hail Mary………….

Priest        Heavenly Father, the birth of your son renews our hope. Give us grace to bear witness to him before the world, for he is Lord forever and ever.

Celebrant:We bring our petitions to you Lord, on the last Sunday of Advent, and ask you to answer our prayers.

Reader:We pray for the leaders of the Church, that they will be inspired by the example of Mary our mother.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader:As Christmas is about to dawn, we pray for our own 3 Churches community, that we will be ready to welcome Christ with open hearts.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader:As our children and young people start their holidays, let us remember those who teach and lecture to them. We pray that those who are entrusted with the education of our young people may enjoy a refreshing holiday and be willing and able to take up the challenge again in January.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader:We pray for those suffering from illness, and those who are too sick to be at home with their families this Christmas. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: Let us pray for those who have died, particularly those whose anniversaries occur at this time, that they may be at rest in the peace and joy of God’s heavenly kingdom.

We ask Mary, the Mother of our Saviour, to help us with our prayers as we say Hail Mary…

We pray in silence for our own needs and intentions.

Celebrant : Lord, we pray that you will grant our prayers in the name of Jesus, who brings hope to the world. Amen.

Priest. Today our readings fill us with joy and excitement at the nearness of the arrival of Our Lord. Let us then turn to our loving Father and humbly submit our petitions

Reader: Our response is “ Give thanks to the Lord”

R. Let us pray for the Church throughout the world remembering especially the Middle East that peace my be found and the peoples of those lands may know  peace in their time

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R, We pray…….”give  thanks to the Lord”

R, We pray now for a successful outcome to he Brexit negotations now ongoing that the rights of all the peoples of Europe may be respected and we can  move forward to a civilised and respectful relationship with all nations

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R. We pray……” give thanks to he Lord”

R.  Let us remember all those from our Three Churches who have died recently bearing in mind Nich Pearson from our own community  and Fr John Owen  whom we remember was  regular Mass celebrant with us . We call to mind all those who mourn and pray that the Lord may comfort them in their time of loss

R. We pray……..”Give thanks to the Lord”

R.Let us think about those who are homeless at this time. We pray for them and all who work to relieve their plight

R. We pray …….Give thanks to the Lord

R.In our hearts let us make space so that the Lord may speak to us

R.As we remember the coming joy of Christmas we ask Mary to join us in prayer………HAILMARY

P, Heavenly Father,hear and grant our petitions through Jesus Your Son who lives in glory with you and the Hioly Spirit forever                                                AMEN