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Christ the King Bidding Prayers for Ash Wednesday, 2020

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Priest:       We come together on this Ash Wednesday to put our petitions before the Lord.

Reader;         The response is;                 

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer

We pray for the Church and for our priestsin the Archdiocese as they lead us on our Lenten journey. … … … … … … pause …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

In today’s reading from the book of Joel, God invites us to come back to him with all our hearts.  We pray that,during this Lenten season, we may find the path that leads us ever closer to our God.… … … … … … pause …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the peoples of Syria and the middle-east in this time of conflict and turmoil.  May those in leadership roles be compassionate to the suffering families, and work towards a just solution…… … … … … … pause …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray,that through prayer and action in this Lenten season, we may support those in need; especially the lonely; the homeless; those who mourn; children and young people in care; and those whose needs are known to you alone….… … … … … … pause …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

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

            Hail Mary………….

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

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

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the First Sunday in Lent, 2020

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PRIEST – In the first week of Lent we pray to our Heavenly Father for the needs of the church, the world and ourselves

READER –We pray for all members of the church that they may have a good and holy Lent by their fasting, prayers and almsgiving for the benefit of those in need through poverty and suffering due to violence or oppression………Lord in your mercy………….Hear our prayer

We pray for Cafod, for the good work which it undertakes and that this will benefit greatly from the Family Fast Day which is next Friday 6th March ………….Lord in your mercy…..

We pray for the recovery of all who are ill or infirm particularly those affected by the Corona Virus and that an effective vaccine will soon be discovered……… Lord in your mercy…..

We pray for the repose of the souls of those who have recently died and for the comfort of all who are bereaved or who mourn………Lord in your mercy………

We pray for those suffering with depression – perhaps affecting their relationships – that they may receive  help and counselling and so ensure that they avoid any self-harming action…………Lord in your mercy………

 

We ask Mary our Mother to join her prayers with ours as we say ….Hail Mary

In a few moments of silence we bring our own needs before our Heavenly Father………

 

PRIEST – We make all our prayers through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ….Amen

Lenten landmarks

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Ash Wednesday – 26 February 2020

Ashes will be distributed at the following times:

  • St Paul’s 9.30am
  • Christ the King 12.45pm
  • St Brigid’s 7.30pm.

Heart on fire

This Lent we are invited to take part in ecumenical discussion groups organised by our 3 churches on behalf of Churches Together in Llanishen and District.

The groups will use a beautifully produced booklet based on a course called “Setting our hearts on fire” written by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. We are very grateful for the help of St David’s College in producing the booklet.

There will be a number of groups following the course, starting in the week commencing 2 March or soon after. If you wish to join one, please get in touch with the contact directly as indicated below. If you would like to attend at a time not covered, contact Marie York again as indicated below.

Stations of the cross

The Way of the Cross will precede mass through Lent on Fridays at St Paul’s and Saturdays at St Brigid’s.

Station mass

The Lenten Station Mass for the Cardiff Deanery this year will be at St Joseph’s church, New Zealand Road on Wednesday 4 March at 7pm. This is one of our neighbouring parishes, so it should be possible for a good number of us to attend. Come along and join our Archbishop and the people and clergy of our deanery in the special celebration of the Mass for Lent.

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the 7th Sunday of the year, 2020

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 Priest:                Let us bring our petitions to the Lord, confident of His mercy and love at all times

Reader:              The response is: Lord, lead us in your ways

Reader:              This week we enter the season of Lent and we ask the Father’s guidance to seek new ways to find Him again and enrich our relationship with Him.   

PAUSE                                   

Reader:              We pray                All Reply: Lord, lead us in your ways                         

Reader:              For those affected by the severe flooding and adverse weather conditions. We pray that the Lord will inspire the people with the power to assist them to recover and reconstruct their lives.

PAUSE

Reader:              We pray                All Reply: Lord, lead us in your ways

Reader:              We remember those of our community who are sick in body or mind and think especially of all to whom the Blessed Sacrament is carried each week from our Masses. We thank God for our many dedicated Eucharistic Ministers.

PAUSE

Reader:              We pray                All Reply: Lord, lead us in your ways

Reader:              We pray for all families who have enjoyed half term holidays.   May they be blessed with much joy in one another’s company and return to school and work refreshed in body and mind.

PAUSE

Reader:              We pray                All Reply: Lord, lead us in your ways

Reader:              Let us take a few minutes to listen to the Lord

LONGER PAUSE

Reader:              We ask Mary our mother to help us to place our needs before the Lord saying……     HAIL MARY   etc. 

Priest:                 Eternal Father, we ask you to hear and grant our petitions through

                            Jesus your beloved Son, AMEN.