Celebrant: Trustfully we bring all our needs to God in prayer;

 Reader: We pray for the Church, that it may be a sign and instrument of unity for all peoples, according to God’s plan.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

 Reader: We pray for all victims of violence and terrorism especially remembering those killed or injured in the mass shootings in the United States. We pray that those who govern may be blessed with the wisdom and courage to outlaw deadly weapons and be advocates for justice and peace.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

Reader: We pray that, filled with love for Christ, we may show it by our efforts to bring peace and unity wherever we are.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

Reader: We pray for the healing of those who are sick in mind and body:

may they experience the power of the resurrection in their lives.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us. 

Reader: We pray for those in our own community who have died remembering particularly Mary Howard, whose funeral will take place this week and Sadie Jones, mother in law of Peter O’Toole.  May their faith in the resurrection lead them into eternal life.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

We ask Mary, the Mother of the Lord, to pray with us as we say –

Hail Mary.……

Let us pray for a while in silence.

Celebrant: Most loving Father, You sent Your Son to show us the human face of your Divine Love. Send us Your Spirit that we may be true witnesses of this Love, and bind men ever closer together.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

PRIEST –Heavenly Father, confident of your love and mercy, we place before you the needs of the church, the world and ourselves.

READER – As we listen to the readings today, we pray that we may not be concerned only with our own possessions but be generous in our concern for the needs of those less fortunate……..Lord in your mercy………Hear our prayer.

We pray that the leaders of the major countries of the world will use their influence to bring about an end to conflict where ever it exists…….Lord in your mercy…..

We pray that our Holy Father, all church leaders and all Christian people will, by their teaching and their lives be good examples for others to follow…..Lord in your mercy……

We pray for all who are sick, ill, infirm or disabled in any way may have God’s healing comfort and also receive compassionate care ……..Lord in your mercy…………

We pray for Emily Harper Rowlands who is being baptised this weekend, that she may grow in faith with the help of family and God-parents……….Lord in your mercy…….

In a few moments of silence let us listen for the voice of our Heavenly Father and place before him our own needs…………..

Mary, our Mother was the best example for us and we ask that she may join with us in prayer as we say…….Hail Mary

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