Priest: We turn to the Lord, our help and our refuge, and ask him for all we need.

Reader: We pray for the success of the Catholic Synod; that our community will participate so as to enable progress and understanding in our Church.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

Reader: We pray for the people of Tonga, as they continue to struggle following the volcanic eruption and Tsunami: may they be given the strength and assistance they need to begin to recover and rebuild their lives.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

Reader: We pray for the gift of love: that we may love one another as Jesus has loved us and radiate warmth and friendliness to those around us.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us. 

 Reader: We pray for the sick, the elderly and housebound, and those in any sort of distress, may they know the healing power of God’s love.

Lord, hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

Reader: We pray for those who have died, that through their faith in Christ, they may be welcomed into God’s kingdom. We remember especially Christine Geen whose funeral will take place this week.

 Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.

Together we ask for the intercession of Our Blessed Lady as we say Hail Mary.…..

Now we pray for a while in silence for our personal needs.

Priest: Heavenly Father, confident in your saving help, we offer you all our prayers through Jesus, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, forever and ever.

Amen.