Priest: We come before God joyfully, he has saved us and works marvels for us. Let us now ask him for all our needs.

Reader: We pray that wherever there is blindness, prejudice, or lack of vision in the Church, the Lord may enlighten and transform it.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for our 3 churches; especially for our young people receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. May they enjoy the gift of deep faith and peace in their hearts.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 

Reader: We pray for world leaders: that they may all work together, through the decisions taken at the COP 26 conference, to protect the planet and all who live within it.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for those who are sick, those recovering from surgery and for all who are enduring any kind of suffering.Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray that all those who have died, may find the fullness of joy in God’s presence. We remember especially Ray Hudson, whose funeral takes place this week.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask Mary, our Mother, to pray with us as we say Hail Mary…

In silence we think of our own needs and intentions…

Priest: Heavenly Father, trusting in your great love for us, we bring you all our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen