Celebrant: God has given us his only Son for our salvation. Therefore, we can hope that he will likewise fulfill all our other needs. We now present those needs to him with confidence.

Reader: The response to our prayers is;

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray that the Church may lift high the Cross of Christ, proclaiming forgiveness and redemption in him alone.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

That world leaders may look upon the Son of God, believe in him, and take hold of the peace and justice that only he can bring.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Let us pray for married couples, that their marriages will be a continuing source of grace and joy, that they will always be faithful, and that they will be able to reach out in love to others. We remember especially Natasha Wheeler and James Burgon who were married on Friday at St Brigid’s church.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the children of our parish; may they be encouraged by their parents and teachers to reach their full potential.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask that the sick may be blessed with patience during the difficult parts of their journey in life.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray that all who have died may experience the eternal life won by the cross of Christ.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

In the quiet of our hearts we place all our unspoken needs before the Lord

Let us join with the mother of our church as we say: Hail Mary…………..

Celebrant:  Father, We have looked upon your Son and have believed in him. As you grant our petitions, grant us above all the eternal life which is found only in Jesus, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.