Priest       We come together in this season of Advent to ask God our Father for our needs and the needs of others.
Reader         The response is;
Lord, graciously hear us
On this third Sunday of Advent we pray for the Church throughout the world that it may continue to proclaim the coming of God’s kingdom and that this message may bring hope to all who hear it …….. pause………….
Lord hear us
We pray for peace in the world. We think particularly of the long standing conflicts in the Middle East and the Holy Land, and the refugees who like the Holy Family, are seeking a safe place to live. .…. Pause……….. Â
Lord hear us
And nearer to home, we pray for the families of this Parish, and especially for those families for whom Christmas may not be a joyful occasion. Be with them all in their difficulties and help us to support them.…….. pause………….
Lord hear us
We give thanks for the good news of an effective vaccine against Covid 19 and we pray for all those engaged in making it available to us. … pause……
Lord hear us
Let us take a few moments for silent prayer….. pause……………………………..
We ask Mary, the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours as we pray;
Hail Mary………….Â
Priest       Heavenly Father, listen to our petitions and grant them through Jesus Your Son who lives in glory with you and the Holy Spirit forever
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