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.