Jesus is our Shepherd and we come together to ask him for our needs and for the needs of others.

Reader;     The response is; Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

In this Easter season, we pray for our priests, and for all who teach and spread the message of Christian love and discipleship..…pause…………..

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for families who have lost everything they possess; most recently following the cyclone in India, but also the people of Mozambique and Malawi, so quickly forgotten in the news bulletins.  May the aid agencies succeed in providing support and enabling them to rebuild their homes and their lives.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the young people of our 3 Churches who have received Holy Communion for the the first time this weekend. May they grow in their love and appreciation for Jesus’ presence with us in the Blessed Sacrament.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer) 

We pray for Cardiff Catenians, on this their President’s Sunday weekend. May the Brothers of Cardiff Circle, and their families, continue to strengthen family life through. friendship and faith.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for those who mourn and we remember especially the families of Ita Edwards, and Gloria Chapman; who have died recently; and whose funerals take place next week.  May they rest in heavenly peace.  

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer – – – –  longer pause – – – – –

We ask Mary the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours saying,

 Hail Mary………….

God of love, listen to our petitions and grant them through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit. Amen.