CELEBRANT: Gathered together on this special feast day, we present these prayers  in faith God Our Heavenly Father.

READER: That the Church becomes an example of holiness to the World
Lord Hear Us, Lord Graciously Hear Us

READER: That political leaders respect themselves and each other.

Lord Hear Us, Lord Graciously Hear Us

READER: That people  emerge in our communities who can inspire us to know God more.

Lord Hear Us, Lord Graciously Hear Us

READER:  That we recognise our differences, but discover that we are all made in the image of God .

Lord Hear Us, Lord Graciously Hear Us

READER: We pray for all the sick  people in our community who are unable to join us today.

Lord Hear Us, Lord Graciously Hear Us

READER: We ask Mary the Mother of God to pray with us as we say Hail Mary…..

READER: We stand in silence as we offer our own prayers, thoughts and worries to our loving Father.
Lord Hear Us, Lord Graciously Hear Us

CELEBRANT:  Lord , we offer these prayers with hope in our hearts  through  your Son Jesus Christ Our Lord Amen .