Today we celebrate the Assumption of Mary-body and soul- into heaven as the Father’s special way of noting her role in  our salvation story. We ask that at our death He may be there to lead us home. 

R .Let us pray for the Church throughout the world that it may be a beacon of light leading all people to the Lord

Lord lead us home

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We pray for the future of all our people and that of our neighbours in Europe that ways may be found to guide us all to a prosperous and peaceful future

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Lord, lead us home

We remember now all the deceased members of out Three Churches calling to mind especially Mary Howard a long standing member of our community whose funeral took place yesterday. We remember all those who grieve and ask that the Lord may comfort them in their time of loss

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Lord lead us home

Tonight many people will sleep rough on the streets of our city. Let us remember our Christian responsibility for them

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Lord lead us home

On this special feast of Mary, Our Mother we ask for her special support for us her children saying HAIL MARY…..                                   

For a few moments let us listen in our hearts to our Beloved Father

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Heavenly Father we ask these gifts through Jesus your Son who lives with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever AMEN