Synod news

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Over 80 parishioners from over 30 parishes across the Archdiocese have stepped up as representatives in this historic Synod. They started a programme of training this week with an introductory talk on what is meant by a ‘synod’, the synodal process, the timeline, and the role of parish representatives. In their second session next week, they will look at how to organise and run a parish meeting and how they might encourage prayerful listening and discernment. The synodal process is for each and every one of us and we hope we will use the opportunities we are offered to listen to each other.

Questions to think about: How do we journey together, listen to each other? To the Holy Spirit? What is your dream for the Church, your parish, so that it becomes more missionary, more outward looking?

Fr Matthew

Bidding prayers for Sunday 14 November 2021

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Priest:    Waiting upon the Lord let us be ready to offer him our prayers    

for the church, the world and for and for our own intentions.

We pray for Christians  throughout the world that being filled with the Lord’s love and constancy – we may be faithful in gathering all people into his kingdom.

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Lord, hear us.

Lord graciously hear us.

 For peace between nations, that the world may enjoy freedom from war and fear of conflict – that human endeavour will concentrate on bringing true judgement where there is injustice.

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Lord, hear us.

Lord graciously hear us.

 Let us bring to the Lord our communities, our families, friends and neighbours – that we may be spared from false rumours and damaging hearsay.

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Lord, hear us.

Lord graciously hear us.

 For all who suffer from war and live  in fear of violence, for those who are victims of famine and natural disaster – we pray for the Lord’s blessing on those who seek to bring them relief and hope.

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Lord, hear us.

Lord graciously hear us.

 Amongst the recently departed we pray for Eileen Britton – and for all who have died as the result of war and conflict.

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Lord, hear us.

Lord graciously hear us.

 In a moment of silence  we offer our personal prayers.

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We join these and all our prayers with those of our Lady

Hail Mary………

 Priest        Father, prompted by your holy Spirit we ask you to hear these and all our prayers in Jesus name.  Amen

 

 

 

Those who have gone before us

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Dear friends and parishioners

This recent period has created many memories some of which we would rather forget. But every November we bring to the Lord those who have gone before us. We will be celebrating November Masses for those we carry in our heart, and next Saturday we have our Mass of Memories at Christ the King, when we particularly remember those who have died over the past year. Eternal rest grant to them, Lord.

Fr Matthew

Bidding prayers for 7 November 2021 (32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)

bidding prayers

Priest: We come before God joyfully, he has saved us and works marvels for us. Let us now ask him for all our needs.

Reader: We pray that wherever there is blindness, prejudice, or lack of vision in the Church, the Lord may enlighten and transform it.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for our 3 churches; especially for our young people receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time. May they enjoy the gift of deep faith and peace in their hearts.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 

Reader: We pray for world leaders: that they may all work together, through the decisions taken at the COP 26 conference, to protect the planet and all who live within it.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for those who are sick, those recovering from surgery and for all who are enduring any kind of suffering.Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray that all those who have died, may find the fullness of joy in God’s presence. We remember especially Ray Hudson, whose funeral takes place this week.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask Mary, our Mother, to pray with us as we say Hail Mary…

In silence we think of our own needs and intentions…

Priest: Heavenly Father, trusting in your great love for us, we bring you all our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen