The Synod – coordinators needed

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Dear friends and parishioners

Diocesan coordinator Madeleine Walters from St Teilo’s and her team are now asking each church community for at least two people, to be representatives in enabling parishioners to reflect, share and respond to the questions of the Synod.

It’s disappointing that only one person volunteered last week, and it would be tragic if we all were prevented from making our contribution by a lack of coordinators.

If you would like to serve our churches in this historic event, please email Fr Matthew at matthew.jones@rcadc.org within the next three days. The diocese will supply training next week, and info will continue in forthcoming newsletters.

Fr Matthew

Bidding prayers, 10 October 2021 (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

bidding prayers

Priest: Conscious of our failings, we humbly ask for God’s grace to listen to the prayers that we make today.

Reader: We pray for our Church, for Francis, our Pope, and Bishops and Priests everywhere. May they continue to proclaim the Good News to the world through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for those who hold positions of authority, all leaders in areas of political unrest, all decision and policy makers. We pray that wisdom, common sense and respect will encourage just and peaceful government.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 

Reader: This coming week is Baby loss awareness week. We pray for all babies lost in pregnancy, at birth or in early infancy; and for their parents and families who grieve for them.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for the sick and all those who suffer in mind, body or spirit that they may experience comfort and consolation through their faith in Jesus Christ.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for all our Parishioners, Friends and Relatives who have died and gone before us in faith. May they rest in eternal peace.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We now ask Mary, our Blessed Lady, to intercede for us in our prayers as we say: Hail Mary…

We now pray silently to God for our own private intentions…

Priest: Lord God, our Heavenly Father, accept the prayers your children make today, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

Bidding prayers, 24 October 2021 (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

bidding prayers

Priest:     We come together as a community to put our petitions before the Lord.

Reader:   The response is;                 

Hear our prayer

We pray that the Church may succeed in reaching out to the wider world, so that more people may come to know our loving God – – – – -pause – – – – – –

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

We pray that world leaders will put aside political differences and recognise the importance of participating in the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow in November.  May the proceedings lead to actions that will safeguard our planet for future generations.

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

We pray for Ray Hudson who has died recently.  Ray was a much loved long term parishioner of Christ the King Parish.  May Brenda and the other members of Ray’s family know your loving reassurance.

And we pray for Linda Evans who has died suddenly.  Linda was the wife of Eoin Woods and daughter in law of Desmond and Anne Woods. May her family be comforted and supported.

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

The half term holiday begins this weekend.  May it provide families with relaxation and the time to enjoy each other’s company.

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer. ….. …………long pause ……

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

 Hail Mary………….

Priest: We ask God the Father to hear and grant our petitions through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Synod

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Here are extracts from Pope Francis’ address for the beginning of the Synod process. Please take time to read it and capture something of Francis’ vision.

Diocesan coordinator Madeleine Walters from St Teilo’s and her team are now asking each church community for at least two people to be representatives in reflecting, sharing, and responding to the questions of the Synod.

If you would like to serve our churches in this historic event, please email Fr Matthew at matthew.jones@rcadc.org within the next three days. The diocese will supply some training, and info will continue in forthcoming newsletters. Meanwhile, once more we print the Synod prayer:

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.

With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;

Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.

We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.

Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.

Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.

All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time,

in the communion of the Father and the Son,

forever and ever. Amen