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Each day we are faced with choices to respond to our wants and desires or to the needs of others. As members of a community of faith, let us ask the Lord to help us to follow in his way of self -sacrifice and humble service.
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We pray that all church leaders will share their knowledge and understanding of the message of the Gospel to enable us to live the values that will make positive changes to our lives. Lord hear us
As violence and bloodshed continues in the Holy Land and Ukraine we continue to pray for peace and reconciliation. We remember especially the innocent civilian victims caught up in the conflict and hope that they will soon receive the humanitarian support required for their survival. Lord hear us
We pray for the sick. May they receive the help and care they require to live a life that is comfortable and secure. We remember especially the carers of our own community and ask for God’s blessing in all that they do. Lord hear us
We pray for ourselves and for all those we know and love, that God our Father may guide our thoughts, words and actions at every moment of our lives especially when we feel challenged and uncertain in our daily work and relationships with our family and friends. Lord hear us
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and those presented today in our Parish Book of Intentions …………………… Lord hear us
In this month of the Holy Rosary we ask Mary our mother Queen of Peace to guide and protect us as we pray; Hail Mary………
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Almighty and ever -loving God, you never fail to hear the prayers of those who cry out to you in their need. We bring our petitions to your loving heart that is always open granting us a share in your divine love and mercy. We make our prayers through Christ Our Lord Amen