P.      Gathered together as a Christian community, we put our petitions before the Lord

Reader: For the Church and for the success of our parish groups and activities, as we come together to strengthen our faith and provide fellowship to one another …………pause………

Lord, in your mercy–(Hear our prayer)

For the people of Indonesia whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake and for those trying to bring them shelter and relief.  … …  pause

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

For our young people.  Bless them and give them hope and confidence as they settle into their schools, colleges and new jobs.  And we pray for the very young, especially Harley Ayres who will be baptised on Sunday / today.  May he grow in the love of the Lord, and may his parents know the joy of your presence in their family  …….…. pause ………….

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Taylor, whose funeral takes place this week.  Mary was a long time parishioner of our Parish, and we pray for her family and friends and for all who mourn loved ones.  May they be comforted.…..…. pause ….

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

Lastly,for ourselves as we take a few moments in silence to listen to the Lord.  …………longer pause………………….

We ask Mary to add a mother’s prayer to our own saying;

            Hail Mary………….

P.      God of love, listen to our petitions and grant them through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit.