Celebrant: God has given us his only Son for our salvation. Therefore, we can hope that he will likewise fulfill all our other needs. We now present those needs to him with confidence.

Reader: The response to our prayers is;

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray that the Church may lift high the Cross of Christ, proclaiming forgiveness and redemption in him alone.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

That world leaders may look upon the Son of God, believe in him, and take hold of the peace and justice that only he can bring.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Let us pray for married couples, that their marriages will be a continuing source of grace and joy, that they will always be faithful, and that they will be able to reach out in love to others. We remember especially Natasha Wheeler and James Burgon who were married on Friday at St Brigid’s church.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the children of our parish; may they be encouraged by their parents and teachers to reach their full potential.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask that the sick may be blessed with patience during the difficult parts of their journey in life.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray that all who have died may experience the eternal life won by the cross of Christ.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

In the quiet of our hearts we place all our unspoken needs before the Lord

Let us join with the mother of our church as we say: Hail Mary…………..

Celebrant:  Father, We have looked upon your Son and have believed in him. As you grant our petitions, grant us above all the eternal life which is found only in Jesus, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

P My dear friends, let us now bring our petitions to the God who made us.

Reader: The response is… hear our prayer.

Let us pray for greater understanding and tolerance within the Church; between the churches; and between Christians and Muslims… ..pause … … … … …

In your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray that ways may be found to restore peace in our world without open warfare; but that love – God’s love for us and our love for each other, will be stronger than hate… …  pause……………….

In your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer.

Let us pray for our schools in Cardiff and especially for teachers and governors, who bear such responsibility in guiding our children… … … pause … … … … …

In your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer.

This weekend we welcome into the faith Isabella Marie Sidoli, who is being baptised and we pray that she will grow strong in faith and love of our Heavenly Father with the help of her parents and god-parents… … pause … … … … …

In your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer.

As we remember those in our parish who are seriously ill, let us pray also for all those in Africa suffering because of Ebola; and for the brave and faithful people who care for them .. … … pause …

In your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer.

For a few quiet moments, let us talk to God in our own way… …longer pause ….. (no response).

In a world of conflict, we turn to Mary, Queen of peace, as we say Hail Mary….

Priest: Loving Father of us all, trusting in your promise to be with us, we offer our prayers through your Son and Holy Spirit.  Amen.

P We come together as members of the Parish, and with confidence we put our petitions before the Lord.

Reader; The response is; Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer

We pray for the church in all its many forms – give it new life and strengthen those who serve you as priests, religious and laity… … … … … … pause … … … … …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the people of Syria, Iraq and the Holy Land; and for all those suffering from war and conflict.  May their leaders be guided to just solutions and may the international community provide wise counsel and support .. … … … …  pause.. Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

As the holiday period comes to a close, we pray that politicians, leaders and managers may return to their roles refreshed, and with a renewed commitment to service  … … … … … … pause … … … … …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for children and young people, especially those who are disaffected and those who are in care: and we pray for social workers and others trying to meet their needs. .. … … … … …… pause …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for those who have died, that through their faith in Christ, they may be welcomed into God’s kingdom. We remember especially Dolores Meehan, sister of Anne Marie Wheeler and Pamela Morley, wife of Terry. .… … … … … … pause … … … … …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We ask Mary the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours 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.  Amen.

Priest: Recognising that the richness of the depths of God’s love includes boundless compassion, we turn to Him in our need.

Reader: The response to our prayers is: Discard not the work of your hands

May all those in leadership in the Church remember that they are commissioned by Christ himself, and should serve according to His example.

Pause

In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

Let us pray for all bereaved people that they may be comforted. We remember especially the family of James Foley, their grief compounded by the horrific manner of his death; Pope Francis and his family, who lost young relatives in a car crash, and those whose loved ones died when the Malayan plane was shot down, some of whose funerals have been held this week, and some of whom have not yet been found.

Pause

In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

May Christians, Muslims and those of no faith, reflect seriously on what is alienating and radicalising young Muslims in British, and Cardiff, society, and find ways of engaging with these young people.

            Pause

            In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

During the past fortnight many of our young people have received important examination results. We celebrate with those whose expectations were fulfilled, and we pray with those who were disappointed, that they have the courage to see this as another opportunity to re-assess their goals and move forward.

Pause

In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

Now is the time when families are returning from holiday, and preparing their children for the new school year. May we, in our parish and school communities, always create a welcoming and nurturing environment for our young people.

Pause

In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

In the silence of our hearts we pray for all our other needs.

Pause

We ask Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth, to gather us into her care, and to present our petitions to the Father, as we say: Hail Mary…….

Priest: Heavenly Father, look with compassion on our broken and troubled world, and show us ways to build it anew in your name. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

The Celebrant will introduce and also conclude the prayer.

The reader should pause for several moments between the intercession and its response.

Leave about 20 seconds for the quiet prayer. There is no response after this – move straight to the Hail Mary.

CELEBRANT: It is by great faith that the Lord grants our wishes. So let us ask the Lord for our needs with faith and humility.

READER: The response is: Have pity on us.

READER: We pray for Pope Francis and for peace between North and South Korea. We remember the 124 Korean Martyrs who are to be beatified.

…….. (PAUSE)……….. Lord,……. Have pity on us.

READER: May the world leaders find a way to help the suffering refugees in Iraq.

…… (PAUSE)…… Lord,……. Have pity on us.

READER: Let us pray for all those people who are lonely and depressed. May we offer them our support and friendship even when this can be difficult and awkward.

…. (PAUSE)…… Lord,.…. Have pity on us.

READER: We pray for the missionaries who bring the redeeming word of God to those who have not heard it, that we may all enjoy the fruits of the spirit.

(PAUSE)…… Lord,.…. Have pity on us.

READER: We pray for those who are not of our faith but worship God in their own ways. May they also enjoy God’s mercy and favour.

PAUSE)…… Lord, .…. Have pity on us.

READER:  Let us offer up a silent prayer for own needs.  .…. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of Mary, Queen of Heaven: Hail Mary, full of grace, etc.

After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.

CELEBRANT: O God, we ask for your saving help. Grant us our needs, we ask You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.