For Pope Francis:- That his words may help the whole Church to  trust in God and find true peace in the message of the gospel.

For all those in positions of influence and power in our world today :- That they may use that influence wisely  to truly help people and guide their nations through this difficult time

For the grace to be childlike:- That we may learn dependence upon God and surrender our attempts to control our lives through knowledge, power of possessions.

For all scientists and researchers in their quest for a vaccine to Covid 19. That their efforts may soon prove to be successful.

For all who are sick, especially our sick relatives and friends and those in our parish who are ill:- That Christ the Lord will bring true healing in mind and body.

For all who have died, especially David Coles, Sandra Macneil and Susan Docherty and for the anniversaries of Margaret Lynch, Catherine Cowan, Elizabeth McCourt and Jean McCourt,
That they may dwell for ever in the joy of God’s kingdom.

For Pope Francis, successor of Peter the Apostle:- That his words will be for the Church a source of true encouragement and hope.

For asylum seekers:- That they may always receive support and care in a manner fitting to human dignity.

For all scientists and researchers in their quest for a vaccine to Covid 19. That their efforts may soon prove to be successful.

For our parish:- That we may be inspired always by a gospel of love and mutual help.

For the grace of insight: that we may love our family as God loves them and be a source of encouragement towards the response that God asks of us all.

For all children:- That they may be kept safe from all harm and have a true and deep awareness of God’s love for them.

For those who have died, especially David Coles and Dina Conetta (sister of our Archbishop) and Alex McKenzie and John McClafferty, whose anniversaries are at this time:- That they may be welcomed into the eternal joy of the kingdom of God and that those in mourning may be comforted.

Let us pray for the holy people of God:- That the Church may be open at all times to the transforming light of the Christ’s gospel.

For world leaders :- That they may care for their people in these days with true wisdom and integrity.

For all who are sick, especially those suffering from Covid 19.

For all those who care for the sick at home and in hospital.

For all fathers and those who have shown us a father’s love:- That God will grant them good health, guide them in being good examples, and help them to be a source of encouragements to their children.

For scientists and researchers:- That their work may bear fruit and bring true healing remedies to people throughout the world.

For those who have been injured by gossip:- that their reputations may be restored and their spirits healed.

For all who have died, especially David Coles and Bill Hannah, for the month’s mind of Mark Dolan and for the anniversary of Damian Jacko:- That they may all come to the fullness of life and joy in the kingdom of God.

For deeper communion with Christ: that, as we long to  receive the Body and Blood of Christ, we may take on the mind and heart of Christ and continue the mission of Jesus

For Christian unity: that Christ’s Body and Blood given for us may heal all the divisions within the Christian community and bind us together into one body in love and service

For all who hunger spiritually: that through the manna of God’s Word, they may be nourished and find the way to live in peace and wholeness of life

For all who have experienced violence: that God will protect them from further harm, right the injustices that have occurred, and give them hope

For all who have experienced violence: that God will protect them from further harm, right the injustices that have occurred, and give them hope

For all who are ill and those care for them, especially Bridget Sharkey: that God will send healing to the sick, strength and wisdom to those who care for them and inspiration to those researching treatments and vaccines

For all who have died, praying especially for  William Hannah, Archie McGregor, Helen Orr and Neil Grant for the months mind of Michael McCreadie and for the anniversaries of Helen Kelly and Joe Kearney:-  That they may come to share in the joy of the heavenly banquet.

For the Church: that the unconditional love of the Trinity may strengthen and inspire each of us, deepen our love for one another, and help us to witness God’s love and mercy to others

For our parish communities: that the life-giving love of the Trinity may flow through us so that we may be untiring in supporting the lonely, consoling the grieving, encouraging the struggling, and forgiving those who have injured us

For the grace of discernment: that we may recognize more clearly our true goals in life and follow Jesus on the path to everlasting life

For all who have experienced violence: that God will heal their suffering, ease the pain of their memories, and give eternal peace those who have died

For all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19: that God will free the world from the virus, heal those who are afflicted, and protect others from the disease.

For a new experience of grace and mercy in our lives: that God’s love will free us from our past failures, give us courage to make amends, and help us renew and rebuild our significant relationships

For all who have died: – we remember especially Kathleen Ring and all our loved one:- That they may come to share in the eternal glory of heaven.

For a new Pentecost: that God will pour out the Spirit in a new and abundant way to renew humanity and all of creation

For a Spirit of unity: that God will destroy all the divisions that separate the human family and restore our ability to work together against disease, famine, and injustice

For a Spirit of love: that we may fulfil Christ’s command to love one another by placing our time, energy, and gifts at the service of others and helping them to carry their daily burdens

For a Spirit of truth: that we may open our minds and hearts to all the ways that truth is manifest particularly in the scriptures, tradition, the wisdom of those who have gone before us, and in the humanities and the sciences

For a Spirit of hope: that all who are overwhelmed by life may find new reasons to live this day and be gifted with a vision of all that could be tomorrow

For the Spirit of healing: that God will touch all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19, strengthen their minds, bodies, and spirits, and restore them to wholeness

For all who have died: we remember especially Jim Magee and Margaret Martin who have died recently

And for Rev Jim Byers, Elizabeth Kean and James and Betty McAlpine whose anniversaries are at this time:-

For all the Holy People of God:- That the Church may continue to live, guided by faith inspired by hope and marked by  deep love  for all.

For those who are tempted to despair in these days:- That they will sense again the care and the goodness of God for them.

For all healthcare workers: that God will renew their strength, guide them in their work, and protect them and their families from harm

For all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19: that God’s healing love will relieve their pain, strengthen their minds and bodies, and restore them to full health

For all government leaders: that God will guide them in developing safe and prudent strategies in helping us to move forward safely from lockdown

For all scientists and resarchers:- That their quest to find a suitable vaccine and treatment may very soon be met with a successful outcome.

For those who have died, remembering especially Cathie McCormack, Jim McGee Jim McLaughlin, Jeanette Farquarson, Mary Greene, and Peter Duffy  who have died recently,

For the month’s mind of Mark Dolan

for the anniversaries of June MacKinnon, Jacqueline Coilleran, Patricia MacKinnon, Neil MacKinnon, Elizabeth Kean, Mary Coyle Hendry and Ella Sharpe Hendry:-       

That they will share fully in the glory of the resurrection.    

Lord, in your mercy                                                  Hear our prayer                                                                            

For all the Holy People of God:- That the Church may continue to live, guided by faith inspired by hope and marked by  deep love  for all.

For those who are tempted to despair in these days:- That they will sense again the care and the goodness of God for them.

For all healthcare workers: that God will renew their strength, guide them in their work, and protect them and their families from harm

For all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19: that God’s healing love will relieve their pain, strengthen their minds and bodies, and restore them to full health

For all government leaders: that God will guide them in developing safe and prudent strategies in helping us to move forward safely from lockdown

For all scientists and resarchers:- That their quest to find a suitable vaccine and treatment may very soon be met with a successful outcome.

For those who have died, remembering especially Cathie McCormack and Jim McLaughlin who have died recently, for the remembrance OF Henri et Janine Rousel, Tom Doherty, Johjn & Winnie Docherty, Brian McDonagh, Tom and Margaret McDoagh and for the anniversary of Margaret Grattan:-       

That they will share fully in the joy of the resurrection.    

Lord, in your mercy                                                  Hear our prayer        

Prayer Intentions                                                                  5^th Sunday of Easter

For the Body of Christ, the Church:- That God’s people may have the faith to trust in the goodness of the Lord and his continued presence with us even in this time of trial and pain.

For all healthcare workers: that God will renew their strength, guide them in their work, and protect them and their families from harm

For all who are ill, particularly those with Covid-19: that God’s healing love will relieve their pain, strengthen their minds and bodies, and restore them to full health

For all government leaders: that God will guide them in developing safe and prudent strategies in helping us to move forward safely from lockdown

For all scientists and researchers:- That their quest to find a suitable vaccine and treatment may very soon be met with a successful outcome.

For those who have lost loved ones:- That they may receive consolation and the soothing of their pain and loss by the one who has destroyed death’s power for ever.

For all who have died, especially John Bryson and John Boyle and those who have gone before us in faith:- That they may come to share in the joy of God’s kingdom