INTERCESSIONS for the THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER

(Cycle A)

Priest

Let us thank God our Father for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and in the joy of our rebirth let us bring all our needs to him in prayer.

Reader

We pray for rulers and leaders of nations, especially those who gathered in St. Peter's Square to honour Pope John Paul, that they may seek to imitate his humanity and charisma and work for world peace.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for God's blessing on all who are newly wedded that they may be faithful and supportive to one another and to their families.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the unborn that they may be welcomed into their God given life and for the unbaptised that they may be given new life in Christ.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who are wrongfully dispossessed and for those far from home that they may find friends in any time of need.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Father, welcome into your kingdom Pope John Paul and all the deceased of this parish.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Let us commend ourselves and our loved ones to Our Lady's care and protection. Hail Mary.........

In silence let us bring our own needs to Almighty God.

Priest

Father of all, we ask you to receive and answer all our prayers which we make in faith through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.