Recalling how the infant Jesus was brought to the Temple to be presented to God, we pray for all who share responsibility to minister to children in our parishes … for Open the Book and Explore the Book teams … for our schools, especially headteachers Nik, Ben, Gareth and Tim … for our choristers in Mini Melodies and Jubilee … our Sparklers families … for those preparing for baptism, especially Barney, Sophie, Jake, Mila and Margot;
… for the CHURCH and all who faithfully serve Christ today … for Bishop Michael, our clergy and readers … for our churchwardens, secretaries, treasurers, PCC members, organists, bell-ringers, flower-arrangers, cleaners and all who give their time in the service of these parishes;
…for those in SPECIAL NEED, especially those suffering the distress of illness and bereavement … for all those who have lost their lives in the air accident in Washington DC; for their loved ones and rescue workers … for those known to us in need of healing and encouragement;
… for THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED … that perpetual light may shine upon them … grant us with them and with all the saints a share in your eternal Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.