Joyce Wooten Mass Booklet Joomag | Page 7

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Father Paul: Brothers and sisters we come to Abba Father who is all Merciful and compassionate and place our trust at his Feet and ask for his love and grace, as we pray. Read by Liz Balm 1. Lord we pray for the Church Pope Francis and all the clergy. We pray that they are strengthened in the Spirit of Christ in their ministry. Lord hear us. All: Lord hear our prayers. 2. We pray for the soul of Joyce, that our Lord Jesus Christ will welcome her into his heavenly kingdom and that she finds peace in the arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ. Lord hear us. All: Lord hear our prayers. 3. Lord we pray for Joyce’s family and friends. We pray that they may be consoled and that they find comfort in knowing Joyce is with the Lord. Lord hear us. All: Lord hear our prayers. 4. Lord we thank the doctors, nurses, carers and support staff of Aegis Bassendean who cared for Joyce over the past 2 years. Lord hear us. All: Lord hear our prayers. 5. We pray for the sick and the dying that our Risen Lord will touch them and heal them. We pray for the souls of our loved ones, who have gone to their resting place before us. May they rejoice in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Lord hear us. All: Lord hear our prayers. Father Paul: Lord, God giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the Prayers of your people for Joyce that she may experience the forgiveness of the Merciful Father and be reunited with the Saints in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.