Homily
Fr Bob Wood
Prayers Of Intercession ( Please stand ) Cel :
God , the almighty Father , raised Christ his Son from the dead ; with confidence we ask him to save all his people , living and dead .
Chloe Baker : For Mary , a child of God and heir to the kingdom , that she may be held securely in God ’ s loving embrace . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Ann Jordan : In Baptism , Mary received the light of Christ . Welcome her now into the joys of your heavenly Kingdom . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Jai Jordan : For Mary , who shared the bread of eternal life , the body of Christ , that she might be raised at the last day . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .
Maureen O ’ Donnell : That the Lord Jesus who blesses those who mourn and are in pain will comfort Mary ’ s family and friends who have gathered around her today . Lord , hear us . All : Lord , hear our prayer .