The “REACH” Team:
Giovanna Standen, Mary Quinn, Mayoma Onwochei,
Olwen Whiteside and Wayne du Preez.
AIM: To encourage an environment which helps everyone listen and respond to God’s calling
By
- Asking all the Parish to pray for Vocations at Mass, in Parish groups and at home
- **Asking the Parish groups to participate in a ‘Parish Groups’ Fayre’ which informs parishioners of what is happening in their Parish
- Facilitating Parish events which raise awareness of the work and support which is available (accessible) in the Parish
- Asking all parishioners to get involved in some aspect of Parish life
The Reach Team have produced a form which all parish groups could use to invite parishioners to respond to various requests.
Please see link below.
Can You respond form
Prayers
General
We pray for increased openness and responsiveness to God’s call.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift our lives; You alone love us for who we truly are and what we are able to become. Help us to accept our successes and failures. Be the centre of all our hopes and dreams; continue to reveal your plans for our lives and give us the courage to pursue them. Amen
For priests
We pray for our priests, religious and all who serve God in the consecrated lives that they may have God’s presence in their hearts, His holiness in their souls and His joy in their spirits. May they be strengthened as they generously share God’s love with us. Amen
For families
Gracious and loving God you have blessed us with the privilege of becoming parents. Help us to be good witnesses to our children. Help us to guide our children to understand that there is a reason for our existence that they may be encouraged to use their gifts and talents for others. Amen
For those considering what path to follow in life
Lord, we know you love us and have great plans for us. But sometimes we are overwhelmed by the thought of our future. Show us how to walk forward one day at a time. Inspire in us wisdom and understanding to see your vision for our lives and respond with openness to whatever you call us to be, secure in the knowledge that your presence always be there to guide us. Show us your way Lord!
The Reach Team, phone Parish office on 01689 817537 or email: Reach Team