The Parish of the Nativity of the Lord

Parish Prayer Intentions and Petitions

Prayers of Intercession

23rd Sunday of the Year (Cycle B)

8th September 2024

We pray for Pope Francis as he visits Asia and we pray for all clergy and religious.  May they find the faith and strength to lead all people to the Father.

Lord in your mercy

We pray that those who lead our nation remember the poorest in our society and promote the common good.

Lord in your mercy

We pray for world leaders; that they may have the openness to listen to those most affected by climate change and the courage to act urgently and wisely.

Lord in your mercy

We pray for those who escape across seas to seek sanctuary.  May they keep safe and always find welcome on arrival.

Lord in your mercy

We pray for all who are starting school and college. May they gain in learning, love and respect for all in our world.

Lord in your mercy

We pray for all who are gathered here: that Christ may increase our love for one another and help us to be filled with generosity to all who are in need. 

Lord in your mercy

We pray for those who have died recently including Jean Longley. We pray also for those who are bereaved that they may find comfort and hope.

Lord in your mercy


Prayer for Peace To the Creator of nature and man, of truth and beauty I pray: Hear my voice, for it is the voice of the victims of all wars and violence among individuals and nations; Hear my voice, for it is the voice of all children who suffer and will suffer when people put their faith in weapons and war; Hear my voice when I beg you to instil into the hearts of all human beings the wisdom of peace, the strength of justice and the joy of fellowship; Hear my voice, for I speak for the multitudes in every country and in every period of history who do not want war and are ready to walk the road of peace; Hear my voice and grant insight and strength so that we may always respond to hatred with love, to injustice with total dedication to justice, to need with the sharing of self, to war with peace. O God, hear my voice and grant unto the world your everlasting peace. (Pope Saint John Paul II)

About Us

In May 2009 the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord was officially inaugurated by Bishop Kieran Conry, bringing together in a single united community worshippers from the former Parishes of St Joseph’s in Redhill, Holy Family in Reigate and St Teresa of the Child Jesus in Merstham. Whilst retaining its three Churches, the new Parish is administered as a single Parish under the care of Fr Tony Bridson.  Working with Fr Tony are Deacon Tim Murrill and key groups of lay representatives from the three Churches.

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Thought for the week

Let us pray together that each of us may listen with our hearts to the cry of the Earth and of victims of environmental disasters and the climate crisis. May we make a personal commitment to care for the world we inhabit.

Pope Francis