We have been asked to use this prayer every day during our vacancy.......

                  God our Father, you have welcomed each one of us in                        Jesus and called us to be his body in this place.

              Send us your Holy Spirit at this time of uncertainty and change

             to fill us with vision,energy and faithfulness in prayer that we may

                    be true to our calling to bring new life to our community;

               and guide with your heavenly wisdom those who are to chose

                 a new priest for this parish so that the one whom we receive

                 may be a wise and gentle shepherd of your people: ready to

                 serve us with joy, to build us up in faith and to lead us by

                                     example in loving obedience to

                                  your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

                                                         Amen