Loving Father, Gracious Mother,
We long for a Church building,
a sacred space, to enrich our faith in You,
and to grow as your pilgrim people.
Empower with your Holy Spirit those,
who guide, search and walk with us.
May our welcomes be united,
in kindness, compassion, healing and love.
May our children know this place,
as a safe haven of companionship,
and a place of growth into fullness of life in Christ.
Together, with listening hearts,
may we learn from our love of the Eucharist,
and from our experience of life.
Appreciating the rich heritage of our different cultures,
we walk forward in your light with trust and hope.
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
St Joseph, pray for us.
St Paul, the Apostle, pray for us.
Christ the Light, show us the way.
