novena to our lady

Day 1 (23 Jul)

Listening to God's WordHeavenly Father,
As we begin this novena,
we thank You for the gift of Mary,
who listened with an open
and trusting heart to Your call.
Open our ears to hear Your voice amid the many distractions
of daily life.
May Your Word guide our thoughts,
our decisions and our actions.
Through the intercession of St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
teach us to seek Your will above all else.As a parish family,
may we grow each day
by faithfully listening to Your Word,
so that we may
Pray with greater devotion,
be Formed as faithful disciples,
and Go wherever You call us.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord
the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 2 (24 Jul)

Trusting God's PromiseHeavenly Father,
Mary trusted completely in Your promise and placed her whole life
in Your hands.
When we face uncertainty,
strengthen our faith.
When we are afraid,
fill us with hope.
Teach us to rely on Your loving providence rather than
on our own strength.
Through the intercession of
St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
help us to trust You more deeply each day.May our parish become a community that confidently follows Your will,
so that together we may Pray
with confidence,
be continually Formed
by Your truth,
and Go with courage
to share the hope of Christ.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord
the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)
Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 3 (25 Jul)

Serving with LoveHeavenly Father,
Mary carried Christ to Elizabeth with generosity and joy.
May we also bring the love of Your Son
to those around us through humble acts of kindness and service.
Inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
teach us to recognise every person as our brother or sister.Help us to build a parish where no one feels forgotten,
where those in need are cared for,
and where charity becomes a joyful witness to the Gospel.
As we continue to walk according to Your Word,
may we Pray with grateful hearts,
be continually Formed in the love of Christ,
and Go to serve others with humility and joy.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord
the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 4 (26 Jul)

Welcoming Christ with JoyHeavenly Father,
Mary welcomed Your Son with faith, love and humility.
Open our hearts to welcome Christ each day: in Your Word,
in the Holy Eucharist, and in every person You place in our lives,
especially the poor, the lonely and those who seek hope.
Through the intercession of St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi, free us from selfishness
and help us to live with simplicity, gratitude and generous hearts.May our parish become a place where all feel welcomed,
where Christ is encountered, and where Your love is made visible.
May we Pray with joyful hearts,
be continually Formed by Your presence,
and Go forth to welcome others as You have welcomed us.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 5 (27 Jul)

Following Christ in Faithful ObedienceHeavenly Father,
At Cana, Mary led others to her Son with the words,
"Do whatever He tells you."
Give us generous hearts that are ready to listen and faithful enough to obey.
Through the intercession of St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
help us to place Christ at the centre of our lives.
May His Gospel shape our choices, our relationships and our service.
Bless our families, our ministries
and all who seek to follow You.As one parish family, may we Pray with confidence,
be continually Formed by the Gospel,
and Go forth to witness to Christ through our words and our lives.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord
the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 6 (28 Jul)

Remaining Faithful in HopeHeavenly Father,
Mary remained faithful at the foot of the Cross,
trusting in Your love even in the midst of suffering.
Strengthen us whenever we face trials, disappointments or uncertainty.
Comfort the sick, the grieving, the lonely and all who carry heavy burdens.
Through the intercession of St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
help us to remain faithful to Christ
in every season of life.May our parish become a source of hope, compassion and encouragement, where all find strength in Your presence.
May we Pray with perseverance,
be continually Formed by the mystery of the Cross,
and Go forth to bring hope to those in need.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 7 (29 Jul)

Living by the Holy SpiritHeavenly Father,
With Mary, the Apostles gathered in prayer
as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Fill us with that same Spirit,
that our hearts may be renewed and our faith made strong.
Through the intercession of St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi, make our parish a community
united in prayer, joyful in worship, and generous in service.
Bless our priests, religious, families, children, youth, the elderly, and all who serve in our parish.May Your Holy Spirit help us to Pray with deeper faith,
be continually Formed into the likeness of Christ,
and Go forth with courage to build Your Kingdom.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord
the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 8 (30 Jul)

Going Forth on MissionHeavenly Father,
through our Baptism,
You have called each one of us to be missionary disciples.
Open our eyes to those who are searching for hope,
longing for love, or waiting to encounter You.
Through the intercession of St Mary of the Angels
and inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
help us to proclaim the Gospel not only with our words,
but through lives of humility, compassion and joyful witness.May our parish never keep the Good News to itself,
but become a welcoming and missionary community
that reaches out to every family, every neighbour
and all who seek Your mercy.May we Pray with confidence,
be continually Formed by Your Word,
and Go wherever You send us,
bringing Christ to the world.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

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Day 9 (31 Jul)

Renewed According to Thy WordHeavenly Father,
Through Mary's loving intercession,
You have taught us to listen to Your Word, trust in Your promises,
serve with love, welcome Christ with joy, remain faithful in every trial,
and live by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Through the example of St Francis of Assisi,
renew us in humility, simplicity, fraternity and joyful service.Bless our parish. Make us one family in Christ, rooted in Your Word
and nourished by the Holy Eucharist.
May every person who enters our church encounter Your love,
grow as a disciple, and discover a place to belong.Help us to Pray with faithful hearts,
be continually Formed as missionary disciples,
and Go forth with courage to share the joy of the Gospel,
so that everything we do may always be According to Thy Word.Leader: Let us now entrust to the Lord the petitions offered at the shrine,
and the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.(Pause)Leader: St Mary of the Angels,
All: Teach us to live according to Thy Word, that we may Pray with faith, be Formed by Your Son, and Go forth to bring Christ to the world.Leader: We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

FEAST DAY 2026

Parish Renewal Prayer

Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of
St Mary of the Angels, our Patroness,
whose faithful "Yes" continues to inspire us
to live according to Your Word.Inspired by St Francis of Assisi,
renew our hearts and our parish,
that we may always seek Your will
with humility, simplicity and joy.Strengthen us to Pray faithfully,
be continually Formed
by Your Word and the Eucharist,
and Go forth as joyful missionary disciples.Bless our families, our ministries
and all who worship in this parish.
May we welcome every person
with the love of Christ,
serve those most in need,
and become instruments of Your peace
in our community.May all that we say and do bring glory to You
and lead others to know, love and follow Jesus.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.St Mary of the Angels,
Mother of the Word Incarnate:
Pray for us and lead us to your Son.
St Francis of Assisi,
Faithful Servant of the Gospel: Pray for us.