Song written by St Patrick
Collect
God of all the peoples of the earth,
you sent your servant Patrick
to be the apostle of the Irish people
and to bring them the light of your gospel;
grant that we may walk faithfully in that light
and show your glory to all the world;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father
hallowed be your name
on earth as in heaven.
God of work and rest and pleasure,
grant that what we do this week may be for us an offering
rather than a burden;
and for those we serve, may it be the help they need.
Amen.