SEEING THEN that we have a great high priest that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Prayer for Our Parish
O GOD, Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, visit, we pray thee, our parish with thy love and favour. Grant unto us all things needful for our spiritual welfare.
Guide and uphold thy priests, strengthen and increase the faithful, bless and protect the children.
Visit and relieve the sick, arouse the careless, restore the penitent.
Remove all hindrances to the advancement of thy truth, and bring all to be of one mind within the fold of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, whom with the Father and thee, O blessed Spirit, we worship and glorify as one God, world without end. Amen.
Collect for the Feast of St. Agnes:
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost choose the weak things of the world to confound those things that are strong: mercifully grant that we who keep the feast of blessed Agnes thy Virgin and Martyr, may feel the succor of her intercession in thy sight. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honor and glory, both now and unto ages of ages. Amen
