Heavenly Father, we come to you today

asking for your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting.

Help us to engage in meaningful discussion.

Allow us to grow closer as a group and nurture the bonds of community.

Fill us with your grace, Lord God,

as we make decisions that might affect the parishioners of St. Cecilia.

And continue to remind us that all that we do here today,

all that we accomplish,

is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of You,

and for the service of humanity.

We ask these things in your name, Amen.