Priest: Trusting in the boundless generosity of our God, let us bring our needs before the Lord.
For those who have dedicated themselves to consecrated life, may they be renewed in their ministry and strengthened in communal life, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For governments all over the world, may they look out for the common good and be transparent to the people whom they serve, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For all who work and study in schools, school staff and students, custodians, school-bus drivers, and those who attend school remotely, that they have a safe and successful school year together through their protection of each other and through God’s loving protection, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For the nations and people who have been suffering natural catastrophe including their deaths, may they find consolation, assistance, and hope in their governments to rebuild their lives. May God grant eternal life to those who die, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For all who are sick, that they may find strength and courage in the cross of Christ and discover the redemptive value of their suffering, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For all who have died, especially Wayne Smith and Giuseppe Conti, that they enjoy the full presence of God among family and friends who have gone before us, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For those who labor, may they have safe working conditions and receive a just wage, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For all gathered here, with joy may we work tirelessly in the vineyard of the Lord to build his kingdom of truth and love, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
Priest: God of life, you have made us in your image to do well in caring for and stewarding creation. Hear our prayers that we might respond to your call in our lives to serve you and others. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.