29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
October 16 and 17
Priest: As a community called to love and service, let us approach the Lord with confidence.
For bishops, priest, deacons, religious and lay ministers, with humility may they seek to emulate the servanthood of Christ as they minister to others, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For public servants, that they exercise their authority for the common good, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For all who have completed careers of service to humanity, that they enjoy long and fruitful retirement, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For families, especially those suffering from division, that they put mutual support above petty quarrels, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For all who gather at this table, that their lives of service bring closer the reign of God, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For special intentions of healing and strength for those who are ill Annette Tomes and those who care for them, may God’s divine comfort in his love bless them always, let us pray to the Lord …Lord hear our prayer.
For all who have died including:
May they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For the children being baptized this weekend Bennett Fifield and Queenie Sumampil, may the journey with Christ they will begin deepen into lifelong faith and love, let us pray to the Lord … Lord hear our prayer.
Priest: God Most High, you heard the cry of your suffering servant. We rely on your mercy and favor as we seek help in time of need. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
October 9 and 10
Priest: Lord God, you fill our days with blessings in answer to our prayers. We turn to you now in our need.
For the church through out the world, in action and word may it uphold the dignity of every human life and lead others to care for the poor and the vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
That the Church embody the word of God and help all believers to know the saving power of Christ, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
That possessions never become an obstacle of faith and that those who have taken the vow of poverty enjoy freedom in their choice, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For parents who struggle to provide the basic necessities for their children, may they find support and compassion within their communities, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
That rich nations find new ways to help those in poverty, and to respond quickly to the victims of natural disasters, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For special intentions of healing and strength for those who are ill; Tim Renfrow and those who care for them. May God’s divine comfort in his love bless them always, let us pray to the Lord … Lord hear our prayer.
For all who have died, including Rosemary Fennell, Lucielle Blosco, Joseph Kalakauskas, and Grace Chantiam Bracci. May they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For all here present, that their faith and simplicity bring them a deeper understanding of God’s reign, let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
Priest: Lord God of the harvest, the abundance of your grace inspires us to present our needs to you. Hear our prayers and help us to listen for the answer that will surely come, through Christ our Lord.
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