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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 4:8-12Responsorial Psalm Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29Reading 2 1 Jn 3:1-2Gospel Jn 10:11-18
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EASTER SEASON, 2018
4th SUNDAY OF EASTERPRIEST: In the name of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, let us offer to the Father our prayers
For all who teach, counsel, and minister in our church….that they may be directed in their service by the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For all clergy, Christian and non-Christian….that they guide their people with tender care, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For police officers, fire fighters, emergency personnel, military personnel, and all who risk their lives for the safety, protection and well-being of others….that God will be with them to guide and protect as they serve, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For our youth as they prepare for confirmation and for graduation….that they will be strengthened for a life of loving service under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For all our First Communicants….that their faith journey will continue to be nurtured by their families and by their parish community, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For those who are unwell, for those who are dying, and for those who have died, including Michael Dreyer, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For people throughout the world who are in need of clean water, adequate shelter, sufficient food, and a safe living environment….that leaders of nations and cities will exercise their responsibilities with justice and compassion, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For all the members of St. Gerard’s faith community….that we will live the gospel of the Good Shepherd by taking care of the needs of one another, especially those who are poor, distressed, and sorrowing, we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
PRIEST: God of love, hear the prayers of your children gathered at your table. Open our hearts and minds so that we may learn from the example of your Son, our Good Shepherd.We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen