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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jer 23:1-6Responsorial Psalm Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6Reading 2 Eph 2:13-18Gospel Mk 6:30-34
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16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 22nd, 2018PRIEST: Let us now join our hearts and voices in prayer for the needs of all of God’s people…
For the Church and for her shepherds....that they will all have a deepened spirit of service for all of God’s people, especially those in most need. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For our church....that it may be a safe and welcoming ‘gathering’ place for the people of all lands. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For our prime minister and all members of government....that they may govern wisely and justly, working to unite the world’s nations in peace. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For those who are unwell, including Fr. Matthew Emmelkamp....that their caregivers be the hands and heart of Jesus. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For deceased relatives and friends, including Sig Halwa and Michael Tolan....that they may dwell forever in the house of God. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For all our visitors, and for all those who are vacationing this summer....that they may be safe in their travels. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
For our faith community of St. Gerard’s....that we will always welcome and give help to those who come to us in need. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.For one another....that we will generously support St. Vincent de Paul, Mission Mexico, and Together in Action, and that we will each give responsibly to meet the financial needs of our parish. We pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.
PRIEST: Loving God, hear the prayers of your people, and instill in us your grace so that we may be the means for addressing these prayers. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen