August 29, 2010

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
AUGUST 29, 2010 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME



CELEBRANT:
We have been invited to the table of God’s grace. With humility, we present to him our needs.
DEACON/LECTOR:

That the Church may draw every human being, with welcome and joy, to the Kingdom of God and to eternal salvation, we pray to the Lord….

That elected officials may serve with the humility that recognizes that human rights come from God, not from government, we pray to the Lord…

That God may bring his peace to the lonely, to prisoners, to the abandoned, to the poor, and to the unborn, we pray to the Lord…

That those who care for the sick may grow in compassion, and always reflect the face and heart of Christ, we pray to the Lord…

That all who have died may be purified of sin and enjoy the vision of God forever, we pray to the Lord…

That all who have died, especially Nick Alexander, Walter O’Connor (and _________________ ____________________), be purified of sin and enjoy the vision of God forever, we pray to the Lord…
CELEBRANT:

Father, we praise you for allowing us to draw close to you.
As you hear our prayers, open the way for those who are far from you
to also experience your kindness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

August 22, 2010

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS


AUGUST 22, 2010 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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CELEBRANT:

We have responded to God’s invitation to come to His Kingdom. We therefore pray with confidence.
READER:

That the Church, through the clear proclamation of the Gospel and through works of mercy, may always comfort those who are enduring trials of every kind, we pray to the Lord…

That government leaders around the world may make their decisions in light of the truth and justice that characterize God’s Kingdom, we pray to the Lord…

That students returning to school may draw wisdom and knowledge from the Holy Spirit, and fulfill their duties diligently and safely, we pray to the Lord…

That all who have died, especially Marlon Barros, Cassandra Hill, Maria Jones Conway, and the deceased members of the Midili Family (and _________________ ____________________) be received into the everlasting banquet of God, we pray to the Lord…
CELEBRANT:

Father, we thank you
for making us members of your family.
As you hear our prayers,
May we extend your goodness
to all our brothers and sisters.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

August 15, 2010

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS






AUGUST 15, 2010 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

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CELEBRANT:

Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled. Like Mary, let us now trust that he will hear our prayers.

READER:

That the Church, like the Virgin Mary, may bring Christ into the world with joy, and be joined with him in endless life, we pray to the Lord...

That the Assumption of Mary may awaken government leaders to the supreme dignity of each human life, which is called to the heights of heavenly glory, we pray to the Lord...

For all mothers, that they may find in Mary the example and strength to carry out their vocation, we pray to the Lord…

That the sick may draw strength, consolation, and healing by turning to Mary, who intercedes for us from her place in heaven, we pray to the Lord...

For those who have died, especially Mark McCabe, Karen Salamone (and ____________ ___________________________) … may they have eternal rest and peace, we pray to the Lord...





CELEBRANT:

Father,

by bringing Mary body and soul

to heavenly glory,

You give us new hope.

May we never doubt

that you will hear and answer our prayers,

through Christ our Lord. Amen.