GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
OCTOBER 3, 2010 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Celebrant:

With full trust and faith, we bring our needs before the Lord.

Deacon/Lector:

For the Church, that our faith in God will be manifest in our works in the world, we pray to the Lord …

That there may be an end to the violence of crime, war, abortion and oppression, we pray to the Lord…

That God's people may take an active, informed, and responsible role as citizens of our great nation, we pray to the Lord...

That those who no longer practice the faith, especially among our own families, may not harden their hearts but rather hear the Lord calling them back, we pray to the Lord...

That the sick may be comforted and healed, and in turn serve the needs of others, we pray to the Lord...

That those who have died, especially Effie Finora, Al Vogel, and Sam Posey (and ______________________) be received into everlasting life and joy, we pray to the Lord …

Celebrant:

Father,

You call us to hope for salvation

And for all other good things.

Hear our prayers,

And strengthen our desire to serve You always.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS - Sept. 5, 2010

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2010 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


CELEBRANT:

As we present our many needs to God, let us ask first of all for the gift of Wisdom, and let us trust in His power to answer all our prayers.

DEACON / LECTOR:

That by word and example, Church leaders may inspire the faithful to bear their crosses each day with patience and fidelity to the Gospel, we pray to the Lord….

That those who are making important career choices may plan with wisdom, foresight, and trust in God’s providence, we pray to the Lord…

That all who are preparing for marriage may take the time and effort needed to know each other well and to respond generously to God’s call to raise a family, we pray to the Lord…

That those who are ill may experience God’s healing and the presence and care of their families and friends, we pray to the Lord…

For all who have died, especially Florence Brown and Karen Salamone (and ___________________________________), may they be welcomed into the eternal life Christ has prepared for us, we pray to the Lord…

CELEBRANT:

Lord,
In your Providence, you know all our needs,
Yet you want us to worship you
As the one in whom those needs are met.
Hear our prayers, and give us joy and peace in your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.