November 28, 2010

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS


NOVEMBER 28, 2010 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Celebrant:

This special season focuses our minds on the Lord's coming. As we invite Him into our lives, let us present to Him all our needs.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may effectively prepare the world for the coming of the Son of Man, and for the peace that His coming brings, we pray to the Lord ...

That leaders of government may find instruction in the Word of the Lord and work tirelessly for that justice which is the foundation of peace, we pray to the Lord ...

That all of us gathered here will look for the coming of the Lord in every moment of our lives, we pray to the Lord …

That the Lord who comes to conquer death may bestow eternal life and joy on all our brothers and sisters who have died, especially Andrew Giannotti, Susan Midili, Anthony Sousa, and John Sousa Sr. (and ___________________) and all the souls in Purgatory especially those whose names are listed by the Tabernacle, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father,
as our salvation draws nearer,
fill us with the joy that comes
from being faithful to You.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

General Intercessions - November 14, 2010

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS


NOVEMBER 14, 2010 33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Celebrant:

The day of the Lord is coming, when He will bring us the fullness of joy and salvation. Trusting in Him, we now pray with confidence.

Deacon/Lector:

That the faith of the Church will be a beacon to the world whenever dark and troubled times arise, we pray to the Lord …

That all elected officials may seek the wisdom of God and put their trust in His guidance, we pray to the Lord ...

That those who assist others in the wake of natural and human disasters will be blessed in the work they do, we pray to the Lord ...

That the sick may be comforted, strengthened, and healed according to God's will, we pray to the Lord ...

That all the faithful departed whom we remember this month, especially Hilda Lively, and the deceased members of the Midili Family (and __________________________) we pray to the Lord ...

Celebrant:

Father,
We wait in joyful hope
For the coming of Your Son.
Until that Day,
Give us the joy of faithfulness to You in all things.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.