GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2011 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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CELEBRANT:
When we cry for help, the Lord assures us that He is here. Let us therefore pray to Him with confidence.
DEACON/LECTOR:
That the Church may continue to be the light of the world, bringing truth and salvation to all the nations, we pray to the Lord...
That our Holy Father may enjoy continued health and strength to lead the Church on earth, we pray to the Lord...
That rulers, civil leaders, and journalists speak and write the truth in all things, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are homeless, hungry, and unemployed find shelter, food, and jobs, we pray to the Lord ...
That those who serve in the military be surrounded with the grace and protection of the Lord, we pray to the Lord...
That all who have died, especially John Forsyth and Eileen Seymour (and _____________________) be purified of sin and share eternal joy, we pray to the Lord...
CELEBRANT:
Father,
As you answer our prayers,
Keep our minds and hearts centered on Your Son,
Who was crucified to save us,
And who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
January 30, 2011
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
JANUARY 30, 2011 4TH Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Celebrant:
Blessed are the poor, the sorrowing, and those who seek peace and justice. The truth of these words gives us confidence now to pray.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may proclaim the Beatitudes with clarity and live them with fidelity, we pray to the Lord ...
That the powerful and influential of the world may hear God's word and boast only in the Lord, we pray to the Lord ...
For all Catholic schools, that they may grow ever stronger in their mission to impart knowledge and faith, and to enable our children to be strong witnesses to truth, love, and the sanctity of life, we pray to the Lord …
That the sick may find comfort in the lesson of the Beatitudes, and that in their suffering and loneliness they may find the Lord's consolation, we pray to the Lord ...
That those who have died, especially Richard Belanger and Lana McColligan, (and ____________________) may rejoice in their heavenly reward, we pray to the Lord ...
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SUN. 7:30 A.M. – That God will greatly bless the Patrias Family for whom this Mass is offered, we pray to the Lord …
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Father,
We hunger and thirst for holiness,
And we long for the peace that comes from you.
As you hear our prayers,
Grant us all that is good,
And keep us in your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
JANUARY 30, 2011 4TH Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Celebrant:
Blessed are the poor, the sorrowing, and those who seek peace and justice. The truth of these words gives us confidence now to pray.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may proclaim the Beatitudes with clarity and live them with fidelity, we pray to the Lord ...
That the powerful and influential of the world may hear God's word and boast only in the Lord, we pray to the Lord ...
For all Catholic schools, that they may grow ever stronger in their mission to impart knowledge and faith, and to enable our children to be strong witnesses to truth, love, and the sanctity of life, we pray to the Lord …
That the sick may find comfort in the lesson of the Beatitudes, and that in their suffering and loneliness they may find the Lord's consolation, we pray to the Lord ...
That those who have died, especially Richard Belanger and Lana McColligan, (and ____________________) may rejoice in their heavenly reward, we pray to the Lord ...
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SUN. 7:30 A.M. – That God will greatly bless the Patrias Family for whom this Mass is offered, we pray to the Lord …
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Father,
We hunger and thirst for holiness,
And we long for the peace that comes from you.
As you hear our prayers,
Grant us all that is good,
And keep us in your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
January 16, 2011
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
JANUARY 16, 2011 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Celebrant:
With the trust that our Faith inspires, we now present our needs to God.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may continue to show the world the Lamb of God, who takes away its sins, we pray to the Lord...
That God may bless and protect all elected officials, we pray to the Lord...
That all Christians, especially during this week of prayer for Christian unity, celebrate the unity that we share in our baptism and work ceaselessly to overcome the remaining obstacles to our oneness in the Lord, we pray to the Lord …
That the sick may be healed, the oppressed set free, and the deceased, especially Nicholas & Carmel DeCesare, and Lou Thieken (and ____________________) be welcomed into heavenly glory, we pray to the Lord ...
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10:30 Mass: For the spiritual and physical safety of all our military, especially Captain Tye Reedy for whom this Mass is offered, we pray to the Lord …
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Celebrant:
Father,
Above all these petitions,
We ask for the gift of Your Holy Spirit.
Keep us faithful,
And bring us salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
JANUARY 16, 2011 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Celebrant:
With the trust that our Faith inspires, we now present our needs to God.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may continue to show the world the Lamb of God, who takes away its sins, we pray to the Lord...
That God may bless and protect all elected officials, we pray to the Lord...
That all Christians, especially during this week of prayer for Christian unity, celebrate the unity that we share in our baptism and work ceaselessly to overcome the remaining obstacles to our oneness in the Lord, we pray to the Lord …
That the sick may be healed, the oppressed set free, and the deceased, especially Nicholas & Carmel DeCesare, and Lou Thieken (and ____________________) be welcomed into heavenly glory, we pray to the Lord ...
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10:30 Mass: For the spiritual and physical safety of all our military, especially Captain Tye Reedy for whom this Mass is offered, we pray to the Lord …
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Celebrant:
Father,
Above all these petitions,
We ask for the gift of Your Holy Spirit.
Keep us faithful,
And bring us salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
January 9, 2011
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
JANUARY 9, 2011 FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD ________________________________________________________________________
Celebrant:
Because of our baptism, we are able to offer these petitions to God as our Father. We therefore pray with confidence.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may effectively lead all peoples to acknowledge Christ as the Son of God, we pray to the Lord...
That nations may resolve their conflicts by seeking the justice and peace brought to the world by the Lord Jesus, we pray to the Lord...
That the Christian community, made one by our common baptism, may always welcome the unborn, the stranger, and all who are vulnerable, we pray to the Lord…
That each of us may renew the commitment of our own baptism, renouncing sin and promising to serve God faithfully in his holy Church, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may, as sons and daughters of God, offer their sufferings to Him with patience and trust, we pray to the Lord...
That those who have died, especially Margaret Cowley, Juanita Sherry, and Rick Huber (and __________________), may share the glory of eternal life, we pray to the Lord...
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Celebrant:
Father,
We thank you for making us your children.
Answer the prayers we have offered today
With confidence and trust.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
JANUARY 9, 2011 FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD ________________________________________________________________________
Celebrant:
Because of our baptism, we are able to offer these petitions to God as our Father. We therefore pray with confidence.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may effectively lead all peoples to acknowledge Christ as the Son of God, we pray to the Lord...
That nations may resolve their conflicts by seeking the justice and peace brought to the world by the Lord Jesus, we pray to the Lord...
That the Christian community, made one by our common baptism, may always welcome the unborn, the stranger, and all who are vulnerable, we pray to the Lord…
That each of us may renew the commitment of our own baptism, renouncing sin and promising to serve God faithfully in his holy Church, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may, as sons and daughters of God, offer their sufferings to Him with patience and trust, we pray to the Lord...
That those who have died, especially Margaret Cowley, Juanita Sherry, and Rick Huber (and __________________), may share the glory of eternal life, we pray to the Lord...
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Celebrant:
Father,
We thank you for making us your children.
Answer the prayers we have offered today
With confidence and trust.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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