commentator’s script 3RD sUNDAY OF lent
It is important for the Cantor/Commentator to have (and refer to) the PEW CARD so that s/he may recite the proper responses throughout the entire liturgy. Such responses should be declared clearly and with appropriate cadence so that the rest of the Faithful may join together in declarations/responses.
2 minutes prior to the Introductory Rites, the Commentator begins:
Welcome to______on this 3rdSunday of Lent. As you are here to worship God, we ask you to switch off any electronic devices and to participate fully, by singing out, and praying aloud. Help us praise God well.
Announcements to be made by the Commentator are inserted here:
Entrance Antiphon:
My eyes are always on the Lord,
forhe rescues my feet from the snare.
Turn to me and have mercy on me,
forI am alone and poor.
If The First Scrutiny is taking place, use this Entrance Antiphon:
When I prove my holiness among you, I will gather you from all the foreign lands, and I will pour clean water upon you, and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.
Or
Come to the waters, you who are thirsty, says the Lord; you who have no money, come and drink joyfully.
Let us call to mind our personal intentions and prepare to worship God in this liturgy.
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Additional special Instructions by the Commentator to the Faithful throughout the Liturgy, only if needed:
Immediately after washing hands/lavabo:Please stand.
Immediately after the sanctus:Please kneel.
Immediately after the Great Amen:Please stand.
Prayerof the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) 3RDSUNDAY OFLENT
Introduction to the Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
† Moses drew water from a rock in the desert just as Jesus drew living water from the well for those whose sins and faithlessnessbrought them low. With lively confidence, we turn to God the Fatheras we offer the sacrifice of our prayers.
[Petitions of prayer are proclaimed by the Lector]
Concluding Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†Most merciful Father,
You have proven your love for us:
in Christ who suffered for our iniquities;
in Christ who died in order to free us from death;
in Christ who was raised to newness of life.
Let us always remain true to your love.
Through Christ our Lord.
‡Amen.
Prayerof the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) 3RDSUNDAY OF LENT
For Francis our Pope, Edward our Bishop, and Howard our Bishop Emeritus, that they will be a beacon of hope and renewalto a world in need of peace, love and forgiveness… We pray to the Lord.
For those suffering from poverty,oppression and illness, for those being persecuted for their religious beliefs and political differences, and for victims of global terrorism… We pray to the Lord.
That the poor, the elderly and the lonely will have their needs met through the care and outreach of this community of faith and the work of the worldwide missions… We pray to the Lord.
That this season of Lent will sow seeds of faith in the hearts of all who listen to the loving call of God in the scriptures, and yield a harvest of vocations to the priesthood, the religious life and the diaconate…. We pray to the Lord.
For the children of the Church of Saint Mary who will be experiencing the living waters of peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Monday evening… We pray to the Lord.
That our Elect, Hina,may come to realize the goodness of the God who loves and cares for her… We pray to the Lord.
For the caregivers and the suffering, especially ______, may the living waters of Faith wash over them so that the loving prayers of their families and friends will comfort, refresh and heal them in their time of need… We pray to the Lord.
Finally, for those who have died, especially, and for
8:30amAlfred Otto Fey, Nicholas Fiscarelli, John J. Malone, Sarah M. Webb, Brian O’Connell
11:00amMichael J. Russo
May they be welcomed into heaven with an everlasting song of joy…We pray to the Lord.
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