commentator’s script Thanksgiving Day
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:
Welcometo ______on this Thanksgiving Day. As you are here to worship God, you can do so by participating fully, by singing out, and praying aloud. Help us praise God well.
Announcements to be made by the Commentator are inserted here:
Sing and make music to the Lord in your hearts, always thanking God the Father for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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) THANKSGIVING DAY
Introduction to the Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†With grateful hearts
we turn to God,
whose generosity is without limits.
[Petitions of prayer are proclaimed by the Lector]
Concluding Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
†God of abundant generosity,
keep us close to you this day and always.
Gather our prayers into your mercy,
and grant them through Christ your Son,
who is Lord for ever and ever.
‡Amen.
Prayerof the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) THANKSGIVING DAY
For Francis our Popeand Howard our Bishop, may they guide us to always turn to God in our need, and offer praise and thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus Christ… We pray to the Lord.
That the world will one day be united in peace… We pray to the Lord.
That our nation will work toward justice and equity for all, so that future Thanksgivings will be celebrated with joy by all… We pray to the Lord.
That the world’s harvest will be shared among all people, especially those who today will go to bed hungry… We pray to the Lord.
That the meals we share this day will be enjoyed in peace and harmony… We pray to the Lord.
For the suffering, (especially ______), may they experience healing and wholeness… We pray to the Lord.
Finally, for those who have died, especially
8:30am
may they rest forever in the loving embrace of God… We pray to the Lord.
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