PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL - January 2nd & 3rd
Presider:
My friends, we pray now for the whole world, for which Christ has been sent as we cry out, Lord, hear our prayer
Lector:
For all Christians who witness to Christ and his life-giving message for the whole world …
For those who do not know peace, especially those driven from their homes in search of peace and security …
For the healing of those who practice violence based on religious beliefs …
For understanding and respect for those whose culture, beliefs or traditions are different from our own …
For cooperation among the world’s nations and faith traditions on behalf of humanity and the future of the earth …
For those who believe Christ has come only for them and not for the whole world …
For the poor, the lonely, the marginalized and disenfranchised throughout the world …
For those most in need among us; and for the intentions in our parish book… we pray,
2. For our brothers and sisters who are ill: ...... especially Roshika Fernando, Thalia Shapiro, Regina Almendral Jontoe, James Grandfield, Bill Gasgaska, Marguerite LaMarque, Judy D’Agostino, Stephen Berrigan, all those wounded in terrorist attacks...... and all those wounded in the service of our country,..... that they be patient in their time of suffering and soon come to the fullness of health.... in this time of hope and mercy, we pray....
2a. (Sat. at 5:30 pm)
for the intentions of Thomas Middelhoff, we pray…
2a. (Sun. at 5:30 pm)
for the intentions of Thomas Middelhoff, we pray…
3. For those who have died, whose memories are with us at this time:
Sat. 5:30 pm
Sun. 8:30 am Arnesto Brusco
10:00 am Evelin Runco
12:30 amKirill Demin
5:30 pm
(For whom this mass is offered)
All those in whose memory the sanctuary has been made beautiful for Christmas…Anne Duffell, Nancy Taylor, Billy Speiran, Paul Dong Soo Ha who died during the past week...... the victims of all terrorist attacks and all the victims of our present wars, that they may rest forever in the embrace of the one true God, in this time of hope and mercy, we pray....
4.And let us pause now to present our own personal petitions...(PAUSE ....count to 10)...... We are still a nation at war, let us pray for our president, our elected officials, the members of our diplomatic corps(core) and all those who serve our country in our uniformed services..... may their efforts for peace and justice be fruitful;..... together, let us raise our voices in a prayer for true and lasting peace......
the words are found on the back cover of the hymnal...
Presider:
God of every nation, you sent your Son among us to show your unending love for all people. Empower us to expand our own horizons and reach out to those who do not yet know you. Make us worthy, humble and respectful witnesses through whom the light of Christ may shine. We pray in his holy name, Amen.