commentator’s script 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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:

C Welcome to ______on this 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time. 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:

...see separate sheet if provided. If not provided, move on…

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread? When those who do evil draw near, they stumble and fall.

Immediately, the Commentator continues:

C Let us call to mind our personal intentions

and prepare to worship God in this liturgy.

______

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.


Prayer of the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) 10TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Introduction to the Prayer by the Priest Celebrant

† To show his divine compassion and authority,

Jesus performed miracles.

Filled with awe at these wonders,

let us pray to the Father who sends us such a Savior.

[Petitions of prayer are proclaimed by the Lector]

Concluding Prayer by the Priest Celebrant

† Gracious Father,

hear these prayers of your Church.

In your love,

make up for what is lacking in our faith.

Through Christ our Lord.

‡ Amen.


Prayer of the Faithful (or Universal Prayer) 10TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

For Francis our Pope and Howard our Bishop, that they may continue to guide us in faith and morals… We pray to the Lord.

For Christians in politics, that they may be honest and strong, and that they may help spread Christ’s message to all the world through their actions… We pray to the Lord.

For those in grief, that they may be consoled by the prayers of Mary, Mother of the afflicted… We pray to the Lord.

For the children in this community, that they may learn and live the true faith… We pray to the Lord.

For the suffering, (especially ______), may they receive comfort and healing… We pray to the Lord.

Finally, for those who have died, especially…

8:30am

11:00am

may the Lord of life raise them to glory… we pray to the Lord.

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