PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL - February 24th25th

Presider:

St. Paul wrote to the Romans, “He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?” Therefore, we bring our needs confidently before God,we cry out, Lord hear our prayer...

Lector:

  1. For the Church, that during this season of repentance it may be a sign of humility and faith to people around the world …

For leaders of every country, that they may serve their people with integrity and justice …

For those who are persecuted for their faith or their religious heritage, and for those who are excluded or discriminated against because of their faith, that they may have strength and hope …

For those who would do harm to others or to themselves, that they may realize the grace of God in their lives …

For each of us as we try to transform our lives, knowing the promise of Christ Jesus …

And for all who seek comfort, that they mayfind it in God’s healing word; and that God may hear the intentions found in our parish book ...For all this, We pray.

2.

Tatiana Devia, Scott K., Italia Espinoza, Lisa Quevedo, Ana Langone, Thomas Grega, Ashlynn Kelly, Carmen Vazquez, Jytt Palumbo, Kim Murphy Richardson, Rose Leung, Marguerite LMarque, Viola Kaufman, Julie Theriault, Laura Moore Brown, for whom prayers were requested this week…for those injured and traumatized as a result of the recent school shootingsand all wounded in the service of our country, may they be patient in their suffering and soon come to the fullness of health.... we pray....

3. For those dear to us who have died, whose memories are with us at this time, especially,

Sat. 5:30 pm Grace Johnson

Sun.8:30amDonna de Solis

10:00amCharles O’Bourke

12:30pmLawrence Camilleri

5:30pmVerna Bronco

(For whom this mass is offered)

Richard Madero, Ellen Starsia, Dan Sullivan Sr., Theresa Begleywho died during the past week…Leonard DeCarlo whose anniversary of death is celebrate this weekand all the victims of war and terrorism, that they may rest forever in the embrace of the one true God, 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, and all 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:

Ever generous God,
knowing that you were willing to give your only Son for our redemption,
we trust in your kindness and mercy toward us.
We ask you to hear the prayers that we bring before you today
and grant them in the name of your Son and our Lord, Jesus Christ.