PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL - March17th18th
Presider:
Knowing that Jesus consistently turned to his Father when he was troubled, we turn to the Lord now in our time of need ,as we cry out, Lord hear our prayer...
Lector:
1.For the mission of the Church, that the work done in the Lord’s name may continue to bear much fruit …
That leaders of all nations may find ways to settle disputes peacefully and care for their people justly …
(For the elect) That faith may strengthen (them) us against worldly deceits of every kind …
That the example and prayers of catechumens who have shed their blood for Christ may encourage us (these elect) in their hope of eternal life…
That we, too, at Easter may again be confirmed in our hope of rising to life with Christ…
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.For our brothers and sisters who are ill:
Lisa Quevedo, Mary Ramos, Italia Otoya, Paola Veneroni, Shimo Kluge, Mark Perez, Carmen Vazquez, Susan Fleming, Jytt Palumbo, Kim Murphy Richardson, Rose Leung, Marguerite LMarque, 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....
2a. (Sat. at 5:30pm)
For the intentions of David & Kathleen Smith… we pray....
2b. (Sun. at 8:30am)
For the intentions of Amanda Edge… we pray....
3. For those dear to us who have died, whose memories are with us at this time, especially,
Sat. 5:30 pm
Sun.8:30am
10:00amDiane Ferruzzi
12:30pm Carol Ann Rinald
5:30pmSteven Galioto
(For whom this mass is offered)
Angelita Rosa Romero, Luis Alberto Gonzalez, Kevin J. Malley who died during the past week…Myrna Montalvo Aiellowhose anniversary of death is celebrate this week and 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:
Almighty and ever-living God,
we know that we can rely on you when we cry out
and trust in your will to satisfy our needs.
Listen to the prayers we offer today,
which we make through the intercession of your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
in glory for ever and ever.