August 18/19, 2018Mass: 10:30am
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time -B
The Lector NEEDS TO BE AT THE LECTURN AS THE PRESIDER BEGINS THE PRAYER.
Presider: Let us turn now to God with our needs and concerns, trusting that we may find consolation in our reliance on the Lord.
LECTOR: Our Response is:Lord, hear our prayer.
- For those in position of authority within the Church, that they may be blessed with wisdom in making decisions and leading the faithful, we pray…
- For the Church, that we may be a source of God’s Wisdom to those who search for understanding and sustenance, welcoming others to the feast we share, we pray…
- For all those who will be attending the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland this week, that they may be a witness to the world of the joy and love that is manifested in our families, we pray…
- For students, who will be beginning a new school year in the next few weeks, that they may advance in the way of understanding, we pray…
- For those who have difficulty providing enough food for their families, who never get to enjoy a sumptuous banquet, we pray…
- For the victims of sexual abuse in Pennsylvania, may they find healing, comfort and strength in God's loving presence as the Church pledges to continue to restore trust through accompaniment, communion, accountability and justice, we pray…
- For Lucy Jean on her Baptism Day, may the feeds of faith take root in her heart and always be a source of grace in her life, we pray…
- For the sick and those who suffer in anyway; those written in our Prayer Intentions Book and for all who have dedicated themselves to the healing and caring for them, we pray...
- For those who have died, Irene Marren-Bancroft______
Especially for Edward Delaney. May they rest in the mercy and peace of our loving God, we pray...
Presider:
Generous God, source of wisdom and understanding, bless us with your generosity as we lift our prayers to you, and grant them according to your will. We ask this in the name of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
After the Closing Prayer, Lector 2 makes the following announcements:
PLEASE READ SLOWLY AND WITH SPIRIT!
- Discovering Christ will once again be offered here at St. Catherine’s beginning on September 6th. Come and experience this 7-week program that could change your life. Check our website for more details and to register.