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Presider

No prayer is overlooked, and no tear goes unnoticed. We ask Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to bring our prayers of petition to our heavenly Father.

Reader

We pray for Pope Francis and all the bishops and priests of the Church. May they be strengthened and enlightened to care for their flock as Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has shown them.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we pray that today’s youth may be inspired to reach out and serve God’s people.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all mothers on this Mother’s Day. May their unconditional love for their families reflect the Spirit’s love.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. May we always be ready to hold out a helping hand to those in need.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick of our parish and for those who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at his time. May they share the fullness of God’s life as promised by the Good Shepherd, who leads them home.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

O God, our Good Shepherd, we fear no evil because you are at our side. Hear our prayers for those who seek your justice and healing through Christ, our risen Lord.
Amen.

Presider

Through Christ’s resurrection, new light, life and peace have come into the world. We confidently offer our prayers of intercession to God, who changes all mourning into dancing.

Reader

We pray for Pope Francis and all leaders in our Church. May they be continually inspired to open the Scriptures and reveal the Good News of the resurrection.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our political and civic leaders. May they selflessly strive to address the concerns of those for whom they are responsible.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who do not trust in God. May they be filled with the presence of the risen Christ in this Easter season.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. As we gather to share the Eucharist, may we, like the first disciples, recognise Jesus in both the Word and the breaking of bread.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. As we gather to share the Eucharist, may we, like the first disciples, recognise Jesus in both the Word and the breaking of bread.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all in the parish who are sick and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for the recently deceased and for those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they rejoice in the fullness of life that was promised to them as faithful followers of Jesus.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

Merciful God, as we lift these prayers to you, we thank you for your blessings and ask you to continue being a source of joy for us through Christ, our Lord.

Presider

Christ, the risen Lord, offers his gift of peace to all who come to him. We confidently offer our prayers for all those in need.

Reader

We pray for Pope Francis and the whole Church community. May the Spirit guide us to be faithful to the witness of the apostles.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our world on this Divine Mercy Sunday, that all people will be blessed and experience the peace of Christ.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all among us who doubt the reality of the risen Christ. May they, like Thomas, come to believe.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

As we approach the feast day of St Joseph the Worker this week, we pray for all the workers in the world, that they may be treated justly by their employers and fairly in their work environments.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. May we, like the first Christian communities, be a community of faith, prayer, worship and loving service to others.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We commend to your love those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they share fully in the life of the risen Lord.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

Ever-merciful God, hear the prayers of petition brought to you today. We ask this through Jesus, the risen Lord.
Amen.

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time) 

Gospel acclamation

cf. Revelation 1:8

Alleluia, Alleluia!Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Holy Week and Easter) 

Sequence of Pentecost

Gospel acclamation (see CWBII 54–61)

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Holy Week and Easter) 

Gospel acclamation (see CWBII 43–53)

Matthew 28:19, 20

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Go and teach all people my gospel.
I am with you always, until the end of the world. 
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Holy Week and Easter)

Gospel acclamation (see CWBII 43–53)

John 14:23

Alleluia, Alleluia!
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them and we will come to them. 
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Holy Week and Easter) 

Gospel acclamation (see CWBII 43–53)

John 13:34

Alleluia, Alleluia!
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you. 
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Holy Week and Easter) 

Gospel acclamation (see CWBII 54–61)

John 10:14

Alleluia, Alleluia!
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me. 
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Holy Week and Easter) 

Gospel acclamation (see CWBII 43–53)

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Christ is risen, the Lord of all creation;
he has shown pity on all people
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Sending forth 

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