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Presider

Our God is a God of mission, and he invites us to reach out to those in need. As our response, we bring before God our prayers of intercession.

Reader

We pray for Pope Francis and all church leaders. May the Holy Spirit guide them in proclaiming the Good News of God’s kingdom.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the civil leaders of the world, especially in areas that are experiencing great tension and struggle. May they be blessed in their efforts to achieve reconciliation and peace.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who proclaim God’s word through both words and actions. May they be strengthened by the words of Isaiah when he answered God’s call—‘Here I am, send me.’

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all the volunteers in our parish, schools and broader community. May their humble and faithful responses to the needs of others lead them to the reward of Jesus’ words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for strength and peace for all who are sick and all who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be raised with Christ to eternal life.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

God of love, stretch out your hand in mercy to all who have placed their trust in your Word, our Lord Jesus Christ. 
Amen.

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Lent) 

Please use the verses of the day.

Lenten gospel acclamation (see CWBII 54–61)

Matthew 17:5

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
this is my beloved Son, hear him. 
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

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

Sending forth

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Lent)

Lenten gospel acclamation (see CWBII 54–61)

Matthew 4:4

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
No one lives on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

Communion

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

Sending forth

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time)

Gospel acclamation

Philippians 2:15–16

Alleluia, alleluia!
Shine on the world like bright stars;
you are offering it the word of life.
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 Ordinary Time)

Gospel acclamation

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 Ordinary Time)

Gospel acclamation

Luke 6:23

Alleluia, alleluia!
Rejoice and be glad;
your reward is great in heaven.
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 Ordinary Time)

Gospel acclamation

Matthew 4:19

Alleluia, alleluia!
Come follow me, says the Lord,
and I will make you fishers of my people.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory

Communion

Sending forth or thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Ordinary Time)

Gospel acclamation

cf. Luke 4:18

Alleluia, alleluia!
The Lord sent me to bring Good News to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory

Communion

Sending forth or thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Christmas Time)

Gospel acclamation

cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Alleluia, alleluia!
God has called us with the gospel
to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory

Communion

Sending forth or thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

Entrance

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Christmas Time)

Gospel acclamation

cf. Luke 3:16

Alleluia, Alleluia!
John said: He who is to come is mightier than I;
he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory

Communion

Sending forth or thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

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