Presider
We are called to one hope—one Lord, one faith, one baptism. As brothers and sisters we bring before God our prayers of petition.
Reader
We pray for the leaders of our Church. May the Eucharist always be the summit of the Church’s activity and the source of its power in the grace of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who hunger and thirst in our world. May governments and agencies continue to develop effective programs to bring an end to hunger for so many people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our liturgical ministers. Through the various ways in which they bring people to the table of the Lord, may they share in God’s grace and blessings.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. By our sharing of the Eucharist, may we continue to be a community of faith, 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 those who care for them.
We pray for those whom God has recently called to eternal life and for all those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the banquet of God’s Kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of love, may your peace and mercy be on all who call on you today. Grant us the grace to rejoice in your saving word, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.