Priest: As we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and celebrate the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection, we lift up our prayers in humble confidence….
- That we turn to prayer when in distress and for all the suffering, let us pray to the Lord….
- For an attitude of respect for others, especially those whe we don’t understand, let us pray to the Lord….
- That we succeed in our battle against the coronavirus, and for a healing of all our divisions, let us pray to the Lord….
- For all in prison, for their families and for their victims as well, let us pray to the Lord….
- That those facing a crisis of faith find strength in the lessons of Holy Week and that we follow through on our Lenten resolutions, let us pray to the Lord….
- For the success of the Diocesan Services Appeal, the DSA, and for peace in our hearts and in our world, let us pray to the Lord….
- For the grace of hope for those near death, for all who have gone before us and those who grieve them, in particular…
4:30 PM – Ginny Kanka
9:00 AM – John Bendele
11:00 AM – Richard Ludman
…for whom we offer this Mass. Let us pray to the Lord….
Priest: Heavenly Father, author of Sacred Scripture, help us receive what you have revealed in your Holy Word. Give us a greater hunger to daily seek you in the scriptures that we may better know you and your Son. May your Holy Spirit open us to be transformed by Your Holy Word throughout this year of the Bible. In Christ’s name, we pray….