Priest: Like the synagogue official in the gospel, we turn to Jesus in humble confidence….
- For a deep and abiding faith in the love, presence and power of Jesus our savior, even in the face of serious illness, let us pray to the Lord….
- That we may never allow fear or ridicule to stop us from being who we are, living life to the full and serving others, let us pray to the Lord….
- For continued progress in our battle against the coronavirus throughout the world and for growing vaccination rates, let us pray to the Lord….
- That we might always remember that there’s far more to life than what we experience in the this realm and so keep an eye on eternity in the choices we make, let us pray to the Lord….
- For a great spirit of generosity in responding to the needs of others, let us pray to the Lord….
- That we may continually work for the peace we seek, let us pray to the Lord….
- For all who have gone before us and those who grieve them, in particular…
5:30 PM – Veronica Crozier
9:00 AM – Genevieve Liogghio
11:00 AM – Michael and Adrian Marsh
…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….