Intercessions – October 17, 2021

Priest:  Called to love and service, we humbly and confidently lift up our prayers….

  1. For patience, trust and determination in the face of suffering and difficulties, let us pray to the Lord….                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  1. That we move past our pride and genuinely give ourselves in service to the Lord and to one another and for the ongoing effectiveness in the outreach efforts of our Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society and all service organizations, let us pray to the Lord….
  1. For patience, determination and success in our battle to subdue the coronavirus, let us pray to the Lord….
  1. That this Down Syndrome Awareness Month lead us all to a deeper respect for those with special needs, let us pray to the Lord….
  1. For the safety, integrity and effectiveness of all who serve in the military and law enforcement, let us pray to the Lord….
  1. That all married couples may continue to lovingly give, be able to forgive and find ever-deepening happiness with each passing day, let us pray to the Lord….
  1. For all who have gone before us and those who grieve them, in particular… 

4:30 PM – Robert Herman

9:00 AM – James and Marguerite Cannon

11:00 AM – Ed Greskowiak

 …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 so 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….