27th Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
My brothers and sisters, in baptism each of us was sealed as a child of God and received a share in the priesthood of Christ. Now we ask God for the grace to live and work as faithful Christians.

Reader:
For the Church,
that the Holy Spirit may inspire all Christians to make their faith known to all men, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those in authority,
that the rulers of all countries may seek the paths to peace, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who are in need and for those who care for them,
that they may know the comforting support of the Mother of God,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who have died,
that they may find eternal salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray with Mary, Mother of God. Hail Mary ...

In a moment of silence, let us make our private prayers to God.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty Father, may your Church, which owes its unity to the Holy Spirit, be immune to the attacks of its enemies and, just as Christ triumphed over death, may your Church emerge victorious over evil. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

25th Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Through the Gospel, the Lord Jesus calls us to share in his glory. Let us make our prayer with him to the Father for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
We pray for all nations,
that they may seek the way that leads to peace, that human rights and freedom may be everywhere respected, and that the world's resources may be generously shared. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for ourselves,
that in the coming week we may serve others in our work,
and find peace when we rest.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those in need and those who care for them,
that Christ may bring them comfort and strength.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the faithful departed,
that through God's mercy they may rest in peace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We ask Our Lady to pray for us. Hail Mary...

Let us pray in silence for our own needs.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you. In mercy and love unite all your children, wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Holy Cross Day

The priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, Jesus humbled himself by his death on the cross, so that we might live the new life of grace.  Let us pray to the Lord for all the graces which his death has won for us.

Minda in Filipino
1. We pray for our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, for our Archbishop Vincent, his assistant Bishops, and the clergy and for the church, that they may always proclaim the triumph of the cross, by which our Lord conquered sin and death. (Pause)
Lord in your mercy….

Elizabeth in Scottish
2. We praise and thank God for all the graces and blessings bestowed on Fr Peter for the past 50years on and pray for God’s continual guidance and protection in his holy vocation and on his family, friends and well wishers. (Pause)
Lord in your mercy….

Miguel in Portuguese
For those who despair of forgiveness for their sins, may they look on the cross as the sign of the price Christ paid for the forgiveness of all their sins, however grievous they may be.(Pause)
Lord in your mercy…..

In Lingala
For those who must bear the cross of anguish and sickness, may they bear their cross in full knowledge that Christ shares with their sufferings. (Pause)
Lord in your mercy…..

In French
For the departed in Christ, as they have died with Christ on the cross, may they also share his resurrection.  (Pause)
Lord in your mercy  

Elizabeth concludes
We pray with Mary, who stood at the foot of the cross: Hail Mary….

Let us make our own prayers in silence

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, since you gave us your son, who died on the cross, you cannot refuse anything we ask of you in faith.  Hear our prayers and answer them in accordance with the your will.  We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.   

Holy Cross Day September 14th

The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, Jesus humbled himself by his death on the cross, so that we might live the new life of grace. Let us pray to the Lord for all the graces which his death has won for us.

Reader:
For the Church,
let her always proclaim the triumph of the cross,
by which our Lord conquered sin and death.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who despair of forgiveness for their sins,
may they look on the cross as the sign of the price Christ paid for the forgiveness of all their sins, however grievous they may be.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who must bear the cross of anguish and sickness,
may they bear their cross in the full knowledge
that Christ shares with their sufferings.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the departed in Christ,
as they have died with Christ on the cross, may they also share in his resurrection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray with Mary, who stood at the foot of the Cross: Hail Mary ...

Let us make our own prayers in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, since you gave us your Son, who died on the cross, you cannot refuse anything we ask of you in faith. Hear our prayers and answer them in accordance with your will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

24th Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Let us ask the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, to send the Spirit of his Son into our hearts as we pray for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
O Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind, we humbly pray for all men of every race and in every kind of need:
make your ways known to them, and reveal your salvation to the nations.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

May the whole Church be guided and governed by your Holy Spirit,
let all who call themselves Christians be led into the way of truth and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed,
comfort and relieve them according to their needs, and grant them the love and consolation of your Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Father, give a place of life and rest to those who have died in your peace,
may we share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Our Lady is the Mother of the Church and shows her care for us all by her prayers. We join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary...

In a moment of silence, let us make our private petitions to God our almighty Father.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of your Church. In your great love, make up for what is lacking in our faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

23rd Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Let us call with faith upon God our Father, through Jesus Christ his beloved Son, in the Holy Spirit, who inspires our prayer, for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
For the Holy Church of God,
that the Lord may always guide and protect his Church,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For all the peoples of the world,
that the Lord may unite all peoples in peace and harmony,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For all our brothers and sisters in need and those who care for them,
that the Lord may assist them in their need, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For all who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again,
that they may come into the light of God's presence,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Now let us joining our prayers with the prayers of Our Lady: Hail Mary...

We make our private petitions to God in a moment of silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, we come before you in faith and love to praise your goodness and acknowledge our need. We ask you to hear the prayers we make in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Amen.