Mass patterns - 3/19/2017 - Cycle A - Third Sunday of Lent

Introduction to penitential rite: 

As we hear about Jesus’ interaction with the woman at the well today, we the baptized are called to look at our lives, as we allow our Lord to uncover and heal all that is weak and sinful in our lives: 

Penitential Rite - form C

1. Lord Jesus, you are the living water, a fountain of God’s grace and mercy:  Lord, have mercy.

2. Christ Jesus, you are the living water, our peace and reconciliation:  Christ, have mercy.

3. Lord Jesus, you are the living water, you are the way that leads us to everlasting life: Lord, have mercy

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sin, and bring us to eternal life.  

Introduction to Nicene creed.  

As the life-giving water of Christ calls us to a life of discipleship in him, let us call to mind our sins:  

Prayers of the faithful:

PRIEST:  We pray that all of us may drink deeply from the well of God’s mercy.  Thus, we offer our prayers this morning for the needs of the world around us.

1. For God’s holy Church as we follow the example of the Samaritan woman at the well in bringing the Good News of Christ to our neighbors, we pray to the Lord.

2. For international cooperation in sharing the precious resource of water, for sufficient drinking water for everyone in the world, we pray to the Lord.

3. For those whose lives are parched and dry, that they might

be refreshed by the water of life in Christ, we pray to the Lord.

4. For those preparing for the Easter sacraments of first communion & confirmation, for those in the RCIA program, we pray that they may never thirst for the living waters of Christ again, we pray to the Lord.

5. For all who thirst for justice & an end to violence, hatred & prejudice in our cities, our neighborhoods, and our country, let us pray to the Lord.

6. For the sick and shut-ins of our parish community, 

7. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. 

8. For those coming back home at the end of their spring break, for a good return to school and work, we pray to the Lord.  

PRIEST:  We are the people you shepherd, O God, the flock you guide. Hear these our prayers and graciously grant them through Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.