Penitential Rite and introduction to the mass:
At the Lord’s invitation, we gather today around the table of the Lord.
We gather as Christ’s disciples to worship him and honor him. As we hear today at mass more about what it means to be a disciple of Christ, let us call to mind our sins:
Lord Jesus, you are the life and the resurrection: Lord, have mercy.
Christ Jesus, you save us from our sins, Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you are the way that leads to everlasting life:
Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to Nicene Creed:
Called to be Christ’s disciples, now let us profess our faith:
Prayers of the faithful:
Priest: We now come before our God with our prayers and petitions, in confidence that God will hear us and answer us.
1. For Pope Francis, as he leads our Church to focus ever more on
Christ in our service to the poor and vulnerable, let us pray to the Lord.
2. For our national governmental leaders, that they might recall and live by the principles upon which our nation was founded more than 200 years ago, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For peace and reconciliation, for an end to war, violence, and terrorism, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For the safety of our children during these summer months,
and for safe and rewarding travels for all who vacation and at summer camps. We pray for the preparations for our VBS and our Youth Homework mission experience, let us pray to the Lord.
5. For respect and welcome for the immigrants, refugees, and
strangers among us, let us pray to the Lord.
6. For the men and women in the military, for police officers and sheriffs, for fire fighters and first responders, in gratitude for their service.
7. For the sick and shut-ins of our community.
8. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed.
Priest: Gracious God, as you give us abundant life in you, we ask that you help us to respond with hearts and lives of gratitude and humble service, through Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.
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