Introduction to mass and to penitential rite:
As we reach the end of the joyful Easter season, we very appropriately conclude our celebration of the resurrected Christ with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. May our prayers today be prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for the presence of the Holy Spirit and the resurrected Christ in our lives. Let us begin mass by calling to mind our sins:
Lord Jesus, as you died on the cross, you stretched out your arms to us in a sign of love and reconciliation - Lord have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you ascended into heaven and are seated at the right hand of the Father, where you intercede for us: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you send us the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to bring us healing and peace, Lord have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. AMEN.
Introduction to the Nicence Creed and the profession of faith: On Pentecost, as the Holy Spirit appears to us as a sign of God’s abiding presence with us, let us profess our faith:
Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: Let us pray today in the presence of the Holy Spirit for our sisters and brothers in our own local community and throughout the world.
1. For our Church, led by Pope Francis and our Bishop of Jackson Joseph Kopacz, as we seek to be a Church that longs to preach the Gospel to the world with justice and conviction, let us pray to the Lord.
2. That the peace of the Holy Spirit may dwell in the hearts of
all, that we share that peace with others in our words and actions, let us pray to the Lord.
3. For all those who have celebrated sacraments of initiation this
Easter season, for the members of our RCIA program, for the children and youth who have received first communion and confirmation this spring, may they grow in their appreciation for the gifts of the Holy Spirit that they have received, let us pray to the Lord.
4. For those who are discerning their vocation in life. We pray especially for all who are being called to the priesthood, religious life or lay ministry in response to the call of the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
5. For those who are beginning summer vacations: May they
find a time of rest, refreshment, and new vitality. For safe travels. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the sick and shut-in of our parish community. For those in the hospital, hospice and nursing home. Let us pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: Merciful God, your gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to continue the great mission of our savior Jesus Christ here on earth.
Give us the courage to accept our mission as disciples of Christ, as we are led and infused by the presence of the Holy Spirit here on earth. We make these prayers in the name of your Son, our risen Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.
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