Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Mass introductions - 11 June 2017

Introduction to the mass - Baptized in the Holy Spirit, we invoke the Triune God today as we begin the mass with the sign of the cross.  As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity today, let us reflect upon the Christian life that we have led this past week, calling to mind our sins:  

Penitential Rite

Lord Jesus, you are the Son of the eternal Father: Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you bring us salvation through your death and resurrection:

Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you are the source of everlasting life: Lord, have mercy.

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.  AMEN.  

Introduction to the Nicene Creed - In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, let us profess our faith: 

Prayers of the faithful: 

The God of the Trinity loves us and saves us.  In the name of the Triune God, let us now present our prayers: 

1. For God’s holy Church throughout the world, as we strive to share the

great good news of the salvation won for us in Christ Jesus, we pray to the Lord.

2. For peace and reconciliation in all the nations of the world so that the kingdom of the  God of love and peace may rule, we pray to the Lord. 

3. For all who are living out the sacrament of marriage in their lives and all who are preparing to celebrate that sacrament, that their union of

love might reflect the divine love among the three Persons of

the Holy Trinity, we pray to the Lord.

4. For farmers and gardeners; for good weather as they cultivate new life for our nourishment and for the betterment of our community, we pray to the Lord.

5. For catechists, teachers, and all who help us grow in our faith and to know our loving God better, we pray to the Lord.

6. For the Sick and shut-ins of our community - for healing in their lives and in thanks for their caregivers, we pray to the Lord.  

God of mercy and compassion, in your love for us, you sent your only Son for our salvation.  Graciously hear our prayers in his name, for he is Lord with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

AMEN.