Introduction: We welcome you to Mass this weekend as we celebrate Jesus as our Good Shepherd in the midst of the joyful Easter season. Jesus cares for and nurtures us with the love of the Good Shepherd. He is the gate through which we enter the path of salvation. May we received Jesus today with open hearts as he is present to us in word and sacrament.
Lord Jesus - You are our Good Shepherd.
Christ Jesus - You are the the gate through which we enter salvation.
Lord Jesus - You look for the lost sheep.
Priest: With faith and hope today, we present our prayers through Jesus, our Good Shepherd:
1. For Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Kopacz, and all our Church leaders. May they form and nurture their flock with the love and compassion of the Good Shepherd. We pray to the Lord.
2. For vocations in our Church to the priesthood, the diaconate, consecrated religious life, and lay ministry. We pray to the Lord.
3. That we in our parish and our Diocese be active in supporting the vocations of our children, youth, college students, and young adults. We pray to the Lord.
4. That we may reach out to the poor, the vulnerable, and the suffering through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. We pray to the Lord.
5. That our civil leader may always promote a spiritual cultural in our society. For the freedom to practice our religion. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our deceased loved ones and family members. That they achieve eternal union with God. We pray to the Lord.
7. For peace throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and the Middle East. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: We ask these prayers through Jesus Christ, our Good Shepherd. He does not neglect his flock in their need. He is our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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