3 May 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the 5th Sunday of Easter - prayers of the faithful for First communion Mass - 10:30 am Sunday at Holy Savior

Introduction: We continue our celebration of the Easter season on this fifth weekend of Easter. With great joy, we also celebrate first communion with our children this morning. We hear Jesus tell us today that our hearts should not be trouble, that our heavenly Father has many dwelling places, that Jesus will prepare a place for his disciples. With the hope of our faith, may the reality of the resurrection help us to bring the Gospel message to the world and to evangelize others. 

Priest: Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus - you will prepare a dwelling place for us. 

Christ Jesus - you bring us the joy of your resurrection. 

Lord Jesus - you bring us the hope of the eternal life in you. 

Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: On this 5th Sunday of the Easter season, we pray that all of us may be drawn more intimately into God’s love and mercy. We offer our prayers today for our needs and the needs of the world around us.


1. For God’s Church, that we may hear the call to be witnesses to the joy of Christ’s resurrection in the world. We pray to the Lord.


2. That we may be good stewards of our environment and take good care of God’s creation. We pray to the Lord.


3. For those who are who are hungry, for the poor, and for those in need. May we reach out to the them in works of mercy. We pray to the Lord 


4. For our first responders and for the men and women in the military. For all who protect us. We pray to the Lord.

5. For peace throughout the world. We pray to the Lord. 

6. For our children receiving first holy communion this morning and for their families. May they feel the joy of receiving Christ through the Eucharist. We pray to the Lord. 


7. For those who are sick in our parish community and in our families. For healing for them. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For our family members and loved ones who have died. For their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord. 


9. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

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