Liturgy

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
3rd SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 7 & 8, 2026 Year: A

“But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” God’s love extends to all people; saints and sinners alike.
We pray: Lord, help us love and serve all.

For all faithful and any seeking deeper relationship with God.
We pray: Lord, help us love and serve all.

For people of the world needing safe haven, and for our own country, strong in its tradition of welcoming strangers.
We pray: Lord, help us love and serve all.

For all God’s beloved daughters and sons in pain or distress, imprisoned, oppressed, marginalized or enslaved by fear or depression.
We pray: Lord, help us love and serve all.

For ourselves, each called to live the message of Jesus.
We pray: Lord, help us love and serve all.

For all gone in death, knowing now the true depth of God’s love.
We pray: Lord, help us love and serve all.

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
TRANSFIGURATION
2nd SUNDAY OF LENT
FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 1, 2026 Year: A

“This is my son, the Beloved; with Him I am well pleased; listen to Him.”

Do we understand that we are also God's Beloved and God desires to speak with each one of us?
We pray: Lord, speak and listen to all.

For all God's people gathered throughout the world; called to be a transforming presence to any they encounter.
We pray: Lord, speak and listen to all.

For all called to follow in Jesus’ path, no matter their struggles, doubts or fears.
We pray: Lord, speak and listen to all.

For any overwhelmed by their burdens, be it loneliness, despair, basic needs or illness.
We pray: Lord, speak and listen to all.

For each of us on this Lenten journey, called to fasting, prayer, alms giving and good works; remembering, Jesus said, “... get up and do not be afraid.”
We pray: Lord, speak and listen to all.

For all parted in death; we grieve their passing yet rejoice they now live in the full presence of God. We especially remember SAM AUCOIN, RAYMOND MARTIN, CARLETON SMITH, HAROLD MINER.
We pray: Lord, speak and listen to all.

<<We are invited to pray for the Holy Father and all those involved in this historic journey of healing, reconciliation and hope.>>

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LITURGY

LAY PRESIDERS:

Parishioners who lead the Assembly in prayer, chosen for their dedication to direct the celebration and to co-ordinate the companion ministries involved. Their sense of servanthood sets the mood, which is the basis for all genuine lay presiding.

LITURGY PREPARATION TEAM:

The team works to involve parishioners in both immediate and long-range ways... so learning and enjoyment are ongoing.
For more information contact Sandra McNeill 847-3611.

COMPOSING PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

This entails writing for the assembly, 3 or 4 times per year, those prayers that reflect the needs of the world and the parish community. Using the book At Home With The Word and following a "formula" for the prayers, the composer writes from his or her prospective with those prayers to which the assembly will respond.
For more information contact the parish at [email protected].

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