Liturgy

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 4 & 5, 2026 Year: A

Adopting a gentle nature and humility of heart, embodied by Jesus, can make our yoke easy, our burdens light. Respite from our heavy burdens and worldly suffering, is to turn to God through Jesus.
We pray: Lord, hear our prayer.

For all in the Church who lead in the ways of simplicity and peace.
We pray: Lord, hear our prayer.

For leaders of nations, from whom their people expect words and deeds rooted in peace and for those whose lives lack peace and for us, God’s people gathered here, called to bring peace to the lives of others.
We pray: Lord, hear our prayer.

For the youth, peer leaders, clergy and chaperones soon to be gathered in Halifax, to immerse in the Risen Life of Christ.
We pray: Lord, hear our prayer.

For the gift of love in the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony between Vincent McMackin and Holly Warhus; may they grow old together by sharing life’s joys, struggles and challenges in order to become better persons and Christians.
We pray: Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who have died, now in the river of peace in God.
We especially remember Gerald Robichaud, uncle of Fr. Don
We pray: Lord, hear our prayer.

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 27 & 28, 2026 Year: A

“Whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me.” We are offered a path of faith; to choose to live in welcome, in love with Jesus, God our Creator and each other.
We pray: Give faith …. give Life, Lord.

For a renewed commitment to work for the well-being of all people, by the Church, world leaders, indeed, by all of us.
We pray: Give faith …. give Life, Lord.

For continued awareness and care of our created environment; its wonder and bounty more visible in the summer months.
We pray: Give faith …. give Life, Lord.

For the gift of love in the upcoming Holy Sacrament of Matrimony between Vincent McMackin and Holly Warhus; may they grow old together by sharing life’s joys, struggles and challenges in order to become better persons and Christians.
We pray: Give faith …. give Life, Lord.

For the sick SHELAGH SHERWOOD and JAY MACDONALD, the dying and for those who companion them, offering love and support to ease their journey.
We pray: Give faith …. give Life, Lord.

For those who have passed from this life; now knowing the promised “new life” in God.
We pray: Give faith …. give Life, Lord.

<<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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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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