Liturgy

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS - September 20

Saint Paul invites us to "Live your live in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ." The gospel today tells us of the story of the generous landowner who paid all his workers the same, regardless of how long they worked. Our generosity can be spurred by this example.

We pray:   Open our hearts, Lord.

For all of us to take time to listen to others and hear their voices...
We pray:   Open our hearts, Lord.

For all the women and men recently elected to our new Legislature...
We pray:   Open our hearts, Lord.

For us to be lights to those whose hearts are in darkness...
We pray: Open our hearts, Lord.

For us to strengthen our resolve to stand for justice...
We pray: Open our hearts, Lord.

For us to appreciate the blessings of others...
We pray: Open our hearts, Lord.

For us to stand up and defend weaker members in our societies...
We pray: Open our hearts, Lord.

MINISTRIES :

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 stalphonsusparish@nb.aibn.com.