MINISTRIES : Altar Service | Eucharist | Environment & Art | Faith Develpoment | Funeral | Lectors | Music | Hospitality | Liturgy
SACRAMENTS : First Eucharist | Christian Initiation | Marriage Preparation | Baptism
SACRAMENTS : First Eucharist | Christian Initiation | Marriage Preparation | Baptism
WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
4th SUNDAY OF EASTER
“GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY”
April 20 & 21, 2024 YEAR: B
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we listen for the Good Shepherd’s call to guide us in the right direction.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For Francis our pope, our bishops, priests, deacons and seminarians, and all who answer the call to a life of service in our churches and communities.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
That the decisions and actions of political leaders worldwide may reflect God’s wisdom and justice on our path to peace.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For all who suffer, in mind, body, and spirit, and their loved ones and caregivers.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For our youth, as they continue to follow God’s call in their lives.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For our beloved dead, especially those who have mentored and guided us over the years. We remember especially Melody Griffin, Marcos MacLean
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
3rd SUNDAY OF EASTER
“The Annunciation of the Lord”
April 13 & 14, 2024 YEAR: B
Jesus’ appearance today explains the reality of his death and resurrection. Help us live our lives as those called to believe, serve, and trust in you.
Humbly, we pray: Be with us, Lord.
For our world leaders who strive for justice and peace for all in the face of unrest and war.
We pray: Be with us, Lord.
For Pope Francis and all clergy, leading us in hope.
We pray: Be with us, Lord.
For our faith community, united in faith and fellowship.
We pray: Be with us, Lord.
For those suffering with illness, homelessness, hunger, loneliness and for all those who assist them in their need.
We pray: Be with us, Lord.
For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
We pray: Be with us, Lord.
For our loved ones who have died, especially Dr. William Weaver and Everett Saunders, may they now be in God’s holy embrace and for all who miss them.
We pray: Be with us, Lord.
~~We are invited to pray for the Holy Father and all those involved in this historic journey of healing, reconciliation and hope.~~
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.