Liturgy

WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Dec. 2 & 3, 2023 Year: B

As we commence our Advent journey, we keep awake and alert to God’s presence in our lives, during this Christmas season and always.

We Pray:              Lord, awaken us to your presence.

For Francis our Pope and Catholics everywhere, sharing in the joy of our journey to Christmas.

We Pray:              Lord, awaken us to your presence.

For areas of the world affected by war, and all who work for peace.

We Pray:              Lord, awaken us to your presence.

For those who suffer loneliness, despair, and for all who are ill, especially Chris Buckley and Elizabeth McGee.

We Pray:              Lord, awaken us to your presence.

For our beloved dead. Wonderful memories of Christmas past spent together. We remember especially Anne Desmond, and George Hazen.

We Pray:              Lord, awaken us to your presence.

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
34th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“CHRIST THE KING”
Nov. 25 & 26, 2023 Year: A

During these difficult times around the globe, we trust God will lead all people to a place of peace and reconciliation.

We pray:   Shepherd us, O God.

For the church … with faith … bringing light into the darkness; helping us become instruments of unity and peace.

We pray:   Shepherd us, O God.

For world leaders … seeking solutions … allowing the light of peace … harmony and hope … to shine.

We pray:   Shepherd us, O God.

For those who are poor… persecuted … alone or dealing with any of life's struggles … needing the guiding touch of God's hand.

We pray:   Shepherd us, O God.

For the people of this parish and community … reassurance and hope …knowing they are surrounded by loving and caring family and friends.

We pray:   Shepherd us, O God.

For those who have been called home in death … now sharing in the glory of the Kingdom of God.

We pray:   Shepherd us, O God.

~~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.

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