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BIDDING PRAYERS: WORD DOC: 221113 33C
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Priest: As we contemplate the fulfilment of creation, let us pray offer our prayers to our Heavenly Father through Our Lord Jesus Christ who will come again in glory.
Reader: For the Church; may Francis our Pope and our bishops be given the strength and courage to lead God’s people in truth and integrity.
Lord hear us ……………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For the leaders of our country; may they foster harmony and unity and may the people of our land uphold the values of goodness, justice and respect for all.
Lord hear us ……………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For those who suffer from stress or anxiety; may they recognise the presence of the Lord in their lives and trust that He is with them and will grant them peace.
Lord hear us ……………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For our parish community; may we strive to be a visible sign of God’s presence, healing and protection to those in this area who suffer from homelessness or hunger.
Lord hear us ……………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For all of us gathered at this Eucharist; may our worship invigorate us to bear witness to the message of justice in the gospel as we proclaim that, even now, Christ is near: He dwells in our midst.
Lord hear us ……………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: On this Remembrance Sunday, we pray for all those who have given their lives in war; may we never forget the bravery and selflessness of those who have died and may we make the preservation of peace in our world a priority for our society.
Lord hear us …………….………………………Lord graciously hear us
Reader: Let us remember especially today (The Parish, Vigil Mass); (For all those who have died in war, 10am Mass); (Jack Hartley, 6.30pm Mass) for whom this Mass is offered. And for all those who have died recently, especially Patrick Carmody and Nicola Smith; may they and all the Holy Souls rest in peace and rise in glory.
Lord hear us …………….………………………Lord graciously hear us
Reader: Let us pray for our own private intentions; (pause). We ask Mary, our Mother, to join with us in our prayers: Hail Mary …
Priest: Father, in your mercy, hear the prayers of your people as we gather for this celebration of Eucharist; We make our prayers through Christ Our Lord. Amen.