Priest: We come before God empty-handed, confident that our concerns will be heard.
That believers everywhere find comfort and nourishment in the Church; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That those called to leadership in government and the civil service find renewed help in the works of justice and peace; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That civility, mutual respect, and gentleness prevail in government and politics; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
For all refugees who are forced to flee from their homes and their countries, that they receive aid through the cooperation and collaboration of sympathetic leaders; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For the people of Ethiopia suffering from natural calamities, that they may receive the necessary medical aid and support and strength by God’s grace; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For people in Ukraine and around the world devastated by war and violence, that world leaders pave the way for justice and peace; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That all farmers and field workers may know just working conditions that value their labours for the good of all; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
For special intentions of healing and strength forthose who are ill includingWes Carr and Cynthia Gale and for those who care for them,may God’s divine comfort in His love bless them always; let us pray to the Lord … Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who share in this Eucharistic feast nourish one another in faith and love; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: God of peace, you send us into the world with the message of your Son. Hear and grant the prayers we offer, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26
Priest: Knowing that God hears and answers prayers, we confidently raise our voices and express our needs.
That the church might respond to Jesus’ call with faithfulness and sincerity so to build up the kingdom of God; let us pray to the Lord…Lord hear our prayer.
That the entire world come to know and love Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For world leaders that they may work together for peace and reconciliation; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For the dead and those who are suffering from the earthquake in Afghanistan; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
That farmers be blessed with good weather and those with food share it with the hungry; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For all those in our community who are in need of food, housing, employment, or respect; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For special intentions of healing and strength forthose who are ill including Wes Carr, Kerry Hope, Sophie Hamer (Hay-mer), and Cynthia Galeand for those who care for them,may God’s divine comfort in his love bless them always; let us pray to the Lord … Lord hear our prayer.
That all who are grieving the loss of a loved one, including Jaime Hampson and Marilyn Hauck, may they find consolation in the outreach of others; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
For all of us here today, called to live our faith with humility, gentleness and love; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
That the members of this community of faith welcome strangers and comfort the sorrowing; let us pray to the Lord… Lord hear our prayer.
Priest: Compassionate God, you guide your people to freedom. Hear the concerns we voice, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.