CELEBRANT:   God has taught us to love one another. Out of love for all people, we now bring their needs before the Lord .
 
†  For our Holy Father, Bishop Folda and all clergy: that they may continue to model a spirit of unity and love as they shepherd the Church….Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For local and world leaders: that they may fulfill their responsibilities with honesty, integrity and sincere concern for those in their care.....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For couples preparing for marriage: that they may grow more deeply in their love for God and for one another....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our graduates, students and teachers who have reached the end of their school year:
that they may have opportunities for rest and spiritual renewal during these upcoming
months......Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For this faith community: that God will strengthen and preserve our parish in his holy
service.....Let us pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For those on our parish prayer list: that the love of God may bring them healing, peace and wholeness.....Let us pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our deceased family and friends: especially Maxine Davies, that they may share in the gift and promise of eternal life..... Let us pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
CELEBRANT:  Loving Father, we thank you for this time of worship. As you answer our prayers, deepen our love for you and one another. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen