CELEBRANT:  Aware of God’s presence at work in our lives, we humbly ask the Lord to hear our prayers.
 
† For Pope Francis, Bishop Folda, and all clergy: that their humility and good works may bear witness to the presence of a loving, just and merciful God …. Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For newly elected leaders: that their priorities and policies may value the needs and rights of the poor, the weak, and the vulnerable…Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For all veterans and their families, and for the military serving worldwide: that God will seal them with his generous love and sustain their families by his grace......Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict......Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For each of us here: that our hearts may be awestruck as we recognize God’s gifts to us in our faith, our relationships, and our opportunities......Let us pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For those on our parish prayer list: that they may experience comfort, healing and peace by turning to Jesus, the Divine Physician.....Let us pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For those who have died: especially our loved ones remembered in our parish Book of Life, that they may enjoy the rewards of eternal life...... Let us pray to the Lord.                                                                                      
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
CELEBRANT:  Loving Father, full of compassion and mercy, hear our prayers and answer them according to your will. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen