CELEBRANT:   With a willingness to do whatever He tells us, we turn to the Lord with our needs:
 
 
†  For Pope Francis, Bishop Folda and all clergy: that their example and service may lead others to Christ and bind the Church in greater unity.....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer
 
† For those impacted adversely by the government shutdown: that they may soon experience relief by sound functioning of our government .....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For all engaged and married couples: that they may grow in true love, witnessing to God's intimate presence in their lives and relationships....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For those who long to welcome a child into their family: that they may be filled with trust in God’s loving plan.....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer
 
†  For our young people: that they will enter more deeply into conversation with the Lord in prayer as they seek to discover their vocations in Christ ….. Let us pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For those on our parish prayer list: that God will give them strength, renew their hope, and touch the hearts of those who assist them....Let us pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our deceased loved ones: that they come to enjoy perfect peace and joy in the heavenly kingdom..... Let us pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
 
CELEBRANT:  Father, as we present our needs to you, fill us with the many gifts of your Spirit, that we may serve you and your people with strength and joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen