CELEBRANT:   With confidence and trust, let us bring our prayers and petitions before our merciful Father:
 
†  For Pope Francis, Bishop Folda and all clergy: that they may continue to model a spirit of unity and love as they shepherd the Church.....We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer
 
† For world leaders: that they may work together to overcome violence against all, especially persecuted Christians, the poor, and the unborn......We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For the youth and adult pilgrims attending the March for Life: that the Lord may accompany those who walk and witness to the truth, love, and sanctity of life....We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For blessings on our newly baptized, and their parents and Godparents: that God will seal and sustain them in all his graces ….. We pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our families: that our homes will be places of prayer, unconditional love, forgiveness, and generosity......We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer
 
†  For those on our parish prayer list and all those afflicted by the cold of winter: that the Lord may address their needs and comfort them through the assistance of caregivers....We pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our deceased family and friends: especially Raymond Rutton, that they may enjoy eternal rest in God’s heavenly Kingdom..... We pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
 
CELEBRANT:  Loving Father, sanctify us in Christ Jesus. You have called us to be holy. May we respond with all our heart and soul. We ask this through Christ our Lord .
R. Amen