CELEBRANT:  The Lord will show us the path to life and the fullness of joys. Trusting in the Father’s unfailing care, we offer him our prayers:
 
†  For the Church: that we may firmly believe in the promises of Christ and be vigilant in keeping ourselves ready for His return ….We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For peace throughout the world: that injustice and hatred will be replaced by a spirit of mercy and brotherhood........We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For catechists and youth ministers: that they may continue to have the strength and grace to impart the Word of God and sacred tradition to our young people….We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For families that are divided: that God's peace may touch their hearts and lead them toward reconciliation and healing …..We pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For each of us here: that in our work we may always persevere and be ready to bless and praise God, who disposes all things for our benefit......We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For those on our parish prayer list: that they may feel the Father’s love through the efforts of our prayers and the help of caring professionals .....We pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For all who have died: especially Fr. Leo Kinney, and loved ones remembered in our parish Book of Life, that they may experience the fullness of life with God in eternity.....We pray to the Lord.                                                                                                              
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
CELEBRANT:  Loving Father, show us the path to life. Give us the fullness of joys in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen