CELEBRANT: In confidence and trust, let us offer our prayers and petitions to our loving Father:

† For the Church: that she may always and everywhere proclaim God’s mercy and forgiveness with joy through the grace of the Holy Spirit……We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

† For an end to hatred and violence: that a serious commitment to the work of peace and unity may fill every corner of the world……We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

† For the health and safety of military personnel, first responders, and all who stand in harm's way to protect and defend the lives of others.……We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

† For blessings on our high school graduates: that they may always recognize the hand of God in all of their accomplishments.……We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

† For the sick, the suffering, and the grieving: especially those in the community of south Texas, that God’s steadfast love may bring them comfort and hope.……We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

† For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts (pause briefly) and for whom this Mass is being offered:
5:00            For the repose of the soul of Ken Bernier
8:00            For all Parishioners
10:30          For the repose of the soul of Father William Sherman
.……We pray to the Lord.     
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

† For those who have died, our deceased loved ones and all who gave their lives in service to our nation: that they may enjoy eternal rest in God’s heavenly Kingdom.……We pray to the Lord.                                                                               
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.

CELEBRANT:  Most merciful Father, your beloved Son is the alpha and the omega, the bright morning star. May we always trust in his great mercy. Through Christ our Lord. 
R. Amen.