CELEBRANT:  God is our helper who sustains and sanctifies our life. With confidence in our Father’s unfailing love, we present to him our petitions :
 
†  For the Church: that we may be generous and faithful stewards of all that we have been entrusted with….Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For government at all levels: that their laws and decisions may protect and safeguard the dignity of all human life....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For God’s blessing upon all participating in the upcoming 40 days for Life: that the peaceful vigil will extend mercy and grace to the most vulnerable....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For catechists, parents and all who assist in religious education: that their fruitful work may help our young people grow in the practice of the faith.....Let us pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and the religious life within our diocese.....Let us pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For those on our parish prayer list: that they may trust in God's continuing love for them and experience his healing presence.....Let us pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our beloved dead: especially Tim Fritel, that they may know the abundance of new life in God’s heavenly Kingdom..... Let us pray to the Lord.                                                                                            
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
CELEBRANT:  Loving Father, thank you for the countless proofs of your gentleness. May we always praise your name for its goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen