CELEBRANT:  With confidence and trust, we bring our many prayers and needs before the Lord :     
 
† For the leaders of the Church: that their preaching of the presence of Christ may answer the deepest yearnings of human hearts throughout the world….We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For government and healthcare leaders: that God may guide them to make the right decisions for the wellbeing of all people ….We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For all married couples and those celebrating special anniversaries: that they may continue to embrace and embody the great symbol of Christ's love for his Church.....We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For our parish: as we celebrate St. Benedict’s feast day, that the holiness and vision of St. Benedict may inspire us to live a life of prayer and praise on the Word of God.….We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For all who suffer in body, mind or spirit: especially those on our parish prayer list, that
they may find comfort in the Lord, who always sustains us.….We pray to the Lord.
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
†  For those who have asked us to remember them in prayer and their intentions:    
5:00            For the intentions of all Parishioners
8:00            For the repose of the soul of Zachery Stalcup
10:30          For the repose of the soul of Randy Dusek
and for all the unspoken petitions in our hearts......We pray to the Lord.  
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
† For our departed loved ones: that they may dwell in Christ’s abundant love for all eternity.…..We pray to the Lord.                                                                                                             
R: Lord, Hear our Prayer.
 
CELEBRANT:  Loving Father, we thank you for your Word. As you hear our prayers, may we always hear you ever more clearly, and be faithful to your call. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
R. Amen