Padre Serra Parish-Camarillo, California 32 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B November 10 & 11, 2018 INTRODUCTORY RITES

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1 INTRODUCTORY RITES Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day All: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. All: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And with your spirit. The gospel today tells us about the poor widow who gave her two last coins to the temple treasury. All of us are called upon to consider how we protect the vulnerable and what we are prepared to give to the Lord Jesus... [pause] Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, helper of the needy: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, lover of the poor: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, bread of life: Lord, have mercy. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. TO SUNG GLORIA Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 1 of 9

2 COLLECT Let us pray. Pause for silent prayer Almighty and merciful God, graciously keep from us all adversity, so that, unhindered in mind and body alike, we may pursue in freedom of heart the things that are yours. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. OR: God, our provider, you are the orphan s hope and the widow s bread. Strengthen our faith, that with simplicity of heart we may come to trust in you alone and hold back nothing in serving you. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 2 of 9

3 9 & 11 AM ONLY CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD DISMISSAL Deacon: (if present) Children in grades 1 through 5 please come forward around Father s chair for Children s Liturgy of the Word. My dear children, in today s Gospel, we hear about the poor widow who gave generously of what little she had. As you go off to listen to this story, think about how you can care for people who don t have enough. Go in peace now to share the word of God. Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 3 of 9

4 GENERAL INTERCESSIONS Knowing that we need God s help to be true disciples, we pray for strength and for the needs of others. That all members of the Church be generous in providing for the poor, the powerless and victims of natural disasters..., we pray to the Lord: That veterans and those currently serving in our nation s military be blessed and kept safe..., we pray to the Lord: That rain fall soon and softly on our fields and snow upon our mountains.., we pray to the Lord: 9:00 AM ONLY That the parishioners of Padre Serra create a welcoming home for all military and their families., we pray to the Lord: Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 4 of 9

5 That all those who are sick find comfort and healing, especially, _, and for all those included in our parish book of intentions., we pray to the Lord: That all those who have died find rest, especially, Walter Blayney (Walter), Patricia Lyon (Patricia),, 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 11:00 AM and for Robert Toth (Robert).., and for Noreen Vargas (Noreen)., and for Pia Valera (Pia).., we pray to the Lord: Gracious God, your Son calls disciples and teaches them the meaning of giving self for others. Hear our prayers and strengthen us to follow what Jesus teaches. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 5 of 9

6 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. Pause for silent prayer, if this has not preceded Nourished by this sacred gift, O Lord, we give you thanks and beseech your mercy, that, by the pouring forth of your Spirit, the grace of integrity may endure in those your heavenly power has entered. Through Christ our Lord. OR: Strengthened by this holy food, O Lord, we give you thanks and seek your mercy. May those who have been touched by the power of this sacrament continue to live in sincerity and truth through the outpouring of your Spirit, We make our prayer in the name of Jesus, the Lord. BLESSING OF OUR VETERANS, CURRENT MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES As we look forward to Veterans Day, we want all who have served our country in the past to be assured that we remember you, and are grateful for your service. For those who are serving our great country now, and for the families who support you, know how deeply we appreciate your sacrifice. Would all veterans, active military and their families, and all people working at the military bases in Ventura County, please stand. Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 6 of 9

7 Deacon: Please extend your hands over them in blessing: Gracious God, we acknowledge you as our strong right arm, ever seeking to bring peace and harmony between nations and peoples. Please bless those who have served our country for the generous gift of their lives Safely guide and watch over those who serve now. May they be preserved from all harm, find strength in moments of difficult service, be guided by wise officers, and find good companions to accompany them in their labors. May their families, who so often have to wait upon the needs of the service, be comforted when they are far away. May the efforts of all who labor along with the soldiers on our military bases bear the fruit of safety for our soldiers and our world. Wise and faithful God, preserve all the world from warfare, help us to live in a world where peace is founded on justice for all. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 7 of 9

8 ANNOUNCEMENTS Lectors: Please start the announcements as soon as the post-communion Prayer ends (with the people s Amen ). All Masses: Everyone is invited to the Harvest Festival Dinner and Dance. We ll enjoy a delicious dinner and dancing to the 18-piece big band, Groovin Easy, next Saturday evening in the Serra Center. Get your tickets from the Knights of Columbus in the courtyard today. While you re there, place your order for poinsettia plants and purchase our Christmas greeting cards. Christmas Angel Tags begins next weekend. Select a gift tag from the trees and put a smile on a child s face on Christmas. Your Christmas gift buying can be a double blessing for your loved ones and our sisters and brothers in need locally and globally. See today s bulletin for next weekend s Christmas in the Courtyard. Additionally at 9:00 and 11:00 only: Our Writers Group is excited to share that one of our own parishioners, Bert Wouters, has published his book entitled Madonna on the Bridge. Come meet Bert, get a copy of his book and learn more about our writers ministry after mass today. ATTENTION: PRIOR TO ADDING AN ANNOUNCEMENT PLEASE CONTACT DOMINIC MacALLER OR FR. MULLEN Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 8 of 9

9 CONCLUDING RITES FINAL BLESSING & DISMISSAL Greeting The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Final Blessing and Dismissal Revised Roman Missal Deacon: (if present) May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Thanks be to God. Sending Song: Last printed 11/8/2018 7:07 PM; Page 9 of 9