Table of Contents The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 10 Memo The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 11 The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 12 The Solemnity of Christ the King (B)... 14 The First Sunday of Advent (C)... 15 The Second Sunday of Advent (C)... 16 The Third Sunday of Advent (C)... 17 The Fourth Sunday of Advent (C)... 18 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (C)... 19 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (C)... 20 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (C)... 21 The Epiphany of the Lord (C)... 22 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (C)... 23 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 24 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 25 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 26 Ash Wednesday (C)... 27 The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (C)... 28 The First Sunday of Lent (C)... 29 The Second Sunday of Lent (C)... 30 The Third Sunday of Lent (C)... 31 The Fourth Sunday of Lent (C)... 32 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (C)... 33 Passion Sunday (C)... 34 The Mass of the Lord's Supper (C)... 35 Easter Sunday (C)... 36 The Second Sunday of Easter (C)... 37 The Third Sunday of Easter (C)... 38 The Fourth Sunday of Easter (C)... 39 The Fifth Sunday of Easter (C)... 40 The Sixth Sunday of Easter (C)... 41 The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord (C)... 42 Pentecost Sunday (C)... 43 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (C)... 44 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord (C)... 45 The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 46 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 47
The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 48 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 49 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 50 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 51 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 52 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 53 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 54 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 55 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 56 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 57 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 58 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 59 Memo Rule of Thumb... 60 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 61 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 62 The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 63 The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 64 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 65 The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 66 The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 67 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 68 The Solemnity of Christ the King (C)... 69 The First Sunday of Advent (A)... 70 The Second Sunday of Advent (A)... 71 The Third Sunday of Advent (A)... 72 The Fourth Sunday of Advent (A)... 73 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (A)... 74 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (A)... 75 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (A)... 76 The Epiphany of the Lord (A)... 77 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (A)... 78 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 79 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 80 The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (A)... 81 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 82 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 83 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 84 The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 85
Ash Wednesday (A)... 86 The First Sunday of Lent (A)... 87 The Second Sunday of Lent (A)... 88 The Third Sunday of Lent (A)... 89 The Fourth Sunday of Lent (A)... 90 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (A)... 91 Passion Sunday (A)... 92 Mass of the Lord s Supper / Holy Thursday (A)... 93 The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (A)... 94 The Second Sunday of Easter (A)... 95 The Third Sunday of Easter (A)... 96 The Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) (A)... 97 The Fifth Sunday of Easter (A)... 98 The Sixth Sunday of Easter (A)... 99 The Ascension of the Lord (A)... 100 Pentecost Sunday (A)... 101 Trinity Sunday (A)... 102 The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (A)... 103 The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul (A)... 104 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 105 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 106 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 107 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 108 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 109 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 110 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 111 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 112 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 113 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 114 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (A)... 115 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 117 The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 121 The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 122 The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 124 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 125 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) (A)... 126 The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (A)... 127 The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 128
The Solemnity of Christ the King (A)... 129 The First Sunday of Advent (B)... 130 The Second Sunday of Advent (B)... 131 The Third Sunday of Advent (B)... 132 The Fourth Sunday of Advent (B)... 133 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (B)... 134 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (B)... 135 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (B)... 136 The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (B)... 137 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (B)... 138 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 139 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 140 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 141 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 142 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 143 The First Sunday of Lent (B)... 144 The Second Sunday of Lent (B)... 145 The Third Sunday of Lent (B)... 146 The Fourth Sunday of Lent (B)... 147 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (B)... 148 Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord (B)... 149 The Mass of the Lord's Supper (B)... 150 Easter Sunday (B)... 151 Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday(B)... 152 Third Sunday of Easter (B)... 153 Fourth Sunday of Easter (B)... 154 Fifth Sunday of Easter (B)... 155 Sixth Sunday of Easter (B)... 156 Ascension of the Lord (B)... 157 Pentecost (B)... 158 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (B)... 159 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (B)... 160 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 161 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 162 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 163 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 164 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 165 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 166
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 167 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 168 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 169 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 170 The Solemnity of Christ the King (B)... 185 The Second Sunday of Advent (C)... 186 The Third Sunday of Advent (C)... 188 The Fourth Sunday of Advent (C)... 189 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (C)... 190 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (C)... 191 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (C)... 192 The Epiphany of the Lord (C)... 193 Ash Wednesday (C)... 199 The Fourth Sunday of Lent (C)... 203 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (C)... 204 The Third Sunday of Easter (C)... 209 The Fourth Sunday of Easter (C)... 210 The Fifth Sunday of Easter (C)... 211 The Sixth Sunday of Easter (C)... 212 The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord (C)... 213 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (C)... 215 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord (C)... 216 The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 217 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 218 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 229 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 230 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 231 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 232 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 233 The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 234 The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 236 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 237 The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 238 The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 239 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)... 240 The Solemnity of Christ the King (C)... 241 The First Sunday of Advent (A)... 242 The Second Sunday of Advent (A)... 243
The Third Sunday of Advent (A)... 244 The Fourth Sunday of Advent (A)... 245 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (A)... 246 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (A)... 247 The Epiphany of the Lord (A)... 248 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 249 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 250 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 251 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 252 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 253 The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 254 The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 255 Ash Wednesday (A)... 256 The First Sunday of Lent (A)... 257 The Second Sunday of Lent (A)... 258 The Third Sunday of Lent (A)... 259 The Fourth Sunday of Lent (A)... 260 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (A)... 261 Passion Sunday (A)... 262 Mass of the Lord s Supper / Holy Thursday (A)... 263 The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord (A)... 264 The Second Sunday of Easter or Of Divine Mercy (A)... 265 The Third Sunday of Easter (A)... 266 The Fourth Sunday of Easter (A)... 267 The Fifth Sunday of Easter (A)... 268 The Sixth Sunday of Easter (A)... 269 The Ascension of the Lord (A)... 270 Pentecost Sunday (A)... 271 Trinity Sunday (A)... 272 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ /Corpus Christi (A)... 273 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 274 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 275 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 276 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 277 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 278 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 279 Feast of The Transfiguration of the Lord... 280 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 281
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 282 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 283 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 284 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 285 The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 286 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 287 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 288 The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 289 The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 290 The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 291 The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 292 The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 293 The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)... 294 The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time / Sunday of the Poor (A)... 295 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe... 296 Christ the King (A)... 296 The First Sunday of Advent (B)... 297 The Second Sunday of Advent (B)... 298 The Third Sunday of Advent (B)... 299 The Fourth Sunday of Advent (B)... 300 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (B)... 301 The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (B)... 302 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (B)... 303 The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (B)... 304 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 305 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 306 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 307 The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 308 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 309 The First Sunday of Lent (B)... 310 Ash Wednesday (B)... 311 The Second Sunday of Lent (B)... 312 The Third Sunday of Lent (B)... 313 The Fourth Sunday of Lent (B)... 314 The Fifth Sunday of Lent (B)... 315 Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord (B)... 316 The Mass of the Lord's Supper (B)... 317 Easter Sunday (B)... 318
Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday(B)... 319 Third Sunday of Easter (B)... 320 Fourth Sunday of Easter (B)... 321 Fifth Sunday of Easter (B)... 322 Sixth Sunday of Easter (B)... 323 Ascension of the Lord (B)... 324 Pentecost (B)... 325 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (B)... 326 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (B)... 327 The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 328 The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 329 The Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist (B)... 330 The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 331 The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 332 The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 333 The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 334 The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 335 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 336 For the dead longing for their place at the Eternal Feast, we... 336 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 337 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 338 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 339 The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 340 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 341 The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 342 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 343 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 344 The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 345 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 346 The Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)... 347
Intro Good Morning. One of the requests that were made when I became Director of Liturgy was to keep things simple and practical. To this end, I am going to try and send out a sample set of intercessions for use in our parishes each week. You will notice that the first four follow the pattern of the GIRM (church, world, needy, local community) and that a fifth one has been added which allows us to pray for the dead. While this intercession normally comes at the end of Evening Prayer II, it has become custom in many of our communities across Canada to pray for those who have gone before us marked with the Sign of Faith. As per the directives, the intercessions will be both general and intercessory. There will not be intercessions which target a particular project nor will there be prayers of thanks as these are included in the Eucharistic Prayer. You are quite welcome to adapt these as you see fit and I suggest that you pause for some reflection between each intercession. Should you choose to add an intercession, I would encourage you to drop one and to keep the wording and sentence structure brief. I hope that in writing these and sending them to you weekly, we can pray for challenges which are before us in the newspapers, on our televisions and on the web. If there is feedback indicating that this is helpful, I would be happy to keep providing this framework for you. In brief, I have to write these for my own community and am happy to share with you the fruits of my reflection. Yours in His Service, Michael Bechard (Rev.)
The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 4 November 2012 For women and men who lead the Christian community, following in the footsteps of the apostles, we For nations of the world struggling to make manifest God s Reign of peace and justice, we For those affected by storms and disasters this week, seeking strength in the midst of chaos and fear, we For those in this community discerning the best way to serve God and our neighbor in our homes and our places of work, we For those who have died longing for peace in God s presence and for those who mourn their loss, we
Memo The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) Good Morning. For this Sunday, I have attempted to weave themes from the readings of the day, recognizing that our country also honours on this day, men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Again, if you choose to o adapt what is below, keep in mind that the General Instruction of the Roman Missal indicates that there are to be four intercessions offered: for the Church, the world, the needy and for the particular assembly gathered in prayer. The fifth intercession is normally and properly offered, during Evening Prayer II. The feedback received from last week s intercessions was very positive. If you have any questions or suggestions for future practice and distribution, please do not hesitate to write. Pax, Michael Bechard (Rev.) Director of Liturgy
The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 11 November 2012 For our Bishop, Ronald Fabbro and for all leading our diocese in faith, hope and love, we For those serving our country in the Canadian Forces and for God s blessing on all who work for peace, we For the poor and needy in our community longing for the basic necessities of life, we For this community offering itself in humility and meekness, trusting that God multiplies are gifts tenfold, we For our loved ones who have died and are awaiting a place at the Eternal Banquet, we
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) 18 November 2012 For Bishop Fabbro and for our pastors sharing in the priesthood of Christ Jesus, we For political leaders in our community inviting citizens of our country to walk with God, we For the hungry and homeless in our communities searching for shelter and sustenance, we For this community opening its heart to the Reign of God in our midst, we pray to the Lord. For those that have died now awaiting a place of eternal peace and rest, we pray to the Lord.
The Solemnity of Christ the King (B) 25 November 2012 That the Church be given strength in her ministry of proclaiming the Reign of God to the ends of the earth, we That nations of the world come together in serving God in accordance with the values of the gospel, we That a just and equitable solution be provided for the peoples of Israel and Palestine, we That as citizens of God s Kingdom, all that we do might be directed to glorifying our Father in heaven, we That those who have died be given a place with the angels and saints before the throne of God, we
The First Sunday of Advent (C) 2 December 2012 Below, please find suggested intercessions for the First Sunday. You will notice from the lectionary and from the collects of the day that the focus for the first two weeks of Advent is on the Parousia, while the last two weeks prepare us for the Nativity of The Lord. Depending on the nature and make-up of your assembly, you may wish to consider a seasonal response to the invocations. Something like "Maranatha, Come, Lord Jesus," has been very effective in my parish. M. Bechard Director of Liturgy For the Church remaining vigilant in reading the signs of the times, we pray to The Lord. For nations longing for a fulfillment of God's promise of peace, we pray to The Lord. For families preparing for the birth of a child and for those parenting under difficult circumstances, we pray to The Lord. For this gathering of the faithful patiently waiting for Christ's return, we pray to The Lord. For the dead awaiting the full manifestation of the glory of God, we pray to The Lord.
The Second Sunday of Advent (C) 9 December 2012 That the Church be steadfast in proclaiming God s mercy as she preparesfor Christ s return in glory, we That those serving in political office fill in the valleys of poverty and level the mountains of injustice and violence, we That the dignity of human life from conception to natural death be respected and upheld, we That through this feast our love increase and that we be filled with the fruits of God s grace, we That the good work begun in our deceased brothers and sisters be brought to fulfillment in God s presence, we
The Third Sunday of Advent (C) 19 December 2012 For the Church rejoicing in the presence of the Holy One of Israel in our midst, we For refugees and all those displaced by global conflicts searching for shelter and security, we For those suffering with fear and anxiety who long for peace of mind and heart, we For the members of this assembly providing faithful witness to the Good News that has been shown to us, we For those who have died awaiting a place at the Wedding Feast of the Lamb, we pray to the Lord.
The Fourth Sunday of Advent (C) 23 December 2012 For the Church waiting in joy-filled expectation for the fulfillment of God s promises we For troubled nations in the global community striving for justice and security, we pray to the Lord. For those who have suffered abuse at the hands of the church s ministers and for their healing, we For this community of faith striving to know and to live the will of the Father, we For those who have died and for those mourning their loss, seeking comfort in the promise of resurrection, we
The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (C) 24-25 December 2012 For the Christian Community as it proclaims the glory of God to the ends of the earth, we For global leaders and all people of good who bear witness to God s ways of justice and peace, we For the poor, the needy and for those who find this season difficult and burdensome, we For this assembly, strengthened at the Eucharist as we testify to the presence of God with Us, we For those who have died and await a place before the throne of God, we pray to the Lord.
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (C) 30 December 2012 For leaders in the Christian Community inviting us into a deeper relationship with the Father, we For members of our government working to uphold the dignity of family life and the values of the gospel, we For our brothers and sisters experiencing burdens and hardships in their relationships and homes, we For this family of faith celebrating God s presence for us at the Tables of the Word and Sacrament, we For our brothers and sisters who have died longing for a place at the heavenly banquet, we
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (C) 1 January 2013 For the Church glorifying God through a consistent imitation of the life of Mary, we For the nations of the world who together are embracing the ways of peace, we pray to the Lord. For those in our community weighed down with sickness in mind, body and spirit seeking healing, we For this assembly asking that our New Year worship bring us God s blessing in the month s ahead, we For those who have died longing to enjoy the fullness of life in God s presence, we
The Epiphany of the Lord (C) 6 January 2013 For Christians proclaiming the glory of God to the ends of the earth, we pray to the Lord. For the kings and rulers of the nations guiding their people in the ways of peace, we For the poor and needy longing for an epiphany of peace and justice, we pray to the Lord. For this community seeking the presence of Christ under a multitude of stars, we pray to the Lord. For the dead waiting to receive admittance to the Eternal Banquet, we pray to the Lord.
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (C) 13 January 2013 For all those who have become God's children through the saving waters of baptism, we For those in public office who bring comfort to all those who are oppressed and weighed down, we For young people who seek wisdom and insight in discerning how God is calling them to service, we For this community seeking grace to extend mercy and peace as it has been extended first to us, we For those who have died in the hopes of resurrection and for God's blessing on those who mourn their loss, we
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 20 January 2013 That the Church come to an ever deepening awareness of the will of God, we pray to the Lord. That God s marvelous deeds continue to be proclaimed to all the nations, we pray to the Lord. That our First Nations and elected officials continue to work for peace and justice, we That this assembly of the faithful bear witness to the glory shown to us in this Eucharist, we That those who have died experience the fullness of life in God s presence, we pray to the Lord.
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 27 January 2013 For those baptized into Christ s Body, serving the Church through love and faithfilled service, we For women and men in public office open to God s Spirit guiding their decisions and labours, we For those who are poor and imprisoned longing to hear words of comfort and liberty, we For those in this community celebrating God s loving presence in this gathering, we For those that have died awaiting a place of eternal rest and for those who mourn their passing, we
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 3 February 2013 For the Church striving to be the embodiment of God s love for the world, we pray to the Lord. For leaders in our country being guided by the values of the gospel, we pray to the Lord. For those working to uphold the dignity of human life from conception until natural death, we For our community seeking instruction and nourishment in this Sacrificial Banquet, we For those that have died longing for a place at the Banquet of the Lamb, we pray to the Lord.
Ash Wednesday (C) 13 February 2013 For the Church preparing to celebrate the joy of the resurrection through works of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, we For areas in the world laboring under the heavy burdens of violence and injustice seeking the peace of God s Reign, we For those preparing to receive new life in Christ through the waters of baptism and for those who accompany them on their journey, we For our community striving in this season to offer a selfless witness in the service of the gospel, we For those that have died longing for a place at the Banquet of the Lamb and for those who seek comfort and consolation, we
The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) 10 February 2013 For the baptized bearing witness to the resurrection of Christ, we For global leaders proclaiming words of peace and justice, we For the homeless and hungry seeking the basic necessities of life, we For members of this assembly casting out into the deep with faith, we pray to the Lord. For all the dead longing for a place of eternal peace and rest, we
The First Sunday of Lent (C) 17 February 2013 That the Church discerning God s will for the future be filled with wisdom and knowledge, we That elected officials shunning all vain glory and self-interest embrace the courage offered them through the gospel, we That those who are preparing for baptism be strengthened on their journey to the waters of rebirth, we That this community worshipping the Lord alone might grow in holiness during this season of new birth, we That those who have died longing for a place at the Eternal Banquet will have their hopes actualized, we
The Second Sunday of Lent (C) 24 February 2013 That a spirit of wisdom and discernment be provided to those tasked with electing the next Pontiff, we That leaders in the global community listen with attentiveness to the voice of God, we That those preparing for baptism at Easter come to know themselves as God s beloved, we That we experience through our Lenten observances an outpouring of God s mercy and grace, we That the dead experience the fullness of peace in God s presence, we pray to the Lord.
The Third Sunday of Lent (C) 3 March 2013 For the gift of wisdom and knowledge upon those tasked with electing the next pope, we For leaders of the nations in their work of securing justice for the oppressed, we pray to the Lord. For those seeking mercy and renewal in this holy season of Lent, we For this community planted and nurtured by the Master in our desire to bear an abundance of fruit, we For those who have died and that those who mourn their loss might find hope in the promise of eternal life, we
The Fourth Sunday of Lent (C) 10 March 2013 That the Cardinal-Electors discerning God s will for the Church know the presence of God in their labours, we That those serving in public office see themselves as ambassadors for Christ and heralds of His gospel, we That those preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation be nourished in their journey to the waters of rebirth, we That our community embodying the mercy and love of God make His presence known to all those in need, we That those who have died longing for a place at the Heavenly Banquet come to taste and see God s goodness, we
The Fifth Sunday of Lent (C) 17 March 2013 That through the ministry of Pope ( ), Bishop of Rome, the Church experience a renewal in holiness and fresh strength in her mission, we pray to the Lord. -or- That those discerning God s will for the Church be kept strong and steadfast in their prayer and in the mission set before them, we That areas of the world weighed down by poverty and violence experience the liberation and justice of the gospel, we That those who are discouraged and are struggling in their sin have their thirst satisfied through the words of peace offered by Jesus, we That, claiming nothing more than the gift of knowing God, we offer to others the grace that has been provided to us, we That all those who have died in Christ know overwhelming joy in the presence of God, we
Passion Sunday (C) 24 March 2013 That the Church proclaiming Good News to the weary be given strength in her mission, we That global leaders humbling themselves in the service God s Reign be lifted up and exalted, we That those readying themselves for baptism and full-communion experience an increase in faith, hope and charity, we That our community accompanying Jesus in his passion know the fullness of joy at Easter, we That those who have died seeking a place of rest, know peace in the presence of God, we
The Mass of the Lord's Supper (C) 28 March 2013 For the church who strives through word and example to follow the witness and command of Christ, we For those in office who through lives of service seek to liberate and lift up the oppressed, we For the hungry, the homeless and the unemployed who yearn for the necessities of a dignified life, we For those here gathered who seek transformation through the holy gifts that we share, we For those who have left this world for the next and are still awaiting a place at the Eternal Banquet, we
Easter Sunday (C) 31 March 2013 For Christians continuing to proclaim the gospel with bold confidence to the ends of the earth, we For those in public office governing our city and country with the mind and heart of God, we For those who have been baptized and received into full communion continuing to be for us living witnesses of communion and love, we For those gathered to honour the resurrection of Christ Jesus experiencing a new outpouring of grace in this Eucharist, we For those who have died longing for the fulfillment of the promises of Easter, we
The Second Sunday of Easter (C) 7 April 2013 For those who have been filled with the Holy Spirit, now offering words of peace, we For those labouring to make known the Reign of God throughout the world, we pray to the Lord. For those ministering with all those who suffer in mind and in body, we pray to the Lord. For this assembly proclaiming My Lord and my God, at this Paschal Feast, we pray to the Lord. For those longing for a place of Eternal rest and for those who mourn their loss, we
The Third Sunday of Easter (C) 14 April 2013 For Francis, the Bishop of Rome in his ministry of tending to God s flock, we pray to the Lord. For global leaders serving in obedience and faithfulness to the gospel, we pray to the Lord. For those preparing for marriage in our community growing in love, we pray to the Lord. For this assembly following Christ in his suffering and in his resurrection, we pray to the Lord. For those who have died longing to know the promises of Easter, we pray to the Lord.
The Fourth Sunday of Easter (C) 21 April 2013 For those women and men throughout the Christian Community who pasture God's flock, we For those who serve in our military, our police and fire services and for all those who seek to make peace and bring protection to our nation, we For those who hunger and thirst for righteousness and for those who long for the basic necessities of life, we For this assembly gathered here in joy as we continue to serve God with gladness of heart, we For those who have heard the Shepherd's voice and now await a place at the Eternal Banquet, we
The Fifth Sunday of Easter (C) 28 April 2013 For the Church manifesting God Reign through our love for one another, we pray to the Lord. For nations of the world seeking a renewal of justice and peace for their citizens, we For young people discerning how best answer God's call to service, we pray to the Lord. For the baptized singing the praises of our King and our God, we For the dead waiting the fulfillment of the promises of Easter, we
The Sixth Sunday of Easter (C) 5 May 2013 For the Church in her ministry of preaching resurrection joy to the ends of the earth, we For leaders in the community advocating for the unborn, the disabled and the elderly, we For those who struggle with mental health longing to know stillness and peace of mind, we For members of this assembly preparing to celebrate the sacrament of marriage in the coming months, we For those who have died awaiting a place of rest at the banquet table of the Lamb, we
The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord (C) 12 May 2013 For the people of the Diocese of London moving forward in hope with Ronald Peter, our Bishop, we For countries in the Middle East struggling for peace and justice for all of their citizens, we For the homeless, the refugees and for all those displaced by war and unrest, searching for shelter and security, we For this parish proclaiming through lives of service and prayerful witness the Reign of God in our midst, we For the dead longing to know the fullness of joy and peace in the presence of God and for those who mourn their absence, we
Pentecost Sunday (C) 13 May 2013 For the Church being empowered and enlivened in the Spirit, we For leaders of the global community proclaiming with one voice the Reign of God, we For those confirmed this day experiencing an outpouring of grace, we pray to the Lord. For this community brought together by the Spirit, feasting on the Body and Blood of the Lord, we For the dead awaiting a place of eternal joy and for those who mourn their loss, we
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (C) (Trinity Sunday) 26 May 2013 For the Church manifesting in her ministry the loving communion of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we For leaders of the nations seeking to steward and preserve the earth s resources, we For those suffering in mind and body and for those who tend to them, we pray to the Lord. For those gathered in this place longing for nourishment and strength at TheTables of Word and Sacrament, we For those who have died waiting for a place at the Eternal Banquet and for those who mourn, we
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord (C) 2 June 2013 That the pilgrim Church find fresh instruction at the Tables of the Word and the Eucharist, we That areas of the world which know war and unrest be brought to more closely resemble the Kingdom of God, we That those who hunger for the necessities of life might have their needs met and their longings satisfied, we That this community continue to do all things in Jesus memory until he comes again in glory, we That those who have died be admitted to the Eternal Banquet of the Lamb, we pray to the Lord.
The Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 9 June 2013 For the Church in her mission of lifting up the outcast and the downtrodden, we pray to the Lord. For leaders of the nations seeking to reconcile people of different faiths and creeds, we For those suffering in mind and body and for those who minister to them in love, we For this community proclaiming through word and deed the saving power of God, we For those who have died longing to see the face of God and for all who mourn their loss, we
The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 16 June 2013 For God s faithful and holy people providing a harbour and refuge to all those in need, we For those in public office striving to make peace through works of mercy and justice, we For those preparing to be united in the sacrament of marriage in these coming months, we For members of this community seeking to please God through our words and deeds, we For those who have died awaiting a place of eternal peace and rest and for those who mourn, we
The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 23 June 2013 For members of the Church who today will lay down their lives in the service of the gospel, we For leaders in the global community who seek to foster peace through works of justice, we For those who work to bring an end to human trafficking, torture, the death penalty and all violations against human dignity, we For the members of this assembly, heirs to promises that God provided to Abraham and his descendants, we For those who mourn and for those that have died in anticipation of the resurrection, we
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 30 June 2013 That Pope Francis, Successor of Peter and Bishop of Rome be granted wisdom and insight as he ministers to the Universal Church, we That members of our military and those serving abroad be kept safe from all harm so that they might be agents of peace and justice, we That the people s of Alberta and all those affected by natural disaster be fortified with strength and hope as they rebuild their communities, we That these summer months be for all of us gathered a time of refreshment, re-creation and renewal, we That those who have died hoping for a place at the Eternal Banquet might find in our God mercy and compassion, we
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 7 July 2013 For the needs of men and women who exercise ministerial leadership in this Christian community, we For the gift of peace in areas of the global community which are marked with violence and war, we For all expectant mothers and for all those who parent in difficult circumstances, we For a spirit of generosity on those in this community whom God is calling to serve the Church, we For those who have died waiting for a place at the Eternal Banquet and for those who mourn, we
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 14 July 2013 That the Church be granted strength in her mission of proclaiming the Good News to the ends of the earth, we That leaders in the global community working together to safeguard our seas and our skies be blessed, we That those labouring in defense of the sanctity of human life be kept bold and courageous in their proclamation, we That we be given wisdom and insight in discerning how to best minister to the needy among us, we That those who have died trusting in God, find refreshment and peace in His presence, we
The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 21 July 2013 For those charged with leadership in the Diocese of London discerning and manifesting the will of God, we For the indigenous people of Canada working for peace and justice in their nations and communities, we For those who are suffering in mind and body and for those who minister to them in their distress, we For this community of faith striving to offer itself in the service of others, we pray to the Lord. For the dead waiting a place at the Heavenly Banquet and for those mourning their loss, we
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 4 August 2013 For the Church on earth storing up for herself treasures in heaven, we pray to the Lord. For peace and justice in countries affected by war and famine, we For those burdened with addiction who seek freedom and liberation, we pray to the Lord. For those gathered here in this place who strive to know and serve the living God, we For the gift of eternal peace for our deceased brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord.
The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 11 August 2013 For the Church waiting in anxious anticipation for Christ's return in glory, we pray to the Lord. For those displaced by war and for those assisting them in their search for shelter, we For those labouring in defence of life from conception until natural death, we pray to the Lord. For this assembly seeking to be wise stewards of all that God has provided us, we For the dead longing for the fullness of peace in the presence of God, we pray to the Lord.
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 18 August 2013 For members of the Christian Community proclaiming Truth in the midst of adversity, we For citizens of the world working for justice with their eyes fixed on the peace of God, we For relationships in need of hope and renewal, seeking the aid of God, we pray to the Lord. For this parish proclaiming the gospel through our words and acts of loving kindness, we For our deceased brothers and sisters longing for a place of eternal rest, we pray to the Lord.
The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 25 August 2013 For the Church proclaiming the good news of salvation to the ends of the earth, we For those serving in the Canadian Forces, police departments, fire departments and for all those protecting and serving the community, we For those suffering in mind and body and for God s blessing on those who minister to them in their need, we For this community in our work of manifesting mercy and goodness to all those we meet, we For those who have died longing to recline at table in the kingdom of God, we pray to the Lord.
The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 1 September 2013 For the Church extending God's tender embrace to the poor and all who dwell on the margins, we For those working for peace and justice in nations weighed low by violence and civil unrest, we For families preparing for another academic year and for those charge with the education of our young people, we For this community of disciples seeking to know and fulfill the will of the Father in our daily lives, we For the dead longing for the reward of the righteous at the Banquet of the Lamb, we
The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 8 September 2013 That the Church finding her strength and refuge in Word and Sacrament minister in truth and love, we That leaders of the nations laboring for peace be granted wisdom and knowledge in their discernment, we That the lands bringing forth a bountiful harvest provide sustenance for those who are hungry, we That this community enlivened by the Spirit, stand as a place of welcome and invitation to those alone and in need, we That those who have died sharing in the cross, be given a share in Christ s resurrection, we
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 15 September 2013 For members of the Church extending God s tender embrace of mercy and compassion, we For the people of Syria and for all those working for peace and justice in that region, we For those upholding the dignity of human life from conception until natural death, we For those gathered in this place, proclaiming the goodness of the God in all that we say and do, we For the dead awaiting a place at the Eternal Banquet and for those who mourn their passing, we
Memo Rule of Thumb Please keep in mind the structure of the Universal Prayers, as per the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and the need for them to be both general and intercessory. As a rule, there are four intercessions and, by tradition, a fifth one, for the dead. Historically, this fifth intercession is placed at the end of Evening Prayer II. Avoid petitions for political causes, parish events and be cautious about praying by name for the sick without first seeking their permission. If you are going to include an intercession for a specific cause, I would suggest that you remove the third intercession. Finally, please remember that The Ave (Hail Mary) is not to be prayed following the intercessions or at any other time during the Eucharistic Liturgy. In the Eucharist, our prayer is addressed to the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit. The Blessed Mother prays with us at this time. The addition of this devotional practice though well-intentioned is misguided and undermines the Trinitarian and Paschal nature of our Sunday gatherings. Michael Bechard (Rev.) Director of Liturgy
The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 22 September 2013 That Francis, the Bishop of Rome and those sharing in communion with him, be strengthened in their proclamation of the gospel, we That the Queen, the Prime Minister and all those governing our country be filled with wisdom and fortitude, we That the poor and homeless longing for sustenance and shelter find adequate resources in the midst of their struggles, we That this community seeking to be faithful stewards of God s grace experience the transforming power of the Eucharist, we That those who have fallen asleep hoping for eternal rest know comfort and peace in God s embrace, we
The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 29 September 2013 For Bishop Fabbro and for those in our diocese who exercise leadership in this local church, we For those who labour to protect the land, the seas and all that dwell in them, we pray to the Lord. For the poor and hungry in our community as the harshness of winter approaches, we For this community listening to the cries of the prophets, manifesting works of justice, we For the dead who wait for a place of eternal rest in arms of God and for those who mourn their loss, we
The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 6 October 2013 For the baptized proclaiming with bold confidence the Good News which has been entrusted to them, we For nations being weighed low by religious persecution, violence and civil unrest, we For the unborn, the disabled, the elderly and all those who are vulnerable requiring protection and care, we For this community singing psalms of thanksgiving for all that God has provided us, we For the dead longing for peace and a place of eternal rest at the Eternal Banquet, we
The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 20 October 2013 For the Church remaining faithful to the Gospel entrusted to her, we pray to the Lord. For those elected to public office heeding the cries of the poor, we For young people discerning where God is calling them to serve, we For our parish holding in prayer the needs of the global community, we pray to the Lord. For the dead requiring the assistance of our prayers on their journey home, we pray to the Lord.
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 27 October 2013 For Pope Francis and all those exercising leadership in communion with him, we pray to the Lord. For those in public office serving the vulnerable with justice and integrity, we pray to the Lord. For the brokenhearted crying out to God for mercy and compassion, we pray to the Lord. For members of this community ministering to the poor in our midst, we pray to the Lord. For our brother and sisters who have died longing for a place of eternal rest, we pray to the Lord.
The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 3 November 2013 For the Church proclaiming the merciful compassion of God, we For the leaders of our nation striving to govern Canada with integrity, we pray to the Lord. For those suffering in mind and body who long for the healing, we For this community experiencing conversion through the sacraments which we celebrate, we For our brothers and sisters who have died awaiting a place of eternal rest, we pray to the Lord.
The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 10 November 2013 That those offering their lives for the gospel be given strength and courage in their trial, we That all those serving in public office be mindful of the poor and the vulnerable in our nation, we That those suffering in body and spirit find comfort and protection in God s healing embrace, we That finding community at these Holy Tables we be fortified in our Christian witness, we That our sisters and brothers who have died longing for God find joy and rest at the Eternal Banquet, we
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) 17 November 2013 For members of the Church living lives of holiness in preparation for Christ s return in glory, we For those in public office being called to govern the nations with justice and equity, we For areas in our world suffering under the weight of natural disaster and violence, we For this community of disciples being made strong through the proclamation of the Word and our sharing in Communion, we For our brothers and sisters who have died longing for a place at the Eternal Banquet and for those who mourn, we
The Solemnity of Christ the King (C) 24 November 2013 For the Christian Church proclaiming the victory of Christ, our Crucified King, we For those in public office serving the nations with the values of the gospel, we pray to the Lord. For those supporting those in need through their temporal and spiritual resources, we For our community gathered today acclaiming Christ the Way, the Truth and the Life, we For our sisters and brothers who have died longing for a place in paradise, we pray to the Lord. COLLECT Father of Mercy, Your Son is the first born from the dead. Where he has gone, we hope to follow. As we seek to make Your reign of peace and justice know, strengthen us in Your service. Hear and answer the prayers that we have place before You, for we offer them all in the name of Your Son Jesus, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
The First Sunday of Advent (A) 1 December 2013 For the Church keeping awake and alert in anticipation of the Master s return, we pray to the Lord. For global leaders who beat their swords into ploughshares seeking the ways of peace, we For those suffering in mind and body who desire God s healing embrace, we pray to the Lord. For this community proclaiming with love the tender mercy of our God, we pray to the Lord. For our sisters and brothers who have died longing for a place or eternal rest, we pray to the Lord. Collect We gather in anticipation of Your Son's return in glory. Until that day, keep us firm in faith and steadfast in service. Hear the many prayers we have placed before You, for we offer them all in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. The US Bishops' website provides many resources for Advent and Christmas at: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/advent/index.cfm