LECTOR / CANTOR 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A – October 11-12, 2014 Call to Worship Lector: Good morning / Good afternoon. Good Evening. (PAUSE) Welcome to Good Shepherd for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We extend a special welcome to visitors and new parishioners. All but 7:30am: We invite you to fully participate in the liturgy in word and song. The reference numbers for the hymns and responses are found on your song sheet. 5:00pm Our Presider is Father Mike Hann, assisted by Deacon Tom White. 7:30am Our Presider is our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson, assisted by Deacon Chris Ryan. 9:00am & 10:30am Our Presider is our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson. 12:00pm Our Presider is Father William Dowart. 6:30pm Our Presider is Father Mike Hann. So that we may worship as friends, please stand to greet those around you, especially someone you may not already know. (After a few seconds the cantor will announce the Gathering Song.) -1Lector-Cantor Script: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 1 October 11-12, 2014 LECTOR / CANTOR Liturgy of the Word All readings are from Cycle/Year A General Intercessions Presider: Confidently we offer our concerns to our compassionate God. Lector: (Do not announce a response. Slight pauses indicated by “…”) 1. For the unity of the Church: that all believers may share in the feast…we pray… 2. For peace among nations: that all people may live without fear…we pray… 3. For abundant harvests and generous hearts: that those who hunger and thirst may be filled… we pray… 4. For the Synod on the Family: that God will guide their discussions and inspire them with ways to encourage and support all families…we pray… 5. For our young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend: may the Spirit of God fill their hearts…we pray… 6. For those who support the dignity of life for all: that they will be strengthened and blessed for their compassion and care …we pray… 7. For all who serve our nation and our local communities: that God will keep them from harm and guide them in protecting others… we pray… 8. For the sick and homebound, (including): and for all on our parish prayer list …we pray… -2Lector-Cantor Script: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 2 October 11-12, 2014 LECTOR / CANTOR 9. For those who have died, (including): and for all who mourn their passing … we pray… 10. For the prayers we hold in our hearts (pause several seconds), and for: 5:00pm 7:30am 9:00am 10:30am 12:00pm 6:30pm Seamus McCleary (SHAY-mus mc-LEER-ee) Betsey Thomas Ralph Schreiner (SCHĪ-ner) Judy Collier (COHL-yer) All Parishioners’ Intentions the intentions of Catherine Neary (NEER-ee) whom / which we remember in this liturgy, we pray… Presider: Generous God, you lavish your bounty on your people. Your Holy Spirit bids us ask for your mercy and blessing in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SPECIAL NOTE: LECTOR PLEASE STAY AT THE AMBO AND MAKE THE FOLLOWING SHORT ANNOUNCEMENT The special envelope for Porto Charities should be placed in the regular offering basket. Thank you for your generosity. \\grace\Data\Good Shepherd\Liturgy\Liturgical Seasons & Feasts\Liturgy cycle a\Lector Scripts\Ordinary Time\ORD 28 (A) Lector 14.doc -3Lector-Cantor Script: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 3 October 11-12, 2014