LECTOR / CANTOR
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – November 8-9, 2014
Call to Worship
Lector:
Good morning / Good afternoon. Good Evening. (PAUSE) Welcome to
Good Shepherd for the feast of The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
We extend a special welcome to visitors and new parishioners.
5:00, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00: 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.
6:30pm: We invite you to fully participate in the liturgy in word and
song by following in your song sheet.
5:00pm
Our Presider is Father Zacarías (ZAC-uh-REE-as) Martinez, assisted by
Deacon Tom White.
7:30am &
9:00am
Our Presider is Father Joe Lingan.
10:30am
Our Presider is our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson.
12:00pm
Our Presider is Father Zacarías (ZAC-uh-REE-as) Martinez.
6:30pm
Our Presider is our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson, assisted by Deacon
Chris Ryan.
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.)
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Liturgy of the Word
All readings are from Cycle/Year A
General Intercessions
Presider:
Father, you called your people to be your Church. As we gather
together in your name we pray for our needs and the needs of the
world.
Lector:
(Do not announce a response. Slight pauses indicated by “…”)
1. For Pope Francis, bishops, clergy, and all of us assembled today: that we
continue to grow in faith and build community in the light of Christ …we
pray…
2. For those elected to public office: that God's word guides their decisions to
lead with justice and promote peace …we pray…
3. For all who lack the freedom of religion: that their governments recognize
their right to worship God in public and in peace …we pray…
4. For the Bishops of the United States, as they meet this week: that God may
bless and guide their discussions …we pray…
5. In thanksgiving for the success of Service Saturday that our parish efforts
will help the poor, marginalized and forgotten …we pray…
6. For all who serve and protect others around the world and in our community,
that God will keep them safe …we pray…
7. For the sick, (including):
and all on our parish prayer list, that God’s healing love may strengthen them
and restore them to good health …we pray…
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8. For those who have died, (including):
and those grieving the loss of a loved one: that they may know the care and
compassion of God with them… we pray…
9. 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
The intentions of Joseph Scandurra
Keith Webb
Alice Baun
Louis Plesher
Michael Horan
Felicia Burns
whom / which we remember in this liturgy, we pray…
Presider:
God our Father, from living stones, your chosen people, you built
an eternal temple. Hear the prayers we ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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