MINISTRIES : Altar Service | Eucharist | Environment & Art | Faith Develpoment | Funeral | Lectors | Music | Hospitality | Liturgy
SACRAMENTS : First Eucharist | Christian Initiation | Marriage Preparation | Baptism
SACRAMENTS : First Eucharist | Christian Initiation | Marriage Preparation | Baptism
WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS:
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
5th SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 27 & 28, 2024 YEAR: B
In these times of need throughout the world, may we be guided and strengthened, by the Lord, to help all humanity. May we hear the word “humankind” as two words, “human” and “kind”.
We pray: Lord, abide in us.
For the church, striving to share the Good News of the Resurrection.
We pray: Lord, abide in us.
For all people being asked to follow the great commandment to love one another.
We pray: Lord, abide in us.
For world leaders, and all who are tasked with making decisions that affect the lives of all humankind.
We pray: Lord, abide in us.
For all who are working to bring peace to our broken world.
We pray: Lord, abide in us.
For those in our community caring for the homeless, victims of natural and man-made disasters, and those who suffer both physical and mental illnesses.
We pray: Lord, abide in us.
For our beloved dead, gone from us and now resting in the loving arms of Jesus; especially ALONZO ROBICHAUD, uncle of Father Don.
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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
4th SUNDAY OF EASTER
“GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY”
April 20 & 21, 2024 YEAR: B
On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we listen for the Good Shepherd’s call to guide us in the right direction.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For Francis our pope, our bishops, priests, deacons and seminarians, and all who answer the call to a life of service in our churches and communities.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
That the decisions and actions of political leaders worldwide may reflect God’s wisdom and justice on our path to peace.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For all who suffer, in mind, body, and spirit, and their loved ones and caregivers.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For our youth, as they continue to follow God’s call in their lives.
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
For our beloved dead, especially those who have mentored and guided us over the years. We remember especially Melody Griffin, Marcos MacLean
We Pray: Guide your servants, Lord.
~~We are invited to pray for the Holy Father and all those involved in this historic journey of healing, reconciliation and hope.~~
MINISTRIES:
LITURGY
LAY PRESIDERS:
Parishioners who lead the Assembly in prayer, chosen for their dedication to direct the celebration and to co-ordinate the companion ministries involved. Their sense of servanthood sets the mood, which is the basis for all genuine lay presiding.
LITURGY PREPARATION TEAM:
The team works to involve parishioners in both immediate and long-range ways... so learning and enjoyment are ongoing.
For more information contact Sandra McNeill 847-3611.
COMPOSING PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:
This entails writing for the assembly, 3 or 4 times per year, those prayers that reflect the needs of the world and the parish community. Using the book At Home With The Word and following a "formula" for the prayers, the composer writes from his or her prospective with those prayers to which the assembly will respond.
For more information contact the parish at stalphonsusparish@nb.aibn.com.