Petitions for 10/9/05

Here we go. Please let me know if there's anything at all that I should change!


Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle A(?): October 9, 2005
General Intercessions

Our Response is Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the Church: that we will be good servants of God, and will constantly invite others to the feast that the Lord has prepared for us, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For all people in positions of power in government: that like God, we will be able to destroy the veils that divide different groups of people, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those suffering from self-doubt or worry: that they will realize that God is always at their side, offering courage – and that there is no need to fear evil of any kind, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For those lacking food, water, homes, or love: that they will rejoice in the fact that God has saved places for them at His table, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that our souls may be refreshed in the waters of God’s peace and mercy, we pray:
Lord, Hear our Prayer

For the silent prayers of our hearts and for any special prayers you wish to mention now…
(Pause for others to pray and for the priest to conclude with prayer)