Petitions for 5/20/07

Hey, these are petitions for Ascension Day. From what I gleaned from Father Eric's words in church last night, that's what we'll be celebrating on Sunday the 20th. If that's not right, please email me and I'll post different ones. Thanks!

MS Word Document

Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension of the Lord
Cycle C: May 20, 2007
General Intercessions

Our Response is Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the Church: that we may make the reign of Christ present in all our work and do all things for the glory of God, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For peace throughout the world: that all hearts may be touched by the beauty of all human life, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all who are waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit into their lives, especially catechumens and candidates for Confirmation and Holy Orders: that God will pour out the Spirit upon them, and empower them to serve others with the gifts that they have received, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For all who face the future with fear or apprehension: that God will give them courage and peace to follow Jesus each day, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to Our Prayer

For the members and friends of St. Paul’s: that we may value all that is holy and life-giving, and utilize all of the gifts that we have been given, we pray to the Lord:
Risen Lord, Listen to 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)