ST. PAUL'S

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The Word of God

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Homily

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Silence for Reflections

 

Prayer of the People

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As we gather in the name and power of our risen Lord, through whom the glory of God is revealed, let us offer our prayers to almighty God, saying, “Lord in your mercy: Hear our Prayer"

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Jesus Christ, you travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. R~

 

Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbours from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. R~

 

Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow. Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace. R~

 

Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace. R~

 

Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace. R~

 

Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth. R~

 

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. Jesus Christ, heal us. R~

 

Give comfort and strength to those in need of our prayers, especially -

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Ellie E. and sister-in-law Joyce H.

Sheila E's daughter Kim V.

Maysen R. & Mom Cheryl

Genny S.

Cort & Joan B.

Elizabeth K.

Norma T.

Isabel G. and her husband Joe

Tom & Jack P.

Sheila E.

Fr. Audrius S.

Audra B.

Shelagh G.

Irene & Allison

Amber G.

Nesalin S.

Sharon D.

Diane S.

Nika M.

 

During this time, we remember our loved ones, those who have had impact on our lives, those who have endured wars and those who have passed on and we keep them in our hearts and minds. 

 “Lord in your mercy: Hear our Prayer"

 

Let us pray. May the Lord God Almighty who loves you protect you. May Jesus Christ, His Son who died for you save you.  And may the Holy Spirit who broods over the chaos and fills you with his presence, intercede for you and in you for others at this time. Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer

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Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us –

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Diocese of Niagara prayer for Deliverance from Coronavirus

 

 

Loving God, whose peace passes all our understanding; as we face this present pandemic, and experience fear and anxiety, may we hear your voice, bringing calm to the storms of our time.

 

Strengthen those who work to limit the spread of infection, and those who seek to care for the sick, and keep us mindful of those most vulnerable.

 

May we shape our living to protect one another, and may our changing habits, practices and sacrifices, be for the greater love of our community and all your people. Amen

 

Doxology

 

Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen

 

Blessing

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May Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we redeemed: guide us and strengthen us by his Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you.

 

Go in peace as a sign of hope for all people by showing forth the living presence of God in this world and may the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.​

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