Lector Script

LECTOR / CANTOR
4th Sunday of Advent – Year B – Dec 20-21, 2014
Call to Worship
Lector:
Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening. (PAUSE) Welcome to
Good Shepherd for the 4th Sunday of Advent. We extend a special
welcome to visitors and new parishioners.
Let us praise God as we eagerly await the celebration of Christ’s
nativity.
9:00am: The Children’s Choir will sing a short prelude here. Please
wait and continue after the song!
5:00pm
Our Presider is Father Mike Hann, assisted by Deacon Chris Ryan.
7:30am &
9:00am
Our Presider is our pastor, Father Tom Ferguson.
10:30am &
12:00pm Our Presider Father Joe Lingan.
6:30pm
Our Presider is Father Zacarías (ZAC-uh-REE-as) Martinez, assisted by
Deacon Tom White.
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 introduce the Gathering Song.)
Cantor: We invite you to participate in the prayers and songs of the Mass as
indicated on your song sheet. Please join in our Gathering Song, _________
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Liturgy of the Word
All readings are from Cycle/Year B
General Intercessions
Presider:
O God of love, you looked with favor on your servant Mary.
Look with favor on the prayers we now bring to you.
Lector:
(Do not announce a response. Slight pauses indicated by “…”)
1. For Pope Francis, Bishops, clergy, religious and the laity: that we may
recognize that God dwells in all people…we pray…
2. For the grace of trust: that even in the face of challenges and concerns, God
will help us rely upon the care of Jesus, for whom nothing is impossible…we
pray…
3. For all believers: that we, like Mary, may ponder God’s invitation and give
our full yes so that we may bring forth God’s saving presence in our
world…we pray…
4. For all who are pregnant: that they may know God's presence and strength
as they await the birth of their child and that these children may be healthy
and strong…we pray…
5. For all who are busy making preparations to celebrate Christmas: that they
will stop and take time to reflect on God’s love for us and respond to that
presence within our lives…we pray
6. For all who are traveling: that they may have safe journeys that lead to good
visits with family and friends…we pray…
7. For all who wait for the return of a loved one, whether separated by choice or
chance: that God will reunite all in joy and love…we pray…
8. For public servants, the military and relief workers: that their care may bring
safety, peace, and aid to those in need…we pray…
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9. For all who are lonely, homebound or sick (including):
and those on our prayer list, may Christ’s presence fill their emptiness and
bring them hope…we pray…
10. For the recently deceased (including):
and those grieving the loss of a loved one: that they may know the care and
compassion of God… we pray…
11. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts (pause several
seconds), and for:
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
6:30pm
Donald Lasowski (luh-SOW-skee)
James McCormick
Gen. James McInerney (MAC-ih-NER-nee)
Joe & Virginia Adinaro (AD-ih-NAIR-oh)
Theresa Sheppard
Amare Tessema
whom / which we remember in this liturgy, we pray …
Conclusion:
In joyful expectation of Christmas, we place these petitions before
our merciful God through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
SPECIAL NOTE: LECTOR PLEASE STAY AT THE AMBO AND MAKE THE
FOLLOWING SHORT ANNOUNCEMENT
The second collection for Facilities Maintenance will be taken immediately
following the weekly offering. Thank you for your generosity.
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