Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Helen Catholic Church
Bidding Prayers
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9 June 2024
Introduction (Priest):
Let us bring our prayers and petitions before our merciful God, who offers us redemption and strength through faith in Christ.
1. For the Catholic Church, may She, guided by the Holy Spirit, continue to be a beacon of hope and a source of mercy for all who seek the Lord's redemptive love.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
2. For our spiritual and civil leaders, may they be inspired by the wisdom of God to serve with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to the common good.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
3. For an increase in vocations to the religious and priestly life, may the Lord call forth men and women to serve His Church and witness His mercy and love in the world.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
4. For the candidates receiving the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, and for their families, may they grow in their faith and be strengthened by the grace of the sacraments to live as faithful disciples of Christ.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
5. For world peace, particularly in Israel and Palestine, may the Lord's mercy and redemptive love transform hearts and minds, leading all people to seek reconciliation, justice, and lasting peace.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
6. For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, we entrust our deepest needs and desires to Mary as we say, Hail Mary, full of grace...
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
Conclusion (Priest):
Loving Father, hear our prayers and grant us the grace to live as faithful disciples, renewed by faith and strengthened by Your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Corpus Christi Sunday
2 June 2024
Introduction (Priest):
On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, let us bring our prayers and petitions before our Lord, who nourishes us with His very self in the Eucharist.
1. For the Catholic Church, may she, sustained by the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, continue to be a beacon of hope and nourishment for all who seek the Lord.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
2. For our spiritual and civil leaders, may they be inspired by the sacrifice of Christ to serve with humility, wisdom, and compassion, promoting justice and the dignity of every human life.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
3. For an increase in vocations to the religious and priestly life, may the Lord call forth men and women to serve at His altar and to be living signs of His presence in the world.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
4. For the candidates receiving the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, and their families, may they grow in their love for the Eucharist and be strengthened by Christ's real presence.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
5. For world peace, particularly in Israel and Palestine, may the peace that flows from the Eucharist transform hearts and minds, leading all people to seek reconciliation and understanding.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
6. For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, may the Lord, who knows our deepest needs, grant us the grace and strength to follow Him faithfully.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
Conclusion (Priest):
Loving Father, hear our prayers and grant us the grace to live as faithful disciples, nourished by Christ’s Body and Blood. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
26 May 2024
Introduction (Priest):
Let us pray to our triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - who has chosen us as His own and called us to share in His divine life.
1. For the Catholic Church, may She, guided by the Holy Trinity, continue to proclaim the Gospel with courage and lead all people to a deeper understanding of the mystery of God's love.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
2. For our spiritual and civil leaders, may they be inspired by the unity and love of the Holy Trinity in their service to the people entrusted to their care, working to promote justice, peace, and the common good.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
3. For an increase in vocations to the religious and priestly life, may the Holy Trinity inspire more men and women to respond generously to God's call and dedicate their lives to serving the Church and her people.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
4. For the candidates receiving the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, and for their families, may they grow in their love and knowledge of the Holy Trinity and become faithful witnesses to God's love in the world.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
5. For world peace, may the love and unity of the Holy Trinity inspire all people to work toward lasting peace, reconciliation, and understanding.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
6. For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, may the Holy Trinity hear our prayers through the intercession of Mary, as we say: “Hail Mary full of grace…”
Conclusion (Priest):
Almighty God, hear our prayers and grant us the grace to live as witnesses to Your love and unity in the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pentecost Sunday
19 May 2024
Introduction (Priest):
On this Pentecost Sunday, let us bring our prayers and petitions to our heavenly Father, trusting in the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
1. For the Catholic Church, may She, filled with the Holy Spirit, continue to proclaim the Gospel boldly and lead all people to encounter the love of Christ.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy.
R. Hear our prayer.
2. For our spiritual and civil leaders, may they be guided by the gifts of the Holy Spirit - wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord - in their service to the people entrusted to their care.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy.
R. Hear our prayer.
3. For an increase in vocations to the religious and priestly life, may the Holy Spirit inspire more men and women to respond generously to God's call and dedicate their lives to serving the Church and her people.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy.
R. Hear our prayer.
4. For the candidates receiving the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, and for their families, may they be strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and become faithful witnesses to Christ's love in the world.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy.
R. Hear our prayer.
5. For world peace, particularly in Israel and Palestine, may the Holy Spirit, the source of unity and reconciliation, guide all people to work towards lasting peace and understanding, breaking down the walls of division and hatred.
Priest: Lord, in your mercy.
R. Hear our prayer.
6. For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts, may Mary intercede for us as we say, Hail, Mary, full of grace...
Conclusion (Priest):
Almighty God, on this day, You sent the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the earth. Grant us the grace to live as Your faithful witnesses, guided by the Spirit of truth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.