SUNDAY OPENING SPIRITUAL
Hymn: Jesus Christ Has Risen Today
Reading: Acts 10: 40b-43
God raised up Jesus on the third day and granted that he be seen, not by all, but only by such witnesses as had been chosen beforehand by God - by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commissioned us to preach to the people and bear witness that he is the one set apart by God as judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets testify, saying that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his name.
Responsory:
Leader: Christ, Son of the living God,
All: Have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.
Leader: Christ, Son of the living God,
All: Have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.
Leader: You have risen from the dead,
All: Alleluia, alleluia.
Leader: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
All: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us, alleluia, alleluia.
The Good Shepherd – Isaiah 40:10-17
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Here comes with power |
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Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; |
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Who has cupped in his hand the waters of the sea, |
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Who has directed the spirit of the Lord, |
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Behold, the nations count as a drop of the bucket, |
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Lebanon would not suffice for fuel, |
| All: | Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen |
Prayer for Vocations
God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ.
We ask that You inspire young people whom You call to the priesthood
and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will.
Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached,
the poor are served with love, the suffering are comforted,
and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
Amen
Hymn: Like a Shepherd
SUNDAY CLOSING SPIRITUAL
Prayer of Farewell
| Leader: | God of our life’s journeys, we gather here to celebrate the goodness of these presidents and to ask Your blessing as they continue on the road of life. May the love that is in our hearts be a bond that unites us forever, wherever we may be. May the power of Your presence bless this moment of our leave-taking. |
| Response: | We know that God goes with you. |
| Leader: | As you journey onward, may you remember always that our love and appreciation for you are etched on our hearts. |
| Response: | We know that God goes with you. |
| Leader: | As you experience the pain of change and the insecurity of moving on, may you also experience the blessing of inner growth. |
| Response: | We know that God goes with you. |
| Leader: | As you meet the poor, the pained, the stranger on your way, may you see in each one the face of our Christ. |
| Response: | We know that God goes with you. |
| Leader: | As you walk through the good times and the hard times, may you never lose sight of the shelter of God’s loving arms. |
| Response: | We know that God goes with you. |
| Leader: | As you question your decisions and wonder about the fruits of your choices, may the peace of God reign in your heart. |
| Response: | We know that God goes with you. |
| Leader: | We praise and thank you, God of our journey, for our loved ones who are soon to leave. We entrust them to Your loving care, knowing that You are always the Faithful Traveler and Companion on our way. Shelter these loved ones of ours and protect them from all harm and all useless anxiety. May the future be a source of many enriching and transforming moments. Amen. |
Hymn: They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love
