Catholic Diocese of Auckland

17th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A July 26th

Welcome before Mass: (Commentator) Tēnā Koutou Katoa – Good morning! A very warm welcome to all who have gathered here this morning. Today is the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Today is the United Nations World Day against trafficking in Persons. Please include in your prayers an end to human slavery and trafficking. Welcome to this parish of ……………………… (parish name). We gather once again as the Body of Christ, ready to be fed at the table of the Word and the table of the Eucharist. Let us prepare for this Eucharist by taking a few moments of silence before Mass begins. (20 … seconds - stay at microphone). Welcome – please check out website later in the day, and silence your devices now. Let’s stand and sing together.

Prayer of the FaithfulFor the Church – that we will find meaningful ways to share the Gospel, and speak of the Kingdom of God in today’s world. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For governments and town and city councilors – that they have clear understanding of what is right, discern between good and evil and always act in the best interests of their communities.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For parents who are unable to provide for their family – that they will be patient in their struggles, not become embittered by their hardship, will be supported by family, friends, and community, and able to receive with grace what is offered to them.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For youth and young adults – that they will do what is good, choose what is right, and be attentive to the calling of the Spirit within their own hearts.

For people struggling under financial burden – that that they use what little they have for good, seek what they need, and accept what is offered, and that neighbours and communities would be attentive and provide support.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For our world, still tortured by covid-19 – that those in refugee camps and other cramped living spaces will be protected, the sick healed, the grieving consoled and the pandemic ended. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For an end to human trafficking – that there will be an end to criminal activity through which people are exploited, sold and traded for profit. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For our local community of…………………..

That__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

Please add a prayer for your

local community.

Note: The reader announces the petition. The petition is addressed to the assembly who is invited to pray for that petition. In the silence that follows, the people pray according to that petition. The response which follows concludes each petition.

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Concluding PrayerO God – all wise, hear the prayers of our hearts and set us about your kingdom. May the treasure that is life and love, be the giftedness of our faith in relationships with others. We ask this through Christ our Lord. … Amen

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