Sunday, December 20, 2020
SUNDAY, December 20, 2020 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
PRIEST: Gabriel tells Mary, “Do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God.” With trust in our God’s never-ending love and merciful compassion, let us place our needs before him.
1. For our beloved Bishop Kevin and all those who have tested positive for COVID-19, may they recover to full strength under the care of medical professionals and through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
2. For those who hold elected office, with humility and integrity may they listen to the people they serve while also caring for society’s most vulnerable members, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
3. For all women who are anticipating the birth of a child and especially for those in crisis and high-risk pregnancies, may they receive abundant support, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
4. For all gathered here, may our faith be strengthened as we contemplate the words of the angel Gabriel, “For nothing will be impossible for God”, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
5. That those in our parish community who are nearing death be consoled and supported in their transition from earthly life, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
6. That God’s kindness be upon those have died and have put their hope in him, especially Maria Cuong Thi Le, Daminh Hoang Ngoc Pham, Maria Diane Hoang, Lawrence James LaBriola, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
Mass Intentions – Read only the sentence for your Mass:
Saturday, 4:00pm: For the repose of the souls of Francis Chau Hoang Nguyen, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
Saturday, 5:30pm: For the repose of the souls of Anna Luan Cao, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
Sunday, 8:00am: For the repose of the souls of Michael Armour, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
Sunday, 9:30am: For the repose of the souls of Peter Hue Tran, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
Sunday, 11:00am: For the repose of the souls of Joseph Ly Duong, Anton Tu Pham, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
Sunday, 4:30pm: For the repose of the soul of Catherine Nam Hong Nguyen, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
One more petition:
7. Now let us pause and add our own intentions in silence (pause).
For our needs and those of one another, we pray (and sing) to the Lord.
PRIEST: God of creation, you called the Virgin Mary to be the mother of your son and our mother. Hear our prayer that in following her example we might also let our lives be instruments of your grace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please Read All Announcements at All Masses
Here’s what’s happening in our Parish:
· Read this at all Masses on Saturday Only: Book signing with Fr. Quan Tran author of “The Imitation of Mary” is tomorrow, Sunday, December 20 after 9:30, 11, 1:30 and 3pm masses. Books are available in English and Vietnamese.
· Book signing with Fr. Quan Tran author of “The Imitation of Mary” is today after 9:30, 11, 1:30 and 3pm masses. Books are available in English and Vietnamese.
· The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Parish Blood Drive on Sunday January 10th in Doyle Hall from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The need for blood is severe. Signup information is in the bulletin, the Parish web site and Facebook page.
· Join the Bereavement Ministry and journey in faith with our parish families and assist them in preparing the Celebration of Life as they remember and honor their loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to join this Ministry.
Please check the bulletin, the web site, and our Facebook page for more information and all the latest news.