SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
PRIEST: With praise and thanksgiving for all God has done for us, let us confidently place our needs before him.
1. For all who preach the gospel, may their words lead others to fullness of life in Christ, we pray to the Lord.
2. For indigenous peoples around the world, may their cultures, languages and human rights be safeguarded, we pray to the Lord.
3. For all who struggle to pay for necessary medical procedures and medications, may communities and governments work together to care for their needs, we pray to the Lord.
4. For all gathered here, may we take on the role of witness to the risen Lord and joyfully proclaim the good works God has done in our own lives, we pray to the Lord.
5. For those in our parish community who are nearing death, may they be consoled and supported in their transition from earthly life, we pray to the Lord.
6. For those who have died and have put their hope in God, may his kindness be upon them, especially Maria Nga Kieu Tran, Christopher Leenen, Thomas Robert Kirrer, we pray to the Lord.
Mass Intentions – Read only the sentence for your Mass:
Saturday, 4:00pm: For the repose of the souls of Maria Diem & John Trong Do, Anna Tran Thi Kim Hong, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord.
Saturday, 5:30pm: For the intentions of Rachel Laing, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord.
Sunday, 8:00am: For the repose of the souls of John Carraro & Larry Doan, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord.
Sunday, 9:30am: For the repose of the souls of Bill White, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord.
Sunday, 11:00am: For the intentions of Margaret Haraga, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord.
Sunday, 4:30pm: For the repose of the souls of Peter Cuu Nguyen, Catherine Nam Hong Nguyen, for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray 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 to the Lord.
PRIEST: God of wisdom, your son Jesus ascended into heaven and sits at your right hand interceding for us. Hear our prayers that the eyes of our hearts might be opened to the riches of your glory and the hope of your call. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please Read All Announcements at All Masses
Here’s what’s happening in our Parish:
· Join us on Friday, May 21st at 5:30pm for the Confirmation Mass with Bishop Kevin Vann.
· All are invited to come celebrate our Holy Spirit Feast Day on Pentecost Sunday, May 23rd at 11AM with Bishop Thomas Thai Thanh Nguyen.
· Next Healing Mass is on Monday, May 24th starting with Praise & Worship at 6pm and Mass at 6:30pm.
· Per the CDC new guidelines and Diocese approval, fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear a mask for Mass. However, those who are not fully vaccinated, including children, are still asked to wear a mask to ensure the health of all our parishioners. Individual discretion is advised.
Please check the bulletin, the web site, and our Facebook page for more information and all the latest news.