Sunday, 15 October 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God invites us to his banquet of life. Let us ask this generous Father for all our needs. That the Church on earth may thrive and grow and draw many to the feast of the kingdom, we pray. That our leaders, especially our elected officials, find a just solution to the problems facing the
Sunday, 08 October 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: We worry about many things in this life. St Paul tells us that there is no need to worry, but that we should “ask God with prayer and thanksgiving” for what we need. For the Church of God, that the beloved vineyard of the Lord may produce its fruits for His glory, we pray.
Sunday, 01 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: With contrite and humble hearts, we stand in the presence of God. Let us respond to these intentions with the humble and honest prayer our Father welcomes. That the Church maybe a sure haven for sinners and outcasts, we pray. That those we elect to office may protect widows, orphans, aged folk and the
Sunday, 24 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I (for the Commissioning of CCD Teachers)

Presider: God created us to live and grow in love. By being stewards of God’s gifts, we take an active part in bringing this vision of life into being. Confident in the power of prayer to transform us, we bring our needs to God who hears and answers us. 1. For the Church: May it
Sunday, 24 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God’s ways are not our ways. Because his justice and generosity exceed our standards, we can come to him in prayer, knowing that he listens and that he will act. For all Bishops and all the pastors who serve God’s People, we pray. For nations that are in conflict that they resolve their differences
Sunday, 17 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: True sorrow for sin requires a change of heart and attitude. Our prayers today include our will to live out what we believe For a spirit of penitence in all members of the Catholic Church, we pray. For leaders who will speak and act for the sake of others, we pray. For the victims
Sunday, 10 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God calls on us to intercede in prayer and in deed for the welfare of our brothers and sisters. For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and all Bishops, that they may be effective in bringing back the lost sheep, we pray. For the church, that all the members have a conversion of heart and
Sunday, 10 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God our Father is generous and patient with us despite our sins and failings. He wants us to be the same to our brethren who are in sin and error. With confidence, we pray Give the Pope, bishops, priests, and deacons a heart that reaches out to the sinners so that they may be
Sunday, 03 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) I

PRESIDER: By self-denial we take up the cross each day, walking in the footsteps of our Master. Let us pray for others, and so cast off the selfishness which keeps us apart from God. >>> Put i ta punen mamaisa i minalago’-ta na ta kakatga i kilu’us kada dia, ya ta dalalalaki i pinakkat i
Saturday, 02 September 2017 / Published in News & Events

GROUP WEDDING: Get Married in the Church!

Save the Date: December 30, 2017 The Commission on Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is inviting couples who are interested in receiving the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony in a Group Wedding Ceremony on December 30, 2017, the weekend of the Feast of the Holy Family at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. The