COMMENTATOR’S SCRIPT
IN ORDINARY TIME
22ND SUNDAY
It is important for the Cantor/Commentator to have (and refer to) the PEW CARD so that s/he may recite
the proper responses throughout the entire liturgy. Such responses should be declared clearly and with
appropriate cadence so that the rest of the Faithful may join together in declarations/responses.
2 minutes prior to the Introductory Rites, the Commentator begins:
Welcome to the Church of St. Mary on this 22nd Sunday in Ordinary
Time. As you are here to worship God, you can do so by participating
fully, by singing out, and praying aloud. Help us praise God well.
Announcements to be made by the Commentator are inserted here:
...see separate sheet if provided. If not provided, move on…
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord,
you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you.
Immediately, the Commentator continues:
Let us call to mind our personal intentions and prepare to worship
God in this liturgy.
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Additional special Instructions by the Commentator to the Faithful throughout the Liturgy, only if needed:
Immediately after washing hands/lavabo:
Immediately after the sanctus:
Immediately after the Great Amen:
Please stand.
Please kneel.
Please stand.
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Prayer of the Faithful (or Universal Prayer)
ORDINARY TIME
22ND SUNDAY IN
Introduction to the Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
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The souls of your people thirst for you, O Lord.
Enlightened by the Spirit of wisdom, with humility and
confidence, we turn to God in his sanctuary and
present these petitions to our loving God.
[Petitions of prayer are proclaimed by the Lector]
Concluding Prayer by the Priest Celebrant
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God of all joys, your Son willingly gave his life for the
salvation of all.
Make us long for your mercy more than for earthly life,
and grant what we ask through Christ, our Lord.
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Amen.
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Prayer of the Faithful (or Universal Prayer)
ORDINARY TIME
22ND SUNDAY IN
That Francis our Pope and Edward our Bishop will be refreshed by the
Holy Spirit in their work, instilling in the Church a greater commitment
to world peace, families, the lonely, the aged and the young, the poor,
the sick, the oppressed and those who labor… We pray to the Lord.
That world leaders and the practitioners of terrorism, will put behind
them centuries of hatred in order to achieve a meaningful peace.
Saved from original sin by Christ’s sacrifice and with the power of the
Holy Spirit, may they be transformed by God’s message of love,
mercy and salvation for all of his Creation… We pray to the Lord.
That the Faithful will answer God’s call to the priesthood, the religious
life, the diaconate, and to the many ministries and service within the
Church here and around the world. … We pray to the Lord.
For the safety of all who are travelling this holiday weekend… We pray
to the Lord.
That nations and employers will ensure safe and fair working
conditions with adequate compensation, respecting the human rights
of the poor and the very young… We pray to the Lord.
That students, educators and other school personnel will look forward
to a new academic year with hope and safety… We pray to the Lord.
For the caregivers and the suffering, especially __________, may
they receive comfort in their fears and illnesses… We pray to the
Lord.
Finally, for those who have died, especially __________,
8:30am
Jackie Carpenter
11:00am
Patricia Olsen, John & Betty O’Brien
May they soon take their place at the heavenly banquet… We pray to
the Lord.
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