Monday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Weekday OR St. Anthony Zaccaria,priest/St Elizabeth of Portugal ( USA ) July 5, 2021 9 am Live-Streamed Mass
Good Morning! Welcome!
We join in the worship space of St. Joseph Church, along with our livestreaming community.
We are meant to dwell with God forever in heaven and while we are still on the earth, we are also to dwell with God. We choose God and God’s ways as we live out our faith. #wearethechurch
Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you bring healing to the sick and you raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, Have Mercy
Christ Jesus, you bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy
Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Lectionary 383 Genesis 28:10-22a/Ps 91/Matthew 9:18-26
Universal Prayer - Prayer of the Faithful Reader
Priest/Presider
With faith and courage, knowing that our prayers are heard, we pray.
That God may open the eyes and hearts of all who seek faith. We pray to the Lord
That God may lead and guide the descendants of the matriarchs and patriarchs of Israel. We pray to the Lord
That God may send messengers of peace to every nation and people. We pray to the Lord
That God may grant us dreams and visions revealing the holy presence and guiding us to our true vocation. We pray to the Lord
That God may speak a word of strength to those whose bodies are failing. For those who still suffer the effects of the pandemic. We pray to the Lord
That God may raise all who have fallen asleep in death. We pray to the Lord
That God may hear the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken. (pause) We pray to the Lord
Priest/Presider
May your Spirit cover us, healing God, and restore us to life. Receive our prayers and make us your messengers; bearers of the glory that revives the weary, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Tuesday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Weekday OR St. Maria Goretti, virgin, martyr July 6, 2021 9 am Live-Streamed Mass
Good Morning! Welcome!
We join in the worship space of St. Joseph Church, along with our livestreaming community.
Jesus broke all the conventions of the day by associating with social outcasts. His message to us today is simple. People living on the margins of society have so much to teach us about being humble and recognizing our dependence on the grace of God. Our God welcomes all. We will welcome all. #wearethechurch
Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you bring healing to the sick and you raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, Have Mercy
Christ Jesus, you bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy
Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Lectionary 384 Genesis 28:10-22a/Ps 91/Matthew 9:18-26
Universal Prayer - Prayer of the Faithful Reader
Priest/Presider
Blessed by God, set free in Christ, We pray to the Lord
For those who struggle with faith, for perseverance in their striving with God. We pray to the Lord
For those who reject divine wisdom, for hearts open to God, who is beyond all names. We pray to the Lord
For those who bear the scars of conflict, violence, or abuse; for gentleness with all that is wounded. We pray to the Lord
For those impaired in senses or speech, for freedom from exclusion and prejudice. We pray to the Lord
For those who are sick, may they know the presence of the God who knows us each by name. We pray to the Lord
For the dead, for life in the presence of the God whose name is above all names. We pray to the Lord
For the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken, to be heard. (pause) We pray to the Lord
Priest/Presider
O God who dwells with your people, and hasten to respond to our needs. May your power cast out all that prevents us from announcing the good news of Jesus Christ, in whose holy name we pray, for ever and ever. Amen.
Wednesday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Weekday July 7, 2021 9 am Live-Streamed Mass
Good Morning! Welcome!
We join in the worship space of St. Joseph Church, along with our livestreaming community.
In the Gospel today, Jesus calls twelve people he wants to be with and then asks them to go and proclaim the good news. The Gospels describe the care he took to prepare them well for their mission. May we be an instrument of love in our encounters with others. #wearethechurch
Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you bring healing to the sick and you raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, Have Mercy
Christ Jesus, you bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy
Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Lectionary 385 Genesis 41:55-57; 42-5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33/Mt 10:1-7
Universal Prayer - Prayer of the Faithful Reader
Priest/Presider
With outstretched to those in need, we pray
That all who are sent in Jesus’ name may seek out the hungry, the excluded and the stranger. We pray to the Lord
That the powerful may fulfill their duty to those excluded by poverty and need. We pray to the Lord
That leaders will nurture the common good and see differences of language, culture and wealth as enriching to all. We pray to the Lord
That migrants and refugees find warmth and welcome in our country and especially in our community and in the sister parishes of Holy Spirit and St. Joseph’s Church. We pray to the Lord
That the sick may have what they need and lack nothing of the care due them. For caregivers to take rest and refreshment. We pray to the Lord
That God welcomes the dead as well as the wandering and poor, first in the reign of heaven. We pray to the Lord
That the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken, are heard. (pause) We pray to the Lord
Priest/Presider
Protector of the hungry, Guardian of pilgrims, you led your servant Joseph to safety and through him you delivered his family in their distress. Answer us in our need, that we in turn may welcome all who come seeking bread, shelter and care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thursday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Weekday July 8, 2021 9 am Live-Streamed Mass
Good Morning! Welcome!
We join in the worship space of St. Joseph Church, along with our livestreaming community.
When Jesus sent his disciples out into ministry, he gave them the blessing to do his work. The people were to hear the words and receive the ministry without having to pay any money. God’s goodness is free to all his beloved children. We are the children of God. #wearethechurch
Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you bring healing to the sick and you raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, Have Mercy
Christ Jesus, you bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy
Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Lectionary 386 Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105/Matthew 10:7-15
Universal Prayer - Prayer of the Faithful Reader
Priest/Presider
Sent as heralds in Christ’s name, we pray
For those who announce forgiveness in Christ’s name. We pray to the Lord
For those who promote peace and justice; for all who serve in the armed forces and for first responders. We pray to the Lord
For those who lead others from despair to hope; from poverty to freedom; from darkness into light. We pray to the Lord
For the efforts of collaboration with our sister parishes of Holy Spirit and St. Joseph’s Church. We pray to the Lord
For the sick and for all who work to find cures for disease and all illness. We pray to the Lord
For all who have died to enter eternal life; living in the light of the risen Lord. We pray to the Lord
For the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken, to be heard. (pause) We pray to the Lord
Priest/Presider
God for whom we wait, you send us forth in Christ’s name to proclaim the coming day of your power. May we be good stewards of the earth, our world and all whom we meet. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Friday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Weekday OR St. Augustine Zhao Rong, priest and companions, martyrs July 9, 2021 9 am Live-Streamed Mass
Good Morning! Welcome!
We join in the worship space of St. Joseph Church, along with our livestreaming community.
Like the disciples, we may experience struggles in our lives that may weigh us down. At these times, we pray to be able to trust in the power of God’s Spirit. God stands with us. #wearethechurch
Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you bring healing to the sick and you raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, Have Mercy
Christ Jesus, you bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy
Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Lectionary 387 Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37/Matthew 10:16-23
Universal Prayer - Prayer of the Faithful Reader
Priest/Presider
Standing in the presence of the Lord, we pray
For those persecuted for their faith, for those harmed in their quest for justice, for freedom and dignity. We pray to the Lord
For those who promote peace and justice; for all who serve in the armed forces and for first responders. We pray to the Lord
For families separated by borders, for children who must leave their homes for any reason; for reunion and rejoicing. We pray to the Lord
For friends estranged from one another, for spouses in conflict for reconciliation and peace. We pray to the Lord
For the sick; for our elders bent by age and effort, for youth made weak by addiction; for hope and courage for all who suffer. We pray to the Lord
For all who have died to enter eternal life; living in the light of the risen Lord. We pray to the Lord
For the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken, to be heard. (pause) We pray to the Lord
Priest/Presider
O God of hope; hear the prayers we offer as we journey on roads both winding and straight, that we may enter at last into the peace you promise, where Christ lives and reigns for ever and ever. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saturday 14th Week in Ordinary Time Weekday OR BVM July 10, 2021 9 am Live-Streamed Mass
Good Morning! Welcome!
We join in the worship space of St. Joseph Church, along with our livestreaming community.
“Do not be afraid” is an invitation we hear many times in the Bible. God reminds us that we can face our difficult choices without fear, trusting in his aid and protection. May we ask for the grace to trust God. #wearethechurch
Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you bring healing to the sick and you raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, Have Mercy
Christ Jesus, you bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy
Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Lectionary 388 Genesis 49:29-32/Psalm 105/Matthew 10:24-33
Universal Prayer - Prayer of the Faithful Reader
Priest/Presider
We confidence in God’s unfailing mercy, we pray
That the church, the people of God extend the forgiveness they have found to all who seek it. We pray to the Lord
That government leaders work to create safe and vibrant communities where all may flourish and grow. We pray to the Lord
That those who have harmed others may seek reconciliation and restoration. We pray to the Lord
That the sick and their caregivers remain hopeful for healing and wholeness. That the dying may find strength in the God who will soon call them home. We pray to the Lord
That the dead may be gathered among their ancestors in faith. We pray to the Lord
That the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken, are heard. (pause) We pray to the Lord
Priest/Presider
Show us your radiance, God of hidden wisdom, and answer our prayers. Help us to embrace your presence and strength us in times of both success and failure. We ask all of this through Christ our Lord. Amen.