21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY YEAR - YEAR A - 21st August 1999

Presider : With Peter, we acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Let us pray to the Father in Jesus name.
As we respond :HELP US, LORD

*That our Holy Father Pope John Paul, all bishops, priests, deacons and religious brothers and sisters may remain strong in their mission and commitment to Jesus, thanks to our prayers and support,

WE PRAY TO THE LORD : HELP US LORD

*That all of us Catholics may get to know Jesus better,

WE PRAY TO THE LORD : HELP US LORD

*That our Church, following the steps of Jesus and the apostles, may be source of inspiration to all christian people

WE PRAY TO THE LORD : HELP US LORD

*That all of us who feel unwanted or unloved may find a true friend to help us in our times of need.

WE PRAY TO THE LORD : HELP US LORD

Presider :
Father, we thank You for calling us here to pray, and we ask You to hear our prayers through Your Son Jesus Christ, Our Lord

Amen