Catholic Diocese of Auckland

26th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A September 27th

Welcome before Mass: (Commentator) Tēnā Koutou Katoa – Good morning and welcome. Today is the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time. We are again mindful today of the call to celebrate the Season of Creation and consider what an integral ecology asks of us. We gather now in a spirit of love, as people of compassion who seek the same mind as we strive to be one in Christ. Let us take a few moments to remind ourselves that we are one, a people who gather in the unity of Christ. (20 … seconds - stay at microphone). Welcome to this parish of ……………………… (parish name). Let’s stand and let’s sing together.

Prayer of the FaithfulFor the Church – that through open and loving communication, our communities strive to be of one mind, have the same love and are in full accord. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For leaders of the most powerful nations – that they protect the right to freedom of speech, without fear of retribution for all people. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For an end to the Covid-19 pandemic – that all people tend to the needs of the very poor and vulnerable, especially refugees and those without electricity, running water or adequate shelter. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For communities worldwide hit by fire, floods or storms – that we and the whole global community find new ways to support people in these dire situations, and effective ways to address climate change.

(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For school children – that in this difficult and interrupted year, they will find calm and have the support of family and friends to support them with their learning and support their well-being.

(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For us, gathered here now – that we commit ourselves to living simply, doing good for neighbour and creating bonds of friendship to support people struggling with mental-wellbeing.

(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For our local community of…………………..

That__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

Concluding PrayerMerciful God, we seek your way. The way of mercy, steadfast love and service to our neighbour in need. We do so simply and sincerely through Christ our Lord. AMEN

Please add a prayer for your

local community.

Note: The reader announces the petition.

The petition is addressed to the assembly who is invited

to pray for that petition. In the silence that follows, the people pray according to

that petition. The response which follows

concludes each petition.

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