May 10, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Opening Hymn
Opening Prayer
Almighty ever-living God,
constantly accomplish
the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new
in Holy Baptism may,
under your protective care,
bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen
Let us Sing in Glory to God
We offer Today's prayer service for all Mothers.
At the conclusion of our Prayer today, there is a special blessing for Mothers.
Scripture Readings
First Reading
Psalm
Second Reading
Alleluia & Gospel Reading
Use link to view Today's scripture readings at the United States Council of Catholic Bishops Website
May Crowning
To begin the May Crowning,
please play the Audio first:
As the Audio Plays, click on the photos to the right, and join our families in their homes as they honor our Blessed Mother .
Prayers of the Faithful
Gathered into a spiritual house of living stones, we place our trust in our cornerstone, Jesus Christ, as we make our prayers to him.
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That our compassionate Father would touch all affected by the current outbreak with healing and peace, let us pray to the Lord.
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For any who are struggling to believe and those whose faith is weak, may Christ speak to their troubled hearts and give them hope, we pray to the Lord.
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That on this Mother's day, as we give thanks for the gift of our mothers, may all mothers be blessed with the gift of God's guidance, his protection, and God's love, we pray to the Lord.
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For those intentions that we ask at this time...., we pray to the Lord.
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For those who have died, may he who has prepared a place for them welcome them to the splendor of their heavenly home, we pray to the Lord.
Gracious God, you know our needs before we ask. Please hear and answer our prayers this day according to your will, we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Closing Prayer
Graciously be present
to your people,
we pray, O Lord,
and lead those
you have imbued
with heavenly mysteries
to pass from former ways
to newness of life.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Closing Hymn
Mother's Day Blessing
Loving God,
as a mother gives
life and nourishment to her children,
so you watch over your Church.
Bless our Mothers,
that they may be strengthened
as Christian mothers.
Let the example of their faith and love
shine forth.
Grant that we,
their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
If you want to study more about Today's Gospel Reading, check out our Faith Formation's Breaking Open the Word for this Sunday
We are helping the Catholic organization CSPL (The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership) help families living in the Maywood and the Broadview area. They are making masks to sell and support their families at this time. If you would like to order a mask or to learn more use the link and go to CSPL's website.
