Celebrant : Jesus reminds us, "Many are invited, but few are chosen." Let us open our hearts to God's invitation and place our prayers before Him.

Response : Lord, hear our prayer.

1. For the Church: For the Holy Father, Bishops, Priests, Religious and all the Faithful, that they may faithfully share God's invitation and help people come closer to Him, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
2. For the World: For our leaders, that they may work for peace, justice and the good of all, especially those who are poor and suffering, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
3. For Those in Need: For those who are sick, lonely, poor or facing difficulties, that they may experience God's care and find people who support them, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
4. For Our Parish Community: For our parish community, that we may accept God's invitation with open hearts, grow in faith and love and support one another, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
5. For Our Personal and Parish Community Needs: Lets us now pray in silence for our parish community and personal needs…. (Pause) We pray to the Lord .... Response
   

(Pray for community and personal needs.... we pray to the Lord....)

Celebrant : Loving Father, hear our prayers. Help us to accept Your invitation with open hearts and to live faithfully in Your presence. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.