ALL SAINTS’ DAY MASS
Introduction: Good Morning! Happy All Saints’ Day! Today is a time of celebration. The saints were people who believed in God and worked very hard to do what God asked of them. This year, we are learning about the light of Jesus and how we are called to live in his light. The saints all lived in the light of Jesus. They prayed, worked hard, made sacrifices and gave their lives in service to others. Even though the saints have died and gone to Heaven to be with Jesus, their work is not done.
As a Church, we believe in the communion of saints. This means that we can pray to the saints to help us. They can help us when we are sick, feeling alone, have lost something or are working on a special project. The saints are always there to help us; we only have to ask them. Let us join together today to joyfully celebrate the lives of the saints and their communion with us.
Opening Song: For All the Saints
Greeting:
Penitential Rite:
Opening Prayer:
First
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
Second
Alleluia:
Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12a
Homily:
Intentions: Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who work for peace and justice may their efforts be rewarded by an end to war and conflicts. Let us pray to the Lord. R/
For all who seek to live peaceful lives and spread the light of Christ, may they be blessed with courage to continue their work. Let us pray to the Lord. R/
For all who live their lives in service to others, may they be supported in their work and blessed with strength. Let us pray to the Lord. R/
For those who mourn, may they be comforted by our prayers and concern. Let us pray to the Lord. R/
For the benefactors of our school, and all who share their time talent and treasure with others, may they be blessed with love, health and peace. Let us pray to the Lord. R/
For our family members and friends who have died, may they share the glory of eternal life with the saints. Let us pray to the Lord. R/
Offertory: Blest Are They
Holy, Holy:
Eucharistic Prayer:
Memorial Acclamation:
Amen:
Our Father:
Sign of Peace:
Lamb of God:
Communion Song: We Are Called
Meditation: We Fall Down
Communion Prayer:
Litany of Saints – We will now pray the Litany of Saints. In this litany we are asking the saints in Heaven to pray for us. Please respond: Pray for us.
St. Therese of Lisieux, our parish saint …….. Pray for us.
St. Francis, patron saint of peace………. Pray for us.
Mary, patron saint of our country………… Pray for us.
St. Anthony, patron saint of lost things……… Pray for us.
St. Monica, patron saint of parents……. Pray for us.
All the holy men and women and the saints…….. Pray for us.
Final Blessing:
Song for Sending