The following information is from the Parish Bulletin.

Let us Pray

Dear God
You are my light and salvation.
You are my hope.
Please come into my heart.
Forgive all my wrongs and give me your wonderful gift of eternal life.
Help me be an instrument of your love,
and cause your light to shine on others through me
Amen

Easter Ceremonies

Channel 7 will stream on Good Friday ‘The Lord’s Passion’ at 3.00pm and Mass on Easter Sunday at 10.30am St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP welcomed the partnership …… “people of all ages and no matter where they live or are currently isolating, will now be able to participate in the Mass.” St Joseph’s Parish will re-commence ‘live streaming’ on Sunday, 19th April

Prayer of the Faithful

Celebrant: With the joy and hope of the Risen Christ in our hearts, we present our needs to God Response: God of Light, hear our prayer

For the Church: may we be instruments of Christ’s light to others. We pray ...

For all who work in healthcare and other essential services. We pray ...

For medical research: may scientists around the world be successful in developing a safe vaccine as soon as possible. We pray ...

For the many refugees in the world: may they be kept safe from the spread of the virus. We pray ...

For our Eucharistic community at this time: may they be nourished through a ‘spiritual communion’ of prayer, reflecting on the scriptures or by participating in the ‘live streaming’ of the Eucharist. We pray ...

For those who have suffered from sexual abuse: may they gain strength from the support and love of those around them. We pray ...

For Ray O’Keefe and Mary Fiorini who died recently and for those whose anniversaries are around this time. We also remember the many people who have died from COVID-19: may the light of the Risen Christ on them. We pray ...

God of Light, may the paschal mystery we celebrate today be a constant and lasting reality in our lives. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.