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Meeting ID: 815 0755 1772
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Opening Prayer:
As 2020 ends, we are reminded of the challenges we faced: both unique and long standing: The Pandemic; the election; Black lives not mattering; Women not valued; Illnesses, immigrants in camps; children separated from their parents; effects of climate change and the death penalty.
We ask God to help us in our fight for justice. We are also reminded of our progress: the vaccine; new leadership; and our wonderful expansion of our inclusive community thru Zoom.
Reading: (Christine Sine)
God as this new year dawns, may we take time to see the newness you are giving birth to.
May we not be blinded by the darkness that consumes our world.
Or consumed by the fear that paralyzes our actions.
May we remember,
That out of winters’ darkness you bring forth light,
That out of winter’s death you give birth to new life.
May we remember,
That which has been dormant will spring to life,
That which has been pruned will sprout new strength,
May we remember,
You are the light by which we see,
You are the fountain that gives us life.
God as this new year emerges,
May we give birth to that which honors you,
May we bring to life that which allows your goodness to shine,
May we give fresh expression to your eternal world,
And in the depths of our hearts may we cry,
Your kin-don come,
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Reflection time
Prayers of Petition: (Garth Hewitt)
God it is a new year full of new opportunities
We ask forgiveness for the past
And make resolutions for the future.
May we show your love and live your way
May we take time to pause and draw strength
And let our souls catch up
And be refreshed through the year
May we show your love and live your way.
May we remember the poor and forgotten
The marginalized and the weak
And find ways to show your compassion
May we show your love and live your way
May the healing hope of the gospel be integral to our lives
So that the ways of justice and peace are reflected in us
May we show your love and live your way
May we take time to see the beauty of your world -
To see the beauty of trees, flowers, birds and animals-
To cherish them and work for the sustaining of our garden home-
So that we leave it in good state for generations to come
May we show your love and live your way.
May our hearts be refreshed by joy, music, creativity, love and hope
So we in turn can bring hope and joy to others
Throughout this year may we show your love and live your way
Closing Prayer: (parts taken from--Fr. Richard Vosko--in his Gaudete Sunday sermon)
In 2021, may we see that: Black lives Will matter: Women will be recognized for who they are. Immigrant children held in detention centers will be freed.Prisoners will be treated with respect. Sick people will be well again. God, in us, and around us, gives us something to be joyful about after all.
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