Patriot Day

Patriot Day is observed September 11 to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States.

A “Blue Mass” may be celebrated during the week of the anniversary to honor all firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians who serve the local community, as well as those who have died this past year.

The Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice may be used (Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, section II, number 30) along with readings found in the Lectionary at numbers 887-891.

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These may be included among the intercessions at Masses on September 11:

• For the Church, that she may continue to provide care and healing for all, especially those affected by the attacks on September 11, 2001, we pray to the Lord…
• For all victims of violence and terrorism around the world, and for their families, that they may find comfort and peace, we pray to the Lord…
• For the safety of our service men and women abroad, for civil servants who protect us and keep us safe, and for all who live with war and violence, we pray to the Lord…
• For our leaders and for the leaders of nations, that they may work together to address the problems that provide fertile ground for the growth of terrorism,we pray to the Lord...
• For the ability to forgive and for an end to all hatred, beginning in our own hearts, we pray to the Lord…