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Let the door(s) be opened.

Peace be to this house, and to all who enter here:  ✠  In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Everliving Father, watchful and caring, our source and our end: All that we are and all that we have is yours. Accept us now, as we dedicate this place to which we come to praise  your Name, to ask your forgiveness, to know your healing  power, to hear your Word, and to be nourished by the Body  and Blood of your Son. Be present always to guide and to judge, to illumine and to bless your people.

Lord Jesus Christ, make this a temple of your presence and a house of prayer. Be always near us when we seek you in this place. Draw us to you, when we come alone and when we come with others, to find comfort and wisdom, to be supported  and strengthened, to rejoice and give thanks. May it be here, Lord Christ, that we are made one with you and with one