Archives for January 2022

Prayers of the Faithful                                            January 29 & 30, 2022

Presider:

In faith, hope and love we pray for the needs of the whole world.

Reader:

• For the Church: that we may grow in faith, hope, and love, and help others to discover the joy of these virtues, we pray:
• For all who are called to be prophets: that God will give them a clear insight into the truth, the strength to endure rejection and suffering, and convincing words to touch hearts about injustice and lack of love, we pray:
• For the clergy here at Risen Savior, especially Fr. Mario Castagnola, as he joins Fr. Tim Rudolphi and Fr. Matthew Malek in serving this community as we await the appointment of a new pastor.  That God will continue to bless Fr. Mario as he feels the warm welcoming spirit of this vibrant community, we pray:
• For Sophia McArthur, who will receive the sacrament of Confirmation at the 9a Mass and for RCIA candidates Duy Tran and Donald Posternick who will receive the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome at the Saturday 5p Mass; that God will strengthen them as they continue their journey of faith, we pray:
• For those impacted by the growing tension in the Ukraine, that God will guide all involved to a peaceful and just outcome, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers. May they be healed by God’s loving touch, including, Larry Simmons, Michael Swanton and Mary Dobmeier we pray:
• For those who have died, especially Kathy Graca, Helaine Powell, Richard Daly, Marge Donofrio, Gerri Migletz, and Loretta Lyden, mother-in-law of Marilyn Lyden. may they find comfort in the arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

Saving God, you sent your Son to speak to us words both gracious and challenging. Hear our prayers that we might heed what he speaks to us and live faithfully the life to which he calls us. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful  January 22 & 23, 2022

Presider:

Let us pray that the glad tidings of God’s love and care for those in need be brought to fulfillment.

Reader:

• For the Church: that we may recognize our identity as members of the Body of Christ and manifest the Good News in our lives, our families, and our workplaces, we pray:
• For teachers and preachers: that God will inspire them with words that will renew the faith of those who hear them and encourage them to greater trust in God’s providence, we pray:
• For all who are facing disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, especially families and teachers who are readjusting to remote learning and remote working; that God will continue to comfort the afflicted and protect the vulnerable, we pray:
• For all who steward earth’s resources: that we may recognize all of creation as God’s gift to us and grow in awareness of our responsibility to care for the earth, we pray:
• For all who struggle with emotional and mental illness: that they may come to know a time of God’s favor and receive peace and relief from their struggles, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers. May they be healed by God’s loving touch, including, Jim Trowbridge, Mary Dobmeier, Joe Groff, Larry Simmons and Loretta Lyden, mother-in-law of Marilyn Lyden. we pray:
• Today we pray for our Beloved Dead: Ione Hartl, Grace Vandal, and Margaret Hutchinson.  We also pray for those who have more recently died, especially, Barbara Santoro, mother of Jennifer Rotty. May they find comfort in the arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

O God, you sent your Son in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring us the glad tidings of salvation. Hear our prayers that we may come to the fullness of life Jesus proclaimed. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                            January 15 & 16, 2022

Presider:

Let us pray that Jesus’ ongoing abundant love may touch our lives and the lives of others both near and far.

Reader:

• For the church: that it may continue Jesus’ ministry of serving people and making change for the better, we pray:
• For a greater recognition of the abundance of  the Spirit’s gifts: that we utilize the gifts that we have been given and encourage one another to build up the Body of Christ and to serve those who are in need, we pray:
• For all who have been impacted by the worsening Covid pandemic, that God will help us to take steps to protect the vulnerable, and lead us to act in service to others as we navigate this challenging time, we pray:
• As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, that God will lead us to greater unity and peace in our deeply divided country and to continue to push for racial equality throughout the world, we pray.
• For all couples: that they may be channels of God’s love to one another and signs of God’s presence in society, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Lloyd Rivers, Jim Trowbridge, and Joe Groff. May they be healed by God’s loving touch, we pray:
• For those who have died, and for those who mourn the passing of loved ones, (especially,) Geri Migletz, that they may be welcomed into the arms of God, we pray:

Presider: O God, your love for us is a never-ending abundance. Hear our prayers that one day we might share forever in the glory of your heavenly wedding banquet. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful – January 8 & 9, 2022

Presider:

Made children of God by baptism, we raise up our prayers in confidence.

Reader:

• For the Church: that we may recognize our calling to be daughters and sons of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit manifest God’s love and compassion through our words and deeds, we pray:
• For understanding: that we may learn from Jesus how to be fully human and place all our gifts and talents into God’s service, we pray:
• For all who have been baptized in our community, particularly those during this last year, may they be faithful disciples of Jesus and continue to grow in their knowledge and love of God, we pray:
• For all catechumens: that they may hear God’s call, allow God to prepare a way in their hearts, and grow in their relationship with God each day., we pray:
• For those in need of care: for refugees, the ill, those unjustly detained, and those who lack heat or food, that God’s love will comfort them and the hearts of many that reach out to them, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Lloyd Rivers, Jim Trowbridge, Gerry Migletz and Joe Groff.  May they be healed by God’s loving touch, we pray:
• For those who have died, and for those who mourn the passing of loved ones, that they may be welcomed into the arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God of mercy, you never cease to call us to repentance and fullness of life. Hear our prayers as we strive to follow the way of Jesus. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.