Kevin Rotty

Prayers of the Faithful – April 22 & 23, 2023

Presider:

Let us pray for the world that needs the presence of the Risen Christ.

Reader:

• For the church: that the freedom brought by the Resurrection may enable us to live with purpose and help others to forsake the fruitless pursuits of power, fame, and wealth, we pray:
• For wisdom: that as we bring our lives, experiences, and relationships to the Eucharist each week, the Scriptures may help us recognize that Christ is with us in every aspect of life, we pray:
• That we who participate in this Eucharist, offering God the gifts that earth has given and human hands have made, may be ready and willing to respond to God’s word that calls us to  respect and care for God’s creation, we pray:
•  For all who are on significant journeys, for missionaries, pilgrims, aid workers and members of the military: that God will protect them from harm, lead them safely to their destination, and help them be aware of God’s presence with them, we pray:
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, including: Michelle Groff, Cameron Howard Wendell, Mary Edwards, and Linda Kozak, we pray:
• That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, especially Adam Smith, nephew of Jann Shaffer, and John Koleczek, great uncle of Grace Kolaczek; we pray:

Presider:

God of abundance: We are grateful for this Eucharistic feast in which Jesus is made known to us. Open our hearts to Christ’s ongoing presence among us. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Presider:

We have not seen but still believe. With confident faith, we bring our concerns before God.

Reader: 

• For the Church: that we may offer faithful witness to Christ by being united in mind and spirit as we worship, study and serve the needs of others, we pray:
• For all who struggle with faith: that the Word of God may open them to a relationship with God and enlighten their path to fuller life, we pray:
• For the grace to forgive: that flowing from God’s forgiveness of us, we may forgive those who have harmed or wronged us, we pray:
• For the poor, hungry, and neglected all over the world: that their cries for daily bread may inspire works of compassion and mercy among those to whom much has been given, we pray:
• For those impacted by the shooting in Louisville, KY this past week; that God will receive the souls of those killed, pour out healing grace on the injured, and console those who are anxious or afraid, we pray:
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, including: Barbara Skierecki (pr. SKRES-key), and Linda Kozak, we pray:
• That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, especially; we pray:

Presider:

Generous God, plant your precious gift of faith ever deeper in our hearts. All that we ask, we ask in the name of Jesus, our Risen Lord.

Prayers of the Faithful: EASTER SUNDAY, April 9, 2023

Presider:

On this most holy day, we are made a new creation in the image of the Risen Christ. Let us pray that the joy and hope of Easter may be shared by all the earth. 

Lector:

• For the Church: that renewed through word and sacrament, we may radiate the light of Christ, be strong in faith, confident in hope, and abounding with love for God and neighbor, we pray:
• For all the newly baptized: that they may faithfully follow Jesus, grow in their love for God, and keep the light of Christ burning brightly in their lives, we pray:
• For all who are away from home this Easter, particularly members of the military and relief workers: that God will protect from harm, guide their service, and bring them home safely, we pray:
• For greater respect and appreciation of human life: that we may recognize God’s gift of life in everyone and strive to honor and support that life in each person that we meet, we pray:
• For greater stewardship of God’s creation: that we may work to use earth’s resources prudently and preserve them for the good of future generations, we pray:
• For nations in turmoil: that God will break the cycles of violence and discord, end acts of revenge, protect the innocent, and raise leaders who will establish peace and justice in areas of conflict, we pray
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, find healing, including: Laurie Kou-ba, Barbara Skierecki, Lorraine Czeck, Linda Kozak, and  Oziel Ortiz, we pray:
• That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, especially; we pray:

Presider:

Glorious God, you raised up your Son from the dead. Raise us up and hear our prayer that we may praise your glory today and always. We pray though Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Prayers of the Faithful:Palm Sunday –April 1 & 2, 2023

Presider:

My brothers and sisters in Christ, as we enter this Holy Week, let us pray for our world and ourselves, asking God for what we need to make a holy difference.

Lector:

• For a holy week of peace in those places where there is violence, we pray …
• For a holy week of unity among all Christians, we pray …
• For a holy week for those without homes, without jobs, without a means to provide for their loved ones, we pray …
• For those who will receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter and be received into the church, and for this community as we enter these holy days together, we pray …
• For all who were impacted by the elementary school shooting in Nashville this past week, that God will welcome the souls of the deceased and comfort the hearts of those mourning the loss of loved ones.
• For a holy week for those who are ill and have asked for our prayers especially:Laurie Kouba, Barbara Skierecki, Lorraine Czeck, and  Oziel Ortiz.  May all who suffer be encouraged by Jesus, who conquered suffering and death, we pray…

• For those who have died, and for those who are dying, and for those who are grieving the passing of a loved one, we pray …

Prayers of the Faithful – March 25 & 26, 2023

Presider:

          We now raise our prayers to God, who offers us resurrection and life.

Reader:

• For the Church: that God will transform our fears into hope, selfishness into love, and deaths into new life, we pray to the Lord:

• For all who must face death each day, particularly emergency personnel and hospital chaplains: that God will strengthen their spirits and help them honor the life of each person they assist, we pray to the Lord:

• For those with a terminal illness and those on death row: that they may surrender their life into God’s embrace and come to know Jesus who is the resurrection and the life, we pray to the Lord:

• For all who are experiencing divorce or the death of a relationship: that God will heal their pain, help them to face the issues with courage, and give them hope for their future, we pray to the Lord:

• That God will inspire us with hope in the face of adversity, and to see those hard times as an opportunity for the saving and healing power of Jesus to be shown through us, we pray to the Lord:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including, Joseph Andrayzek, Laurie Kouba,  and Oziel Ortiz. May they find comfort in God’s love and from the care of their family and friends, we pray:

• Today we pray for our Beloved Dead: Shirley Britten, and Clara Bieganek as wel as those who have died more recently, especially Geraldine Stoffel, mother of Joel Stoffel. May all who have died find joy in the resurrection…we pray:

Presider:

God of life, hear our prayers that one day we might be raised to the fullness of life with you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.