Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful, October 16 & 17, 2021

Presider:  

As followers of the suffering servant, we pray humbly for ourselves, for one another, and for our brothers and sisters throughout the world.

Lector:

• For the Church, the Body of Christ called to be servant of all, we pray:

• For all who suffer, whether in spiritual, physical or emotional ways, that God’s redemptive power may give them peace, we pray:

• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For all those who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them; that the Holy Spirit heal our people’s wounds, steady shaken spirits and show us the way to justice and wholeness, we pray:

• For all the homeless who have no place to stay as the weather begins to turn cold, that Jesus, the suffering servant, may guide them to the resources available to them and guide us to ways in which we may be servant to them,  we pray:

• For all who are recovering from storms, floods and other natural disasters: that God will relieve their suffering, ease their fears, and give them strength to move forward, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including

Caron Entenman, David Osterkamp, Pattie Edel, and Mary Lou Kojak. May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:

• For those who have died, including Bonnie Hokanson, that God may grant them eternal rest, we pray:

Presider:

Compassionate and merciful God, you have given us Jesus as the radiant sign of what it means to serve others. Help us to be your servant people. We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                   October 9 & 10, 2021

Presider:  

Those who faithfully follow Jesus have been promised an inheritance of eternal life. We ask God for the grace to be faithful.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may experience God looking upon us with love and respond generously to what God asks of us today we pray:

• For our Sister Parish, St. Rose of Lima in Gris Gris, Haiti, that God will continue to bless their community and strengthen the partnership between our parishes.

• For the Synod that recently began: that God will guide the whole Church in listening to the Holy Spirit so that we may deepen our communion and be more faithful to the mission of evangelization and reconciliation, we pray:

• As we approach National Indigenous Peoples Day, that our Creator, whose voice we hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to the world, may bless us with a spirit of awareness and respect for the original inhabitants of the land upon which we live, we pray:

• For freedom from attachments: that God will give us the courage to live with less and embrace our families, our community members, and the gift of each day more fully, we pray:

• For those impacted by the school shooting in Arlington Texas this past week, that God will heal the injured, mend our brokenness, and guide our leaders to enforce and enact laws that protect all in our society, especially those most vulnerable, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including

Caron Entenman, Bonnie Hokanson, Kathy Fastner,

David Osterkamp, Pattie Edel, and Mary Lou Kojak. May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:

• For those who have died, especially Rhoda Hokanson and Rodney Coburn, brother of Mary Ehalt, may they all experience the peace and joy of God’s kingdom, we pray:

Presider: God, through Jesus, our teacher, we learn wisdom. Grant that we have courage to follow your commands. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful October 2 & 3, 2021

Presider:  

From the moment of creation we were called to union with God and each other. Let us pray that our relationships be faithful and strong.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be a sign of communion between God and humanity and a means of reconciliation amongst all people. we pray:

• For those preparing to participate in the Synod process, that God grant them the courage to speak and the grace to listen as they take part in this very important and formative process, we pray:

• For all married or engaged couples: that they may recognize Christ in each other, grow into true oneness of life, and bring God’s love to others. we pray:

• For all who have experienced or have been impacted by divorce: that God will heal their pain, renew their sense of self, and help them find support and understanding in our community, we pray:

• As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month, that God will bring an end to this tragic disease, grant courage to the women who undergo treatment, and give strength to the affected families, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Bonnie and Rhoda Hokanson, Kathy Fastner, David Osterkamp, and Mary Lou Kojak. May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:

• For those who have died, especially Gordy Buesgens may they all experience the peace and joy of God’s kingdom, we pray:

Presider:

God of all creation, we pray that you will strengthen us as we strive to sustain the many relationships in our lives.  Empower us to help one another and to be open to one another’s unique circumstances and struggles.  We ask this in the name Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful September 25 & 26, 2021

Presider:  

With humility and a Christ-like attitude, let us ask God for the grace we need to champion those who have nothing.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may welcome the gift of the Spirit and be transformed by the Spirit’s work in us so that God’s mercy, compassion, and presence may be manifest to our world. we pray:

• For positive developments in the worsening COVID-19 pandemic; that God will bless care-givers with strength, grace and safety, and guide the public to helpful decisions that benefit the common good. we pray:

• For refugees, especially the thousands of Haitian migrants who are facing the challenges of deportation, we pray:

• As we approach October, the month of the Rosary as well as Respect Life Month, that through the intercession of Mary we might come to a greater respect and appreciation for life in all its stages, we pray:

• For all who have been cheated or defrauded of their income: that God will overturn the injustice and provide for their needs. we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Kathy Fastner, Tom Diger and Marge Donofrio May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:

• Our Beloved Dead, for whom we pray, are: Arvilla Rivers, Jim Westberg, Jerry Elfering, and Benedict John Kautzman. 

We also pray for those who have more recently died, especially Kathleen Meyer, mother of Ken Meyer and Dorothy Ascheman; may they all experience the peace and joy of God’s kingdom, we pray:

Presider: God of surprises, you have always acted on behalf of your people, but not always as they expected. Keep our hearts and minds open to your movement among us. Help us to welcome those who demonstrate your power, whoever they may be. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                September 18 & 19, 2021

Presider:            

We who are called to follow Jesus pray now for ourselves, for one another and for the world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be servants of one another, particularly of those in need, and thus bear witness to God’s love for everyone. we pray:
• For the continuing work of Fr. Paul Nguyen on behalf of the Diocese of Diocese of Long Xuyen, that God will continue to bless all missionaries as well as inspire our generosity to help the message and love of our Lord to be made known to the ends of the earth, we pray:
• On this day that we host our own Parish Ministry Fair: for all volunteers, especially those who work with the children of our community, we pray:
• For health, safety and progress during this persisting Covid 19 pandemic; that our actions may mirror Jesus’ teaching to be “servants of all” in our choices regarding precautions, protocols and vaccination, we pray:
• For healing amongst the daughters and sons of Abraham: that God will heal the wounds and misunderstandings, and bring greater cooperation amongst followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Tom Diger and Marge Donofrio May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:
• For all who have died, may they experience the peace and joy of God’s kingdom, we pray:

Presider:

God who sustains us, we look to you when truth overwhelms us and our courage wavers. Help us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, especially when they take us where we do not want to go. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen