Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful                        July 31 & August 1, 2021

Presider:  

God gives the gift of Jesus to be the Bread of Life, nourishing and sustaining us. And so we pray:

Lector:

• That all members of the church come to a deeper understanding of Jesus’ gift of himself to us as the Bread of Life, we pray:

• That all people of the world be nourished as they seek fuller life, we pray:

• That those who lack the basic necessities of life receive from those who have been given the Bread of Life, we pray:

• That parishioners of Risen Savior will seek to help those who are hungry through outreach programs such as Loaves and Fishes, Food on the First, and Meals on Wheels, we pray:

• For all involved in this week’s upcoming build with Habitat for Humanity–our parish volunteers, Habitat staff, and the homeowners-to-be: that each may be an instrument of God’s love and transformed by this experience of shared encounter, we pray:

• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Phil Cable, and Arnold Edel.

May they find comfort and healing, through God’s love, we pray:

Presider:

God of blessings, you send bread from heaven so that we might have eternal life: give us this bread always. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                         July 24 & 25, 2021

Presider:             

My friends, we who have gathered here to be fed in this Eucharist remember and pray for all who need to be nourished in any way.

Lector:

1.            For the Church: that it may grow in its identity as a Eucharistic people, we pray:

2.            For all who endure hunger each day, particularly orphans, immigrants, and the marginalized: that God will open avenues for food to reach them and help our hearts to be more sensitive to their needs and more aware of our abundance, we pray:

3.            For our Archdiocese as we continue the Synod process and prepare for small groups at our parish this fall: that the Spirit who calls us to unity may inspire each of us to live our baptismal calls with humility, gentleness, patience, and love, we pray:

4.            For all who bring food to our table each day, for farmers, harvesters, transporters, grocers, and cooks: that God will bless them abundantly and renew their life and wellbeing, we pray:

5.            For care and protection of the environment that provides food for the whole world, we pray:

6.            For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including, Sandy Hartung

may they find comfort and healing, through God’s love, we pray:

7.            Today we pray for our Beloved Dead: Ward Kierski, Dale Schlichting, Paul Pfeifer, Mark Juenemann, Cliff Drenttel, Jean Lesmeister

Presider:

God of power and promise, you feed us at the Eucharistic table and call us to be mindful of all who are hungry. Grant us the grace to be worthy of this calling and to feed others as you feed us. We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful July 17 & 18, 2021

Presider:  

We follow in the footsteps of Jesus, the Shepherd, by caring and praying for one another, for our neighbors and for the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be witnesses to God’s message, expressions of God’s nurturing love, and instruments of God’s healing care to all who find life’s journey burdensome, we pray:

• For peace where there is conflict: that, like a shepherd, God may lead us away from violence and into greater appreciation of life and the value of each person, we pray:

• For Pope Francis and the bishops: that they may have the hearts of true shepherds and guide the church closer to Jesus, we pray:

• For a spirit of compassion: that God will touch our hearts with care and concern for all whom we find needy or demanding, we pray:

• For refugees, immigrants, the homeless, and the oppressed: that God may show them a shepherd’s care and raise up effective leaders to assist them, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including, Sandy Hartung; may they find comfort and healing, through God’s love, we pray:

• For those who have died, especially Mary Thul, and for all who mourn their passing, we pray

Presider:

Lord, you have always looked kindly upon your people, regardless of their worthiness. You sent caring leaders and your Son, Jesus, to shepherd the weary and discouraged. Show us how to follow his example and be caring shepherds to those in need. We pray this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                   July 10 & 11, 2021

Presider:  

We are sent to continue Jesus’ ministry; and so we pray for all those he loves here and throughout the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may find our identity in our relationship with God instead of in the allurements of possessions, accomplishments, or power, we pray:

• For our companions on the faith journey: that we may be faithful witnesses with our family, friends, co-workers, and fellow parishioners to the work of God in one another’s lives, we pray:

• For the grace to travel lightly: that God will show us how to live the reign of God through vulnerability, reliance on one another, and journeying with Christ

• For wisdom: that God will guide us as we oppose injustices and encounter opposition or rejection for living the Gospel, we pray:

• For our sister parish in Gris Gris and for all Haitians as they face uncertainty, financial hardship, and unrest during this time of political turmoil: that power will be transferred peacefully and that God will call forward leaders that will bring about peace, improve the lives of their citizens, and work for justice, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Sandy Hartung and Tom Diger, may they find comfort and healing, through God’s love, we pray:

Presider:

Loving God, you have chosen us in Christ Jesus and call us to continue his mission. Help us to live as your holy people and grant us the courage to respond to his call. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                  July 3 & 4, 2021

Presider:  

We who are called to respond in faith to Jesus’ prophetic word pray humbly for ourselves, for our neighbors and for the whole world.

Lector:

• For the church, that it may welcome the voices of prophecy wherever and from whomever they come … we pray,

• For our new Pastor, Fr. Denny Dempsey, that God will richly bless him as he leads our faith community, we pray:

• For our nation: that God will guide us in living the values which we proclaim so that all may experience life, liberty, and justice, we pray:

• For greater trust: that God will free us from our past mistakes, strengthen us as we recognize our weaknesses, and open us to God’s power working within us, we pray:

• For the acceptance of others: that God will help us to be open to the stranger and their gifts as they enter our lives so that we may be nurtured and enriched by them, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Don and Karen Atkinson, Tom Diger, Maria Brass (mother of Marianne Brass), may they find comfort and healing, through God’s love, we pray:

• For those who have died; May God welcome them to new eternal life and ease the loss of those who grieve their passing, we pray:

Presider:

Loving God, you sent Jesus to reveal your love and your will for us. Grant us faith, openness to your word and the courage to share it with others. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.