Prayers of the Faithful

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR NOVEMBER 28 AND 29, 2020

Presider:  

Let us pray that this holy season will make us alert to Christ’s coming through the needs and concerns of all people.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be awake to life each day, roused from sleep-waking through life, and freed from avoidance of issues, we pray,  

• For patience during this Advent season: that we may discover God’s word in every sound that touches our ears, God’s touch in every human embrace, and God’s love in every gesture of self-sacrifice among us, we pray:  

• For healing of our nation: that God will heal the wounds of the political campaigns, restore civil dialogue, and help us to address together the greatest needs of our country, we pray:  

• For all who are suffering from violence, famine, persecution, or neglect: that God will destroy the bonds that hold them and open the doors of mercy and compassion for them, we pray:  

• For all who must wait: that God will strengthen and comfort all who are waiting with the sick, those awaiting a diagnosis or a test result, those separated from loved ones, and those who are held unjustly, we pray:  

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers.May they and all who suffer be comforted by your healing touch and by the prayers of friends and family, we pray:  

• Today we pray for our Beloved Dead: Clifford Ward, Jean Dineen, Lottie Burczyk, Dorothy McCabe and Mary Griffin, as well as for those who have recently died, especially John Finken, son of Brenda Finken.  May God comfort those who mourn the passing of a loved-one, we pray:  

Presider:

God who is ever present, grant us the ability to see the face of Jesus wherever he appears among us, and help us to live in awareness this Advent season. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                            November 21 & 22, 2020

Presider:  

With confidence we make our needs known to God through the intercessions of Christ the King.

Lector: 

• For the Church: that we may recognize Christ in one another and honor the dignity of each person whom God has called to life, we pray:

• For dynamic faith: that in times of chaos and confusion, we may be confident that Christ will defeat all evils, including death, and lead us to the fullness of life with God, we pray:

• For the grace to live in the Spirit of Jesus: that we may be willing to take the first step in helping others without expectation of their response or of a return for ourselves, we pray:

• For all civic leaders responsible for making difficult decisions regarding the pandemic: that they communicate clearly, truthfully, and calmly — with each other and with the public — and that their messages are received and heeded, we pray:

• For all who are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic: that the Holy Spirit will take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation and give a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others from exposure to the disease, we pray:

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

May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• For those who have died, especially Jerome Pelkey, father of Karen Christian. May they be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray

Presider:  

God, our protector and judge, we thank you for sending your Son to show us who you are and who we are called to be. Give us strength and courage to care for the least among us. Make us worthy to stand among those called to live in eternal life. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                           November 14 & 15, 2020

Presider:  

We now make our needs known to God who has entrusted to us the saving work of Jesus.

Lector: 

• For the Church: that we may be aware of the gifts of faith, time, and opportunity that God has entrusted to us, be good stewards of these gifts, and diligently utilize them in the service of God and our neighbor, we pray:

• For freedom from fear: that God will free us from paralyzing fear and help us to trust God’s faithfulness and love as we live life each day, we pray:

• For the grace of awareness: that God will rouse our inner selves, help us to be alert, and avoid the numbing effects of consumerism, escapism, and selfishness, we pray:

• For all who are facing an end, to a relationship, to employment, to good health, or to independent living: that God may give them hope and lead them through the pain and confusion of the adjustments that are required, we pray:

• That we may pray for our country during time of transition, that we may be Christian voices of truth, honesty and compassion, we pray:

• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Wendy Wexler, Gerri Migletz, Donna Gregory, and Greg Boettcher

May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• That those who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, and for all whose names have been inscribed in our Book of the Dead, and for those grieving the passing of a loved-one, we pray:

Presider:  

Generous God, you are the giver of all that we have. Give us the vision, courage, and strength to use our gifts to benefit others. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                  November 7 & 8, 2020

Presider:      

Let us pray for wisdom and vision as we look to what lies ahead.

Lector: 

• For the Church: that we may have a spirit of readiness so that we can respond to God’s presence and invitations at any moment, we pray:

• For the grace to live in the here and now: that we may not be consumed by the endless things that need to be done tomorrow, nor trapped by the events of yesterday and forget the gift of today, we pray:

• For all newly-elected officials; that they will seek to serve the common good by finding common ground, we pray:

• For healing of our nation: that God will heal the wounded relationships and mistrust amongst people, and help us to work together for the needs of all, we pray:

• For the grace to refocus on what matter to us as believers and the courage to take whatever action is needed, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Larry Nelzny Wendy Wexler, Gerri Migletz, Donna Gregory and Greg Beottcher, may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• For those who have died, especially Charline McDermott, mother of Steve McDermott, may God lead them into eternal light and peace, we pray:

Presider:  

God of the past, present and future, we ask you to help us look with courage at what lies ahead. Give us the wisdom to live each day as if it were our last. Grant us courage to trust in what is yet to come. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful October 31 & November 1, 2020

Presider:   Let us pray to God who sent us the divine Son as teacher and master.

Lector: 

• For the Church: that, inspired by the witness of the saints, we may rely upon God’s mercy and providence as we strive to be faithful disciples, we pray:

• For a greater awareness of God’s grace at work around and within us: that we may recognize the work of God in those who love us, forgive us, teach us, and call us to be our truest selves, we pray:

• For healing: that through the intercession of the saints, God will deliver the human family from the corona virus and everything that destroys God’s gift of life, we pray:

• For honest and safe voting: that the Spirit will guide us in fulfilling our civic responsibility through voting this week and that Gospel principles may inspire our choices, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Larry Nalezny, Wendy Wexler, Donna Gregory, Greg Boettcher, and Gerri Migletz.

May they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray:

• Today we pray for those who have died, especially George Kohler (COAL-urr); Mary Griffin, sister of Kate Adamek;

that God will fill them with life and give consolation and peace to those who grieve them, we pray:

Presider:  

Almighty God, you invite us to holiness through your beatitudes. Hear our prayers that one day we might live eternally in your love. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.