Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful                                October 24 & 25, 2020

Presider:   Confident of God’s abiding love for us, we now make our needs known so that we can love with all our hearts.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may manifest our love of God and neighbor in words that express our commitment and in deeds that show our commitment to Christ, we pray:

• That during this Respect Life Month our resolve will be strengthened to cherish and protect the gift of every human life, we pray:

• For all suffering financially: that God will move leaders of government and business to develop opportunities to avoid eviction, provide for healthcare, and expand employment opportunities, we pray:

• For an evangelizing spirit: that our faith may shine forth and be an invitation to others to come to know the God who made them and loves them, we pray:

• For safe elections: that God will protect all who plan to vote and all who will be working at polling places so all may fulfill their civic responsibilities, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Larry Nalezny and George Kohler,

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 our Beloved Dead: Jim Kelly, Earl Hutton, Adam Ressler, Donald Verdegan, Gert Barnes and Bernice Fischer and for all who have died, especially, Jean Dineen, and Lottie Burczyk

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

Presider:  

Almighty God, you love us beyond compare and call us to love one another. 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.

Prayers of the Faithful                                October 17 & 18, 2020

Presider:   Let us pray that we live with undivided hearts, giving God what belongs to God.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may manifest each day the work of faith, the labor of love, and the endurance of hope that is ours as God’s people, we pray:

• For all government officials and employees: that they may wisely use their offices to promote justice and the common good, we pray:

• As we celebrate World Mission Sunday, let us pray for a deeper missionary spirit. May we be generous in our response to the Gospel planted in our hearts., we pray:

• As we approach a new year of stewardship at Risen Savior, may we be Spirit-led in our generosity towards our faith community, we pray:

• For greater respect for life: that the Holy Spirit will open all to a deeper recognition of the beauty and mystery of life in all its stages, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Scott Highberg.

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

• For  all who have died, especially, Clifford Ward, Mary Lager Hagermeister, Dorothy McCable, sister of Carolyn Welsch, and Fr. Peter Wittman.

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

Presider:  

Gracious God, you call us to put on the heart of your divine Son. Hear our prayers that all divisions among us might be healed and one day we will share eternally in the fullness of your kingdom. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                           October 10 & 11, 2020

Presider:   Let us pray for all who have been called and for all of God’s beloved people.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may hear God’s invitation to life and enter wholeheartedly into the banquet that God has prepared for us, we pray:

• For the grace of openness: that we may welcome and offer hospitality to all who enter our communities, we pray:

• For greater trust in the providence of God: that we may be confident of God’s love that will supply for all our needs, we pray:

• That political campaigns will educate the people of all nations to the seriousness of the issues facing the world community and call forth a strong commitment to care for our common home, we pray:

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

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

• For  all who have died,

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

Presider:  

Loving and nurturing God, we ask for the courage and grace to accept our responsibilities as fruitful people in your vineyard each day of our lives. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                  October 3 & 4, 2020

Presider:   We pray now for our many needs and the needs of the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be a fruitful garden, producing a harvest rich in justice, compassion, mercy and forgiveness, we pray:

• For a deeper relationship with God: that we may not be satisfied with simply using religious words and gestures but rather make the Gospel the source of all our words and deeds, we pray:

• That during this Respect Life Month our resolve will be strengthened to cherish and protect the gift of every human life, we pray:

• For all those impacted by the coronavirus, especially President Donald Trump and members of his staff, may God’s grace and blessings be upon them in their time of healing, we pray:

• For civility in public life: that public discourse may focus on ideas and programs, and that the election speeches and materials will respect the dignity of each person, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Rosanne Kouva, and Sam Ocel.

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

• For  all who have died, especially, Bernice Fischer,

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

Presider:  

Loving and nurturing God, we ask for the courage and grace to accept our responsibilities as fruitful people in your vineyard each day of our lives. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Presider:   In humble trust, we place our needs before God.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may more and more put on the attitude of Christ and empty ourselves so that God can raise us to a new life of faithful relationships and loving service, we pray:

• For integrity: that we may not merely speak of God’s ways but sincerely commit to living them as faithful disciples, we pray:

• For healing of the earth: that God will inspire us to act boldly in addressing climate change and other abuses of the earth so that those who are suffering may be relieved and that the future may hold many blessings for the human family, we pray:

• For all who are suffering from the aftermath of hurricanes or wildfires: that God will protect them from further harm, help them to connect with family and friends, and fill their hearts with courage, we pray:

• For our brothers and sisters at St. Rose of Lima parish in Gris Gris, Haiti: that we may be filled with care and compassion and respond with generous hearts, open hands and a renewed sense of solidarity with all the families and children, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Rosanne Kouva, and Sam Ocel. 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 our beloved dead: Marilyn Matthews, Betsi Downi, and Carolyn Cuddigan and for all who have died, especially Tomas Renteria, nephew of Nalleli Renteria de Leon,

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

Presider:  

Gracious God, you call us to be faithful in carrying out your divine will. Hear our prayers that one day we might share in the fullness of life you offer those who dwell in your kingdom. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.