Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful                                      May 28 & 29, 2022

Presider:

As we reflect on our responsibility to assume the work of the disciples, we pray for ourselves, for our neighbors and for the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may continue the mission of Jesus and bring forth the reign of God through our worship, our work, and our relationships each day, we pray:
• For the Risen Savior faith community: that we may faithfully encounter Christ in our Eucharistic assembly, in our families and communities, and in those who request our assistance, we pray:
• For all who have died in the service of our nation: that God’s glory will shine upon them and that they may share in the peace of the heavenly kingdom, we pray:
• For those impacted by the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde (oo-WALL-deh), Texas; that God will welcome the souls of those who were killed, comfort the grieving, and guide us all to a more productive dialogue to address the increasing levels of gun violence in our country, we pray:
• For those who are experiencing endings and farewells from schools and colleges, we pray:
• For all who are ill, may they be comforted by our God who heals us in body, mind, and spirit, including: Ken Weldon.
• May all who suffer be comforted by our love and concern and by God’s healing touch, we pray:
• For eternal life for those who have died, especially; Mary Kent, and for all those grieving the loss of someone they love: may they find comfort in the promise of the resurrection … we pray:

Presider:

Gracious God, you sent your Son among us to show us the way to you. Grant us all that we need to continue to work in his name, so that all creatures may be one in you. We ask this in Jesus’ name, who lives with you forever and ever. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                             May 21 & 22, 2022

Presider:

Living the word of Jesus makes demands on us. Let us pray to be faithful followers of Jesus.  Please respond: “Risen Savior, hear our prayer.”

Lector: 

For the Church: that we may always be attentive to the creative work of the Spirit so that many may more easily encounter Christ, we pray:

For the peace of Christ in our hearts: that we may live the peace of the Spirit and find strength to face the many challenges that arise in daily life, we pray:

For all who are burdened by fear or anxiety: that the Spirit will free them so that they may live life fully and offer their gifts in the service of their brothers and sisters, we pray:

For world leaders: that God will guide those working for peace, open new ways to resolve disputes, and help them remember that all life is sacred, we pray:

For discernment: that the Holy Spirit will remind us of all the Jesus taught and help us apply it in our lives and to the challenges of our society, we pray:

For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, especially Ken Weldon; that they may feel Christ’s healing touch, we pray:

Today we pray for our Beloved Dead, especially Diane Johnson, Mary Jo Raske, and Donald Craft, as well as those who have more recently died including Herman Josef Brass, father of Marianne Brass; and Eliza Hosana-Argosino, sister-in-law of Cora Argosino; that they may find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, we pray:

Presider:

Gracious God, we continue to rely on the promises of your son, Jesus, as we carry on his work to bring all people to you and your kingdom of peace to fruition. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful May 14 & 15, 2022

Presider:

Jesus commands us to love one another as he has loved us. Let us pray to be faithful to this command.  Today’s response is “Risen Savior, hear our prayer.”

Lector: 

• For the Church: that we may be known as disciples of Jesus by the love and care that we show one another, we pray:
• For the grace of insight: that we may recognize all that God is doing in our lives, our faith community, and the world around us so that we may cooperate in bringing forth the reign of God in our time and place, we pray:
• For the poor, hungry, and neglected in our nation and all over the world, that their cries for daily bread may inspire works of compassion, advocacy, and mercy among those to whom much has been given., we pray:
• For all who have been displaced by war, famine, or natural disasters: that God will protect them from harm, touch the hearts of many to reach out and assist them, and lead them to places of safety, we pray:
• For all who are graduating this spring: that they will find good ways to use their gifts and skills so that they may contribute to society and find meaning and satisfaction in their work, we pray:
• That those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Sandy Hartung, and  Herman Josef Brass, may feel Christ’s healing touch, we pray:
• That all who mourn the death of a loved one, especially Brian Kopek, brother-in-law of Darleen and David Ivy; that they may find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, we pray:

Presider:

Loving God, you always hear our prayers and grant our needs. Help us to take up your son’s command to love so that our world might reflect more fully your glory. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                                                          May 7 & 8, 2022

Presider:

Let us pray now for ourselves and for all who are in need of shepherding.

Lector: 

• For the Church, that we may hear the voice of Jesus and follow him to fuller life and loving service, we pray:
• For all who have shepherded us, particularly parents, teachers, and mentors: that God will continue to work through them and guide them in helping others to grow, we pray:
• For greater care of earth’s resources:  that God will move hearts to greater awareness of the fragility of the air and freshwater so that they may be preserved for our children and grandchildren, we pray:
• For the children receiving First Communion this week: that they may grow in their faith and their awareness of God’s love for them, we pray:
• For all mothers and those who have been like a mother to us: that God will bless and strengthen them and inspire us to greater love by their witness of love and concern, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Julian Smischney, Sandy Hartung, and Herman Joseph Brass, may they feel the Good Shepherd’s healing touch, we pray:
• For all who mourn the death of a loved one, may they find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, we pray:

Presider:   Loving God, you shepherd your people with unfailing care. Hear our prayers that one day we might enjoy eternal life with you. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful for April 30/May 1, 2022

Presider:

Confident that God provides for all our needs, we lift up our prayers to the Lord.

Lector: 

• For the Church: that empowered by the Holy Spirit, we may give convincing witness to the freeing and healing power of the Risen Christ, we pray:
• For greater discipleship: that we may not be limited by past failures but be open to God’s new invitations and rely upon God to bring to fulfillment the mission entrusted to us, we pray:
• For the newly initiated members of our community with whom we celebrated at the Easter Vigil: that they may grow in their faith and their awareness of God’s love for them, we pray:
• For those mourning the death of murder-victim Lily Peters of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: that God will welcome her soul and grant peace and healing to all those impacted by this tragedy, we pray:
• We pray in fond memory of Fr. Jim Gorman as we hold the silent auction of the art pieces that he and his family so generously donated to this faith community, we pray:
• That those who are ill feel Jesus’ healing touch in the loving hands of their caregivers, including Julian Smischney, and Sandy Hartung.
• we pray:
• For those who have died, especially Kayo Silvernale, and Donald Craft; that God will comfort those mourning their passing, we pray:

Presider:

Gracious God, you sustain us in life and provide us with everything we need. Help us to trust in your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.