Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful                                      October 30 & 31, 2021

Presider:            Let us pray to God, the Father of compassion and author of love.

Lector: 

• For the Church: that we may sincerely seek to love both God and others so that the reign of God may draw near, we pray:

• For love of neighbor: that the Spirit will guide and inspire us as we strive to love our neighbors as ourselves, particularly those with whom we find it hard to relate, we pray:

• For Trejean Curry, the driver involved in Monday’s accident that resulted in Fr. Denny’s death, and for all who have been impacted by this tragedy; that we might be open to God’s unconditional mercy as we seek healing, we pray:

• For all who are grieving: that they may know God’s life-giving presence with them today, we pray: 

• For safety: that God will protect all young people who participate in Halloween activities and help them remember the holy ones whom they are celebrating, we pray:

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

• Today we pray for those who have died, especially our beloved pastor, Fr. Denny Dempsey, as well as Mary Kojak, and Dora Rivers, Sister in Law of Lloyd Rivers, we pray:

Presider: 

Loving God, give us openness to your grace so that we may truly hear and listen to your word. Make of us your faithful servants and fill our hearts with your strength. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen

Prayers of the Faithful                           October 23 & 24, 2021

Presider:  

God hears the prayers of those who cry in faith for their needs. With courage we make our needs known.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may passionately and continuously call out to Christ for our needs and courageously follow Jesus on the way of life, we pray:

• For all who are searching for God: that their eyes and hearts may be opened to the many manifestations of God’s love for them, we pray:

• For all who are blinded by prejudice: that God will enlighten their hearts and help them recognize the value and dignity of each person, we pray:

• For all those who are traveling during this MEA break, that God will grant then safe passage, we pray:

• For world leaders: that their gathering on climate change will outline new paths for protecting the earth for future generations, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Tom Diger, Caron Entenman, David Osterkamp, and Pattie Edel. May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:

Presider:

Gracious God, you hear the prayers of those who cry out to you: in our need may we have confidence that our prayers are heard and answered. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.