Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful                                September 18 & 19, 2021

Presider:            

We who are called to follow Jesus pray now for ourselves, for one another and for the world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may be servants of one another, particularly of those in need, and thus bear witness to God’s love for everyone. we pray:
• For the continuing work of Fr. Paul Nguyen on behalf of the Diocese of Diocese of Long Xuyen, that God will continue to bless all missionaries as well as inspire our generosity to help the message and love of our Lord to be made known to the ends of the earth, we pray:
• On this day that we host our own Parish Ministry Fair: for all volunteers, especially those who work with the children of our community, we pray:
• For health, safety and progress during this persisting Covid 19 pandemic; that our actions may mirror Jesus’ teaching to be “servants of all” in our choices regarding precautions, protocols and vaccination, we pray:
• For healing amongst the daughters and sons of Abraham: that God will heal the wounds and misunderstandings, and bring greater cooperation amongst followers of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Tom Diger and Marge Donofrio May all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, we pray:
• For all who have died, may they experience the peace and joy of God’s kingdom, we pray:

Presider:

God who sustains us, we look to you when truth overwhelms us and our courage wavers. Help us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, especially when they take us where we do not want to go. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Prayers of the Faithful – September 11 & 12, 2021

Presider:  

We who profess to follow Jesus rely on prayer to strengthen us. And so we pray now for ourselves, for one another and for the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church of the Risen Savior, on this day that we celebrate 50 years as a faith community, that God bless us with the strength and fortitude to continue to live out our mission: Our Doors Are Open to All, The Eucharist is a Celebration of the Risen Savior, and Our Call is to Love and to Serve. we pray:

•  For all the deceased from Church of the Risen Savior who were part of building the history of our faith community; that God grant them eternal rest, we pray:

•  As we enter the month of the Season of Creation, that God grant us: the humility to hear and listen to the Wisdom of our Earth home, the courage to acknowledge the role we play in the climate crisis, and the strength to work for change for the good of all, we pray:

• For all who are bracing for, or recovering from natural disasters across our country at this time; may God keep them safe and give them courage in these trying times, we pray:

•  As we reflect on the 20 years since the 9/11 attacks: for all those who died and for all those whose lives were forever changed by the events of that day; that God will grant us all the grace of healing, peace, and reconciliation, we pray:

• For peace: that God will turn hearts from violence and revenge, protect the innocent from harm and bring forth a new season of justice and peace, we pray:

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

Presider:

Loving God, you sent your son to be the Christ and our Savior: hear our prayers, be with us always as we follow him faithfully, and lead us to eternal life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful September 4 & 5, 2021

Presider:  

          With hearts and spirits opened to God’s healing presence, let us pray:

Lector:

• For Church of the Risen Savior as we approach our 50^th Anniversary celebration, and especially for our Charter Members: that God continue to bless us all as we move forward as a faith community, we pray:

• For all recovering from Hurricane Ida: that God will protect them from further harm, renew their energy, and speed the assistance which they need, we pray:

• For all who have lost their lives in the war in Afghanistan, especially the civilians and U.S. service people who were killed in the most recent terrorist attack: that God will give peace and closure to the grieving, we pray:

• For the safe exit of those trying to leave Afghanistan: that God will protect those in danger, lead them to places of safety, and help all refugees to find a warm welcome in their new communities, we pray:

• For the people of Haiti for whom we’ll take up a second collection today: that God will protect them from further harm, give them strength, and open the hearts of many to assist them, we pray:

• For all students returning to school, that God bless them with safety and the nourishment of human interaction as they begin the next school year, we pray:

• For all who labor whether at home or in the workplace: that God will guide them as they provide healing, support, safety, or resources and renew them in mind, body, and spirit for the good of all who depend upon them, we pray:

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

Presider:

Lord our God, you heal and draw us to yourself by your tender care: hear our prayers and open our eyes to receive the Good News proclaimed by your Divine Son as we offer these prayers to you through our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful August 28 & 29, 2021

Presider:  

Let us, out of a spirit of love, pray now for our own needs and for the needs of others.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may daily choose to follow Christ and find the fulfillment of all our deepest longings in Him, we pray:

• For the grace to love unselfishly: that we may place the needs and welfare of others ahead of our interests just as Christ laid down his life out of love for us, we pray:

• For our Archdiocesan Synod process: that all involved whether through planning, participation, and/or prayer may each be enlivened by Jesus’ example to follow God’s loving guidance rather than tempted to cling to our own human traditions, we pray:

• For scientists who study climate and environment: that God will guide and inspire their work as they seek to understand the factors that impact our weather systems, we pray:

• For all who are beginning a new semester, particularly those who are going away for the first time: that God will guide and protect them in the months ahead and help them to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and love, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Don Katula , Karen Atkinson and Lawrence Dobias, grandfather of Rebecca Dobias. May God strengthen them, renew them, and fill them with healing, we pray:

Presider:

God of compassion, we ask for the gift of discernment, that we may be able to distinguish between the letter and the spirit of the law. Make us aware of the needs of others in all that we do. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful              August 21 & 22, 2021

Presider:  

We, who were pledged by baptism to serve the Lord, pray now for one another and for others both near and far.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we will find nourishment and sustenance in Christ, the Bread of Life, for our daily journey and the fulfillment for all the hungers and yearnings of our hearts, we pray:

• For a new vision of our life journey: that we may be open to the vision God holds for us and that we may be free to rely upon God as we encounter trials, struggles, and doubts, we pray:

• For relief from wildfires and drought: that God will help all who are fighting the wildfires, give strength to those who have evacuated, and send rain to relieve the areas suffering from drought, we pray:

• For the people of Afghanistan: that God will preserve them from bloodshed, open passageways for those who have cooperated with western nations, and fill hearts with hope in their darkest moments, we pray:

• For the people of Haiti, especially our Sister Parish in Gris Gris: that God will protect them from further harm, give them strength, and open the hearts of many to assist them, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including Karen Atkinson and Don Katula. May they find comfort and healing, through God’s love, we pray:

• That those who have died, including: Louis Molnar, Mary Thul, Thomas Moran Sr. and Bill Tschohl. May they share in the heavenly banquet and experience the peace and joy of God’s kingdom. We pray

Presider:

God of life: you give us your Son as living bread, that we may have life with you forever. Hear our prayers for our own needs, for all who are hungry and for all who yearn for life. We pray in the name of your Son, Jesus, the bread of life. Amen.