For Pope Francis as he calls the whole Church to pray and discover how prayer can change our hearts and also change the realities of life that often make us feel hopeless.
We pray to the Lord.
For Bishop Christian and our whole Diocese as we celebrate our Diocesan patron Saint, Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception.
We pray to the Lord.
For the many people working tirelessly to bring an effective vaccine against COVID 19 to our country and to people around the world.
We pray to the Lord.
For families separated during this Christmas season and for people and families who have lost employment and income and are worried about providing for their families.
We pray to the Lord.
For the many generous people providing for the poor this Christmas and for the people who will benefit from their generosity.
We pray to the Lord.
For people who are sick and for those who are lonely or feeling despair, especially people mourning the death of a dear one.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Donna Butcher, Connie Pierce, Norman Losier, Ian Lamont, Joseph Reid Clarkson, that God will welcome them into the joy of Heaven.
We pray to the Lord.