Prayers Of The Faithful – April 30

For Pope Francis who asks us to remember on the Day of Prayer for Vocations that God’s call is a complete and free gift and at the same time a commitment to bring the gospel to others.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Deacons Stephen Mawhinney and David Rioux as they prepare for Ordination on May 12th.
We pray to the Lord.

For young men and women that they may recognize God is still calling many to ordained service in the Church and Religious life.
We pray to the Lord.

For unborn children and for mothers and families in distress and for those who serve them.
We pray to the Lord.

For our dear children and grandchildren who will receive their First Holy Communion next week and for their teachers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and for those who try to provide them with adequate food and shelter.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who are ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Celina Butcher, Elizabeth Vandenberg, Bobby Keenan, Neil Brooks, Belinda Balemans; may Christ the Good Shepherd welcome them into his merciful embrace.
We pray to the Lord.