Prayers Of The Faithful – May 7

For Pope Francis and the entire Church, especially for Christians facing growing persecution in India and martyrdom in Nigeria.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country, Canada, and unity among all Canadians as we mark the Coronation of Charles the Third as King.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan Church as we pray and anticipate the ordination of Deacon Stephen Mawhinney and Deacon David Rioux as priests.
We pray to the Lord.

For the children of our Parish who are receiving their First Holy Communion that they will always draw strength, healing and hope from attending and receiving the Eucharist.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are sick and for their families and care givers as we mark Canada Health Day this Friday.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and the growing numbers of hungry and homeless people and for the generous and valiant people who assist them.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Shirley Woodhouse, Todd Smith, Lee Boudreau, Sandra Thompson; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.