Prayers Of The Faithful – December 15

For Pope Francis as he travels to Corsica to celebrate the faith and traditions of the Mediterranean people.
We pray to the Lord.

For our world: that nations will receive the Good News of Jesus and see it as a source of Peace and salvation.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan Church as we look to John the Baptist to instruct us on how to prepare for Christ.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and for the conversion of leaders and systems that use and oppress them.
We pray to the Lord.

For the many people who experience depression and loneliness at this time and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill, especially those with chronic conditions and those who are close to death.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Jeanette Dobbelsteyn, Helene Williams, Claire McGowan, Elaine Ellor, Albert Comeau, Doreen Elliott, Germain Laforest and David Harris.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – December 8

For Pope Francis and the Church as we prepare ourselves and the world to celebrate Christ’s Birth.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he begins his sixth year as our Shepherd.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan faith family as we honour our Patron, Mary, on the Feast of her Immaculate Conception.
We pray to the Lord.

For all the peoples of the Americas as we honour Mary who is celebrated as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families with children, and for those who will receive the benefit of your generosity.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill at home or in hospital.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Gary Osborne (father of Rev. Peter Osborne), Sybil Barrett, Peter Barriault, Michael Black; hoping in God’s loving mercy.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – December 1

For Pope Francis, Bishop Christian and all Pastors as they lead the Church into Advent, a season of hope and preparation.
We pray to the Lord.

For the world and its’ leaders as tensions grow between nations creating uncertainty about the future.
We pray to the Lord.

For our parish family that our Advent prayer and acts of charity and generosity will help us to focus more on Christ.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and the needy who look to us for help and compassion in their daily struggles.
We pray to the Lord.

For people living with mental illness and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For all caregivers and families raising children with special needs.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Pat Best, Mary McHugh, Marilyn Jones, Dr. Brian Garland, Martha McGraw, Gordon Mercer.
We pray to the Lord.