Prayers Of The Faithful – December 14

For Pope Leo and His prayer intention: that people living in the midst of war may be seeds of Peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan family of faith that as we look forward to Christmas to celebrate Christ’s birth into our time and history we will also anticipate His return at the end of time.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of all children, especially those feeling the burden of poverty on them and on their families and for the unborn and for expectant mothers and families.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are sick, especially those living with chronic or terminal illness and for families living with the addiction or mental illness of someone they love.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Rev. Ken Weir, Frank Clark, Robert Fergus, Raymond LeBlanc, Dawn Mawhinney, Gerry Harris, Berniece Kincade, Robert Young, Francine Levesque, Judy Barrett, Josie Murray, Robert McIllwraith; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – December 7

For Pope Leo as the Church celebrates our love for Mary and our belief in her Immaculate Conception on December 8th.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan family as we celebrate our Patronal Feast, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for our Bishop, Christian, as he begins his seventh year as our chief pastor and shepherd.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country and the many needs of her citizens and for ongoing reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of all the Americas.
We pray to the Lord.

For all people in need, especially those who will be receiving from your generous offerings to our Christmas Baskets.
We pray to the Lord.

For the many people who are ill and especially those who experience depression and discouragement at this time.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Catherine Smith, Doreen Cassidy, Carl Olsen, Marie Ouellette, Helen Case, Paul Emile Cormier, Mary Lou Joyce, Valmond “Guy” McGraw, Susan Johnston, Louise Merzetti, all deceased members of the CWL; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – November 30

For Pope Leo and the Church throughout the world that this new season of Advent will help us to focus on Jesus and His return.
We pray to the Lord.

For the millions of Christians who will celebrate Saint Nicholas this week and remember his compassion and charity for the poor.
We pray to the Lord.

For a world weary of war and conflict: that renewed faith in Jesus will bring renewed hope for peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For our parish families: that we will place Jesus at the centre of all our activities, preparations, service to others and prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For families in need of healing and reconciliation and for families living with mental illness or addiction.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are sick and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Eileen Cusack, Amanda Collins, Rosaria Mercuri, Barry Lee McIntyre, Berniece Foster, Jacques Bellefleur, Georgina Vienneau, Rowena Mills, Joan Taylor, Brenda Cook, all deceased members of the CWL; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.