Prayers Of The Faithful – May 23

For Pope Francis, a clear voice for peace, unity, hope and faith in the midst of our world’s conflicts, divisions and disregard for life.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we celebrate a hopeful Pentecost and welcome a new form of preparing our children for Confirmation and an apostolic faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For a safe celebration of this holiday weekend and continuing progress in our efforts to control the COVID pandemic.
We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends who are ill at home or in hospital and for all people affected by substance abuse and addiction to destructive behaviours.
We pray to the Lord.

For all women, especially those who are expecting a child or caring for children on their own as we continue to celebrate May, the month of Mary our Mother.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Deacon Bob Freill, Paul Cummings, Anna Marie O’Pray, Justin Arsenault, Ronald Wisted, Gordon Rhinehart; that God will gather them around the banquet table of Heaven.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – May 16

For Pope Francis as he unites the world through the daily rosary from the Marian Shrines around the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he leads the prayer and reflection on the last day of the Ecumenical Novena to the Holy Spirit in union with Pope Francis.
We pray to the Lord.

For frequent and regular recitation of the Rosary in families and by people living alone during the month of May in this Year dedicated to Mary’s Spouse, Saint Joseph.
We pray to the Lord.

For the success of the many efforts and prayers on behalf of unborn children and mothers in distress and for a change of heart for those who try to silence those who speak for life.
We pray to the Lord.

For all health care workers and for the success of the vaccination program against COVID so that people may once again reunite with families, friends and fellow parishioners.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who are ill and for people trapped in addictions and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Marion DeGruchy, Alice Cox-Caunter, Walter Williams, Ronnie Madore, Shirley Doucette, Elmer Gallant, Jerry Gallant, Justin Arsenault, Shirley Butler, Tina Belliveau-Moore, Tony Montague; that they will join Jesus whose Ascension and return to our Father we celebrate today.
We pray to the Lord.