Prayers Of The Faithful – January 12

For Pope Francis and all pastors who will lead our Church throughout this Holy Year of Hope.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and for our candidates for the Permanent Diaconate, Daniel Gaudet, Byron Conway, Isagani Aldover, Jr., and Steven Horsley.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country during a time of political change and uncertainty.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren who are returning to their Religious Education classes and for their teachers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless, especially families, facing the added challenges of winter and extreme cold.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: David Peabody, Jim Morrison, Norman Boucher, David McNeil, Phyllis McGrath, Joan Worden, Patricia Gionet, Kerry McBrearty, Reyale Richard, Kimberly Ann Barry, Jeremy Robichaud; that they will enter into the fullness of the promise made to them in Baptism.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 5

For Pope Francis and his prayer intention that the rights of all children to an education will be respected and realized.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan Church that we will reveal Christ to people who seek Him by the way we live our faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren returning to school and places of advanced education and training.
We pray to the Lord.

For continued care for the poor and homeless, especially children, that filled the days and celebration of Jesus’ Birth.
We pray to the Lord.

For individuals and families affected by mental illness, especially at this time that follows the holiday season.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Belinda McQuade, Carl Daigle, Harold Kane, Catherine Cole, Christopher Harley, Marion Enman, Dan Hansen; and for family and friends who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.