Prayers Of The Faithful – September 1

For Pope Francis as he begins an apostolic journey to Asia and Pacific Ocean Islands.
We pray to the Lord.

In thanksgiving for human labour, for people seeking work and for the safety of all workers.
We pray to the Lord.

For Joseph Desmond and Ryan Tapley from our Diocese who have entered St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto and for all young people contemplating a religious vocation.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren leaving for university, college and institutions of higher learning and training and for all children returning to school.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless, especially families and children.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and for those receiving care.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sr. Anna Marie Wanner, SCIC, Maddy Williams, Jeannette Pascon, Anne Marie MacDougall, Linda O’Halloran, Betty Young, Gerita Sullivan; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – August 25

For Pope Francis and all Bishops and Priests whom God has called to serve the Church.
We pray to the Lord.

For the world, that all may one day come to recognize Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country and for the safety of the men and women who protect us and who are first responders in times of tragedy.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of all travelers especially those returning to their homes from holidays.
We pray to the Lord.

For people addicted to substances and destructive behaviours and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Doris Fillmore, Harold Brown, Mary Pearson, Regina Legacy, Elsie Blanchard, Audrey Crawford, Dorina LeBlanc; and for those who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.