Prayers Of The Faithful – May 11

For the Church in Canada as we observe National Family and Life Week and pray for stronger family life and for the unborn.
We pray to the Lord.

For a generous response by young men to Christ’s call to the priesthood and from all young people who might hear His call to Religious Life in service to the Church and others.
We pray to the Lord.

For our mothers and grandmothers, that God will bless those who are living and embrace with love those who have died.
We pray to the Lord.

For the priests of the Diocese on retreat this week.
We pray to the Lord.

For a resolution of the economic uncertainty that is overwhelming the poor and families and workers.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: Patricia Farrell-McGuire & Armeline Robichaud, Freda Parlee.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – May 4

For the Church throughout the world, especially for the millions of Catholics suffering persecution and discrimination.
We pray to the Lord.

For the Cardinals who will enter the Conclave this week to select the new Bishop of Rome.
We pray to the Lord.

For the young people of our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week and for the children anticipating their First Holy Communion this month.
We pray to the Lord.

For renewed devotion to Mary during this month dedicated to her and for the protection of unborn children and their mothers.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For anyone who is ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to he Lord.

For those who have died: Frederick Mahoney, Wanda Nelson, Tanya Hamilton; that God will embrace them in His mercy and love.
We pray to the Lord.