Prayers Of The Faithful – April 12

For the Church throughout the world that we may always be merciful to those who approach us to receive what our Risen Lord has freely given us.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan church family that we may be merciful to those who have fallen from grace in our families and communities.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren preparing to celebrate First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families with children and those living alone and for people who assist them.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill at home or in hospital and for anyone awaiting surgery or treatment, especially for cancer.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: David Hamilton, Mary Dionne, Barbara Boucher, Betty Dwyer; as we continue to celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection.
We pray to the Lord.

Chalice

Representatives from Chalice will be at all Masses this weekend, April 11 & 12. Canada’s largest Catholic child sponsorship organization will provide you the opportunity to begin a relationship with a child in the developing world via child sponsorship. These are children in extreme poverty who need your support to excel in their education and fulfill their potential. You can visit chalice.ca for more information about Chalice and its mission.