"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us." –Romans 8:18
Prayer intentions for January 26, 2022
Please keep in your prayers these intentions submitted for parishioners, their families and/or their friends -
- Please continue to pray for Rose who has family blood clotting disease.
- Please continue to pray for Bob Z.
- Please continue to pray for Ann and family.
- Please continue to pray for complete healing for Katherine, Marcy, Marshal, Allen, and the men and caretakers at the group home.
- Please pray for Jane and family.
- Ty, a friend of a parishioner, has been unemployed for a long time. Please pray that God leads him to a suitable & rewarding job.
- Please pray for Bill who is having surgery today.
- Wendy who is having her gallbladder removed Wednesday morning.
God's blessing this day,
Deacon Ralph
Day of Prayer for Peace - January 26, 2022
As Russian troops mass on the border of Ukraine, our Holy Father Pope Francis has called all people to pray for peace on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
I ask everyone, those of our faith tradition and beyond, to lift their prayers for peace. Pray that God may guide the work of the diplomats and change the hearts of those who seek domination and violence in a land that has already suffered inexpressible horrors over the past century.
As human beings, we are all sisters and brothers to each other. We bear the sacred image of God, having been created in His image and likeness, and are called to love and help one another. As Pope Francis reminds us, we must first and always work for peace, justice and reconciliation.
I ask that prayers for peace be included in all Masses this Wednesday, January 26. In addition, I call on all who can do so to pause for one minute at Noon in silent prayer for peace.
May Mary, the Mother of God, to whom the Ukrainian people have deep devotion, hold them in her embrace of love, mercy and protection.
+ Bishop David A. Zubik
PETITIONS FOR PEACE
That all political actions and initiatives may be at the service of all humanity, rather than partisan interests.
That God will guide the words and actions of world leaders and diplomats to help the Russians and Ukrainians avert war and build peace.
That the government and representatives of the United States will work in unity to seek peace and oppose injustice.
That the people of Ukraine, who have suffered war, oppression and starvation in the past, will be free to build a thriving civilization of love and a culture of life.
That world leaders who seek power and domination will open their eyes and hearts to see the far greater legacy of creating peace and justice.