Weekly Prayer List
During the week of Apr. 26, 2026, we pray for the healing and comfort of those for whom we now offer our prayers.
For the sick, for those in any need or trouble, and for all those who have asked for our prayers, especially Dan, Duane, Carol, Karen, Joseph L., Pamela, Steven F. and Leslie, Janice, Grady, Jarrett, Beth, Charlene, Sheryl, Colene, Charles S., Barbara, Richard, Steve, Andrew, Barb & Karla, Jolene, Marilyn, Gregory, Ellen, Kate H., Priscilla, Hattie, Allison, Jonathan, Devon, Killian, Curt, all who mourn; for Richard Thomas, Eleanor Francis, Barbara Jean, and John Henry, religious; Ken, deacon; Ellen and Tom, priests; Susie, pastor, and her family, Martin and Andrew.
For an end to war, division, violence, and injustice throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and Iran; for justice, peace, and for an end to violence and discord in our city and nation.
For all healthcare workers, especially Joseph Basil, Jackie, Gary, Will, Choy, Erica K., Larry, Ciaran, Lee, Kari, William, Eric, Lisa, Thomas, and Emily; for all families and children in this city and state; for all expectant parents; and for all prisoners.
For members of our military services on active duty, especially Celeste and Nate, and for Scott serving as security at the U.S. Embassy in Mali, West Africa.
For Sean our Presiding Bishop, Paula our bishop, Charles our rector, Charles and Pam our wardens; for the members of our vestry, our assisting priests; and for all in Religious life; our seminarian intern Jerad, for our sister parishes of of San Benito and San Mateo in Chiapas, Mexico; and for Sarah, Archbishop of Canterbury.
For those celebrating birthdays this week, especially Tom Cassidy, Yaoyu Tong, and Jennifer Ash.
For those celebrating anniversaries, especially Rob Kleinschmiedt & Will Claggett.
The repose of the departed, especially Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, Michael Tilson Thomas, victims of gun violence; and at the anniversary of their deaths Conway Dahmer, Louis Lazarides, Phyllis Bergman, Mary Susan Loewe, John O’Dowd, Daniel Witry, and the Rev’d Jack Owens.
A prayer for peace
Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, stretch out your hand over lands wounded by violence. Silence the voices of hatred, soften hardened hearts, and guide leaders to choose dialogue over destruction. Protect the innocent, comfort the grieving, and strengthen those who work for reconciliation. We ask all this in your name. Amen.
May these and all our intercessions be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.