Weekly Prayer List
During the week of Mar. 19, 2023, we pray for the healing and comfort of those for whom we now offer our prayers.
For the sick: Graeme, Mark, Eli, Destiny, Kay, Ron B., Gerry C., Brad, Phyllis, Mary, Killian, Reta, Dennis, Kendall, Edward, Kathy M., David H., Tony, Irwin, Maurine, Duane, Mary, Mother Gina, Tom R., Ed, Bishop Wright, Fr Rosa, Leigha, Patty, Susan T. former President Carter, Mother Anne, Angelle, Don F., Chuck, Kim and all with Covid-19.
For those needing special prayers: The families of those hospitalized or in nursing homes; for all who mourn, especially Michael, Phoebe, Karen, Ron and Shirley; for those without food, shelter, or work; for the people of Ukraine, South Sudan, Türkiye and Syria; for peace in Palestine; for all refugees and those seeking asylum; for Care for Friends and for its guests; and for those seeking work.
For all healthcare workers, especially Joseph Basil, Jackie, Gary, Will, Choy, Erica K., Larry, Ciaran, Lee, Kari, Anthony, William, Eric, Lisa, Thomas, and Emily; for all families and children in this city and state; for all expectant parents; for our neighbors in Edgewater, especially those who are alone, out of work, or sick; and for all prisoners, especially Oscar Roy, Jorge, and Mingo.
For members of our military services on active duty: Andre, Rique, Owen, Max, and Celeste; and for Scott serving as security in Baghdad.
For Paula our bishop, Dan our interim rector, and for the work of our vestry and search committee.
For those celebrating birthdays this week: Aden, Caden & Joseph Eichenlaub, Richard Laibly, Isaac Rhea, Russell Rossi, and Joey Rodil.
For those celebrating anniversaries this week: The Rev'd Pat & Frank Eichenlaub.
For the departed: Frank Surge, the Rt Rev’d Frank Tracy Griswold, Eric Ti’e, Bobby Caldwell, Lance Reddick, all who have died of gun violence, and all who have died of Covid-19.
And, at the anniversaries of their deaths: Edwin Moore Bennett, Lena Downey, Harriet “Betty” Givans, James Rice, Earl Bronson, Anna Ferguson, and Margaret Rice.
A Prayer for Ukraine: Lord of all the earth, be present with the people of Ukraine at this time of danger, fear and conflict. Grant that wise and peaceable counsels may yet prevail, and give to all suffering nations the freedom they desire and deserve. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (from St Matthew’s Westminster)
May these and all our intercessions be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.