• Today's Readings

  • Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
    Reading 1  Am 6:1a, 4-7

    Responsorial Psalm  Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10

    Reading 2  1 Tm 6:11-16

    Gospel  Lk 16:19-31

• Prayers of the Faithful

   

  26^th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 25
   

  Priest: Firm in faith and trusting in God’s fidelity, we offer our prayers for the Church and the world.
  
  That all Church members discover the measureless riches of Christ’s poverty; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That the church might always stand on the side of people who are hurting and vulnerable; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That a spirit of charity and mutual support permeate our culture and the entire world; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That adequate safety nets be provided for all migrants and refugees; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  For special intentions of healing and strength for those who are ill including Andy Szakony Sr. and Klaus Hagen and for those who care for them, may God’s divine comfort in his love bless them always; let us pray to the Lord … Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  For all who have died including Levi Grieve, Bernie Burnand and Rosaline Bartley may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That this community find new ways to bring the message of the Gospel to our neighborhood; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That our local community might be attentive to the needs of those in our midst, especially those who are hurting; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  Priest:  Faithful God, draw us ever closer to you.  Hear our prayers and answer them in your mercy. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

  
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  25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 18
   

  Priest: Let us place our concerns before God, who heeds the cry of the poor.
  
  That Christ cleanse every disciple from greed to love and serve him before all things; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That church leaders may be faithful starts not only in matters of wealth but in all their actions and interactions; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That national and local civic leaders govern with justice and mercy; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  For all those deprived of basic necessities and the people responding to their need; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That parents, teachers and other adults model the trustworthy behavior they expect from young people; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  For special intentions of healing and strength for those who are ill including Madison Baksza, Andy Szakony, Frank Levstik and Kerry Hope and for those who care for them, may God’s divine comfort in his love bless them always; let us pray to the Lord … Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  For all who have died including Dane Jasper Cabutotan and Marguerite Duggan may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  That the members of this faith community be generous with their time, talent, and treasure; let us pray to the Lord…. Lord, hear our prayer.
  
  Priest:  Lord, God of justice, in faithfulness to your word we have offered petitions for all.  May your answers to these prayers help all to lead a tranquil life in dignity, through Christ our Lord.