Our Parish Prays

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 
 January 18^th, 2026
 
Priest: God has put a new song on our lips.
Let us lift our prayers with confidence. 
 
That the church overcome divisions and remain always united in spirit and purpose. Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That the leaders and rulers of nations find inspiration in Gospel values and govern with honesty, justice and a spirit of service.   Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That those who pursue and persevere may they be strengthened in their vocations by the movement of the Spirit in their lives.  Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That all who are sick and suffering, especially Pat Blair, Ramon Plantilla, Loretta Bruchet, Kevin Taylor and Scott Eden; that they receive healing hope and tender love.  Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That all who have died including Larry Bartman and Zachary Farrar, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection.  Let us pray to the Lord… 
For the children who will be baptized the weekend, Clio Small, may she journey with Christ deepen into lifelong faith and love.  Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For the children who are completing their first reconciliation this weekend, may they know the grace and love of God is with them together with the support of their parents, families and community, Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
Priest:  God of wisdom, you guide us through difficulties and give us strength. Let your will be our delight and your laws live in our hearts.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 
The Baptism of the Lord 
Sunday, January 11^{th ,}2026
 
Priest: Since by Baptism we are adopted members of God’s family, let us present our needs before the Holy and Undivided Trinity.
 
For those already baptized into Christ’s household, 
for those to be baptized this year, and for those who nurture God’s family, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For leaders: May they find strength through uplifting others, recognize the truth of the Gospel and serve their people with justice and mercy; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For Catechumens and for all those who have not been baptized, for those seeking to follow the path of righteousness, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For those who are sick and suffering, especially Ramon Plantilla, that they receive healing hope and tender love. Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For those who have died including Hugh McMeel, Maria Leopold and Larry Bartman, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For all who form this eucharistic community, and for all who are visiting or seeking welcome, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
Priest: All powerful and eternal God, through Baptism you call us to holiness. Help us always to discern your will.  We ask this is the name of Jesus Christ our Lord

December 25, 2025  Christmas  

Priest: On this day of gift-giving, we present our needs to the giver of all gifts and pray for our Church and our world.
 
For the people of God in every land, for believers and unbelievers, that God’s Word bring light and life; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For local and world leaders, may all who hold positions of authority uphold the common good and the inherent dignity of each person, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For the children of the world, especially those who need food, shelter, clothing, and education that generous hands reach out to care for them, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For the children of the world, that they enjoy God’s special blessing during this holy season; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. 
 
For all who mourn or find today’s celebration difficult: May they find comfort in the incarnate God who knows the breadth of human emotions; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For all gathered here:  May we commit to finding God in all things; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
Priest:  God, our loving Father, you know our needs even before we ask.  Hear our prayer, spoken and silent, and grant us what we need, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

December 25, 2025  At the Vigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord 

Priest: Mindful of God’s great love, we dare to make know the needs of this human family.
 
For the church of God, that Christ be born in our heart and lives let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For the people of the world, that they fall in love with the Christ Child and welcome the peace he offers, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For the hungry, the sick and the lonely, that they be fed, healed and comforted by our loving hands, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For the children of the world, that they enjoy God’s special blessing during this holy season; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. 
 
For this parish community, that the mystery of Christmas lead us to greater love of God and neighbor; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
Priest:  Faithful God, you keep your promises from age to age.  Look into our hearts and grant what we ask through your Holy Spirit in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.