Our Parish Prays

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2026
 
Priest: The beatitudes express God’s unconditional love for us. Knowing we are the Father’s beloved children, let us present our prayer to him. 
 
For the church: May the Pope and all members of religious communities throughout the world experience the rich blessings of lives dedicated to service.
Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For those who serve in public office: May they show the mercy of God as they desire to be shown God’s mercy. Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For those who fear the struggles of daily life: May may they find kindness and compassion with those they encounter.  
Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
 For those who are sick and suffering, especially, Pat Blair, Scott Eden, Oliver David, and Loretta Bruchet, that they receive healing hope and tender love. 
Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
For those who have died including Ken Veness, Deacon John Hagan and Dolores Halwa, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
 For all gathered:  May we recommit ourselves to the Beatitudes in our own lives and in the life of our community. Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
Priest: God of justice and mercy, you know our needs and relieve our anxiety. Give us humble hearts and make us worthy of your love.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord
 
 
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25 2026
 
Priest: God promises to lighten our load and free us from oppression. Let us lift up our prayer, confident that God’s reign is near. 
 
That the church appreciates the inexhaustible riches contained in the Word of God, and that all the faithful proclaim its unfathomable riches before the world, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That those in authority treat citizens and employees justly, and be mindful of their dignity as sons and daughters of God; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That all parents, teachers and educators, patiently and with kindness, assist their children and students to listen, hear and follow God’s call; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That all who are sick and suffering, especially Pat Blair, Loretta Bruchet, Kevin Taylor, Oliver David, Scott Eden and Joseph McPherson, that they receive healing hope and tender love.  Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
That all who have died including Azaz Ahmed and Jim Walters, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection.  Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. 
 
That this faithful community may be filled with the joy of the Gospel in our celebrations and in all our lives, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
 
Priest: Faithful God, you gather all people together by the power of your Holy Spirit. Grant what we dare to ask in faith though Christ our Lord.