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We pray for our President, the Congress, and the Judiciary
We pray for our presiding bishop, Katharine, and our own diocesan bishops, Shannon and David, and for our retired bishop, Peter.
We pray for Reid and his family We pray for those preparing for Holy Orders, especially Matthew Lukens Nicholas Forti
We pray for the sick: Mel Richardson Paul Brockman Bill Lassetter Rebecca Chaitin Nancy Mayer Frances Harryman Sophie O'Sullivan Kathy Pletcher Rick Thompson Devol Brett O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity: Be present in your goodness with your servants that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored; and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.(BCP, p. 458) We pray for those who have died, especially
Peggy Sydnor Kevin Morrissey
O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of Peggy and Kevin and grant them an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP p. 493)
We pray for the soldiers, sailors and Marines who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially those who died in the last week (08/07/10) Jared Van Aalst Kyle Stout Michael Stansbery Jason Holbrook Kyle Warren We pray for those Iraqis and Afghanis who have died in these conflicts
This week we pray especially for the Haitian Episcopal Churches of St. Simeon and St. Jude in Duny and St. Joseph in Embouchure. We pray for the peace of the world, especially in the Middle East. We pray for all those serving their country in the armed forces. We give thanks for all the blessings and joys of this life
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