PETITIONS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER—APRIL 26th, 2020ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH For the world in turmoil due to the pandemic of viral sickness but also the pandemic of violence, exploitation, and war— that Christ’s reign of love bring healing and peace. Many people are on significant journeys— missionaries, health care workers,…
PETITIONS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – APR. 19, 2020For our priests and pastoral ministers that they uncover reservoirs ofGod-given wisdom in dealing with the challenges of our day. May we experience peace in Jesus and rise up with him. May we befilled with Easter victory especially in these trying times. There is a…
General Intercessions Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 On this Easter morning, let us pray for new life in the Church. For a readiness to respond to the needs of our time, we pray . . . Let us pray for life-giving efforts to resolve the coronavirus crisis. For scientists and researchers working towards a breakthrough,we…
General Intercessions Easter Vigil April 11, 2020 As the Church keeps vigil throughout the world tonight, may our faith in the invincible light of Christ sustain us through any dark days ahead. As parishes keep vigil with those longing to celebrate their sacraments of initiation, may Diana, Freeman, Caitlin, Diane, and Chioma hold fast to…
Laudato Si’ at 5: 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. The anniversary will be marked between Laudato Si’ week (May 16-May 24) and June 18th (the date of the encyclical’s publication). In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls on the world to “dialogue about how we are…
General Intercessions Holy Thursday April 9, 2020 As we begin this Holy Triduum, let us pray for the Church throughout the world. Even though we cannot break bread together this year, may communities of faith be the real presence of God for one another. Let us pray for our Jewish brothers and sisters as they…
Hello, Saint Vincent’s Family! It has been a long standing tradition at our Parish, and the Catholic Church, to reflect and engage in the Seven Last Words of Christ. These phrases were spoken directly from the mouth of Our Lord as He hung from that rugged cross and, later, died for the sake of our…
Reflections from a St Vincent’s Parishioner In this holiest of seasons, we Christians are called to celebrate the love God showed for us by grafting us onto the “olive tree” of those first called into a sacred covenant relationship with God: the Jewish people (Romans 11). It is hard for us to hear that our…
General Intercessions April 5, 2020 ~ Palm Sunday Let us lift up all worshipping communities during this coronavirus crisis: For outreach to those most in need, For pastoral support and spiritual guidance, For the ever-present reminder that we are One Human Family, we pray . . . Let us lift up those who are carrying…
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS / 5th SUNDAY IN LENT March 28-29, 2020 We pray that we can hear the voice of Jesus, calling to us to come out of the tomb within, compelling us to rise and go to Him. We pray that we, as a faith community, not forget those living on the margins during this…