Prayers of the People for August 1, 2021
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray today for:
Church of the Province of South East Asia
In the Church we pray today for Linda our Primate, Anne our Metropolitan, Shane our Bishop, and John our Incumbent and for:
St. Stephen’s, Ottawa with The Reverend George Kwari.
Our Diocesan Deacons: The Reverend Jarrett Carty, The Reverend Tamara Connors, The Reverend Elizabeth December, The Reverend Caroline Ducros,
The Reverend Christine Jannasch, The Reverend Richard Matthias,
The Reverend Robert Sicard, The Reverend Steven Zytveld.
+We pray for those who look after our safety and for front line workers, praying for their safety and well-being, and giving thanks for their work and presence in our lives.
In our Parish family we pray today for:
Gillian Portt and Kevin & Beth Portt of St. George’s, Fitzroy Harbour AND Bill & Laurie Ayliffe and Jeff & Alison Bahm of St. Thomas’, Woodlawn AND Derrick and Karen Hill of St John’s, Antrim.
Those who are sick or shut-in Mervyn, Hilda, Steve, Garrett, Brian, Greta, Billy, Tania, Lois, Bruce, Ron, Laurie, Mike, Tim, Edna, Reverend Jessica, Margaret, Mike, Logan, Fran, Jim, Don, Wayne, Patrick, Pam, Jenna, Angelina, Judi and any others on your heart. Say their name out loud or in silence.
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbours, and for all those who are alone.
For this community, our country, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the gospel, and all who seek the truth.
For Shane Alexander Donaldson Parker our bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For our own needs and those of others.
Silence. The people may add their own petitions.
- We pray for students on summer vacation
- We pray for those facing economic hardship and difficulties
- We pray for our sisters and brothers in First Nations and Inuit
Communities
- We pray for the victims of the Champlain Towers collapse in
Florida.
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
Silence. The people may add their own thanksgivings.
We will exalt you, O God our king;
And praise your name for ever and ever.
We pray for all those who have died in the peace of Christ, and for those whose faith is known to you alone, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
Silence. The people may add their own petitions.
Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
Gracious God, you have heard the prayers of your faithful people; you know our needs before we ask, and our ignorance in asking. Grant our requests as may be best for us. This we ask in the name of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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