Week of April 6th, 2025
Prayers of the People
With confidence and trust let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”
For the one holy catholic and apostolic Church throughout the world, For Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury, Iglesia Anglicana de Chile with Hector, their primate, Linda our Primate, Chris our Indigenous Archbishop elect, Leopold, bishop of the Windward Islands, and for all deacons, priests, and bishops, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the mission of the Church, For Greg our Archbishop, and all other ministers; that in faithful witness we may preach the gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For Norbert our priest, Bernard and Dave our Wardens, John our Treasurer and Arlene, Gina, Lorianne, and Lorrainne who serve on Parish Council; for members of our parish: Dave and Val; For those preparing for baptism and for their teachers and sponsors, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For Lincoln whose birthday we celebrate, Ron & Michael-Anne whose wedding anniverary we celebrate and all people in their daily life and work, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this community of Okotoks, Tanya our mayor and Town Council; our province, Danielle our Premier and the Legistative Assembly; our country; Justin our Prime Minister and the Parliament: For peace in the world, that a spirit of respect and reconciliation may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For those who are sick; that they may find healing and comfort, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the people of the Ukraine and other war torn countries, and all who are in danger; that peace and reconciliation become a living reality, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the poor, the persecuted, the vulnerable, and all refugees, prisoners, and displaced persons; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, Lord.
Lord, have mercy on us and let us become agents of healing and ambassadors of reconciliation.
For grace to amend our lives and to further the reign of God, for yours is the morning and yours is the evening; you are the well-spring of life, pour into our hearts the living water of your grace. Let Christ, shine forever in our hearts and draw us to that light where you live in radiant glory. We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Collect
Creator God, you prepare a new way in the wilderness and water the desert. Help us to recognize your hand working miracles beyond our imagining. Open our hearts to be transformed by the new thing you are doing, so that our lives may proclaim the extravagance of your love for all, and its presence in Jesus Christ. Amen.
