list of psalmsWe offer our prayers for: Marcia Clendenon, Sandra Cocks, Laura Craig, Anne Devlin, Marlene Elia, Tom, Jan and Mark, Suzanne Guglielmi, Jerry Keucher, Willie Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Marsha & Leighton Wynter, and the people of St. Vincent's Services.

We lift up in thanksgiving Michaela DelValle, Amy Mazziotti, Tyler Jean-Mary, Ava Clarke, Dylan Miller. Lester Blair, Eddy Gregory, Sandra Cocks, and Gabrielle Phillips, who are celebrating their birthdays, this week.

 

We pray for the people of the United States, Palestine, Israel, and for all asylum seekers.

We pray for all those who are suffering from the effects of gun violence, homophobia, systemic racism, and unlawful & incompetent government administration.

We thank you for our own continued good health and prosperity and we pray for the repose of the souls of the victims of warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East, and for all the faithful departed.

We pray for the families mourning a loved one after the horrific terrorist attack against Jewish people in Australia. For everyone lighting a candle during these holy Chanukah nights, may the glow of the menorah brighten your darkest moments. Chag Sameach from our Episcopal family to yours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because we are in connection with God, we are in connection with each other.

Amen

Bp Matthew Heyd

You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.

Amen

Thomas Merton