ST. JOHN'S

Homily

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Silence for Reflections

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Prayers of the People

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We pray for the life of the church and for all in need as we give thanks to God our Father, always and for everything, saying, “Lord, hear our prayer”.  

We pray for peace and justice in our world. We pray for an end to all wars, especially wars waging in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and Lebanon.  

We pray for those who are separated from their families, for those who are displaced, for those who have lost loved ones and homes. 

We pray for all who have been impacted by hurricanes and floods; for all who live in fear.  

We pray for the leaders of the world. May they pursue peace, justice, and truth, and may they seek and listen for God’s guidance. 

R- Lord, hear our prayer   

We pray for churches in the world, as they spread the Gospel and reveal the image of Christ in this changed and challenging world. In the Diocese of Niagara, we pray for our Bishops, Susan and Colin, for Rev. Audrius and for all clergy leaders who work to nurture our life together. 

R- Lord, hear our prayer 

We give thanks for our daily food, for our homes, for our families and friends, for those who inspire us to be the best we can. As we prepare to celebrate thanksgiving, we remember and pray for those who do not have adequate food, who struggle to meet their daily needs in our challenging world.   

We pray for our friends and for our families, for the sick, the dying, for those going for tests and treatments, for those who are in hospital, for those who are healing, and for all who are mourning the loss of loved ones. Today we pray especially for Rev. Peter Barrow, Dorothy, Audra, George and Pat, Gerry, Mary and Tom, for Kay and her sisters, Ruth & Enid, for Bill, Jan, Barbara G., Janet, Mattagan and Carol. 

R- Lord, hear our prayer 

Closing Prayer:  

God of hope, you restore the fallen and rebuild the broken walls. Be our strength and watch over your people in adversity that we may know the wonders of your love and see the glory of your presence. We ask this in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

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Diocese of Niagara Prayer (Corona Virus)

Loving God, whose peace passes all our understanding; as we face this present pandemic, and experience fear and anxiety, may we hear your voice, bringing calm to the storms of our time.

Strengthen those who work to limit the spread of infection, and those who seek to care for the sick, and keep us mindful of those most vulnerable.

May we shape our living to protect one another, and may our changing habits, practices and sacrifices, be for the greater love of our community and all your people. Amen

Doxology

Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen

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Blessing

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May Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we redeemed: guide us and strengthen us by his Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you.

Go in peace as a sign of hope for all people by showing forth the living presence of God in this world and may the blessing of God almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.​

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