ST. JOHN'S

Homily

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Silence for Reflections

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Prayers of the People

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Let us pray for the church, the world and for one another, saying, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.”

We continue to pray for peace in the world; for all nations and their leaders, that they may serve their people with truth, justice and love. We pray especially for people living in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza- for all who are mourning the loss of loved ones, for all who are displaced and living in fear. 

Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 

We pray for churches around the world, that they may be strengthened and seen as beacons of hope in our struggling world. 

We pray for this church of St. John’s and for other churches in the Niagara Diocese as we prepare for annual Vestry meetings and plan for the year ahead. 

We pray for our Bishops, Susan and Colin, for Archdeacon Jeff Ward, Rev. Audrius and other church leaders. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 

We pray for all who are facing challenges- we pray for the homeless, the stressed and the hungry. We pray for the sick, for those going for appointments and treatments, for all who are healing after surgery and for all who are mourning the loss of loved ones. We pray for our friends and for our families, especially remembering Kathryn, Trish, Finn, Valerie & Paul, Audra, Jan & Treavor, Mary, Mattagan and Carol, Janet & family, Mary Jo, Wilson, Sheila & John, Joan & Max. 

R- Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 

Closing Prayer: Holy God, you have taught us to do justice, love kindness and practice humility. Help us to make our faith active in love, that your name may be praised and that your people may be recognized as instruments of your grace. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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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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