ST. JOHN'S

Homily

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Silence for Reflections

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Prayers of the People

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In the power of the Spirit who helps us in our weakness and teaches us to pray, let us offer to God our prayers, thanksgivings and deep yearnings, saying, “God of love, hear our prayer.” 

We pray for our world in its brokenness, that the peace of the risen Christ may heal the wounds of all and transform the hearts of those who lead the nations. We pray especially for people living in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. 

R- God of love, hear our prayer 

We pray for churches around the world. We pray for our bishops, clergy and church leaders; for all church parishes, that they may be made strong, inviting and vibrant by the Spirit, and bear witness in every aspect of life to the full force of Christ’s resurrection. 

R- God of love, hear our prayer 

We pray for all who are facing challenges- we pray for the people of our western provinces as they live with the threat of wildfires. We pray for all who are being displaced and for all who live in fear. 

We pray for the people of Nova Scotia as they continue to search for Lily and Jack. 

We pray for the homeless, for the hungry, for victims of injustice and for those seeking refuge. We pray for the sick, the healing and the dying. We pray for all who are mourning the loss of loved ones. 

We pray for our friends and for our families, especially remembering Will, Christine and Giselle (as Giselle recovers from further stent surgery, for the English family as they celebrate George’s life, for Mary as she prepares to move, for Audra, Carol and Mattagan, Ruth, Enid, Jan and Treavor, Richard, James, Bill, Wilson, Sheila & John, Joan & Max, Janet and family. 

R- God of love, hear our prayer 

Closing Prayer: Holy and mighty God, your Son’s triumph over sin and death has opened to us the gate of eternal life. Purify our hearts that we may follow where he has gone and share in the radiance of his glory. We ask this for the sake of our risen Lord. 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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