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 peace and promise of the Risen Christ, let us pray on this Fifth Sunday of Easter, trusting in the One who prepares a place for us, saying, “God of love, hear our prayer.”

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We pray for the Church throughout the world. May all communities of faith continue to walk in the way, the truth, and the life revealed in Christ. Strengthen all who proclaim hope in anxious times, and deepen our unity in the love that never fails.

R — God of love, hear our prayer

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We pray for our Bishops, Susan and Colin, for Fr. Audrius, and for all who serve your people in ministry. Grant them wisdom, courage, and gentleness of spirit as they guide your Church and tend to the needs of your people.

R — God of love, hear our prayer

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We pray for the nations of the world and for all entrusted with leadership. In places burdened by conflict, fear, or injustice, sow seeds of reconciliation. We remember especially the peoples of Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Iran, and all regions where violence overshadows daily life. May pathways of peace open where none seem possible.

R — God of love, hear our prayer

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We pray for all who carry burdens of illness, sorrow, or uncertainty. Hold close those who long for healing in body, mind, or spirit. Surround with tenderness those who feel fragile, including our dear sister Barbara Mansfield, and all whose names rest quietly on our hearts. May each one know the comfort of your presence and the strength that comes from being lovingly remembered.

We also lift before you Trish and Finn, Donna, Audra, Mary, Mattagan & Carol, Jan & Treavor, Wilson, Sheila & John, Joan, Janet and family.

R — God of love, hear our prayer

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Closing Prayer: God of all dwelling places, whose love prepares room for every weary soul, grant us grace to trust in your promises and to follow in the way of Christ with steadfast hearts. May our lives reflect your compassion and our actions reveal your glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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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