image image Knights of Columbus Prayers for the Good of the Order

March 20, 2019

I. Clergy & Religious * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1.For Pope Francis, all bishops, priests, deacons, and consecrated religious.

2.For Venerable Michael J. McGivney, K of C founder, as cause for sainthood moves forward at the Vatican.

3.For Fr. Storey’s father, John C. Storey, 86, died March 9, at home. May his soul RIP. (03/20/19)

4.For Mr. Thomas Maddock, as he prepares for Diaconate Ordination on May 15th at Holy Spirit Church.

5.For 1st year Seminarian Joe Knepper, undergoing training to become a Navy Chaplain. (01/23/19)

6.For Msgr. Tom Tank, very thankful for continuing prayers that help control his lung cancer.

7.For AVI priest Fr. Scott Kallal, in need of ongoing prayers as his situation entered the legal phase. (10/9/18).

8.For Fr. Mike Stubbs, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, battling cancer, prognosis is hopeful. (08/29/18)

9.For young AVI Postulants Briana, Cherise, Catherine, Alexa, and Kate, discerning their vocations. (01/17/18)

10.For Deacon Dana Nearmyer, seriously ill with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma B. Requested prayers. (06/06/18)

11.For the formation of our seminarians, novice sisters, and permanent deacons.

12.For more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

II. Brother Knights * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

13.For Brother Mike Bergkamp’s friend Edward Matulka, died from heart attack Mar 7th. May his soul RIP. (3/13).

14.For Brother John Water’s wife Margie, who is doing fine recuperating from bladder surgery Mar 7th. (03/13/19).

15.For Brother Jerry Gerstberger’s wife Shelley, struggling with medical issues. Prayers requested. (02/27/19)

16.For Brother Jack McGranaghan’s wife Anne, recovering from fall at home Feb 25th, no broken bones. (02/27/19)

17.For Brother John Sanem’s brother-in-law Bill Rakers(66), soon to start treatment for prostate cancer.(02/27/19)

18.For Brother Joe Thomas’ younger brother George, who had Open Heart surgery on Feb 4th because of a heart attack suffered on Wed, Jan 30th. (02/06/19)

19.For Brother Fritz Olberding’s wife Lucy, recovering from pneumonia. Prayers requested. (02/06/19)

20.For Brother Val Ruzick’s daughter and son-in-law, special intentions; mother Theresa Ruzick (90), suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s, friend Olivia Connealy (6), ongoing prayers for medical issues. (02/06/19)

21.For Brother Vince Kobolt, recovering from heart surgery to help control an irregular heartbeat. (01/23/19)

22.For Brother Tom Spencer’s friend Addie Cook, starting 6 month chemo treatment for kidney cancer. (01/23/19)

23.For Brother Ray Mersmann, fell and broke hip January 13th, is in recovery. (01/23/19)

24.For Brother Ron Micek’s friend Larry Matney, recovering well from neck surgery performed Jan 9th. (01/23/19)

25.For Brother Justin Lillich’s wife Stacey, breast biopsy negative, praying for continued good health. (01/23/19).

26.For Brother Dave Boone's friend Juanita, thankful for great recovery from serious health issues. (01/23/19).

27.For Brother Dan Hageman, thankful for virtually full recovery from recent medical issues. (01/23/19).

28.For Brother Trinidad Molina, suffering from extensive left knee damage, facing long recovery. (01/23/19)

29. Alan Ellebrecht’s wife Donna, who is dealing with some recent medical issues. (01/09/19)

30.For Brother Steve Vehlewald’s Son-in-Law Nick Ward’s mother Leslie Ward, undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer, needs prayers. (01/02/19)

31.For Brother Charles Priputin’s friend Frank Wagner, having serious heart issues; and friend Ralph Record, undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma of the blood. (01/02/19)

32.For Brother Michael McCray, struggling with numerous, serious health issues. Prayers requested. (01/02/19)

33.For Brother Joe Kolich’s: granddaughter Mary Kate, undergoing follow-on Spina Bifida testing; (03/06/19), daughter Julie Barron, undergoing tests for recent medical issues (01/09/19; son Jim, whose brother-in-law Kyle White (35) and friend Spencer both dealing with “difficult-to-treat” medical issues; daughter-in-law Dana, suffering from severe back pain, (01/09/19); Dana’s nephew Davis(10), chronic 6 month stomach issues, (11/28/18); nephew Shawn Smiley, has 5 children and lost his job, friend Shirley Schmitt, in final stages of her life. (02/27/19)

34.For Brother Joe Reyes, requesting prayers for good health for his mother, Herminia. (01/02/19)

35.For Brother Larry Levret, battling graft vs. host disease with experimental drug yet to be approved. (11/21/18)

36.For Brother Jerry Gerstberger’s wife’s cousin, Bonnie Ruder, has almost lost her voice due to ALS. (10/24/18)

37.For Brother Dave Wellman’s grandson, entering a new phase in life and appreciates all prayers.10/24/18)

38.For Brother Rich Grabbe, diagnosed with brain cancer in May, 2018. Good news: tumor has been shrinking. Bad news: Optical nerve damaged and eyesight is affected. Continuing prayers requested. (10/17/18)

39.For Brother John Braklow, kidney radiation treatments completed, further evaluation underway. (10/17/18)

40.For Brother Everett Fritz’s sister-in-law Teresa Kirtley (54): extensive complications from diabetes. (10/17/18)

41.For Brother Don Goodwin, stable, but is continuing prostate cancer treatment thru March of 2019. (10/10/18)

42.For Brother Don Goodwin’s daughter Sarah, stable, but is continuing cancer treatment thru Dec. 2018.(10/10/18)

43.For Brother Mike Scherschligt, still battling serious back issues, and appreciates our prayers. (09/12/18)

44.For Brother Bob Carney(RIP)’s son Brent (58), dealing with lymphoma and a very painful sciatic nerve. (08/01/18)

45.For Brother Joe Horvat, in failing health, now experiencing kidney failure and undergoing dialysis. (04/11/18)

46.For Brother Ron Micek’s grandson, special intention; friends Ron Glen and Gene Hahn, numerous health issues; friend Dennis Keefer (77), agonizing spinal injury. (03/28/18)

47.For Brother Jonathon White’s aunt Linda Droste, breast cancer, grandmother Margaret Droste, Alzheimer’s, and friend James Keegan, colon cancer. (10/18/17)

48.For Brother Rich Triola’s brother-in-law Jim Brenford, recently placed in hospice care. (01/03/18)

III. Parishioner/Other Entries * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

49.For HS Communications Manager Amy Stork’s dad, Ernie Peterson 88, thankful for continuing prayers that helped him cope with his wife’s passing, and hopefully will now help him adjust to assisted living. (02/06/19)

50.For parishioner Denise Slaven: family, special prayers requested, daughter Magdalene (18), ongoing medical issues, nephew Hunter Brown (22), still healing from a serious car accident in March, 2018. (11/28/18)

51.For parishioner Maria Blanco’s friend Shari Narde, who had 2nd cancer surgery Nov 28th. (12/12/17)

52.For Parishioner Mary Jo Beary’s special intention for her grandson. (11/07/18)

53.For parishioner Nancy McCormick’s daughter, suffering from cancer. Prayers requested. (09/12/18)

54.For parishioner Maria Blanco’s ongoing prayer request for special intentions. (06/27/18)

IV. People with continuing and/or long term prayer needs * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

55.For Brother Joe Pollock, still undergoing long-term cancer treatment, but has slipped a bit recently”. (02/06/19)

56.For Brother Dave Chaffee’s brother Norman, 75, no change in ongoing Multiple Myeloma cancer. (08/30/17)

57.For Brother Tom Swortwood’s son, John Thomas, missing since December 2011.

V. Permanent General Petitions * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

58.For all persons formerly on the K of C Prayer List with lasting issues, now listed on the Prayer List Extension.

59.For all Knights who may have special prayer needs and/or intentions that are not on this list.

60.For all Knights, and other parishioners and family members who are seeking employment.

61.For all ongoing prayer requests submitted to the AVI Collaborator Prayer Warriors.

62.For the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those who have no one to pray for them.

63.For the dignity of the unborn and all human life, including Christians being persecuted because of their faith.

64.For all people dealing with hunger, disease, natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism.

65.For all people dealing with depression, mental illness, and those contemplating suicide.

66.For family and friends who have fallen away from their faith.

67.For our parish's Stephen Ministers and their Care Receivers.

68.For the United States of America, our President, the Congress, and especially for God’s intercession to suppress the assault on our constitution, religious freedoms, and other traditional American values.

69.For our deployed military men and women, may they be well and safe.

70.For our military men and women suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

71.For First Responders worldwide (Police, Firemen, EMTs), in gratitude for service, and prayers for their safety.

72.For the intentions in our Church’s prayer book, and in deep gratitude for prayers answered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

People with continuing and/or long term prayer needs * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1.For Brother Charles Priputin’s friend Frank Wagner, having serious heart issues. (03/13/19)

2.For parishioner Rose Mary Schroepfer, undergoing special treatment at Menorah Med Center. (01/23/19).

3.For Brother Rick Trudell’s former co-worker Janet Falcone: constant failing health. Needs prayers. (10/31/18)

4.For Brother Charlie Priputin’s friend Jeannine Roberts, facing a series of heart issues. (08/30/18)

5.For parishioner Pat Klausner’s grand-daughter (11), still fighting Type 1 Diabetes, no current cure. (07/2518)

6.For Brother Vince Santa Maria’s wife Suzie, battling but unable to control Parkinson’s disease. (06/27/18)

7.For Brother Mike Scherschligt, dealing with serious back issues, Mayo Clinic unable to help him. (06/27/18)

8.For parishioner Marianne Souders, stopped treatment for Ovarian cancer, still needs prayers. (01/17/18)

9.For Brother Joe Kolich’s: brother-in-law Richard, has chronic, health issues; (12/27/17), cousin Joe Boehm (84), fighting esophageal cancer. (03/20/19), uncle George Gorman, fighting cancer, (04/12/17,

10.For Brother Tom Swortwood’s sister-in-law Eleanor Johnson, 72, long term type 1 diabetes. (07/26/17)

11.For Brother Tom Swortwood’s daughter, Jeannie Bagley, struggling with alcoholism. (07/26/17)

12.For parishioner Denise Slaven’s special intentions for her family, especially son Dylan (“Dill-en”). (07/19/17)

13.For parishioner Beverly Rowden’s daughter Kim Lynn, suffering from Wegener’s Disease (potentially fatal). Kim is now improving gradually, able to walk, and is back to work. (05/31/17)

14.For Brother Tom Maillard’s friend Ernie Wells, blood clots cleared, dealing with adrenalin issues. (05/24/17)

15.For Brother Tom Maillard’s friend Gale Bradshaw, cured of pneumonia, now battling heart issues.(05/24/17)

16.For Sister Petra, at Mother House in Alton, Ill., cancer stable, stopped chemo. (05/03/17)

17.For Sister Teresa’s mom Mary Pandl, bone and brain cancer stable, but still undergoing chemo. (05/03/17)

18.For Brother Tom Swortwood’s sister-in-law Jane McConnell, fatal brain tumor, awaiting the Lord. (05/03/17)

19.For parishioner Joann Hundelt, in rehabilitation because of physical immobility. (04/26/17)

20.For Brother Ken O’Bryan’s friend, Barry Sturdivant, inoperable prostate cancer. (04/26/17)

21.For Brother Vince Santa Maria, cancer halted with new drug, wife Susie afflicted with Parkinson’s. (04/26/17)

22.For Brother Doug Burleigh’s son Eric (45), suffering with non-curable cancer. (04/26/17)

23.For parishioner Ninfa Moritz, placed on kidney dialysis in late February, 2017. (04/26/17)

24.For Brother Dave Hochanadel’s sister, Rosalie, still bedridden with health issues, needs prayers. (04/26/17)

25.For Brother Dan Rohde’s cousin, Kevin Curry, has both cancer and Parkinson’s disease. (04/12/17)

26.For parishioner Carol Denning, dealing with chronic, personal health issues. (04/12/17)

 

All persons above are deemed to have more difficult, serious, and/or permanent issues. They were moved from the primary Prayer List, or added directly to this list on the date shown next to their entries in order to accommodate more short term prayer needs.

New entries and/or changes are placed at the top of the list, in bold type.

 

This list will be prayed for, each week, as a group, during the regular

Wednesday Evening Holy Hour to insure continuing prayers as needed.

 

Please email any desired changes to Joe Kolich (ninejks@everestkc.net) by 3pm Tuesday.