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Knights of Columbus Prayers for the Good of the Order

April 17, 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. Tom Dolezal, at Shawnee Mission Hospital undergoing tests to assess current medical issues. (04/09/19)

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

7.For young AVI Postulants Briana, Catherine, Alexa, Kate, Liz, and Sarah, discerning their vocations, and young AVI Postulant Cherise, who will take her vows this December, in the Chapel at Texas A&M. (03/27/19)

8.For AVI’s General Assembly to be held in Rome, Italy, June 15, to assess their charism & vision for the past 4 years, develop a new vision for the next 5 years, & elect the new Mother General & her council.  (03/27/19)

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

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

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

11.For Brother Greg Davis’ step-Dad, Virgil Davis (89), died peacefully March 22nd. May his soul RIP. (04/09/19)

12.For Brother Greg Miller’s brother Dwight, thankful for successful implant of 7 stints and a pacemaker to treat artery blockage and irregular heart beats, respectively. (04/17/19)

13.For Brother Joe Pollock, undergoing special treatment that slows tumor growth. Was able to dance a few slow ones in late March! (04/03/19)

14.For Brother Everett Fritz’s wife Sandy, will have knee replacement surgery May 8th; sister-in-law Teresa Kirtley (54), extensive complications from diabetes. (04/03/19)

15.For Brother Charles Priputin’s friend Ralph Record, undergoing treatment for serious blood disorder. (04/03/19)

16.For Brother John Waters’ friend Archie Spencer, suffering with Alzheimer’s and Prostate Cancer. (03/27/19)

17.For Brother Dave Chaffee’s brother Norman,76, ongoing, monthly treatment for Multiple Myeloma. (03/27/19)

18.For Brother John Manning’s father Donald Manning, a Knight for 68 years and counting, now dealing with several health issues. (03/20/19)

19.For Brother Mike Bergkamp’s friend Edward Matulka, died from heart attack Mar 7th. May his soul RIP. (03/13).

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

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

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

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

24.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)

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

26.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)

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

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

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

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

31.For Brother Ron Micek’s friend Larry Matney, recovering well from Jan 9th neck surgery; grandson, special intention; friends Ron Glen and Gene Hahn, numerous health issues; friend Dennis Keefer (77), agonizing spinal injury. (03/28/18),

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

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

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

35.For Brother Joe Kolich’s: granddaughter Mary Kate, undergoing follow-on Spina Bifida testing; (03/06/19), daughter Julie Barron, undergoing MRI testing on new back issues (03/27/19; son Jim, whose brother-in-law Kyle White (35) and friend Spencer both dealing with “difficult-to-treat” medical issues; daughter-in-law Dana, chronic, severe back pain, (03/27/19); Dana’s nephew Davis(10), chronic 6 month stomach issues, (11/28/18); Niece Barb Smiley, fell, broke pelvis in early March, (03/27/19), nephew Shawn Smiley, has 5 children, lost job. (02/27/19)

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

37.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)

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

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

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

41.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)

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

43.For Brother Don Goodwin, stable, continuing cancer treatment thru March, 2019.(03/27/19), daughter Sarah, stable, continuing cancer treatment thru Dec. 2018.(10/10/18)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

50.For HS Communications Manager Amy Stork, thankful for prayers answered for her dad, Ernie (88). (03/27/19)

51.For parishioner Kay Dupree, recently diagnosed with a serious illness. Prayers appreciated. (03/27/19)

52.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)

53.For parishioner Maria Blanco: requested prayers to help deal with a very serious, lasting issue, (04/10/19), friend Shari Narde, who had 2nd cancer surgery Nov 28th (12/12/17).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

66.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.

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

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

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

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

 

* * * * Note: Bold, italicized entry indicates addition or significant change. * * * *

Please email any updates to Joe Kolich (ninejks@everestkc.net) by Tuesday noon. Thank You.