Knights of Columbus Prayers for the Good of the Order

May 23, 2018

         

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. Albert Hauser, who had his right leg amputated below the knee because of diabetes. (05/03/17)

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

5.For AVI priest Fr. Scott Kallal, in need of special prayers as he undergoes challenges to his priestly ministry.

6.For young AVI Postulants Briana, Cherise, Catherine, Alexa, and Kate, as they discern their vocations. 01/17/18)

7.For the AVI’s request for prayers to help with important decisions that need to be made by June. (01/17/18)

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

8.For Brother Rick Trudell’s daughter’s best friend, Rachel Gettings, died April 25th. May her soul RIP. (05/02/18)

9.For Brother Eric Schroeder’s cardiac ablation surgery scheduled for tomorrow, May 24th at OPRMC to treat Supraventricular tachycardia. (05/24/18)

10.For Brother Charlie PrePutin’s upcoming eye surgery to repair partially detached retina. (05/09/18)

11.For Brother Bud Maskill’s twin sister Kay Rietveld, will undergo bladder cancer surgery on Mar 3rd. (05/02/18)

12.For Brother Val Ruzick’s daughter and son-in-law, special intention; great niece Josie Zager (11), successful treatment of ongoing illness; friend Olivia Connealy (6), multiple medical issues, praying for miracle. (05/02/18)

13.For Brother John Waters’ wife Margie, for successful recovery from knee surgery on April 17th. (04/25/18)

14.For Brother Joe Kolich, thankful for successful removal of cancerous kidney May 3rd, no further treatment needed (05/09/18); pregnant daughter Jean, recovering from “in vitro” surgery on Apr 11th; baby girl Mary Catherine (due in July), diagnosed with Spina Bifida; sister-in-law Helen Reuss, stomach cancer; sister-in-law Benita Vesel, had triple bypass surgery Mar 14th; Aunt Helen (91), fell, broke hip Mar 17th; wife Janet, coping with all the above. (05/24/18)

15.For Brother Greg Miller’s Serra Brother Jim Wilson, coping with COPD. (04/25/18)

16.For Brother Joe Pollock: cancer stable, still undergoing biweekly chemo, friend John Grodzicki, more frail, cancer spreading; sister Marianna Sleigh, doing very well in Pleasant Valley Manor. (04/25/18)

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

18.For Brother John Braklow, suffering with kidney cancer. (03/28/18)

19.For Brother Dale Brenon, now at home, doing OK, but progressing very slowly. (03/28/18)

20.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)

21.For Brother Greg Brown’s mother Bonnie, in Sedalia, MO. hospital, dealing with dehydration, weakness, and

multiple other medical issues. (03/21/18)

22.For Brother Chris Horvat’s uncle Jerry Brown, in hospice with dementia, most likely in his last days. (03/07/18)

23.For Brother Greg Miller’s friend Nick Guetterman, to ease a difficult recovery from back surgery. (03/07/18)

24.For Brother Bob Carney’s son Brent (58), abdominal cancer dormant, checkup now on 6mo cycle. (02/28/18)

25.For Brother Brian Wagner’s uncle Art Wagner, battling resistant pancreatic cancer since Jun, 2017. (02/21/18)

26.For Brother Joseph Reyes, hospitalized with kidney stones, asked for prayers and quick recovery. (02/14/18)

27.For Brother Michael McCray, dealing with heart and blood pressure issues that limit mobility. (01/24/18)

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

29.For Brother Everett Fritz’s sister Joyce Morgan, dealing with multiple health issues. (01/17/18)

30.For Brother Dave Wellman’s grandson, as improvement continues and prayers are being answered. (12/13/17) For Brother Rich Triola’s brother-in-law Jim Brenford, recently placed in hospice care. (01/03/18)

 

31.For Brother Tom McChesney’s mother-in-law Martha Presecan, diagnosed with ovarian cancer. (12/06/17)

32.For Brother Vince Santa Maria’s wife Suzie, battling but unable to control Parkinson’s disease. (11/15/17)

33.For Brother Tom Maillard’s friend, Gary Pollard, recently diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer. (11/15/17)

34.For Brother Jerry Gerstberger’s wife’s cousin, Bonnie Ruder, diagnosed in October, 2017, with ALS.(11/01/17)

35.For Brother Harry Hilton, dealing with multiple, on-going health issues. (08/16/17)

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

36.For parishioner Denise Slaven’s nephew Hunter Brown (22), seriously injured in a freak road accident in Russell, KS, treated at the local hospital and then life-flighted to a hospital in Wichita, KS. (03/21/18)

37.For parishioner Maria Blanco’s husband Enrique Barroeta, having a kidney tumor removed Mar7h. (03/07/18)

38.For parishioner Carol Denning, who had a bad medical report on both eyes, needs prayers. (02/28/18)

39.For parishioner Rosie Cindrich, battling deteriorating health at “The Forum at OP”. (02/28/18)

40.For parishioner Millie DeKaiser’s sister Marge Burchfield, diagnosed with cancer, not doing well. (02/21/18)

41.For parishioner Lucille Lucas, admitted to Brookdale Sweet Life recently with a serious lung infection. 01/31/18

42.For parishioner Pat Klausner’s daughter, struggling with difficult recovery from knee surgery. (12/27/17)

43.For parishioner Maria Blanco’s friend Shari Narde, has bone cancer, preparing for treatment. (12/20/17)

44.For parishioner Pat Klausner’s grand-daughter (11), fighting Type 1 Diabetes, no current cure. (12/20/17)

45.For parishioner Maria Blanco’s ongoing prayer request for special intentions. (11/08/17)

 

46.For parishioner Terry Kilgore and son Stephen, both suffering from chronic, worsening health issues. (09/13/17)

47.For parishioner Joan Carney’s daughter-in-law Lori’s brother Skip Freese, on-going chemo for Stage 4 lung cancer (not helping much), and needs continuing prayers. (08/23/17)

48.For parishioner MaryAnn Noonan’s cousin Rosalie, diagnosed with brain cancer Aug 15th. (08/16/17)

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

49.For Brother Val Ruzick’s mother Theresa Ruzick (89), suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s. (12/13/17)

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

51.For Brother Mike Scherschligt, dealing with very serious back issues, Mayo Clinic unable to help him. (08/23/17)

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

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

53.For all persons formerly on the Prayer List with lasting issues, now listed on the Prayer List Extension.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

65.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.

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

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

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

69.For the petitions in our Church’s prayer book, and in gratitude for prayers answered.

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