Knights of Columbus Prayers for the Good of the Order
August 23, 2017
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 Father Albert Hauser, who had his right leg amputated below the knee because of diabetes. (05/03/17)
4. For Msgr. Tom Tank, thankful for prayers and special treatment that is controlling his lung cancer. (04/05/17)
5. For AVI Postulant Carol’s special intention as she discerns her vocation. (05/03/17)
Brother Knights * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
6. For Brother Scott Weiler’s brother Neil, who died unexpectedly Aug 20th. May his soul RIP. (08/23/17)
7. For Brother Al Gracik’s wife Dorothy, who died at 3pm Aug 9th. May her soul RIP. (08/09/17)
8. For Brother Dale Brenon’s wife Irene, dealing with chronic issues related to previous strokes. (08/23/17)
9. For Brother Dale Brenon, on continuous oxygen dealing with on-going respiratory issues. (08/23/17)
10. For Brother Bob Carney’s son Brent (58), abdominal cancer stable w/o therapy, to retest in 3 mos.(08/23/17)
11. For Brother Joe Kolich’s daughter Julie, for God’s special help in reversing a recent major decision. (08/23/17)
12. For Brother Joe Pollock, undergoing chemo therapy for cancer. (08/23/17)
13. For Brother Joe Pollock’s friend John Grodzicki, back on chemo, cancer spreading to bones, is frail. (08/23/17)
14. For Brother Ron Micek’s friend Tom Potter, at home slowly recuperating from open-heart surgery in mid-
May, but still needs prayers. (08/23/17)
15. For Brother George Lents’ wife Maggie, thankful for successful breast surgery, Aug 17th. , soon will undergo
radiation as a precautionary measure. (08/23/17)
16. For Brother George Lents’ infant grandson, who is doing fine, thankful for prayers answered. (08/16/17)
17. For Brother Harry Hilton, dealing with multiple, on-going health issues. (08/16/17)
18. For Brother Charles Priputin’s great granddaughter, having difficult time with her pregnancy. (08/16/17)
19. For Brother Joe Kolich’s niece Barbara, appreciates prayers for a very special intention. (08/16/17)
20. For Brother Tom Spencer, as he prepares for non-surgical treatment of prostate cancer. (07/26/17)
21. For Brother Vince Santa Maria, who had a stent inserted into an artery on July 19th. (07/26/17)
22. For Brother Jon Gonzalez, broke ankle Apr 1st, now in a boot, hopes to be healed by mid-Aug. (07/19/17)
23. For Brother Larry Levret, still battling Graft vs Host disease with promising new meds. (07/19/17)
24. For Brother Dave Wellman’s daughter-in-law’s father Stu Monnier, early stage of Alzheimer’s Disease. (07/12/17)
25. For Brother Dave Boone’s friend Dan Brown, recovering from surgery to remove malignant tumor. (07/12/17)
26. For Brother Al Gracik’s son Steve, thankful for doing much better with meds and therapy. (07/12/17)
27. For Brother Joe Denk, thankful for prayers as he recovers at home from recent illness. (07/12/17)
28. For Brother Michael McCray, dealing with heart and blood pressure issues that limit mobility. (6/21/17)
29. For Brother Brian Wagner’s uncle Art Wagner, recently diagnosed with cancer, requested prayers. 06/14/17
30. For Brother Felix Baz-Dresch, recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). 06/14/17
31. For Brother Tom Maillard’s friend, Bernie Nelson, undergoing radiation for prostate cancer. 06/14/17
32. For Brother Ron Micek’s friend Gail Preib, improving slowly from recent stroke, still needs prayers. (6/07/17)
33. For Brother Val Ruzick’s friend/parishioner Jim Buzalas (62), needs prayers for many health issues. (6/07/17)
34. For Brother Greg Brown’s dad Donald, former GK, dealing with stroke, in speech/memory rehab. (05/17/17)
35. For Brother Joe Pollock’s friend Bill Bloomquist, frail, on chemo for cancer of the Esophagus. (05/17/17)
36. For Brother Joe Reyes, dealing with a chronic neck issue. Appreciates continuing prayers. (04/05/17)
37. For Brother Michael Coleman’s father David, dealing with spinal issues that impede his walking. (03/15/17)
38. For Brother Jeremy Neff’s young friend Kaylee Manning, undergoing chemo for rare brain tumor. (12/21/16)
39. For Brother Dave Wellman’s special intention for his grandson. (11/16/16)
Parishioner/Other Entries * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
40. For parishioner Mary Ann Noonan’s friend Mary T. Molony, died in Mar, 2017. May her soul RIP. (08/23/17)
41. 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)
42. For parishioner Marianne Souders, stopped treatment for Ovarian cancer, still needs prayers. (08/23/17)
43. For parishioner Eloise Lenahan’s niece Kathleen Soller (17), non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma near heart. (08/23/17)
44. For parishioner Pat Klausner’s niece Karen (50), recovering slowly at home from serious coma medicines.
Prayers requested. Deep concern. (08/23/17)
45. For parishioner Mary Jo Berry, thankful that both heart valve & kidney stone surgeries went well, and that
lung cancer surgery went excellent. No further signs of cancer. Regaining strength thru therapy. (08/23/17)
46. For parishioner MaryAnn Noonan’s cousin Rosalie, diagnosed with brain cancer Aug 15th. (08/16/17)
47. For parishioner Terri Gillcrist’s successful recovery from Ovarian cancer surgery Fri, June 23rd. (6/28/17)
People with continuing and/or long term prayer needs * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
48. For Brother Mike Scherschligt, dealing with very serious back issues, Mayo Clinic unable to help him. (08/23/17)
49. For Brother Joe Pollock’s cousin Marvin Pollock, in rehab at Delmar Gardens, doing better but frail. (08/23/17)
50. For Brother Doug Burleigh, who requested prayers for a personal struggle. (08/02/17)
51. For Brother Ron Micek’s special intention for his grandson. Continuing prayers requested. (06/07/17)
52. For Brother Ron Micek’s friend, Dennis Keefer (75), suffering chronic, agonizing, spinal injuries. (06/07/17)
53. For Brother Mark Reynolds’ daughter Katie Scott (28), began year-long cancer treatment in Nov, 2016.
54. For Brother Doug Burleigh’s brother-in-law Bob (72), ongoing pain from replacement of both knees, both
shoulders, and both hips, plus cervical crack in neck bone. Desires prayers for strength to endure.
55. For Brother Dave Chaffee’s brother Norman, 73, active Multiple Myeloma cancer.
56. For Brother Tom Swortwood’s son, John Thomas, missing since December 2011.
57. For parishioner Pat Klausner’s grand-daughter (10), needs continuing prayers for fighting Type 1 Diabetes,
which has no current cure. (08/23/17)
58. For parishioner Maria Blanco’s renewed prayer request for special intentions. (05/17/17)
Permanent General Petitions * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
59. For all persons formerly on the Prayer List with lasting issues, now listed on the Prayer List Extension.
60. For all Knights who may have special prayer needs and/or intentions that are not on this list.
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 unborn and the dignity of all human life.
64. For Christians being persecuted because of their faith.
65. For all people dealing with hunger, disease, natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism.
66. For all people dealing with depression, mental illness, and those contemplating suicide.
67. For all Knights, other parishioners and family members who are seeking employment.
68. For the formation of our seminarians, novice sisters, and permanent deacons.
69. For more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
70. For family and friends who have fallen away from their faith.
71. For our parish's Stephen Ministers and their Care Receivers.
72. For the United States of America, religious freedom, our President, and Congress.
73. For our deployed military men and women, may they be well and safe.
74. For our military men and women suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
75. For First Responders worldwide (Police, Firemen, EMTs), in gratitude for service and prayers for their safety.
76. For the petitions in our Church’s prayer book, and in gratitude for the prayers answered.
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