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Knights of Columbus Prayers for the Good of the Order

December 11, 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, who is in the hospital and not doing very well. Fr. Dolezal is a former Knights of Columbus State Chaplain. Please pray for his rapid recovery. (12/10/19)

4.For Fr. Gary Applegate, dealing with medical issues. (10/02/19)

5.For Fr. John Reynolds, in Atchison KS suffering from Parkinson Disease, not doing well. (10/02/19)

6.For all world leaders to vigorously pursue an end to abortion and infanticide in their countries.

7.For Fr. Scott Kallal, that he trusts in the Lord as he deals with another trial scheduled for April 2020. (11/18/19)

8.For AVI’s request that its” Enflame Convocation” be implemented over all the diocese. (10/09/19)

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

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

10.For Tim & Jan Turner’s grandson Tyler Kurtz (20), who died Oct 9, 2019. May his soul RIP. (10/16/19)

11.For John Weber’s wife Rosemary, fractured ankle. In a boot and on crutches for 4-6 weeks. (11/20/19)

12.For Rich Triola’s younger brother Dennis, is recovering nicely from a heart transplant. Continuing prayers requested. Also, for his brother Michael, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (11/19/19)

13.For Jerry Thies’ family friend Myrtle Dyer, who passed away November 18th, at Villa St. Francis. May her soul RIP (11/18/19)

14.For Val Ruzick's daughter and son-in-law, special intentions; sister-in-law Mary Kelso, who is struggling with multiple health issues; and friend Mike Daniels, who was diagnosed with brain cancer. (11/16/19)

15.For Val Ruzick’s friend John Jochetz (Joshay) as he tries to manage his blindness caused by brain cancer. (12/09/19)

16.For Mike McCray’s brother Stephen McCray, who passed away November 26th. May his soul RIP. (12/07/19)

17.For Bob Long’s prayer request for the special needs of a close relative, Christopher Resch. (07/17/19)

18.For Joe Pollock, who passed away on December 2nd. May his Soul Rest in Peace. (12/03/19)

19.For Fritz Olberding’s wife Lucy, received a defibrillator July 2nd, to help prevent falling. (07/03/19)

20.For Rick Trudell’s cousin Rosemary Scott: surgery revealed no more cancer. Started chemo treatments as a precaution for the return of cancer. Continuing prayers requested. (10/16/19)

21.For Greg Davis friend Blake Breeden, who underwent heart triple bypass surgery on November 27th and is recovering at home and in rehab. (12/05/19)

22.For Greg Davis’ friend in Buffalo, NY, Scott Marcus, who passed away suddenly on November 29th. He leaves his wife, Rosalyn, and three children and many friends. (12/05/19)

23.For Holy Spirit’s Religious Ed Director Maureen Leach’s father-in-law Dan Leach – Pancreatic cancer. (06/26/19)

24.For John Braklow, whose health is steadily improving and is now in the “observation” state. (06/12/19)

25.For Dave Wellman’s grandson, entering a new phase in life and appreciates all prayers. (06/12/19)

26.For Everett Fritz’s wife Sandy, battling a recurring, 10-year-old cancer while still recuperating very well from knee replacement surgery on May 8th (07/03/19); sister Teresa Kirtley (54), on permanent oxygen suffering from Pulmonary Fibrosis, COPD, and extensive diabetes complications. The family is very thankful for our prayers, and for the repose of the soul of friend Bill Gates and the consolation of the hearts of his family. (11/20/19)

27.For Don Goodwin, recovering very well from prostate cancer and recent hip replacement surgery on July 29th (08/07/19); and daughter Sarah, stable, recovering from breast cancer surgery. (05/15/19)

28.For Jerry Gerstberger’s wife Shelley, struggling with medical issues, (02/27/19); cousin Bonnie Ruder, now on liquid food only, and has lost her voice and most of the use of her arms and legs due to ALS, (10/30/19), friend Mary Ann Baz-Dresch, doing well after surgery on both feet Sept 4th, continuing prayers requested. (09/18/19)

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

30.For John Sanem’s granddaughter Faith Einess, recovering from neurological challenges, (08/14/19); and brother Dan who passed away on November 19th. May his soul rest in peace. (11/21/19)

31.For Tom Spencer’s 3yr old friend Addie Cook, whose chemo for kidney cancer has eliminated the tumor and there is no trace of cancer. She still has some follow up treatment, but all looks to a complete recovery. (11/26/19)

32.For Ron Micek’s friends: special intention, Ron Glen, Gene Hahn, and John, all facing many health issues, (05/22/19); in thanksgiving for the successful C-section surgery for baby Aniston and her mother Taylor on September 30th, (10/02/19), and continuing prayers for all other friends of Ron and Julie.

33.For Ron Micek’s Family: daughter-in-law Susan Micek, who died October 24th, 2019, may her soul RIP. Prayers requested for the family grandson, special intention. (06/05/19}

34.For Trinidad Molina, enjoying a 75% improvement in his extensive left knee damage, but prayers are still needed and much appreciated. (06/05/19

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

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

37.Joe Kolich family: granddaughter Mary Kate, battling Spina Bifida issues, thankful for very good progress; (11/06/19); daughter-in-law Dana, undergoing new treatment for chronic back pain, (08/14/19); Dana’s nephew Davis(10), chronic stomach issues, great nephew Todd Kolich and niece Joan Mayfield, both showing improvement from specialized treatments for Leukemia, (08/28/19); niece Sister Rosie Kolich, recovering from hip issues, (08/28/19);

38.For Joe Kolich’s friends: Ann Smith; recuperating from recent hip injury; Al Hoff’s wife B.J., and for Jerry Cronan; both currently under doctor’s evaluation of several health issues, (08/21/19).

39.For Larry Levret, graft vs. host disease now under control and is recovering from recent lung resection surgery. Appreciates our prayers (11/19/19)

40.For 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)

41.For Jonathon White’s aunt Linda Droste, breast cancer, Grandmother Margaret Droste, Alzheimer’s.

42.For Tom Swortwood’s sister-in-law Eleanor Johnson, diabetic with a heart condition, 07/19/19); and son John Thomas, missing since December 2011.

III. Parishioners & Other Special Requests * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

43.For Teresa Brewer, battling pneumonia for the past several weeks, and now at home doing better. (10/02/19)

44.For Joan Carney’s request for prayers for son Brent (58), whose lymphoma has returned. (10/02/19)

45.For Joan Bittner, dealing with a serious health issue and would appreciate our prayers. (06/26/19)

46.For Gemma Campbell’s friend Laura Higginbotham, who is recovering well from recent surgery to remove a brain tumor and is thankful for our prayers. (09/11/19)

47.For Denise Slaven: In thanksgiving for the successful delivery of baby Lillian Marie by daughter Anne Marie; for daughter Magdalene (18), ongoing medical issues, (11/06/19),

48.For Maria Blanco’s requested prayers to help deal with a very serious, long lasting issue, (04/10/19), mother, Maria Navarro; stomach issues, (07/24/19), friend Share Narde; has cancer in different parts of the body: Eric Davidson, has bone cancer. (09/04/19),

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

IV. Permanent General Petitions * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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

51.For all Knights who may have prayer needs or intentions that are not on this list, nor the Extension List.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

59.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.

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

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

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

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

 

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Please text, call (913-449-5591) or email changes to Jerry Gerstberger (jgerstberger1@gmail.com) by Tuesday noon. Thank You