Prayer Corner
‘At the foot of the Cross:’ Saint Eugene’s Prayer Group

Week 28
July 5, 2023

As a community, we pray for:

Reigan LeStrat who is struggling with cancer. Reigan is the wife of Marlon, nephew of Gerry LeStrat, OMI.

Gerry Gruber, a long-time friend of the Oblates (nephew of George Gruber, OMI) who has a brain tumour.

Ron Rolheiser, OMI, who will be undergoing cancer surgery in August.

Denzle, son of Betty Ann Laporte, who is struggling with severe nerve and joint issues.

Donna Sagina, who is a member of “The Volunteers of God (an associative group to the OMI Secular Institute). Donna died this past week. Her funeral will be held on July 21, at St. Joseph’s Basilica, in Edmonton.

We continue to pray for:

All those in our community and families who have asked for our prayers. We pray for those who love them, and those who care for their needs.

Rob Meilleur, Chief Administrative Officer for OMI Lacombe Canada, who is recovering from surgery.

Don Claerhout, OMI, Paul Fachet, OMI, Ron Zimmer, OMI, Jerry Prazma, OMI, Jerome Blackburn, OMI and all our family and community members as they experience the challenges of aging and infirmity.

Albert S. who has recently been diagnosed with cancer, and his family: that he be granted strength for the treatments ahead.

Margaret Holden, mother of Cathy Holden/Greg Saretsky (Br. Anthony District) who is in hospice care. Comfort all of them, and welcome Margaret into eternal life.

Micah, as she continues her journey of healing. We pray for Micah’s family as well.

The generous ‘yes’ of men to an Oblate life and of men and women to Oblate Association.

We continue to pray for our Metis, Inuit and First Nations brothers and sisters.

We continue to pray for the people of Ukraine.

God of реасе and justice,
we pray for the реорІе of Ukraine today.
We pray for реасе and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for аІІ those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or реасе,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above аІІ, we pray for аІІ your precious children, at-risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Реасе.
Amen.

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EMAIL: prayers@omilacombe.ca
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PHONE or TEXT: 306-222-2819 [JoAnne Chrones]
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