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

Week 42
October 11, 2023

As a community, we pray for:

William (Bill) MacDonald who died on September 28 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. The funeral services are as follows: Viewing at 9:30 am followed by Mass on Thursday, October 12th, at 10:00 am at St. Augustine’s Church, 2028 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver BC. Interment at the Oblate Cemetery in Mission, BC.

Raymond Plamondon, cousin of Fr. Gerry Lestrat, has kidney problems and needs dialysis.

Corrine Pambrun (SDC associate and employee), who will be having her 2^nd hip replacement this weekend.

For justice and peace in the world, especially for all those in the Middle East. We pray for Jews, Muslims and Christians, Palestinians and Israelis. Bring comfort and healing to those who are scared and have lost loves ones. Grant wisdom and insight to their leaders.

For our leadership team as they travel to all the local communities this fall. Help us engage in meaningful discussion; allow us to grow closer as a group and nurture the bonds of community.

Members of our Oblate community who are in poor health:
Joe Jacek, recovering from surgery on his leg
Walter Demong, in hospital with congestive heart failure
Moe Schroeder, recovering from an amputation
Len Rego, recovering from heart surgery
Edmond Paradis, in palliative care at Despins Residence
Gilles Gauthier, in comfort care in Edmonton

Please hold these brothers and sisters in prayer, and remember the members of their communities, their families and those who provide their medical care.

All our family and community members as they experience the challenges of aging and infirmity.

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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