

| Mary Help of Christians Parish Prayer Intentions Page |

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| For the repose of the soul of Leonard Naeger and for comfort to his family in their time of bereavement. For Austin Schweizer who will have open heart surgery on March 23. For the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile' that God provide them the supplies and comfort they need. For the health of Denise Mahan. For all of our priests as we celebrate the Year for Priests declared by Pope Benedict XVI, that they find fulfillment in their ministry. For Capt. Nick Reinhardt, grandson of Ida Ann Sams, who has been deployed to a war zone in the Middle East. Please pray for his safety. For healing and a return to health for Fr. Steve Gira. For my 7 year old grandson who has autism. Pray to Jesus and Mary that he can be a normal little boy. For President Obama, Vice-President Biden, and the Congress that they defend the rights of the born and the unborn. For the safety of our military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. For those who are looking for work, that they will soon find work that is pleasing to God and fulfills the needs of their families. For those who suffer loneliness, that the Lord provide them comfort and companionship. For those members of our parish and those near to us suffering from cancer, that the Lord give them the comfort and healing they need. For all couples who are dealing with infertility, including my dear friend who is a parishioner. May the Lord provide blessings to all of them. For all of the deceased clergy of St. Mary's Parish and the Belleville Diocese. For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our Diocese. |