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January 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For True Human Fraternity
We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For a Greater Respect for Life
We pray that every person, in every stage of life, from conception to natural death, may be treated with respect, dignity, and worth.
February 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Religious Sisters & Consecrated Women
We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Families of our Parish
We pray for all families in our parish, that they may remain open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit to aid them in their quest to grow in virtue and to help evangelize the world.
March 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For A Christian Response to Bioethical Challenges
We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity of all human life with prayer and action.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Fathers
We pray for fathers -- biological and spiritual -- of our parish, that they may be strong leaders of the faith to their children, bearing witness by their own fidelity to the sacraments and virtuous living.
April 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Health Care Workers
We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Adoration Chapel Adorers
We pray in thanksgiving for all of the committed adorers of our Adoration Chapel and for all the blessings received from this ceaseless font of grace. And we ask that God may send us more devoted adorers to assist in keeping our chapel open.
May 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Faith-Filled Young People
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Mothers
We pray for mothers -- biological and spiritual -- in our parish family, that they may continue to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary as they themselves strive to be holy examples for their families.
June 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Families
We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Humility
We pray that our parish family may not rally behind the vice of pride, but rather humbly submit ourselves to the will of God and His plan for us.
July 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For the Elderly
We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Infertile Couples
We pray for all married couples, particularly those in our parish family, who are struggling to conceive a child, that God may bless them with perseverance and also with an openness to the beauty of adoption.
August 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Small Businesses
We pray for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For the Lonely
We pray for all those in our parish family who suffer alone, that they may find strength and solace in our prayers and sacrifices offered for them.
September 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For the Abolition of the Death Penalty
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Workers
We pray for all workers of our parish family, that they may find meaning in their toil and a new dedication to work well.
October 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For A Church Open to Everyone
We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Greater Devotion to the Rosary
We pray that all parishioners of St. Luke may grow more deeply devoted to our Blessed Mother by a more dedicated habit of praying the Rosary.
November 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Children Who Suffer
We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For the Faithful Departed
We pray that all those who have passed from this life, particularly those from our parish family, may be welcomed into the eternal dwelling place prepared for them.
December 2022
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For Volunteer Not-for-Profit Organizations
We pray that volunteer non-profit organizations committed to human development find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.PASTOR'S PRAYER INTENTIONS
For an Openness to God's Will
We pray that, like Our Lady and St. Joseph, we may remain open to the Lord's will for our lives and trust in the workings of the Holy Spirit.