October 2016 Prayer Circle

Prayer Circle
October 2016 - Month of the Most Holy Rosary and the Holy Angels

During the year of Our Lord 2016, our Church prays during the Year of Mercy to be merciful like the Father.

NOTE: at Beloved Disciple Eucharistic Catholic Church, Toronto

• The petitions included in the Monthly Prayer Circle are placed on the Altar and included in the daily prayers at Divine Office, Rosary and Mass throughout the month.
• Mondays: 5:00 pm Rosary followed by 5:30 pm Mass. Community dinner following Mass on the first Monday of each month.
• Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Sundays at 10:00 am with Matins-Lauds and 11:00 am Mass followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (No Exposition and Benediction during Advent and Lent).

 
Please join us in praying for the following intentions:

From Archbishop Roger, O.F.A.:

• That our devotion to daily recitation of the Rosary of the BVM may deepen our relationship with Jesus.
• In thanksgiving for the Ordination to the Priesthood of Sister Silvia, and the Ordination to Subdiaconate and Diaconate of Friar Tomas in September, and in petition that the graces of Ordination may be granted them.
• For Mother Silvia as she returns to Cuba to establish the Mission of St Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi.
• For generous benefactors to help us make Msgr Joseph’s episcopal consecration happen.
• In thanksgiving for a new catechumen in our Church and new Franciscan Postulant.
• In thanksgiving for a returning Franciscan.
• Four our Franciscan novice Rosa in Cuba.
• For generous benefactors to enable establishing our Church in Cameroon and Cuba.
• For Joel, for his healing and cure.
• For John G., for healing, fortitude and patience.
• For Sue, for successful treatment of cancer.
• For Mark, special intentions.
• For a special intention for a friend.
• For Mother Silvia’s healing from a broken bone in her foot.
• For Fr. John A., for continued return to health.
• For Naomi, special intention.
• For all those who have asked for our prayers.
• For atonement of sins committed against aboriginal peoples, and for reconciliation.
• For the homeless and the poorly housed.
• For an end to violence against women.
• For meaningful, collaborative relationships leading to increased unity among autocephalous Catholic Churches’ bishops, clergy, religious and members.
• For all clergy, religious, seminarians and members of our Church, for an increase in Faith, Hope, and Charity.
• In thanksgiving for those who have attended Mass at Beloved Disciple in the past month.
• For all former members of our Church.
• For all who are suffering or in pain.
• For all persecuted Christians.
• For all humanitarian aid for all refugees displaced by conflict.
• For peace in all places of global conflict http://reliefweb.int/updates
• For the removal of land mines in areas of conflict.

From Mother Jean, fcjm:

• For one Nation under God.

From Msgr Joseph, O.F.A.:

• Intentions de pieres pour la famille Issowa Metongo.
• Pour la Paroisse Saint Remi.
• Pour le voyage et le Sacre de Msgr Joseph, O.F.A.
• Pour que Dieu benisse notre sainte Eglise et notre Primat Mgr Roger, O.F.A.
• Pour nos bienfaiteurs du Canada et du Cameroun.

From Mother Silvia, O.F.A.:

• In thanksgiving for Abp. Roger’s preparation and provision of a very meaningful, reverent Ordination to the Priesthood on September 8, 2016.
• In thanksgiving for Deacon Tomas’ assistance before and during my Ordination.
• In thanksgiving for all who attended my ordination.
• In thanksgiving for Andy H. pro-bono consulting on our Cuba ministry project and for his wife who hosted me in Halifax.
• In thanksgiving for Jackie C.’s hosting me in DC for a meeting last weekend and for her generosity in helping with some Cuba related expenses.
• For the Colombia Peace Treaty signed on Saturday in Cuba and especially the two pastors who had a major role in getting both sides who worked with both sides for four years to bring peace between these two sides.
• For the repose of the soul of Yaelaine (mother); Emily (daughter) and Dairan (son) murdered by their husband and father.
• For Jorge Luis, Jr. the husband and father of the wife and children above who is in prison that he may receive the mental health help he needs while in prison.
• For the parents of both sides of the family in this tragic situation.
• For Andy A. (and family) whose leukemia has returned.
• For John G. (and family) still facing treatment for prostate cancer that is not going well.
• For the second US presidential debate on October 9th and the outcome of the election this fall.
• For Mgr. Joseph, O.F.A.’s trip to Cuba to be ordained as a bishop and all necessary funds to cover his and Abp. Roger’s expenses.
• For the civil war in Syria that there may be a peaceful solution to its end.
• For all European nations during this time of social unrest and economic instability.
• For Cuba’s leaders and especially those involved in normalizing relations with the U.S.
• For Cuban-Americans that want to continue the embargo for personal gain that the
• Lord would touch their heart.
• For Cubans living in the island that each would encounter the living Christ.
• For all donors who are making my ministry to Cuba possible.
• For our ministry in Cuba to seniors without families.
• For Alex that the Lord will continue to lead him in all his endeavors.
• For the Lord to open doors to new global donors for our work in Cuba and Cameroon.
• For continued time of spiritual discipline, prayer, time and strengthening of my inner spiritual life.
• For Mariela’s health.
• For my new Cuban friends especially Miguel, Jorge, Luis, Mary, Humberto, Lionel, Williams, Neysy, Ulises, Laura, Carlos, Idania (and family), and all other Cubans whom I’ve met on my various trips that have asked for prayers for special intentions.
• In thanksgiving for prayer support from many wonderful friends and colleagues.
• For Milagro’s health and for the repose of the soul of her mother.
• For Violette’s and Robyn’s health and all her needs.
• That those who have made commitments of donations to ministry may follow up.
• For peace in the world.
• For the hungry, abandoned, rejected and ill.
• For my family-special intentions.
• For Kima’s new job that she will receive the necessary training to learn the responsibilities of her position.
• For Kalia’s work in organic farming in British Columbia.
• For my friends around the globe who have asked for special prayers.
• For extended family, friends and colleagues who are experiencing illness.
• For the needs of our religious and clergy.

From Deacon Tomás, O.F.A.:

• For my family in Spain.

From Friar Francis Marie Veritas, O.F.A.:

• For discipline in all aspects of my life.
• For the continued guidance in the next step of my Vocation.
• For a stable career that will provide for my basic needs.
• For all those I have promised to pray for.
• For an end to abortion and euthanasia, that the sanctity of all human life will be respected from conception until natural death.
• For a special intention.

From Pete:

• For my friends and family.

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