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Greeting Prayer Partners,
It has been several months since I last developed intentions. I'm hoping that summer was good for each of you and that you and your families are ready to start the business of this new school year. Beginnings are so very hopeful, don't you agree? That is what we are about. I would like to share a little from The readings of Thursday's liturgy. The prophet Ezekiel condemned the religious leaders for not caring for the sheep. They took care of themselves first and let the sheep wander or starve. The gospel presents that troubling parable of the vineyard owner who goes out several times during the day to discover men who had been hired during the day. He sends them into his vineyard up to an hour before the end of the work day. He paid them all a full day's wages. I'm pretty sure that a good economist would tell that vineyard owner he better rethink his policies. However, I think that this parable is an image of how God, the new shepherd cares for his new sheep. He gave more than was 'earned' and did it ungrudgingly. That's God for us. He gives us more than we can imagine and certainly more than we have 'earned'! I'm truly grateful for that generosity because I as a sinner am not due anything. What do you think about God's generosity? Have a great new school year.
++ For the eternal rest of those who have died: Nancy Rizzo Verge, Charlie Hedwig, Jayne O'Connor, Mikal Reisenberg, Mike Cline, Kelly Rogerstack Rita Pedulla's best friend), Otto Reed, Cecelia Cole, Steve Leake, Mr. Meyer, Rusty Caston’s mother, and all victims of war and random violence.
Lord comfort and strengthen both family and friends and may their faith in the resurrection allow each day to bring healing.
++ Lord we ask healing for all the sick, first for those battling cancer: Ford Price, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols (Caitlin & Danielle Fabian's grandmother), Laura Pitts, Julie Horner, Vincent Martinez, Brett Todd, Henri Chansolme, Jonathan Lewis, Mr. Bugg, Faye Wade and all who have been on our prayer list.
Bring strength and healing to the sick: Steven Mayhall, Paul Brou, Wanda Smit, Mallory Hovde (Lupus), Brooke Paup, Paul Podolec's father, Tom Carter (former Theo teacher who suffered a heart attack and had by-pass surgery yesterday), Hunter's dad who suffering from kidney failure, Ashlee Webster, Mrs. Maguire healing - from more surgery on her leg, Rita Pedulla and members of her cross country team injure in a car accident in Ohio, Sr. Imelda, Sr. Mary Mark, Betty Morrow, and others in our BMCHS family who are not feeling well.
++ Lord of life, bless all who are having babies: Mrs. Whitmarsh, Kristin Bloomer's sister (in thanksgiving for 2 healthy babies to Lauren Bloomer), and all others. May both moms and children experience health.
++ For all those beginning or continuing their college careers, in particular Lydia; may they adapt well and be successful in their studies and all other aspects of life, especially in their relationship with God.
++ For all families who are striving to cope with the loss of their loved ones: the Jones family, Sr. Theresa Margaret Laymen, Danny, the Leake family, the Cline family, the Rizzo family, the family of the USA's men's volleyball coach, and any others in our acquaintance
++ Lord, protect our service men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan; especially bless Dante Ross and the 800 from Oklahoma's National Guard who left for training in Texas and then deployment in Iraq
++ Spirit of peace bring peace to our troubled world and hearts, in particular, Jackie, Paul Hernandez and his needs, Tim, Vivian Nguyen as she prepares to take the PCAT this Saturday, Kaci's concern for her pet, and each of our new teachers: Chris Pitts, Tony Pennington, Ling Miller, Joe Welch, Jarod Farolli, Jennifer Kelley, and all the new members of our Kitchen staff
++ Grant safety to all travelers especially our loved ones. Bring them home safely.
++ For all of our students involved in fall sports: Girls' softball and Volleyball, the Football team, the Cross Country team, and our Cheer leaders; may they be able to balance their academic responsibilities with their athletic play.
++ Lord, bless abundantly all our benefactors whose generosity have provided so many bebefits for our students in new facilities and technology
++ Bring healing to families whose lives have been wrenched by anger and divorce; may love and forgiveness heal hurt hearts
++ Lord bless our chaplains: Fr. Dan, Fr. Thanh, Fr. Wickersham, our Campus Minister, Mrs. McGarry, and all who are preparing for the upcoming Kairos retreats
++ Bless those who have started new jobs, especially Bev Sanchez
++ In thanksgiving for God's many blessings and that we strive to all for God's honor and glory each day of our lives
Friends, our petitions are a bit shorter that usual. If you have needs and intentions you wish us to pray for please let me know. Sr. Stephanie