August 14, 2025
Good afternoon, dear Prayer Warriors,
(This will be a double issue)
We are in the nineteenth week of Ordinary Time in the month of August which is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Today is the memorial of St Maximillian Kolbe, priest and Martyr. Tomorrow we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Wednesday (8/20), we remember St Bernard, abbot and Doctor of the church. Thursday (8/21) is the memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope. Friday (8/22) we celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saturday (8/23) is the optional feast of St Rose of Lima. Monday (8/25) is the optional memorials of St Louis and St Joseph Calasanz. Wednesday (8/27) we remember Saint Monica.
May all the angels and Saint Maximilian, Our Blessed Mother, St Bernard, St Pius, St Louis, St Rose, St Joseph Calasanz and St Monica, part of the church triumphant pray for us and help us to grow in deeper relationship with Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth.
We lift up prayers for all of the intentions of Pope Leo XIV and this August: mutual coexistence. We pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.
Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 16, 4:00 PM - Margaret Simko
Sunday, August 17, 9:00 - Parishioners
Sunday, August 17, 11:00 - Robert Marsh
Monday, August 18, 5:30 PM -
Tuesday, August 19, 12:10 PM - Pat Currin
Wednesday, August 20, 12:10 PM - Joan Gennusa
Saturday, August 23, 4:00 PM - Eleanor Wiedenbauer
Sunday, August 24, 9:00 - Parishioners
Sunday, August 24, 11:00 - Parishioners
Monday, August 25, 5:30 PM - Faith Wilson
Tuesday, August 26, 12:10 PM
Wednesday, August 27, 12:10 PM
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing.
We share prayers of thanksgiving for Jean and Joe's return to the practice of faith after many years and for all who have responded to the Holy Spirit's call to come back to the arms of the Father and to celebrate Jesus' sacrifice of love.
We are grateful for those who began a journey of Meeting Christ in Prayer last week and pray that their relationship with Jesus may deepen throughout these coming weeks and beyond.
Forgiveness
Dear Lord, Forgive me for the times I am not aware and I miss Your presence in my life each day. I'm sorry for focusing so deeply on my plans that I fail to see Your coming in the myriad nudges and opportunities to be gracious and kind, including to myself. Help me to value what You value and spend time investing in what's most important.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We plead with God to grant peace to all peoples who are experiencing the tragedy of war. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts.
We join in prayer for our country, for God's guidance for our leaders, protection for those living and working here peacefully and for unity- may we grow in righteousness, compassion and faith to overcome our challenges.
We pray for those who struggle with insecurity and self doubt, that they may have the strength and guidance to fight lies and open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, especially Carmen.
We share prayers for parents who try to gently, faithfully and lovingly guide their families and for young people who are finding their place in the world with regard to life decisions, who they are and faith. May they all know whose they are as children of God and have the support they need.
We lift up those who struggle with loneliness, especially in difficult stages of life, may they know Christ's presence and the love of family and friends.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery.
This week, we lift up Taryn, a Mom in her 40s with stage 4 cervical cancer.
We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing, especially for Gianna who made it through brain surgery with some bright spots but is battling an infection and has a long road ahead. May she show signs of progress and may her family have hope.
May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We lift up healing prayers for Rebecca and Arlene (readmitted to the hospital), may they come to full recovery.
We join in prayer for Nichol who has been diagnosed with a rare, life threatening disease. May he know Christ's peace and have love around him.
We pray for Christine who had surgery yesterday, that is was successful and her recovery is smooth and full.
We share prayers for Ted Vander Els and Garrett who are in transition and near death. May this sacred time at the threshold of eternity, be one of peace, comfort and trust in the promise of everlasting life to these precious souls and their loved ones.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord,
Linda Trudell
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation.
Offerings of prayer and resources
Prayer: Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, you lived a holy life, sharing the Gospel through the modern means of your time. You culminated your service to God by laying down your life for a stranger. Please pray for me, that I will have the depth of love that you had and that God will take that gift of my life and use it for His glory. Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.
Prayer: Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.
Pope Saint Pius X, as a pastor and a shepherd of souls, you loved the poor and desired all people to know Christ. Pray that God may use me for great things, by doing small things with great love.
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August 7, 2025
Good afternoon, dear Prayer Warriors,
We are in the eighteenth week of Ordinary Time in the month of August which is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Today is the memorial of St Sixtus II and companions and St Cajetan. Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of St Dominic. Saturday, we remember St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Monday is the feast day of St Clare. Tuesday is the memorial of St Jean Frances de Chantal and Wednesday we remember Saints Pontian and Hippolytus.
May all the angels and Saint Sixtus II and companions, St Cajetan, St Dominic, St Teresa Benedicta, St Clare, St Jane Frances, Saints Pontian and Hyppolytus, part of the church triumphant pray for us and help us to grow in deeper relationship with Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
We lift up prayers for all of the intentions of Pope Leo XIV and this August: mutual coexistence. We pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.
Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 9, 4:00 PM - Mike Flynn
Sunday, August 10, 9:00 AM - Parishioners
Sunday, August 10, 11:00 AM - AMFrank Lyons
Monday, August 11, 5:30 PM - The Munroe Family
Tuesday, August 12, 12:10 PM - Shawn T. O'Halloran
Wednesday, August 13, 12:10 PM - Frank Calvo
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing.
We share prayers of thanksgiving for Pat Forand finishing radiation treatment and successful heart surgery and return home for John Dewey.
We are grateful for the gift of new life, especially in thanksgiving with newly pregnant Lauren and Angelo, continuing prayers for Alex and Evan, congratulations for the parents of baby Gabriel William while we also hold in our hearts and prayers those desiring, and unable to conceive, children. Mall all know God's blessings of good health along with His presence and have peace, hope and joy.
Forgiveness
Lord, help us to grow in deeper trust of your great love and mercy for us so that we can reflect on those area of our lives where we turn our backs on you, where we act out of our wounds or bad habits and hurt your heart. Help us to more deeply understand how you want to free us and bring us back into deep relationship with you through the healing sacrament of reconciliation.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We pray for peace. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts.
We join in prayer for our country, for God's guidance for our leaders, protection for those living and working here peacefully and for unity- may we grow in righteousness, compassion and faith to overcome our challenges.
We share prayers for our dear elderly people, including parents and grandparents, that they may know our love and respect and that their lives have precious value regardless of their activity level.
We pray for peace in hearts, families, and communities, especially among people with different ideas and beliefs, that there may be positive communication- listening, seeking to understand each other's hearts and respect for the dignity of the other.
We lift up those dealing with loss, grief and poverty due to natural disasters, economic and political factors out of their control.
We join in prayer for those in the middle of hard transitions, especially dealing with divorce, that they may experience Jesus' mercy, healing and peace.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery.
This week, we especially lift up Gianna, rising HS senior battling brain tumor for 4 years that has escalated requiring surgery today and Cam Riley, 25 years old, who has a rare type of Leukemia and Greg who has prostate cancer
We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing. May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
We lift up Mark who is in the hospital due to chest pains. May he and all who have issues with chest pain have good care, resolution of problems and peace.
We join in prayers for Jack who has vascular dementia and all who are affected by dementia, that they may be enfolded in God's peace and mercy and experience the kindness and compassion of others.
We pray for everyone undergoing procedures, in the hospital for treatment or in rehab. May they have healing and find Christ through their health journey.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Linda, Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord,
Joan Rynne
Ann "Nancy" Vanderslice
George Papadakis
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation.
Offerings of prayer and resources
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July 10, 2025
Good afternoon, dear Prayer Warriors,
We are in the fourteenth week of Ordinary Time in the month of July which is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.
Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict. Next Monday, we celebrate St Kateri Tekakwitha and Tuesday we remember St Bonaventure. Wednesday is the memorial of Our Lady of Mt Carmel.
May all the angels and St Benedict, St Kateri, St Bonaventure and our dear Lady of Mt Carmel, part of the church triumphant pray for us and help us to grow in repentance, reparation for sins and relationship with Jesus. “Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, save us and the whole world!”
We lift up prayers for all of the intentions of Pope Leo XIV and this July: for formation in discernment.
“Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern, to know how to choose paths of life and reject everything that leads us away from Christ and the Gospel.”
Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, July 12, 4:00 - Owen & Noel Williams
Sunday, July 13, 9:00 - Parishioners
Sunday, July 13, 11:00 - Ed Duggan
Monday, July 14, 5:30 PM - Andrew Wiener
Tuesday, July 15, 10:00 AM - Funeral Jeffers
Wednesday, July 16, 12:10 PM - Father Peter Gillen
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing.
We are grateful for those in military service and first responders who help, care for, protect and defend us, our country and our freedom.
We lift up prayers of thanksgiving for the steps of faith toward becoming Catholic of Nikhil Rao and Mehdi Zareifar, members of Jumpstart season 6, who will be welcomed as catechumens at this Saturday's 4pm mass. We pray for blessings and grace on their continuing faith journey and for the Jumpstart Ministry.
In the spirit of St Benedict, we are grateful for God's providence and protection, for the balance of work and prayer each day and for the opportunities to give and receive hospitality these summer months.
As St Kateri is the patron of the environment and ecology, we share prayers of gratitude for nature and pray that we steward it well.
Forgiveness
Jesus, in your mercy and love, heal us from pride, self-absorption, lies and vices that block the Holy Spirit from flowing through us and reminding us of who we are and whose we are- children of our loving Father God.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We pray for peace. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts.
We join in prayer for our country, for God's guidance for our leaders, protection for those living and working here peacefully and for unity- may we grow in righteousness, compassion and faith to overcome our challenges.
We share prayers for all the victims of floods in Texas and their families, may Christ's peace and healing be with them.
We lift up all our young people and adults going on Heart Work Camp mission that the Holy Spirit may surround them and all they serve with graces and blessing.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery. This week, we especially lift up Pat Forand going through radiation treatment, Cheryl who has an upcoming esophageal cancer scan, Angela undergoing treatment and Eleanor Roland with stage 4 cancer. We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing.
May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
We lift up Carol Collins dealing with vertigo and all who have similar challenging health symptoms, that they may be alleviated.
We join in prayer for Todd Damon who will be getting a pacemaker, for John Dewey who will be undergoing heart valve and bypass surgery and for all experiencing health issues related to their heart, may the Divine Physician bring healing and peace and may they have expert, kind medical teams.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We pray for all caregivers, for an outpouring of fortitude, peace and angels to surround them, especially Susie, Nina, Diane, and Milena.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord, especially
Leo McCorry
Ed Maduno, who was killed in a bike accident
Virginia Jeffers, whose funeral mass will be Tuesday, July 15 at 10 am in Sudbury
Fr Walter Gaudreau, former Weekend associate priest and friend of Our Lady of Fatima, Sudbury
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation.
Offerings of prayer and resources
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June 20, 2025
Good afternoon, dear Prayer Warriors, (note: this is a double issue- covering the next 2 weeks)
We are in the eleventh week of Ordinary Time in the month of June which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Today we remember St Romuald. Saturday is the feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga. This Sunday is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Next Tuesday we celebrate the Nativity of St John the Baptist. Next Friday, (6/27) is the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saturday (6/28) we honor the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Irenaeus. Sunday (6/29) is the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. Monday, (6/30) we honor the first Martys of the Holy Roman Church. On Tuesday (7/1) we remember St Junipero Serra.
May all the angels and St Romuald, St Aloysius, St John the Baptist, St Irenaeus, Saints Peter and Paul, the first Roman martyrs and St Junipero Serra, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us and lead us closer to the Sacred Heart of our Savior Jesus Christ, present body, blood, soul and divinity in the Holy Eucharist.
We lift up prayers for all of the intentions of Pope Leo XIV and this June:
That the world might grow in compassion
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Ascension Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, June 21, 4:00 - Wally & Jean Mattson
Sunday, June 22, 9:00- Parishioners
Sunday, June 22, 11:00 - Hugh & Dorothy Kelley
Monday, June 23, 5:30 PM - William Biggins
Tuesday, June 24, 12:10 PM - Pauline Johnson
Wednesday, June 25, 12:10 PM - Sophia Grace Trillo
Saturday, June 28, 4:00 PM - Roger Champeon
Sunday, June 29, 9:00 - Parishioners
Sunday, June 29, 11:00 - Richard & Mary Corley
Monday, June 30, 5:30 PM
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing.
We are grateful for the beginning of the season of summer. May it be a time of relaxation and nurture, adventure, reunions and enjoying the beauty of creation.
We lift up thanks, as the school year ends, for our educators, students, schools and staff for sharing wisdom, knowledge and understanding and pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to guide and inspire all with curiosity, creativity and wonder.
We are grateful for our human hearts in all of their intricacy, form and function and for the core role they play in our physical and emotional life. We also thank God for the human hearts of Jesus and Mary and all they did for us.
Forgiveness
Sacred Heart of Jesus, in your mercy and love, heal us from lukewarmness, self-centeredness, pride and the indulgence of our passions that block your loving spirit from flowing through us. Help us pursue a path of holiness.
Help us to reconcile with our brothers and sisters. Through the Immaculate Heart of Mama Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, may we learn to get over petty aggravation, heal from deep wounds and nurture a habit of forgiveness.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We pray for peace. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts. Dearest Holy Family, please intercede in the Holy Land.
We share prayers for the souls and families of all of the victims and also for the sole survivor of the tragic plane crash in India last week. May all come to a place of peace and consolation.
We pray for true freedom within ourselves and, as much as possible, may we work for it within our families, communities, country and world in accordance with God's loving will and mercy. May we follow the prayer of St Francis seeking first to console, to understand and to love.
We join in prayer for all the situations that break God's heart including when people treat each other with cruelty, unkindness or indifference. When possible, may we shine His light in those dark places.
We lift up Chris and Darrian and family in the loss of their one year old, Sophia Grace, to drowning. May the Lord bring His peace, healing and consolation to this devastated family.
We pray for all priests, nuns and religious, that their hearts may be fixed on Jesus and that they may be supported by prayers, their parishioners, loved ones and the communion of saints in their ministry.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery.
We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing.
May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We lift up those in hospitals, nursing homes, homebound, that they may have loving care, many graces and peace to surround them and truly know the unfathomable love of God and their important mission and ability- to offer their challenges and limitations as a prayer.
We join in fervent prayers for our dear Fr Walter Gaudreau who has been hospitalized for almost a month, that he have healing, renewed strength, the kindest care and return home with full restoration of health.
We lift up Bram as he recovers from brain surgery.
We pray for all caregivers, for an outpouring of fortitude, peace and angels to surround them.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord, especially
Sophia Grace Trillo, one year old, for whom we prayed
Jim Boulette
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation.
Offerings of prayer and resources
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June 9, 2025
Good afternoon, dear Prayer Warriors,
We are in the seventh week of Easter in the month of June which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Tomorrow is the feast of St Boniface. Friday we remember St Norbert. Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of our church! Monday, is the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Wednesday is the feast day of St Barnabus.
May all the angels, St Boniface, St Norbert, the apostles, Mama Mary, and St Barnabus, part of the Church Triumphant, pray for us and lead us closer to the Holy Spirit of love who wants to inspire, animate and lead us into deeper communion with the Father, the Son and each other.
We lift up prayers for Pope Leo XIV and his intentions along with those Pope Francis had intended for us to pray this June: That the world might grow in compassion
Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
Ascension Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, June 7, 4:00 - Charles Kelley
Sunday, June 8, 9:00 - Parishioners
Sunday, June 8, 11:00 - Ed Duggan
Monday, June 9, 5:30PM - James Winschel
Tuesday, June 10, 12:10 - John & Ellen Brothers & Family
Wednesday, June 11, 12:10 - Victor Aguair
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing, .
We are grateful for our priests, seminarians, Deacon John and parish staff who share their hearts and ministry with us. We celebrate the spring birthdays of Ranji, Cynthia and Maureen and Fr Gerald's 7 years as a priest. May they all receive an outpouring of blessings
We offer prayers of thanksgiving for an internship for Matt. May he be blessed in his work.
We share prayers of thankfulness for the Holy Spirit that guides, teaches, comforts, and empowers us to live according to God's will. Thank you, precious Spirit, for helping us in our weakness, interceding for us, and revealing God's truth to us.
We celebrate the birthday of our church on Pentecost with joy and gratitude for the ways it leads us into relationship with the Lord who opens the door to eternal life for us.
We lift up our love to Jesus for sharing with us the gift of His mother as Mother of the church. Thank you Mama Mary for your loving care for us!
Forgiveness
We ask for forgiveness and make reparation for discord in our families, the dissolution of families, and lack of compassion, understanding and reconciliation between family members.
We are sorry for our ingratitude for our many blessings and the times when we do not recognize the Father's deep and abiding love for us.
We are sorry for the times when we do not love our enemies and do not pray for those who persecute us as our faith calls us to do.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We pray for peace. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts. Dearest Holy Family, please intercede in the Holy Land.
We pray for the end to abortion and protection of women and preborn children. (USCCB Respect Life Intention)
We lift up prayers for peace, comfort and consolation for Elizabeth who has had three miscarriages which have all ended the lives of her babies at 3 months. We extend this prayer to include all Moms and Dads who have lost babies or children.
This Pentecost, we ask for the gifts of the Holy Spirit to come upon each one of us, our loved ones and parish family members.
Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen.
(from Novena to the Holy Ghost. Tan Books)
We pray for increased respect and understanding between people of different cultures, faiths, races, political beliefs and identities. May we live out Jesus' prayer for unity- that all may be one in Him. We pray for those mourning the loss of loved ones, especially Barbara Currin, that they may have consolation in Jesus' sacred heart, the hope of eternity and the care of others.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery.
We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing.
This week we lift up all those having tests and scans, who are anxious about the procedures and the results, and Anthony who may have pancreatic cancer, for peace and the best health outcomes.
May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We lift up those in hospitals, nursing homes, homebound, that they may have loving care, many graces and peace to surround them and truly know the unfathomable love of God and their important mission and ability- to offer their challenges and limitations as a prayer.
We pray for all who suffer from Alzheimer's and their caregivers, for an outpouring of fortitude, peace and angels to surround them.
We pray for Vivian who recently broke her leg and was caretaker for her husband who may have cancer, for her healing and peace.
We lift up Lillian for healing of mind, body, and spirit and for peace that surpasses understanding.
We pray for all those challenged by severe allergies, including Ollie, that they are protected from serious harm and outgrow or become more able to manage this difficult situation.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord, especially
Pat Currin whose funeral was this morning at St Bridget's in Maynard
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation.
Prayers and Resources:
Link to video of Pope Leo XIV June prayer intention and new prayer to the Sacred Heart:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-06/pope-leo-s-june-prayer-intention-for-compassion.html
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May 28, 2025
Good afternoon, dear Prayer Warriors,
We are in the fifth week of Easter. Today we remember St Rita of Cascia. Next Monday is the feast day of St Philip Neri and Tuesday is the memorial of St Augustine of Canterbury.
May all the angels and Saint Rita, St Philip, and St Augustine, part of the Church Triumphant, pray for us and lead us closer to Jesus as we continue to celebrate his Resurrection, our redemption and God's Divine Mercy.
We lift up prayers for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV and his intentions along with those Pope Francis had intended for us to pray this May: For working conditions
Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and society might be humanized.
Ascension Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 24 - 4:00 - No Intentions Memorial Weekend
Sunday, May 25, 9:00 - Parishioners
Sunday, May 25, 11:00 - No Intentions Memorial Weekend
Monday, May 26, 5:30 PM
Tuesday, May 27, 12:10 PM - No Intentions Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 28, 12:10 PM - Ronnie Bryden
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing.
We are thankful for all of the celebrations and milestones being recognized with joy among the families of Ascension parish, including graduations and sacraments.
We are grateful for all of the ways we show our love to God and others, to be able to shine our lights into the world.
We thank God for the gift of Mama Mary and the ways she nurtures and cares for us and all of humanity.
Forgiveness
We are sorry for the times when our lack of understanding or compassion may increase discord in our families or communities.
We ask forgiveness for not reaching out for reconciliation and being the first to forgive another.
We are sorry for the times we share gossip or allow negative or untrue comments about others to be shared.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We pray for peace. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts.
We join in prayer for those with earthly power, that they may be servant leaders, following the Holy Spirit's guidance in wisdom, mercy, and justice.
In this Jubilee year of Hope, we pray for increased hope and trust in the Father's love for us and His power to work all things for the good, even when we don't understand, in our pain or sorrow.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery.
We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing.
This week we lift up Debbie, whose cancer has metastasized and Madeline undergoing radiation treatments this week.
May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We lift up Pat Quatrocchi and all who have recently had, or will soon have, surgeries, including Alice who is having brain surgery today and Richard who went through liver and kidney transplants, that they may have successful health outcomes and come to full healing and restoration without side effects or pain.
We continue to lift up all those for whom have prayed for in the past, including little Sophie and Zachary, for all of their needs and those of their families, and for Christ's peace.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord, especially
Ronnie Bryden whose funeral was Saturday
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation
Suggested Prayers and Suggestions:
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May 21, 2025
We are in the fourth week of Easter. Today we remember St Isadore. Tuesday is the feast day of St Bernardine of Siena and Wednesday, we celebrate St Christopher Magallanes and Companions, martyrs.
May all the angels and Saint Isadore, St Bernardine, St Christopher and companions, part of the Church Triumphant, pray for us and lead us closer to Jesus as we continue to celebrate his Resurrection, our redemption and God's Divine Mercy.
We lift up prayers for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV and his intentions along with those Pope Francis had intended for us to pray this May: For working conditions
Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and society might be humanized.
Ascension Parish Mass Intentions
Saturday, May 17 - 4:00 PM - Owen Duggan
Sunday, May 18 - 9:00 AM -Parishioners
Sunday, May 18 - 11:00 AM Chris Manente
Monday, May 19 - 5:30 PM - Elaine Landry Pion
Tuesday, May 20 - 12:10 PM
Wednesday, May 21 - 12:10 PM - JT Guiod
Thanksgiving
We are united in gratitude for favors received and answered prayers of intentions for which we have prayed. Thank you dear God, for always hearing and answering our prayers according to your Divine Will and in your perfect timing.
We are grateful for Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and for the continuity of leadership in our church through the Holy Spirit's inspiration as the Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. May he be supported by our prayers and lead many to holiness.
We are united in thanksgiving for the sacraments- visible signs of invisible realities- and the graces conferred though them, especially for all those in our parish who received First Holy Eucharist and Confirmation recently.
We share prayers of gratitude for the enthusiasm and faith of the youth and young adults of our parish and for those ministering to them, through the dedicated leadership of Cate Cioni and Emilia Cowell.
We share thanksgiving for the small groups in our parish that share faith, friendship and fellowship on a regular basis. May the relationships fostered in these groups be a foundational source of growth for our parish.
Forgiveness
We are sorry for the times when we choose to give into distractions, temptations and anxieties instead of sharing our vulnerabilities in trust with our caring Father who loves us more than we can imagine.
We ask forgiveness for times when we put our schedules and personal satisfaction before relationships.
We beg pardon and make reparation for the times when we and others may put profit, power, honor or comfort above the needs of others.
We are sorry for the times we've acted out of ignorance, pain or fear, please bring us healing and growth.
Special Intentions
We join in prayers for the St Vincent de Paul team on rotation this week, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit and the love of neighbor in their visits to people in need.
We pray for peace. We lift up a fervent prayer that all may hear and follow the guidance of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to lead us toward peace in our world, peace in our families and peace in our hearts.
We join in prayer for those with earthly power, that they may be servant leaders, following the Holy Spirit's guidance in wisdom, mercy, and justice.
We lift up prayers for safety for al those traveling. May they be guided and protected by their guardian angels.
We pray for the intentions held in the hearts of mothers for their natural and spiritual children, including Our Blessed Mama Mary's intentions.
We share prayers for those graduating and in transition points in life, that they are able to remember the past with gratitude and have trust and hope for the future.
We lift up all men near and dear to us, that they may have the support of strong friends with which to share the ups and downs of life.
We join in prayers for the soul of a middle aged man named Anthony who tragically took his life this past weekend, and for his friend Roseann, who mourns his loss and is also dealing with multiple life issues. May God's mercy and peace be theirs.
We share prayers, through the intercession of St John Baptiste Scalabrini, for migrants, immigrants and refugees.
We pray for the special intentions held in the hearts of each of our parishioners and friends.
Healing
We pray, through the intercession of St Peregrine, Saint Leopold Maria Mandich and St Agatha, for those with cancer diagnoses, undergoing testing and in treatment, throughout their challenges and while living their recovery.
We continue to lift up all those that have been on our cancer list and are continuing their journey to healing.
May all patients and their families have a spirit of fortitude, trust, peace, hope and, if it be the Lord's will, bestow miraculous healings! Above all, may they know that they are never alone in their struggles.
Through the intercession of St Dymphna, St John of God and St Benedict Joseph Labre, we lift up those in with mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression, and seeking to be free from addictions. We also lift up their psychiatrists and professionals who work with them.
We pray for Annette experiencing challenging eye issues along with injuries and pain from a recent fall, may she have comfort and healing.
We share prayers for John Dewey and his medical team as they determine course of treatment. May they find the best plan and may it be successful
We lift up prayers for Sophia, a one year old, who was found drowning in a pool and is on life support but slowly making health improvements. May she have a miraculous recovery.
We pray for John, Dad of a newborn, who has serious health issues and for his concerned family that he may have healing and all may have peace and that God's glory may be revealed in this challenging time.
We share in special prayers for all in hospice and their families. May Steve, Tammy, Veronica, Bill Johnson, John Cooper, and Lee Pettingill have comfort, peace and loving care to surround them during this sacred time of transition. May St Joseph, patron of departing souls, be close to them.
Eternal Peace
We pray for the souls of those who will soon die and those who have passed to the Lord, especially
Paul Young whose funeral was last Monday
Romilda Bryden whose funeral will be Saturday, May 17 at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima in Sudbury
and all the holy souls in Purgatory
May they be united with Christ in Heaven, and may their loved ones have peace and consolation.
Suggested Prayers and Suggestions:
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all the faithful, look favorably on your servant Leo XIV, whom you have set at the head of your church as her shepherd; grant, we pray, that by word and example he may be of service to those over whom he presides so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care, he may come to everlasting life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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