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The following prayer was composed by Archbishop John Carroll, the first bishop in the United States, in 1791. His words are still fitting 225 years later.
We pray, O almighty and eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed your glory to all nations, to preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of your name.
We pray to you, who alone are good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal and sanctity of life, the pope, the vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of his Church; our own bishop, all other bishops, prelates and pastors of the Church; and
especially those who are appointed to exercise among us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct your people into the ways of salvation.
We pray O God of might, wisdom and justice, through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the president of these United States, that his administration may be conducted inrighteousness and be eminently useful to your people over whom he
presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality.
Let the light of your divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry,
sobriety and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty.
We pray for his excellency, the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by your powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability.
We recommend likewise, to your unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of your most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal.
Finally, we pray to you, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of your servants departed, who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, relatives and friends; of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all
benefactors who, by their donations or legacies to this Church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship and proved their claim to our grateful and charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech you, a place of refreshment, light and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
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Committing to a Three Year Pledge
See our Parishioners' take on the Rebuilding Our Home Campaign!
As the temperatures rise outside with Summer here, so is the Rebuilding Our Home Pledge Thermometer. During May Pledge Month, and through the generosity of 127 families, we raised pledges of over $1.9 million towards our $3 million goal. Now we need the thermometer to go to $3 million and 100% participation from all Parishioners!!
This month we will continue opportunities for fast, easy pledging! There will be tables at the back of church each weekend in June with Steering Committee members available to hand you a pledge card. There will also be private areas set-up for you to complete your pledge card.
We are seeking your three year pledge which means committing to giving a set amount each year for the next three years e.g. a total pledge of $50,000 would mean an annual pledge of approximately $16,700 each year ($1,389/ month or $46.30/day) for three years.
Don't forget the tax benefit of your pledge! As an example a pledge of $50,000 equates to an after tax total pledge amount of $33,500 - $36,000 depending on your tax bracket. The campaign gets the full amount of your pledge but you get the tax benefit, each year of your three year pledge.
With your support, we will reach our $3 million goal, but we need 100% participation. If you haven't already discussed your pledge to Rebuilding Our Home, please consider doing so today and making your pledge in June. Let's keep the temperature rising on the Pledge Thermometer and meet the $3 million goal!
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Parish Office
Summer Hours
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Mon. & Tues. 9-5 pm
Wed. 9-8:30 pm
Thur. & Fri. 9-5 pm
Sat. 9-5
Sun. 9-1
Through Friday September 2!
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Parish Office Closed!
Monday, July 4
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The Parish Office is closed in observance of Independence Day.
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Josaphat Quarterly Social (JQS)
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August 8
Place and time to be determined. Watch this space for more details!
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