Gratitude and Prayers for the United States of America

Greetings!

Salutations! How are you doing? I hope that you are well and that you have a very happy 4th of July celebration on Saturday. If you gather with family or friends be safe, have fun, and enjoy this year’s Independence Day. To conclude this brief eNewsletter for today here is the Opening Prayer or Collect for Mass on the 4th of July:

Father of all nations and ages, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Joy in Christ, Fr. James

Fr. James Daily Video Message - July 2, 2020

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Trivia Question of the Week Who of the following was a prophet of the Old Testament (Hint: Read the First Reading for Mass today)? A. Amos B. Bethel C. Amaziah D. Jeroboam  See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.

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A Prayer to Combat the Coronavirus Pandemic  Most merciful and Triune God, We come to you in our weakness. We come to you in our fear. We come to you with trust. For you alone are our hope. We place before you the disease present in our world. We turn to you in our time of need. Bring wisdom to doctors. Give understanding to scientists. Endow caregivers with compassion and generosity. Bring healing to those who are ill. Protect those who are most at risk. Give comfort to those who have lost a loved one. Welcome those who have died into your eternal home. Stabilize our communities. Unite us in our compassion. Remove all fear from our hearts. Fill us with confidence in your care. Jesus, I trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen. (Author unknown. Posted on  AscensionPress.com )

Pray for COVID-19 Anointing Corps, Patients, Families and Medical Support Teams

Parishioners across the Archdiocese are invited to prayerfully support those who are suffering most intensely, usually in sterile isolation, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Text archspm-anointing to 55321 or sign up here to receive a text each time a COVID-19 Anointing Corps Priest is dispatched to give the Last Rites. Upon receipt of the text, those in this ministry commit to take a moment to pray:   One Our Father for the patient who is in danger of death, as they prepare to meet our Heavenly Father face-to-face; One Hail Mary for the patient’s family and friends, asking the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Sorrows, to intercede to comfort them; and One Glory Be in thanksgiving for the priest and for his protection, as well as the medical team attending to the patient.   For more ways to pray for those affected by COVID-19, visit archspm.org/covid19prayers

Answer to the Trivia Question of the Week:

A. Amos

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