Mary Help of Christians Parish
Prayer Intentions Page
Do you have an intention that you would like to have
prayed for?  Simply type it in the box below and then click
the "Submit" button.  Your intention will automatically be
e-mailed to the webmaster, who will place it on our prayer
page below.  It is not necessary to submit names if you do
not feel comfortable in doing so.  
Click on these links for
common Catholic
prayers:

EWTN Prayers

Marian Prayers
For healing and a return to health for Deacon Al Dubois who is in the
hospital.

For the repose of the soul of Letha Brewer, sister of Lena Esselman,
and for comfort to her family in their time of bereavement.

For Rob Welge, son of Don Welge, for the success of his upcoming
brain surgery and for his family.

For our soldiers in Iraq who are currently dealing with brutally hot
conditions, that the Lord keep them safe and provide them comfort.

For the repose of the soul of Joseph "Red " Hayden (father of Jeri
Wingerter) and for comfort to his family in their time of bereavement.

For Joyce Hopkins who underwent recent hip surgery after a fall.

That I can be as brave as St. Bernadette was with her pain as I am with
mine.

For Uncle Olney and his family.

For Pam Tretter's mother who is seriously ill.

For those in the Gulf Coast region dealing with the oil spill that the Lord
comfort them and provide a prompt solution.

For Capt. Nick Reinhardt, grandson of Ida Ann Sams, who has been
deployed to a war zone in the Middle East.  Please pray for his safety.

For healing and a return to health for Fr. Steve Gira.

For my 7 year old grandson who has autism.  Pray to Jesus and Mary
that he can be a normal little boy.

For President Obama, Vice-President Biden, and the Congress that they
defend the rights of the born and the unborn.

For the safety of our military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan and
throughout the world.

For those who are looking for work, that they will soon find work that is
pleasing to God and fulfills the needs of their families.

For those who suffer loneliness, that the Lord provide them comfort and
companionship.

For those members of our parish and those near to us suffering from
cancer, that the Lord give them the comfort and healing they need.

For all couples who are dealing with infertility, including my dear friend
who is a parishioner.  May the Lord provide blessings to all of them.

For all of the deceased clergy of St. Mary's Parish and the Belleville
Diocese.

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our
Diocese.