January/February 2012
Dear Friends,
As
we begin this New Year, it is hard to believe that our Ministry
of Praise is beginning its 20+ year here in St. Francis de Sales
Parish. How blessed we have been with all of those prayers offered
over the years for our parish, our Church and our world! We realize
that we are merely the instruments, God does the work. Some of
you have been with this prayer ministry all of these years, some
became members along the way and many are now praying from their
heavenly home for all of us. Our most recent member, Eleanor King
went home to her God on December 23rd. Let us remember her.
During the month of January, we celebrate the feast
of our patron, St. Francis de Sales. He was a man who had a great
love of the Church and all God’s people. May he send all
of us the many blessings we need during this new year.
When sickness comes upon us, it is not easy to concentrate
on our prayers. How comforting to know that during those times
many other Ministers of Praise are praying for us.
This month please pray for:
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for all who
are suffering because of economic or family problems |
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for those who fight the
constant battle of addiction |
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for the lonely
and those experiencing feelings of depression during these
dark cold days of winter |
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for families
in crisis at this time |
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for peace
in our world, in our families and in our own hearts
Thank you for praying for all of us. |
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List
of deceased Members of Ministry of Praise |
PRAYER OF ST.
FRANCIS DE SALES
BE WHAT YOU ARE AND BE IT WELL, FOR THE HONOR
OF THE MASTER WORKER WHOSE MASTERPIECE WE ARE.
“Do not fear what may happen tomorrow.
The same loving Father who cares for you today,
will care for you tomorrow and every day.
Either He will shield you from suffering,
or, He will give you unfailing strength to bear
it.
Be at Peace then, and put aside all anxious
thoughts and imaginings.”
May God bless you,
