Ellen Alheim, Tracy Beale, Gretchen Boerner, Debbie Brailer, Tom Clawson, Jim Cope, Chelesa Cruz, Teresa Daughtery, Edyn Dickson, Clarice Durtschi, Nick Durtschi, Rose Fohrman, Father Don Franks, Peggy Franks, Vivian Grady, Craig Harple, Sara Hopper, Wesson James, Charles Jones, Kevin Kenily, Connie Kihm, Amara Larrison, Sue Lawler, Tom Lockhard, Sue McClanahan-Pepper, Michelle Merry, Dakota Miller, Karen Miller, Mary Ann Miller, Ron Miller, Christine Mitchell, Jodi Morrison, Don Nichols, Pat Powers, Margarie Reeves, Jenny Ripple Kimble, Miriam Santacruz, Jeffrey M. Schiele, Tim Scholl, Lynn Seward, Greg Steinmetz, Jack Stokes, Elijah Tilton, Lora Tilton, Lucas Totton, Cheryl Trego, Christine Wagner, Rylee Warner, Clark Watson, Marty Watson, Teagan Welen, Ava Winner
Those that want to send a card or well wishes to Fr. Don Franks may send them to:
P.O. Box 107, Dresden OH 43821
We pray for those suffering from the many viral illnesses, especially COVID-19, and influenza. May the Lord heal them body, mind and spirit. May we all have hope in our lives and remember the words of Pope St John Paul II:
"Be not afraid."
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St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the Divine Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the “medicine of God” I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
September is dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Our mother of sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and with tender care you bore him in your arms, mourning and weeping.
We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you. We praise you for your hope, which trusted that God would do great things in you. We praise you for your love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of his passion.
Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and stand by all your children who need comfort and love.
Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Amen!
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.