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, Bill McBride, 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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Bishop Brennan invites everyone to join him in praying a novena in preparation for Pentecost and the return to public Masses, beginning 5/22: https://stgabrielradio.com/novena-to-the-holy-spirit/
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.
May is dedicated to Mary
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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.