BLD NEWARK COMMUNITY INTERCESSORY PETITIONS-IP ¸Issued Thursday 5/8/14 to be Prayed Friday 5/9/14 through Thursday 5/15/14 Scripture verses taken from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Beginning Sunday 5/11/14 through Saturday 5/17/14 Ω START: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! OPENING SCRIPTURE & PRAYER “Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps. He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.“ (1 Pt 1:20b-21, 24-25) Father God, we come to You this week humbly seeking your healing power in our lives. May you open our hearts so that our faith may be deepened and so that we may experience your magnificent plan that you have for our lives this week. Open our ears so that we may hear Your directions for our lives this week. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Glory manifested in all that we see this week. And may You open our mouths so that we may declare Your Blessings on all who we meet this week. As always we ask these petitions through your Son Jesus the Christ who lives and reigns with You and in the Power the Holy Spirit, one Triune God, for ever and ever. Amen! Lord, in love we bring these community petitions and supplications to You, our comforter and consoler who visits those yearning from spiritual exile: the afflicted, infirmed, needy and persecuted, the sorrowful, gravely ill or near death’s agony, and those who have passed on in this mortal world. Grant we pray the humble desires of this community in these prayer petitions through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and all our patron saints as we pray in Jesus Name for: 1.SPIRITUAL: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me." (John 14:1) God our Father, increase our faith in you, let the light of the Holy Spirit inflame our hearts as we intercede for our brothers & sisters: Dean family- healing & forgiveness, enlighten Allan's mind; Ling Ling- give her strength & peace; Percy & Pauline- guide them to do according to your will, CRB, JJRR- healing & guidance: AP, JPspeedy recovery, Baby Nick- shower him with grace; OSR, JR, PR, AR- heal them of their brokenness; 3 prodigal son- they return to the faith; Francisco children, RA family, Norman Z, RC, SC, Bandilla family, FCC & KC -for spiritual openness; Allan & Winnie, Ed & Tarly. Roy & Agnes, Yvonne &Delfin, Ed & Lynn, Dwight & Ann, Pedro & Maria-they accept invitation to attend ME #43; g& b, j& k, f&k, pm, Noli Carrion, CBD, Tiffany- healing & restoration; Deacon Emel, Emerson Nnamdi. WPM-spiritual direction to discern priesthood; BA, Sharon Rey- peace during her troubled time, Caleb Robinson -touch & enlighten him; Beegee-heal her brokenness; Nanay & Jim- forgive the soul of Keith. Sing: “Do not be afraid, I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest.” 2. MARITAL/FAMILY: "I myself have set up my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; this day I have begotten you." (Psalm 2:6-7) Heavenly Father, Almighty God thank you for each couple that trust in you and whose hope is in you. May you bless them greatly as trials come. May they stand firm 2 when the enemy plots against them. Lord strenghten every family that has roots firmly planted in You and bless them abundantly as we pray for: Francisco Family; LM & Family; Cabrera, Manali & Ignacio Family, IC & KC,Edna Ohara- God grant them peace and unity; Elizabeth- blessings and thanksgiving to God for the gift of marriage and children; Kelechi;s marriage and pregnancy; Someone -Healing relationship between me and my husband;Malou & Albert- To grant all their needs; Iel Family-peace and perseverance,patience in recovering from Yolanda;OSR jr & MMR-in flame their hearts with true love for each other; C,W,J,AProtection from Illness;Roshelle, family-Reconcilitation in the family; Roselyn & Allan-Keep the Lord in their relationship especially on their wedding, to be filled with love and respect. Sing: “I will rest, I will rest, in your love." 3. PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL: "Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps." (1 Peter 2:20b-21) Almighty God, You are our merciful and ever-loving Father who gave us your son Jesus to suffer for us, to redeem and save us. Help us to be like Him, ever faithful and obedient son. Give us the strength to carry whatever sufferings or crosses we bear for the glory of God. Renew your children oh Lord spritually, physically and emotionally and we humbly pray in the name of Jesus for: PHYSICAL: Teresita Fallorina, Chito Fernandez, Angelina Zafra & Jun Mangahas; Vikki & Abu, Baulo; Lulu Bucci; Ron Lafee; MMC; Charles, Leo and Dessie Manalo -continued healing; Sheila, Lilian, Carol, Bob, Johnny, Aida, Lilia, Sue, Rosemarie, Angie, ALB - let your Most Precious Blood flow thru their bodies & cleanse them of their infirmities; Fidela Castillo, Patty, Edwin Jaime Galbahealing from cancer; Elsa E, Becbec, Desiree, Nick, Lolly A, Lucy, Lily, Gerry, Nestor - healing from any sickness; Noel T - eye surgery; MMR - healing of liver ailment & ear problem; Atanacia Javier healing from shortness of breath & elevated creatinine; Ver Limtian - healing from stroke; Michael Ibanez - recovery from gout; Remedios Lajara - healing of stomach related illness; Fr Joe, Fr David McLaughlin, Fr Augustine, Steve East, Mila Macaisa, Stephanie Roche, Eleanor Carey, Demetria Parker, Mary Ann, Beegee, Honey, Marjorie, John Paul, Geepee, Jim, Mercy, Johnny, Mary Ann, R K K K R R, Rosario Ureta - complete healing from any physical or emotional illness; Yolanda, Bellie, Chit - healing from physically disabling sickness; Audrey Santy - negative result of thyroid biopsy on May 20; Benigno Bello - healing from throat illness; Lawrence S. Cruz - for a successful reversal operation on May 12th and healing of wounds; Jennifer & Chuck Tanseco - safe delivery of their baby boy; Becbec - complete healing from uterine cancer; Casey -healing from cardiovascular disease, Chichi - complete healing from breast cancer; Cesar Estalilla - healing from prostate problems. EMOTIONAL: Remedios Lajara - healing from emotional problems; SH, EC, AK, JC, SP, JL, DL, JC - find peace in their hearts; Agnes Z - mercy and help in her afflictions; Fr. Phil/Danny/Janice/Mama Toring - wholeness & complete healing; Jeffry Saquilayan - more faith to our Lord. BLD Members ILL: Baby Arambulo, Flor Arceo, Lilia Arendain, Flor Baculio, Alice Bautista, Noli/Rose Chavez, Carol Cruz, Julita Cruz, Maria Daulo, Myrna Dayrit, Ding Delfin, Nestor de Guzman, Dom de la Cruz, Nanie de los Reyes, Elsa Etcubanas, Gus Enciso, Ces Florentino, Vino Guiang, Emmanuel/Edith Iheanacho, Lina Jose, Cora Labung, Becbec Laxina, Mila Macaisa, Fe Madrinan, Angel Matos, MaryAnn McGerhin, Paul Montalban, Margarita Ocasio, Jen Ompod, Wanda Ortiz, Manel Paloma, Linda Pedutem, Manolo Romero, Myrna Rosete, Yvette Silao, Casey Tanseco, Rorie Tiu, Consuelo Torres, Noel Trillana, Corrado Vasquez, Angelita Valeroso, Carmen Weiner. 3 BLD Family/Friends ILL: Dorothy Agtarap, PJ Atang, Erlinda Baxter, Sarah Chavez, Lawrence Cruz, Andrew/Lourdes Davis, Desiree de la Fuente, Nenette Raagas-Esguerra, Cesar Estalilla, Lily Alexandria Flanzbaum, Uneece Flores, Arthur Garcia, Rosario Guinto, Marina Lopez, Manuel T. Medina, Aries Nano, Lolita Nanong, Nilda Redoblando, Cecilia Rodriguez, Nani Salgado, Kimberly Samonte, Danny Siazon, Eleanor SanFlippo, Catherine Tan, Podenciana Tinguan, Rosario Ureta Lord, thank you for receiving our petitions and supplications. May our brothers and sisters receive the healing mercies and comfort for their physical and emotional infirmities, in Jesus name, we pray. Amen. Sing: “I sing praises to your name, O Lord, praises to your name, O Lord, for your name is great and greatly to be praised.” 2x. 4. JOB/SCHOOL: “Look up to the skies and behold, regard the heavens high above you" (Jb 35:5) Lord there are things happening around us right now that we do not understand. Some of these things make us feel weak and helpless. But we know Lord you are always here for us, when we are weak you give us strength, when we are helpless you give us hope. Lord, all power is in Your hand, You are the Holy Lord and all our hopes rest in you. We pray for the job and school intentions of the following: JOBS: JP, NC, JC - to find right job for them; Nico Sta Ana- grant him job, to have a sense of fulfillment, direction & happiness; AC- for a new job; JM,NDL, Leo & Charles- find a permanent /full time job & have patience to keep it; MC-patience at work, Gerwin G- to continue getting job offers; Ted, John Francisco-find them better jobs; EC- right discernment of job offers; Jorge- for job placements; Mimi Tanseco- for 2nd job in the graphics illustration field & for favorable and successful job interview; Michael Ibanez- To be accepted in the Job; Desiree Jones-keep her current job. SCHOOL: OA- to pass her finals; Joanna- for succesful SAT'S; GerwinG-: may continue & finish his school; FC& KC, PM, CIL- for guidance, protection & wisdom in making decision; Alex M.Bobby & Jack - to be safe in all school & sport activities; Leah P & All Nephews: Jen S- forr coming exams & for a better paying job; Nico StaAna- for upcoming finals, to well in preparation for finding a job; Genise G- may pass the SAT exam; TIMOTHY O – special intentions. Sing: “I lift up my hands to the Lord! Singing I love you Lord! I love you Lord I love you Lord!” 2x 5. FINANCIAL: “A thief only comes to steal, and slaughter and destroy. I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly."(John 10:10) Heavenly Father, You are our great provider, our Jehova Jirrah. With you we are trusting that You are always with us, in time of sorrow and in time of joy, especially in time of our need. As we pray for the concerns of our brothers and sisters in the faith we lift up to you, in Jesus Name the following: GV- Need supplemental resources for expenses; SSC-find an affordable house; Armando & Michelle Pinos- bless small store; RA&Family, I&C, T&A, Pamela, Garcia family, Jose & Mely, B&V, RC family-For financial blessings; DM&LC-New job and help on financial hardship; Desiree Jones – that she will keep her job. Sing: “I surrender all. I surrender all. All to thee my Blessed Savior, I surrender all.” 2x 6. GRAVELY ILL: “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.” (Psalm 23:1) Heavenly Father, have pity on us all especially to those who are gravely ill. We lift them up to you now that you may comfort and heal them from all their afflictions of body, mind and spirit. In Jesus name, we especially pray for: 4 Lita Concepcion- spiritual and physical healing; Lindo Andes & Rolando Dalisay - for complete healing; Jamie Baulo - with recently diagnosis of Prostate cancer; Dante Garcia, Joe Ahmed and Jackie Balsam - complete recovery from illnesses; Reynaldo and Fely - who are diabetics with toes and feet amputations; Danny Siazon-for a miracle of another chance to live, for comfort of family; Amelia Tiangco-surgery; Maryann Kelly and Gregory Melbourne, Mama Victoria Ota - that the Almighty may touch her leg wounds from surgery and heal them from their sufferings in body , mind and spirits; Betty Rosenzweig - peace and full healing from cancer; Marie Chambers- peace, comfort and healing from cancer; Eric Glover - peace and healing from all diseases. Sing: “I cast all my cares upon you. I lay all my burdens down at your feet, and anytime I don't know what to do. I will cast all my cares upon you.” 7. BELOVED DEPARTED: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one." (John10:29-30) As we pray for our departed brothers and sisters may they rest in peace and may the Lord's perpetual light shine upon them always as we lift up to you: Alberto Parker, Myrna Reforma, Rosario Nacion, Rosario Parker, Tomas Cabahug, Reynaldo Nacion, Mariano Nacion, Elsa Nacion, Deacon Emet Abad, Bandilla family, Candida Yepet, Christopher N, Ernesto A, Rafael Rozul, Cecilia Rozul, Carlos Rozul, Angelito Rozul, Roberto Rozul, Alexis Morales, Darsin Bleky, Isidro Puno, Telix Tovillo Sr, Mama Tere, ECM, LVM, GFM, CMP, MRVE, LC, CDP, AC, LF, ACE, LCF, DFC, ECF, MC, LGD, RG, Alice Sualog, Troy Carbungco, Christine Carbungco, Eliodoro, Lara, Jessica. BLD Beloved Departed Members – Ernest Abad, Eutiquia Alburo, Willie Asuncion, Ella Austria, Ted Briones, Lydia Cabel, Victor Cipriaso, Leonida Cruz, Luz Gabisan, Addie Limtian; Minda Manalac, Esmeralda Mendoza, Gregoria Miguel, Wilhelmina Reyes, Ben Sales. BLD Beloved Departed Family/Friends –Edward Bayudan, Erlinda Baxter, Antonio Borromeo, Elma Agoncillo Bote, Lita Concepcion, Rogelio de Guia, Jorge Dizon, Esperanza Felibrico, Aurora Flores, Fr. Larry Hess, Betty Lim, Florentino Mangalonzo, Jun Mantes, Santos Militar, Sr, Cezar Miranda Sr, Art Misola, Toui Nguyen, James Ricasata, Ginie Wilhelm, Candida Yecpot, John Young, and for all other departed community and family members whose names will remain forever in our hearts. May eternal rest be granted unto all of them, O Lord, and may your perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Sing: “And I will raise him up; and I will raise him up; and I will raise him up and I will raise him up on the third day.” 3x 8. MISCELLANEOUS: “My faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him, and through my name shall his horn be exalted. He shall say of me, ‘You are my father, my God, the Rock, my savior.’” (Psalm 89:25,27) Heavenly Father, we come to You with our various concerns, perhaps a bit of anxiety, knowing all too well that it will soon be replaced with serenity. For peace is what we seek, and peace is what you promise. And You deliver this, in Your time and in Your way, and with Your truth. Empower us to understand this, so that we may wait patiently and listen intently to what You desire for us. Allow us to be intimate with You as we feel Your presence, Your comfort, Your grace, Your love, as we lift up these petitions, in Jesus’ Name; 5 Tes, Anjou, Mel, Isabela, Isagani, Florie D, JR, E. Reyes – for safe travel; GM&MM – may eceive the sacrament of matrimony and attend the ME43 weekend; Eliza Literato, Ricky Lyn Laguatan, Lourdes Sanchez – attend the SPE16 weekend; Michelle/Jerry Viray, George/Catherine Geronimo, Duday/Rebecca Danta, Benito/Susan Carandang, Jacky/husband – to attend the ME43 weekend; Edward&Elvin – to pass the biomedical & civil engineer exams respectively; BI, TT, RTP, GGB – wisdom, courage with the blessings and guidance of the Holy Spirit; JA – expedite approval of visa petition; Michael& Sheila – blessings and guidance in marital relationship and gainful employment; Justin Christopher – good health, safety & stable job; Marc, Rhyan, Merchelle & Mary Tindoy – blessed and successful life; E&M – help to sell the house; Emmy/Ramie – blessings and guidance in faithfulness; Bryan& Jaycella – may the court decision become favorable to father/ daughter relationship; Marica/Adriana – that they may have peace & forebearance in dealing with the wedding preparation stress & difficulties; Tommy A – stress over losing home; Ella Q – htat family open their hearts to her and accept her failings; Shirley Lau – that amniocentesis test results will be favorable and negative for birth defects; Paulette – safe delivery for a healthy baby boy and a healthy mother; T/L & family – for well-being; PPF – for continued blessings; C Tanseco, Edwin, Emma Mary& Rachel, Christopher, Michelle, Katelyn/Ryan Watkins, DS, NS Santiago, CBR, JJRJ, TF, VB, NC, MC, FC, KC, AMDP, Diaz – for safety & good health; Dr. LLacuna & family – comfort & solace for the loss of his brother; Janice – to continue her therapy and/or undergo further surgery; Mel/Remy Hernandez, Marshall Watkins, Erlinda Baxter, Coleen Atienza, Fr. Noli Lim – for complete healing; EFC/NLC – to forgive each other; PT – harmonious working relationship among all employees. For All Serving in the Military: Protection/Safety for all military personnel and especially for those serving in war zones. Father cover them with the precious blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ; in the name of Jesus and protect them from their enemies, Amen! Mother Mary, intercede for their safety and for world peace, Amen. National Healthcare Legislation: Loving Father we plead in Jesus name for your merciful intervention to bring about the removal of abortion from this legislation. Amen. For All Women Contemplating Abortion: Father, in Jesus name, we ask that all women who even consider having an abortion have a change of heart and instead choose “life” not “death” for the precious little innocent baby or babies in their womb. Amen. Sing: “Great is thy Faithfulness (2x). Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have need of thy hand hath provided. Great is thy faithfulness Lord unto me.” 9. THANKSGIVING: “From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the Lord to be praised. High above all nations is the Lord; above the heavens is his glory."(Psalm 113:3-4) Eternal Father, you are our God and we praise You. We glorify and worship You because you have been good to us. We come before you with a humble and grateful heart, thank You for hearing our prayers and for all the blessings you have bestowed on us in the name of Jesus we pray for: Ellen Cotoner - for another year and for all the blessings; someone - for aunt's guidance & protection; C.Tanseco & A. Figueroa - for good health; Rashed E. - unending blessings, new job, & use him Lord to glorify Your name for the end of abortion; GV - love & guidance, gift of patience & humility, strengthen courage & faith in our Lord; Uche Regina A. Anyanwu - mercy, love, provision and protection while in Nigeria; Jose & Mely - all blessings and trials received; Edderic - job at Carnegie Center; Joven/Lisa Soriano - all graces received; MC and family, TF and family, VB and AB, Tenchavez family, Yecpot families, Balansog family, Quitaleg family,Villanueva family, Intong family ,R.A. & Family - for anwered prayers; Cabrera family, someone - for all the blessings received;Jonnelle - successful graduation from medical studies. 6 Sing: “Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son!” 10. SPECIAL PRAYERS/EVENTS: “Send forth your light and your fidelity; they shall lead me on. And bring me to your holy mountain, to your dwelling-place.” (Psalm 43:3) Heavenly Father, we thank You for all that You have done for us. We humbly ask You to continue to shower us with the blessings and graces You so willingly give us each day. Continue to empower us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit that You alone know we need. Continue to bless us and our intercessors. Protect us from evil as we stand in the gap for our brethren through the Mighty Name of Jesus in the Power of the Holy Spirit grant us an answer to our prayers especially as we pray for: Papal Intentions: Bless, guide and guard our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Grant him the grace and strength he needs to continue the ministry of mercy and evangelization to the Church and world. Bless the Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for the month of MAY: GENERAL INTENTION: Media. That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace. MISSION INTENTION: Mary’s Guidance. That Mary, Star of Evangelization, may guide the Church in proclaiming Christ to all nations. Bishops, Clergy, Consecrated Religious: May they keep a zealous tending and caring of the flock, living in witness the mercy and love that the Father outpours by His Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord World Peace: Through the intercession of Mother Mary, Queen of Peace; may her Son Jesus, Prince of Peace, reign in the lives of the victims of terrorism in the world, especially in the Holy Land and Middle East. Governing Heads of State & Civil authorities: That Christ’s covenant of love guide & be made manifest in their decision-making for the common good, welfare of the people; promotion of justice to the disadvantaged, respect, protection of rights, dignity, sanctity of marriage, family, the unborn, aging & the dying. President’s Obama & Aquino & Members of Congress: That they may open themselves up to the Holy Spirit, in order that their decisions & actions may be in harmony with God’s will & that we persevere individually & as a community through our daily prayers for all our Leaders. World’s Marginalized: Bless the poor, homeless, persecuted, down trodden, forgotten and other marginalized brethren, those enslaved in social and other circumstances forced on them by a misguided evil world. Worldwide BLD Community: All Districts and DIPs - Grant them guidance, unity, protection and an overflow of gifts especially of obedience, humility and sincere charity for one another and for all Global Prayer Requests. Office of Evangelization, Archdiocese of Newark: Bless all of their activities during the month of May. BLD Spiritual Directors & Servant Leaders: Bless the brethren, You have appointed to pastor and nurture the community. Special Intentions – Newark Community: In particular: the blessing and favor of the Lord be upon those who celebrate their birthdays/anniversaries this week, Friday worship, Prayer warriors, weekly intercessions, Discipling Sessions, WSC’s, Upcoming District Encounters & Seminars, gatherings & assemblies, as we support one another in prayer, love and compassion; Sing: “Father I love You, I praise You, I adore You! Glorify thy name in all the earth.” 7 PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: Blessed are you God and we praise you for the gift of freedom. This day, we pray especially for government leaders – the men and women elected or appointed as the stewards of our rights and the overseers of our needs. Grant them true discernment so that they may never stray from the duties with which we citizens have entrusted them - to uphold our religious freedom and care for our wellbeing. Give us the power to touch with your truth everything and everyone we meet. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen! BLD UNITY PRAYER: Lord Jesus, You said that, all will know we are truly Your disciples by the love we bear for one another. You prayed that your disciples may all be one, just as You and the Father are one. We pray, Jesus, for the same unity of heart and mind, that in You we, too, may be one with the Father. Lord we have a covenant with You to follow Your commandments, especially that of loving one another and living in unity. Beyond our circumstances and concerns, and our fears and craving for recognition, grant us the grace to overcome our tendency to be over-sensitive and judgmental of one another. May we always remember that in matters of community concerns, our leaders speak for You and have the good of the community at heart. Let your Holy Spirit flow freely into our hearts and minds that we too may share in that mutual love between you and the Father. May harmony reign in our community life and activities. Banish all bitterness, petty bickering and strife from our midst. Help us to be holy as You are holy, to love one another as You have loved us. Remind us always to lift up our hearts in prayer. Nourish us by Your Word and strengthen us through Your Sacraments. Make us one, Lord Jesus, for it is good and pleasant when we dwell as one, and there You will lavish blessings upon us. In Your Mighty Name Jesus, we pray. Amen. STEWARDSHIP PRAYER: Almighty God, we thank you for all the gifts. You have given us our lives, our loved ones and all that we have and all that we are. Most of all, we thank you for Jesus, your Son and our Redeemer, who came among us to show us the way to eternal life. Jesus was the perfect steward of your gifts. He showed us that complete trust in You is necessary, and that giving of self is a most important part of following Him. May the offerings of our time, our talents and our material resources be made in the same spirit of sacrifice that Jesus taught us by His life/death for us. Amen. CLEANSING PRAYERS: Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior by the power of the Holy Spirit, we pray that the cleansing power of the Precious Blood of Your Son come upon us right now. Purify/wash us clean with the Blood of Jesus from the top of our head down to the very soles of our feet. Let this Blood penetrate the very marrow of our bones to cleanse us from any entanglement from whatever spirits we have come in contact with during the course of our intercession. Anoint us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit refreshing our body, soul and spirit. May the sign of Your Holy Cross drive away all evil spirits from us. In Jesus Name we pray through the intercession of Mother, Mary. Amen. DOXOLOGY: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen (3X) the Father, Son, and Spirit. CLOSING: In name of the and of the of the Holy Amen.