Leader: Let us gather together to honor Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

ALL: Mary, model of Christian love, we know we cannot heal every ill or solve every problem, but with God's grace, we intend to do what we can. May we be true witnesses to the world that love for one another really matters. May our daily actions proclaim how fully our lives are modeled after yours, Mother of Perpetual Help.

LEADER: Mary, you were a woman of steadfast faith. Model of all believers, pray to the Holy Spirit for us. Help us not only to accept all your Son teachers us, but to put that teaching into practice. As always we ask this through Christ Our Lord,

Amen.

SAINT PHILIP BENIZI PRAYER

Heavenly Father, as our parish community continues its journey of faith, we accept your will.

With faith and confidence in your love and direction, we ask for your guidance to strengthen all our ministries.

Please lead us by your Holy Spirit into a fuller understanding of your will, and give our community a loving spirit of unity, as we make transitions.

We thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon us. We are especially grateful for your love and patience.

Please continue to grace us, to unconditionally love and accept one another in your name.

We ask this through the intercession of our parish patron Saint Philip Benizi, and Christ our Lord and Redeemer.

Amen