OUR PRAYER INTENTIONS
One hallmark of a caring community is a praying community. In prayer, we can rejoice together with our members' prayers of thanksgiving. We can share our concern or sorrow with our members' prayers of petition in times of need or mourning. Recent requests for the community are shown below. There are two ways you can join in asking for prayers:
OUR ONLINE PRAYER REQUEST FORM: CLICK HERE Simply complete this form and we will add your prayer below. Only specifics you choose to share will appear. Rest assured we are one with you in prayer!
BOOK OF INTENTIONS AT WEEKEND MASS: If you would like the name of a loved one who is ill to be written in our Book of Intentions for the weekend let us know or write it in yourself when you join us for Mass. Each weekend, our General Intercessions are read from this book. We pray specifically at each weekend Mass for all the intentions and everyone named in our Book of Intentions.
New Prayer Requests March 2023
Praise and Thanksgiving:
Ron after 3 months in Hospital finally home
Randy – cancer tests are negative
Comfort and Sympathy:
Bob Pfister, Husband of Marge, Given to God 02/15/2023
Lorri Mumper –wife of Dick given to God 02/15/2023
Phil Judkins, Given to God 03/02/2023
Terminal conditions
Jeanne L, Bill M,
Physical Health and Healing:
Candy – CoVid
Carol B. -brain tumor
Stephanie-CoVid
Jon S. -CoVid
Mary M.-knee issues
Parents of Hughes Family
Carol L.
Andrew P
Rita and John K – Rita in Hospital – John not doing well
Rosemary, Fell, fractured wrist, injured lungs, and facial bones
Ele, 90 breathing issues, start of dementia
Cancer:
Joe W. –prostate cancer
Bob C.- rare cancer
David F – recent cancer diagnosis – working on how to handle it
John D – given up on treatment
Butch – treatment for cancer
Paul –32, nephew in law of Carol recent diagnosis of cancer
Jake, 32 , recent cancer diagnosis
Depression/Mental Health Issues
Grandaughter of Marge- LV,
Support and peace for caregivers
Rose, Bill
Felcian Sisters-March prayer requests
Universal prayer:
For Our Elect- as they journey to the Easter Sacraments
Pope Francis for victims of abuse – for those who suffered harm from the Church, may they find a concrete response to their pain and suffering
For those all over the country suffering from the ravages of the tornados, floods and blizzards
For the people of the Diocese of Los Angeles, as they mourn the murder of Bishop O’Connell
For the people of Turkey suffering from the earthquakes
In faith we trust that you O God hear our prayers and answer them according to your will. Amen
Prayer Ministry JANUARY 2023
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
Robert, who found a job at a Hospital! Mary Ann doing better ! Barbara, recovered from flu and bronchitis
Gary – no evidence of glaucoma – just has cataracts and for improved balance since his hip and cervical spine surgery.
Sawyer, doing much better able to go back to work! MJ – Cancer now in full remission! Praise God!
Carol-successful procedure
COMFORT AND SYMPATHY PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) Passed away December 31, 2022.
Owen Zingler, age 18 relative of Richard and Mary Pyka, given to God December 27, 2022
Hudson born 10/29/22 died 12/25/22 unknown cause -for his parents and family
For those who died by suicide and for their families
For those who have lost a loved one recently and are grieving
For those who have died because of an overdose, and for their families.
For all those who have died violently, by weapon, or physical abuse, for all those who have died by the rash of gun violence in our Country,
PRAYERS FOR PHYSICAL HEALING AND HEALTH,
Cindy, for recovery from lung issues. Terri –having serious surgery Russ, that lung biopsy will be successful.Nila, healing of her neck fracture.John, 70, severe back hip, leg pain.Cathy, having detached retina surgery Ron, in ICU had stroke, pneumonia, and trichotomy. Bruce, eyesight will improve after a stroke Rosemary back issues Dick, needs a kidney transplant. Steve, for healing after his recent knee surgery. Henry, chronic abdominal pain, Libby, successful hip surgery Brother in law of Marge has heart problems. Gary for a successful cataract surgery soon.Susan, in ICU for colon surgery Christine – having colon removed Gary, progressive lung disease, but not curable. Renee, is donating bone marrow. Brandon, cancer throughout body. Mick, had a stroke – treatment for speech therapy Babe and Tom, Tom in memory care. Babe is home from hospital, Ginny, medical health difficulties, for her and for her husband Bob, Andrew, has CP also dealing with asthma and anxiety issues , Kim, post brain injury,Kathy continued healing, Jane, suffering from kidney failure – not doing well, Geoffrey, battling respiratory illnesses – moving to San Diego,Jim and Troy, trying alternative treatment for back pain.Jim, had a lung transplant in September home – doing better. Catherine, recovering from Botulism, Jay, terminal diagnoses with multiple myeloma. Pray for peaceful passing. Alex, Robin, Lucy, Judy, with continued health issues, Don- at VA Hosp -for him to find a measure of peace. Krissan, ongoing dialysis treatments Tom-severe pain of unknown origin, Don-chronic health issues
CANCER :WE PRAY FOR HEALING AND PEACE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Karen, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, beginning chemo Jan 11th. Megan, medical testing with large mass on left lung, may be cancer, Evan a 5th grader with a brain tumor.Emerson, a 6th grader with a brain tumor, Fred, brother of Marge, has prostate cancer, Debbie for healing from double mastectomy,Mike, had recent biopsies on polyps of colon, Tony, has prostate cancer Ruth, has bone cancer, Deb, recurrent non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Ian, had brain tumor continued healing, Shawn, brain tumor removed, Sheryl, Cancer – terminal in home hospice now, Cassie, her cancer has come back, Dan, a tumor on his voice box – will have extensive radiation and chemo therapy, Dick, husband of Marge, has cancer. In a lot of pain. Gracey, young daughter of Debbie and Karl, cancer for a long time. Constant procedures, Tina, she has throat cancer– she stopped her chemo treatments, LoRayne, doing well on Chemo treatments, radiation, CP – for a good result from cancer treatment CH: he has another biopsy scheduled for June, Jack, young man has Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Phil, has cancerous tumor on the neck, tonsils and thyroid, Kevin has stage 4 Neuroenoberine cancer, John cancer in his sinuses, critical, Lindsey’s Mom has cancer – time limited
GUIDANCE AND WILLINGNESS TO OVERCOME DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION DEPRESSION, MENTAL ILLNESS
Steve, dealing with depression issues,Tom, depression and trouble with overcoming the past, Steve S, great anger over abuse issues,Shawn, drinking and drugs again,Kevin, depression, housing and medical issues, Kevin, dealing with depression, Jim, Josh, drinking heavily Emma in recovery from anxiety, depression and other issues,Kobe, ongoing severe depression issues, Amy, Bill. Edie. Pat. suffer from depression, and pray for their families. For all those who suffer from stress, anxiety and depression.
SUPPORT, AND PEACE FOR CAREGIVERS (The first names of caregivers in need of prayers)
Marilyn, Perkie, Judy, Gary, Marilyn, Kathy, Tracy, Cindy, Mary, June, Mary, Linda. Jim brother of Elaine, Marge, Jim, Glorian, Bill, Sue,
EMPLOYMENT (UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER EMPLOYED)
Patrick and for all those who are in need of employment, new type of employment and for those who are working more than one job to make ends meet.
GENERAL PRAYERS
friend of Ann, needs to find his way in life, and needs a job, Cal, to recover from severe cold and cough and underlying lung issues. (GH)
GLOBAL UNIVERSAL PRAYERS
Pope Francis I and his papal duties and for his safety and prayers for his 2023 intentions for the month of JANUARY : For EDUCATORS that they may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and most vulnerable above all.
For Fr. Mike, Ellen celebrating a birthday this month. That God bless them both with good health, For Bishop Don Hying and the people of the Diocese of Madison as they discern the new Cathedral from the St. Bernard Parish on Atwood Avenue to renaming it the new home of St. Raphael Cathedral. For the people of the parishes in all the changes to take place this month within the Diocese.
For all of us to learn what we can do to stop global warming so we can together save our planet and ourselves.We continue our prayers for the people in Ukraine as they continue to suffer from the ravages of War. That God may bless them with peace, and give the Government of Russia the wisdom to stop this war.
For the parish communities of St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Joan of Arc, that we be lifted up to God and known to the community around us as a loving and caring family that welcomes with open arms especially as we enter into our Jubilee year of 175 yrs and St. Joan of Arc of 100 years.
Amen
Prayer Ministry DECEMBER 2022
PLEASE ADD TO YOUR PRAYERS: St. Catherine parishioner Robin who is hospitalized and in serious condition.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING (PRAYERS MOVE MOUNTAINS!!)
Jane, surgeries went well
Zach, doing much better
Jim and Charlie have come to an agreement
Gail, safe arrival to Arizona -recovering from CoVid
Ben, awarded Green Beret with US Army Special Forces
Sierra (Ben’s wife) home safely from Germany
Gary NO evidence of glaucoma
COMFORT AND SYMPATHY
Helen Bertram, Mother of Kathy Evenson Given to God November 19, 2022
Greg Nettesheim, age 39 Son of Chuck, Given to God November 22, 2022
Ralph Spindler, age 89, parishioner of St. Joan, Given to God November, 2022
Joan Rugen, age 96 mother of Dawn Puetz, Given to God November 16, 2022
Patrick McCloone,age 68 brother of Maureen Slattery Given to God November 19, 2022
Rita Warren, age 94-mother of Rob Warren-Given to God November 24, 2022
Jim, cousin of Ann, age 70 Given to God October 28, 2022
Dinah – Given to God last month – for her family
Fr. Robert Sievfater, age 73 priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Given to God November 30, 2022
For those who died by suicide and for their families
For those who have lost a loved one recently and are grieving and are feeling lonely and sad.
For those who have died because of an overdose, and for their families.
For all those who have died violently, by weapon, or physical abuse, for all those who have died by the rash of gun violence in our Country.
PRAYERS FOR PHYSICAL HEALING AND HEALTH,
Mary Ann – suffering from shortness of breath.
Cathy, having detached retina surgery
Ron, son in law of Ann, in ICU had stroke, heart attack and Pneumonia.
Bruce, that eyesight will continue to improve after having a stroke
Dick, needs a kidney transplant.
Steve,for healing after his recent knee surgery.
Henry, chronic abdominal pain, pray that a cause is found.
Libby, for a successful hip surgery in December.
David, having open heart surgery and kidney stone removal.
Rick, at Froedert with many heart difficulties.
Maggie – had surgery and waiting for biopsy results.
Susan, frequent falling, cause unknown
Laura, had knee surgery 11/8, and marital problems.
Renee, donated bone marrow 10/27.
Brother in law of Marge has heart problems.
Roy, home from hospital
Gary for a successful cataract surgery
Parishioner has kidney problems,
Susan, in ICU for colon surgery
Christine, having colon removed
Gary, progressive lung disease, not curable.
Brandon, mid 40s, cancer throughout body.
Mick, had a stroke in treatment
Babe and Tom, Tom in memory care. Babe is home from hospital, struggling.
Tony had a stroke
Ginny , medical health difficulties, for her and for her husband Bob
John, a 78 yr old, with heart problems
Sawyer, to make wiser choices.
Andrew, has CP also dealing with asthma and anxiety issues.
Kim, - gets her life together after a brain injury
Kathy For continued healing.
Jane, who is suffering from kidney failure – not doing well
Geoffrey, brother in law to Trish M – battling respiratory illnesses,
Jim and Troy, back issues- pain management therapy
Jim, had a lung transplant
Jay, terminal diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Bill, liver failure, giving up on additional treatment. That he and his family find peace and know the closeness of God in what time he has left with us.
Alex, Robin, Lucy, Judy, with continued health issues
Don- at VA Hosp
Norm, shoulder surgery
Krissan, ongoing dialysis treatments.
CANCER :WE PRAY FOR HEALING:
Joe, recently diagnosed –stage 3
Megan, medical testing with large mass on left lung
Evan a 5th grader with a brain tumor.
Emerson, a 6th grader with a brain tumor.
Fred, has prostate cancer
Debbie, for successful chemo treatments.
Mike, had recent biopsies on polyps of colon
Tony, has prostate cancer
Ruth, has bone cancer
Deb, recurrent non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,
Reeta, Stomach cancer, is in hospice.
Heather, breast cancer on chemo
Ian, young boy, had brain tumor and it was removed.
Shawn, an inoperable brain tumor
Sheryl, cancer has spread.
Cassie, her cancer has come back.
Mary, breast cancer,
Dan, a tumor on his voice box – will have extensive radiation and chemo therapy.
Dick, husband of Marge, has cancer.
Gracey, young daughter of Debbie and Karl, cancer for a long time
Tina, she has throat cancer– she stopped her chemo treatments.
LoRayne, doing well on chemo treatments, radiation
CP – for a good result from cancer treatment MRI
CH: he has selected a treatment plan, please keep praying for him.
Jack, young man has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,
MJ, parishioner, dealing with serious cancer issues. For her and her family.
Phil, has cancerous tumor on the neck, tonsils and thyroid. Is on treatment
Kevin has stage 4 Neuroenoberine cancer in the small intestines, liver and spine.
John cancer in his sinuses, Pray for healing. They don’t think he will make it.
Lindsey’s Mom has cancer – one year to live. (TM)
GUIDANCE AND WILLINGNESS TO OVERCOME DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION
DEPRESSION, MENTAL ILLNESS
Steve, dealing with depression issues.
Tom, depression and trouble with overcoming the past.
Shawn, drinking and drugs again.
Kevin, dealing with depression.
Jim, Josh, drinking heavily
Emma, in recovery from anxiety, depression and other issues.
Kobe, Amy, Bill, Edie, Pat, suffer from depression, and for their families.
For all those who suffer from stress, anxiety and depression.
SUPPORT, AND PEACE FOR CAREGIVERS
(The first names of caregivers in need of prayers)
Marilyn, Perkie, Judy, Gary, Marilyn, Kathy, Tracy, Cindy, Mary, June, Mary, Linda. Jim brother of Elaine, Marge, Jim, Glorian, Bernadette
Sue, has Bi- Polar adult daughter who stopped taking her meds.
EMPLOYMENT (UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER EMPLOYED)
For all those who are in need of employment, and for those who are working more than one job to make ends meet. That they be paid a just wage and that they find ways to make their lives more manageable.
Nick, Robert, Patrick, Tim, friend of Ann
GENERAL PRAYERS
Brian, and his family to resolve problems.
GLOBAL UNIVERSAL PRAYERS
Pope Francis I and his papal duties and for his safety and prayers for his 2022 intentions for the month of DECEMBER: For volunteer nonprofit organizations committed to human development. That they find people dedicated to the common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to international cooperation.
For the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine heart of Jesus Northern province. They are ingrained with zeal for the Divine heart of Jesus with a tradition of serving God’s people with contemplative prayer and apostolic works.
We continue our prayers for the people in Ukraine as they continue to suffer from the ravages of war.
For Fr. Mike, for Ellen and for the lay staff who serve our parish communities May they walk in the light of the Savior with us and have time to celebrate this holy season in their hearts.
For the parish communities of St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Joan of Arc, that we be lifted up and known to the community around us as a loving and caring family of faith that welcomes all especially as we enter into our Jubilee year of 175 yrs. and St. Joan of Arc of 100 years.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen +
Prayer Ministry NOVEMBER 2022
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING (PRAYERS MOVE MOUNTAINS!!)
Chuck, in remission from bone cancer – doing better!
Marilyn, recent back surgery – is home recovering.
Joanne-succesful removal of brain turmor
COMFORT AND SYMPATHY PRAY FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF:
Michael O’Connor, husband of Eileen Given to God October 20, 2022
Matthew, for his family as they grieve his sudden loss.
Thomas, for his family as they grieve his loss.
Josephine Kolinski, parishioner of SJ, Given to God November 4, 2022
For those who died by suicide and for their families
For those who have lost a loved one recently and are grieving and are feeling lonely and sad. That they find comfort in other loved ones and by their faith in God.
For those who have died because of an overdose, and for their families.
For all those who have died violently, by weapon, or physical abuse, for all those who have died by the rash of gun violence in our Country, especially in Milwaukee.
PRAYERS FOR PHYSICAL HEALING AND HEALTH,
Payton, newly diagnosed with serious health issue
Bruce, had stroke last year which affected his eye sight. Had cataract surgery also.
Susie D. recovering from TIA
Dick, needs a kidney transplant.
Stephen, for a successful knee surgery Nov 28th
Henry, chronic abdominal pain, pray that a cause is found.
Libby, (GH) for a successful hip surgery in December.
David, having open heart surgery and kidney stone removal.
Rick, at Froedert with many heart difficulties. Urgent and needs lots of prayers.
Maggie – had surgery and waiting for biopsy results.
David S health contuing to deteriorate
Susan, frequent falling, cause unknown
Jim, internal bleeding is in residential hopice care
Laura , will have knee surgery 11/8, and marital problems.
Renee, donating bone marrow 10/27
Dave, husband of Judy, having heart difficulties.
Brother in law of Marge has heart problems..
Roy, suffered a terrible excavation accident.
Gary (GH) will have cataract surgery,
Parishioner has kidney problems, and is trying to avoid dialysis.
John S. complications post surgery
Beth W. Removal of cancerous turmor
Larry-back treatments
Mary M. back issues
Sarah H.. lung infection
Norm M.-lung issues
Christine – having colon removed. (PH)
Mick, had a stroke –
Babe and Tom , Tom in memory care. Babe is home from hospital,
June – suffering from back pain
Tony had a stroke
Ginny , medical health difficulties, for her and for her husband Bob
Jane, needs surgeries soon.
John, with heart problems
Sawyer, asking God to help him to make wiser choices for his life.
Andrew, has CP also dealing with asthma and anxiety issues.
Kim, brain injury
Kathy For healing from the side effects of her surgery.
Jane, who is suffering from kidney failure – not doing well
Geoffrey, battleing respitory illnesses
Jim and Troy, back pain issues.
Jim,lung transplant in September last year. Home
Catherine, recovering from Botulism
Jay, multiple myloma.
Bill, liver failure,
Baby Henry-needs amiracle
Roger actively dying…
Gerald, actively dying…
Alex, Robin, Lucy, Judy, with continued health issues
Jim, has diabetes
Don- at VA Hosp for veterans .Pray for him to find a measure of peace.
Krissan, ongoing dialysis treatments.
Pat – foot treatment
Barb-heart issues
CANCER :WE PRAY FOR HEALING AND PEACE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Debbie, going through chemo after double masectomy
Mike, had recent biopsys on polyps of colon
Tony, has prostate cancer
Ruth, has bone cancer
Parishioner, under specialist care,
Deb, recurrent non hodgekins Lymphoma
Mary – breast cancer
Terry – has skin cancer.
Reeta, Stomach cancer, is in hospice.
Heather, breast cancer on chemo
Kayla, undergoing Chemo treatments. Prayers for her and her family.
Ian, had brain tumor and it was removed.
Shawn, an inoperable brain tumor (MJ)
Sheryl, cancer has spread
Cassie, her cancer has come back.
Mary, breast cancer,
Dan, a tumor on his voicebox
Dick, has cancer.
Gracey, cancer
Tina, she has throat cancer–
LoRayne, doing well on Chemo treatments, radiation
CP – for a good result from cancer treatment
CH: he has selected a treatment plan,
Jack, young man has Hogekins Lymphoma
MJ, parishioner, dealing with serious cancer issues. For her and her family.
Kim, daughter of Gary with breast cancer.
Phil, has cancerous tumor on the neck, tonsils and thyroid. Is on treatment
Kevin has stage 4 Neuroenoberine cancer in the small intestines, liver and spine.
John cancer in his sinuses,
Lindsey’s Mom has cancer –
GUIDANCE AND WILLINGNESS TO OVERCOME DRUG/ALCOHOL ADDICTION
DEPRESSION, MENTAL ILLNESS
Steve, dealing with depression issues.
Shawn, drinking and drugs again.
Kevin, dealing with depression.
Henry, has autism.
Zach, suffers from depression
Jim, Josh, drug and alchohol issues.
Kyle, and Jessica, that they remain sober and continue to make right choices in their lives.
Emma in recovery from anxiety, depression and other issues
Kobe, ongoing severe depression issues
Amy, Bill. Edie. Pat. suffer from depression, and pray for thier families.
For all those who suffer from stress, anxiety and depression. That they find their way back to a world of joy and happiness.
SUPPORT, AND PEACE FOR CAREGIVERS
(The first names of caregivers in need of prayers)
Marilyn, Perkie, Judy, Gary, Marilyn, Kathy, Tracy, Cindy, Mary, June, Mary, Linda. Jim brother of Elaine, Marge.Sue, Heidi,
For wisdom and guidance for Mary as she deals with issues on her sister Barb.
EMPLOYMENT (UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER EMPLOYED)
For all those who are in need of employment, and for those who are working more than one job to make ends meet. That they be paid a just wage and that they find ways to make their lives more manageable.
Nick, seeking a new job.
Robert, for a successful job search. (TM)
Patrick, Prayers requested for new employment for him. (JN)
GENERAL PRAYERS
That all Americans exercise their right to vote in a honest and trouble free election on November 8
Gail, leaving for Arizona for the winter
Ben, that he will pass final test to become a Green Beret in Army Special Forces.
Jim and Charlie, for their discernment regarding their father’s care .
friend of Ann, needs to find his way in life, and needs a job.
Sierra, (GH) wife of Ben, in Germany with the Army
Brett-deployed to Africa
Brian, and his family to resolve family problems.
GLOBAL UNIVERSAL PRAYERS
Pope Francis I and his papal duties and for his safety and prayers for his 2022 intentions for the month of NOVEMBER: For Children who suffer– especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war: may they be gaurenteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
For all of us to learn what we can do to stop global warming so we can together save our planet and ourselves.
For the School Sisters of Notre Dame. They have ended their 162 years in Elm Grove and now have a new Motherhouse called Trinity Woods at Mount Mary College. Please keep the sisters in your prayers. Our Parishioner Mary Kay Murray is their resource director.
We continue our prayers for the people in Ukraine as they continue to suffer from the ravages of War. That God may bless them with peace, and give the Government of Russia the wisdom to stop this war.
For the parish communities of St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Joan of Arc, that we be lifted up to God and known to the community around us as a loving and caring family that welcomes with open arms especially as we enter into our Jubilee year of 175 yrs and St. Joan of Arc of 100 years.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen +