St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

APRIL 2023 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our Diocese of Southern Ohio as we search for and select our new bishop.

We pray for our Baptismal Candidates at the Easter Vigil, Irene Fisher (parents Jenny Patton and Victor Fisher).

Debi Cress (sponsor Paul Cress).

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Doug and Elaine Palmer. 

Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone, who recently received good news regarding her breast MRI.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

Eileen Foley, mother of Jan Foley-Orosz and mother-in-law of Bill Orosz.

Bob Young, husband of Sandy.

Sue Stewart, Roberta Clark’s friend.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Patrick Hardin in his discernment process toward ordained ministry.

Deacon Jackie Burns, as she prepares to participate in the Fifth International Congress of Benedictine Oblates in September 2023.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Breidenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having changes and problems:

A man in his 30s with lymphoma known to Carol Trimble.

Ray Bach who has lung and brain cancer, Patrick Hardin’s friend’s brother.

Scott Forrest’s elderly parents with recent fractures (and Scott).

Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandfather.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid: 

  Dawson Baker, her grandson, now almost recovered from his 

  torn shoulder labrum.     

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal            

   injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, her niece.

People known to Nora Alastra:

  Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

  Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother, with recent falls, back          

  pain, weakness, and depression, now back in assisted living.

  Her mother- and father-in-law, with severe pain problems from      

  back injuries. 

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe

  lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with

  breast cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous              

  sclerosis.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John,       

  Jeanne’s grandson.   

Edward M. Bennett IV, US Army, on deployment.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

MARCH 2023 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our Diocese of Southern Ohio as we search for and select our new bishop.

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Doug and Elaine Palmer. 

Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

The family and friends of 32 y/o Jessica, Dawn Hinkle’s daughter Valerie’s good friend of 25 years.

The family and friends of 95 y/o Willard Nixon, father of Joe Kersey’s life-long friend Brad.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Patrick Hardin in his discernment process toward ordained ministry.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Breidenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having changes and problems:

Brenda Venzke, with a recent move to Tulsa, OK.

Judy Basso-Lese, with a recent revision to  her knee replacement.

Robyn Hardin and Daniel dealing with the aftermath of a fire in their house.

Scott Forrest’s elderly parents with recent fractures (and Scott).

Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandfather.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid: 

  Dawson Baker, her grandson, with a torn shoulder labrum.     

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal            

   injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, her niece.

People known to Nora Alastra:

  Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

  Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother, with recent falls, back          

  pain, weakness, and depression, now back in assisted living.

  Her mother- and father-in-law, with severe pain problems from      

  back injuries. 

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung   

  disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with breast    

  cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous              

  sclerosis.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John,       

  Jeanne’s grandson.   

Edward M. Bennett IV, US Army, on deployment.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

FEBRUARY 2023 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our Diocese of Southern Ohio as we search for and select our new bishop.

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Doug and Elaine Palmer. 

Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

Brian Hansen, Mark Hansen’s brother.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Patrick Hardin in his discernment process toward ordained ministry.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Breidenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

Judy Basso-Lese, with a recent revision to  her knee replacement.

Robyn Hardin and Daniel dealing with the aftermath of a fire in their house.

Scott Forrest’s elderly parents with recent fractures (and Scott).

Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandfather.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid: 

  Dawson Baker, her grandson, with a torn shoulder labrum.     

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal            

   injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, her niece.

People known to Nora Alastra:

  Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

  Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother, with recent falls, back          

  pain, weakness, and depression, now back in assisted living.

  Her mother- and father-in-law, with severe pain problems from      

  back injuries. 

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung   

  disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with breast    

  cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous              

  sclerosis.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John,       

  Jeanne’s grandson.   

Edward M. Bennett IV, US Army, on deployment.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

JANUARY 2023 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our Diocese of Southern Ohio and the various committees charged with searching for and selecting our new bishop.

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Doug and Elaine Palmer. 

Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

George Sperry, our rector’s father.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Jeff Ward.

Patrick Hardin in his discernment process toward ordained ministry.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Breidenthal.

Rev. Canon Scott Gunn, with a recent heart valve replacement.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

Robyn Hardin and Daniel dealing with the aftermath of a fire in their house.

Scott Forrest’s elderly parents with recent fractures (and Scott).

Kelly Kersey, Joe Kersey’s daughter-in-law, with an acute L4-L5 disc protrusion and severe pain.

Kris, Terry and Mary Highland’s daughter, with recent covid.

Dawn Hinkle and her daughter Valerie with recent covid.

Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandfather.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Michael Hickcox, Barb Hickcox’s son, now considered cured of his esophageal cancer, but still dealing with some after-effects.

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Brian, her brother-in-law, with Alzheimer’s, now off the ventilator post-

  covid.

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid: 

  Kenny Zedekar, 11 y/o Big Walnut student recovering from injuries after

  being run over by a homecoming float.     

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, her niece.

People known to Nora Alastra:

  Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

  Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother, with recent falls, back pain,

  weakness, and depression.

  Her mother- and father-in-law, with severe pain problems from back

  injuries. 

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with breast cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous sclerosis.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John, Jeanne’s

  grandson.   

Edward M. Bennett IV, US Army, on deployment.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

DECEMBER 2022 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Mary Lou Waldron, with a new pacemaker.

Doug and Elaine Palmer. 

Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark, with a recent exacerbation of her asthma and a problem with her right knee.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

Joe Kersey, as his recent large spontaneous leg wound continues to heal.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

Jessica Sykes, Dawn Hinkle’s cousin.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

Kris, Terry and Mary Highland’s daughter, recently fallen ill with covid.

Dawn Hinkle and her daughter Valerie still dealing with after-effects of their recent coronavirus infections.

Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandfather.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Michael Hickcox, Barb Hickcox’s son, now considered cured of his esophageal cancer, but still dealing with some after-effects.

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Brian, her brother-in-law, with Alzheimer’s, now intubated in ICU post-covid.

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid: 

  Kenny Zedekar, 11 y/o Big Walnut student recovering from injuries after being         

  run over by a homecoming float needing a few more weeks before going home.     

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, her niece.

People known to Nora Alastra:

  Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

  Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother, recently beset with exacerbations of her      

  severe back pain. 

  Her mother- and father-in-law, with severe pain problems from back injuries. 

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with breast cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous sclerosis.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John, Jeanne’s grandson.   

Edward M. Bennett IV, US Army, on deployment.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

NOVEMBER 2022 PRAYER LIST

We pray for the success of the 2023 Stewardship Campaign.

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Doug and Elaine Palmer. 

Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone, especially on their forthcoming journey to their daughter in Texas next week.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

Joe Kersey, as his recent large spontaneous leg wound continues to heal.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God:

Henry Shaw.

Gail Skatzes.

Barb Allen, Barbara Hickcox’s cousin.

Georgia Darves Rollins.

And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

Dawn Hinkle and her daughter Valerie still dealing with after-effects of their recent coronavirus infections.

Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandfather as he grieves his wife’s death.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Michael Hickcox, Barb Hickcox’s son, now considered cured of his esophageal cancer, but still dealing with some after-effects.

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Brian, her brother-in-law, with Alzheimer’s.

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid:    

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, her niece.

Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother.  

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Conor, Hannah Mergler’s husband, with a recent ankle fracture.

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma.

  Bev, Sue Stewart’s sister, recovering from a fall.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with

  breast cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous

  sclerosis.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John,   

  Jeanne’s grandson.

Kenny, 11 y/o Big Walnut student seriously injured on 30 September during a school function.

Edward M. Bennett IV, US Army, on deployment.

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN

[Editor’s Note: The October 2022 Prayer List was not issued due to editor’s surgery and prolonged recovery.]

October 4, 2022

Sadly, Gail Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandmother and long-time member of St. Peter’s Church, died the evening of 3 October 2022 after a fast decline into dementia.

May God uphold Gail’s husband Richard, Patrick, and the rest of the family as they grieve her loss. AMEN

Her funeral has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th at 3:00 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 45 W Winter St, Delaware OH  43015. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall with light refreshments.

Rest eternal grant to Gail, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Also, prayers are requested for Kenny, an 11-year old Big Walnut student, who was seriously injured in the Homecoming Parade last Friday and hospitalized. May God speed Kenny’s recovery and ease his family and friends’ worries about his situation. AMEN

September 21, 2022

We ask prayers for our good Parish Administrator Dawn Hinkle and her daughter Valerie  who both tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday 20 September 2022.

May God in His mercy grant them a swift recovery with a mild course and no long term effects. AMEN

September 17, 2022

Roberta Clark asks for prayers for Bev, her friend Sue Stewart’s sister, who had a bad fall and has been severely damaged.

May our good Lord speedily heal her and minimize her suffering. AMEN

Barbara Hickcock’s cousin who was in hospice died.

May light perpetual shine upon her. AMEN

Joe Kersey asks for continued and speedy healing of his surgical evacuation of a very large right lower leg hematoma which developed after a fall. AMEN

St. PETER’s CHURCH PARTNERS IN PRAYER

SEPTEMBER 2022 PRAYER LIST

We pray for our St. Peter’s sisters and brothers caught up in medical and surgical situations and for their continuing recovery and a merciful end to and release from their suffering, and for their families and for those who care for and about them:

Doug and Elaine Palmer..

Henry and Sharon Shaw.

Judy Held.

Kerry Shanklin.

Katie Cochran.

Roberta Clark.

Tom and Barbara Johnstone.

Phil Griffith and Dustie.

De Dee Daly.

We pray for the families and friends of St. Peter’s people whose souls have recently fled into the Presence of Almighty God. And we pray for those whose grief is known to God alone who silently carry on while His Healing Grace works within them to transform, renew, and restore their hearts and souls and minds and spirits.

We pray for our current and former St. Peter’s brothers and sisters, and clergy known to us with on-going problems:

Jeff Ward.

Patrick Hardin in his discernment process toward ordained ministry.

John Keefer.

Chet Heid.

Tom Van Brunt.

Bishop Breidenthal.

We pray for those known to or close to our St. Peter’s community in other ways who are having problems:

Gail and Richard Skatzes, Patrick Hardin’s grandparents.

Gloria Rybicki, Joyce Laurence’s mother who is quite ill. 

Michael Hickcox, Barb Hickcox’s son, with stage 3 esophageal cancer.

Louis Sizer, Jan Brinkerhoff’s son.

People known to Keni Hansen:

  Brian, her brother-in-law, with Alzheimer’s.

  Linda, her sister, who is in poor health.

People known to Linda Heid:    

  Terry, Greta Heid’s colleague, paralyzed with a major spinal injury.

People known to Marlyn Wyman:

  Jim Myers, Marlyn Wyman’s son-in-law.

  Penny Wyman, their niece, undergoing chemotherapy.

Tony and Carmela Alastra, John Alastra’s parents.

Judy Pippenger, Nora Alastra’s mother.  

Delores (Dee) Kindal, Jackie Burns’ mother.

People known to the Merglers:

  Conor, Hannah Mergler’s husband, with a recent ankle fracture.

  Peter Joling, Kathleen Mergler’s brother-in-law, with severe lung disease.

People known to the Clarks:

  Sue Stewart, with lymphoma.

  Margie Clark.

  Abby Clark. 

People known to De Dee Daly:

  Terry Ross, her daughter, with diabetes.

  Carol Tolson, on total venous hyperalimentation for short

  bowel syndrome.

People connected to Judy Held:

  Jon Kidd, her nephew.

  Her daughter Mary James’ friend, Kathryn Balderson with

  breast cancer.

  Jacqualyn Quiana Covington, a young child with tuberous

  sclerosis.

Sam Davis, the Shaws’ good friend’s grandson, with brittle diabetes.

People known to Jeanne Horn: 

  Jennifer Staten, with multiple sclerosis, and her husband John,   

  Jeanne’s grandson.

Edward M. Bennett IV US Army on deployment with the 10th Mountain Division in Syria (Joe Kersey’s honorary great-nephew).

We pray for all Christians around the world, especially those who are being persecuted for their faith.

We pray for refugees and all other people devastated by and caught up in the violence of war, crime, natural disasters, broken relationships, disease, and indifference.

We pray for men and women in the military, especially those actively in harm’s way, and their families, and for the families of those who have died in service. And we pray for the mutilated, maimed, and wounded; and for those still fighting on distant battlefields, though they appear to be home.

ALMIGHTY AND EVERLIVING GOD: Accept our prayers for these people afflicted and troubled with unhealthiness in their bodies, or in their hearts and souls, or in their minds and spirits. In Your Mercy, Lord, relieve them of and release them from their burdens; and grant them patience under their sufferings. And, if it be Thy Merciful and Loving Will, grant them an expedient and happy outcome from their trials. We ask all this in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. AMEN