We join together in prayer as a community of faith, united in the Holy Spirit and with other parishioners, however 'distanced' we are, to unleash the healing power of the Gospel. 

Let us pray to God our Father and Jesus our Lord.  Let's pray for the intercession of Mary our Mother and of our patron saints, St. Thomas More, Ste. Anne, and Blessed Solanus Casey.  Let us pray ...

• For the healing of all who are ill
• For the comfort of all who fear
• For the protection of medical/health care personnel
• For the protection of nursing home staff and residents
• For the inspiration of scientists seeking a cure
• For the workers making and delivering needed supplies and equipment
• For public health officials, that they advise us with wisdom and humility
• For the repose of the souls of all who have died because of the coronavirus

• Psalm 23
• Jeremiah 29:11-12
• Deuteronomy 31:6
• 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
• Phillipians 4:6-7
• Matthew 11:29-30
• Isaiah 30:15
• ... and many more

   V - Verse
   R - Response
                                V - Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia
                                R - For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia
 
                                V - Has risen, as He said, alleluia
                                R - Pray for us to God, alleluia
 
                                V - Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia
                                R - For the Lord is truly risen, alleluia
 Let us pray:

O God, Who gave joy to the world through the Resurrection of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ,
Grant we pray, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary,  His Mother, We may obtain the joys of everlasting life.
Through the same Christ Our Lord.              

        Amen
 

For an End to the Pandemic

Let us pray, dearly beloved, for a swift end to the coronavirus
pandemic that afflicts our world, that our God and Father will heal the sick, strengthen those who care for them, and help us all to persevere in faith.

Pray briefly in silence, then ...

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, our mother; to thee do we come, before thee we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen.


An Act of Spiritual Communion (when we cannot receive the Blessed Sacrament)

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 in 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.

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes

Blessed, Immaculate Virgin, by your appearance in the Grotto of Lourdes, many have been cured of their infirmities, both spiritual and physical. 
Mother of Mercy, Healer of the Sick, Comforter of the Afflicted, you know our needs and our sufferings.  Look upon us with compassion.  We come to you with confidence in your maternal intercession.
Obtain for us, from your Divine Son, O loving Mother, our special requests ... for the healing of all infected with the coronavirus, the protection of all who care for them, and the comfort of all who are afraid.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.  Amen.