For the Holy Father’s intention that initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.

Missions: That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.

God Our Father, we thank you for the gift of Mary, our heavenly mother, and for our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers and those who nurture in the place of mothers.

We pray for all those who receive the sacrament of the Eucharist that they will always love Jesus.

Father, we ask you to make us aware of our responsibility as citizens to uphold the principles of life, liberty, justice and equality.

Holy Spirit, we ask you to inspire all graduates to use the gifts that you have given them to fulfill their roll in life. Guide them in their career choices.

Good Shepherd, help our church to find creative ways to seek out all who are alienated from you and your church.

Jesus, comfort and console all who are grieving a loss of any kind. Bless support groups that seek to help people deal with loss.

We pray for all the sick and suffering members of Ascension Parish and their caregivers.

For the Holy Father’s intention that young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.

Missions: Christ, Hope for Africans. That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for men and women of the African continent.

We pray for those who labor out of love at our Ascension Social Concerns, Thrift Store, Habitat for Humanity, Daily Bread and Congregations for Community Action to lift people out of poverty.

Holy Spirit, bless, guide and strengthen all who care for the sick and infirmed. Especailly those who work with the healing ministry, nurses, doctors, caregivers and respite volunteers.

Lord Jesus, help us grow in appreciation of your gift of the Eucharist.

We pray for all those who are in prison, and especially young people, may they receive the necessary support from society to help them.

We pray for those facing financial difficulties and those seeking jobs.

Lord, strengthen those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

We pray for all members of the Ascension parish who have died and those who are sick and have asked for our prayers.

May you have a blessedEaster.

I bind to myself today
The strong virtue of the Invocation of the Trinity:
I believe the Trinity in the Unity
The Creator of the Universe.

I bind to myself today
The virtue of the Incarnation of Christ with His Baptism,
The virtue of His crucifixion with His burial,
The virtue of His Resurrection with His Ascension,
The virtue of His coming on the Judgement Day.

I bind to myself today
The virtue of the love of seraphim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the hope of resurrection unto reward,
In prayers of Patriarchs,
In predictions of Prophets,
In preaching of Apostles,
In faith of Confessors,
In purity of holy Virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.

I bind to myself today
The power of Heaven,
The light of the sun,
The brightness of the moon,
The splendour of fire,
The flashing of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of sea,
The stability of earth,
The compactness of rocks.

I bind to myself today
God’s Power to guide me,
God’s Might to uphold me,
God’s Wisdom to teach me,
God’s Eye to watch over me,
God’s Ear to hear me,
God’s Word to give me speech,
God’s Hand to guide me,
God’s Way to lie before me,
God’s Shield to shelter me,
God’s Host to secure me,
Against the snares of demons,
Against the seductions of vices,
Against the lusts of nature,
Against everyone who meditates injury to me,
Whether far or near,
Whether few or with many.

I invoke today all these virtues
Against every hostile merciless power
Which may assail my body and my soul,
Against the incantations of false prophets,
Against the black laws of heathenism,
Against the false laws of heresy,
Against the deceits of idolatry,
Against the spells of women, and smiths, and druids,
Against every knowledge that binds the soul of man.

Christ, protect me today
Against every poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against death-wound,
That I may receive abundant reward.

Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ within me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ at my right, Christ at my left,
Christ in the fort,
Christ in the chariot seat,
Christ in the poop [deck],
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks to me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.

I bind to myself today
The strong virtue of an invocation of the Trinity,
I believe the Trinity in the Unity
The Creator of the Universe.

St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world’s most popular saints.

Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461.

Patrick was born around 385 in Scotland, probably Kilpatrick. His parents were Calpurnius and Conchessa, who were Romans living in Britian in charge of the colonies.

As a boy of fourteen or so, he was captured during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. Ireland at this time was a land of Druids and pagans. He learned the language and practices of the people who held him.

During his captivity, he turned to God in prayer. He wrote

“The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same.” “I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain.”

Patrick’s captivity lasted until he was twenty, when he escaped after having a dream from God in which he was told to leave Ireland by going to the coast. There he found some sailors who took him back to Britian, where he reunited with his family.

He had another dream in which the people of Ireland were calling out to him “We beg you, holy youth, to come and walk among us once more.”

He began his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained by St. Germanus, the Bishop of Auxerre, whom he had studied under for years.

Later, Patrick was ordained a bishop, and was sent to take the Gospel to Ireland. He arrived in Ireland March 25, 433, at Slane. One legend says that he met a chieftain of one of the tribes, who tried to kill Patrick. Patrick converted Dichu (the chieftain) after he was unable to move his arm until he became friendly to Patrick.

Patrick began preaching the Gospel throughout Ireland, converting many. He and his disciples preached and converted thousands and began building churches all over the country. Kings, their families, and entire kingdoms converted to Christianity when hearing Patrick’s message.

Patrick by now had many disciples, among them Beningnus, Auxilius, Iserninus, and Fiaac, (all later canonized as well).

Patrick preached and converted all of Ireland for 40 years. He worked many miracles and wrote of his love for God in Confessions. After years of living in poverty, traveling and enduring much suffering he died March 17, 461.

He died at Saul, where he had built the first church.

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Please pray for the following this month.

For the holy Father’s intention that the world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.

Missions: That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death in the name of Christ, particularly in Asia.

We pray for all the men and women participating in the Christ Renews His Parish retreats, may the weekends touch their hearts and awaken their spirits to a new life in your image.

Holy Spirit we thank you for all the men and women who minister in our parish. Help all of us to be good and generous stewards of our time, treasure and talents.

Lord, we pray that during this Lenten season we will pattern our lives after you. help us to imiate you completely in all our thoughts, words and deeds.

We pray for all those looking for employment and facing financial difficulties.

God our Father, comfort all those who suffer from diseases that devastate the body, may they be granted strength and hope.

Bless and console all the members of Ascension community in need of your healing powers, grant them peace and comfort.

Peace be with you and Happy Saint Patrick’s Day.

For the Holy Father’s intention that all people may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.

Missions: That the Lord may sustain in the efforts of the health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.

Holy Spirit, guide our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and to stand for justice.

We pray that by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.

Lord God, bless all families of Ascension Parish and watch over our children.

Father, we pray for all those you are calling to the priesthood and religious life, may they hear and answer your call.

We pray as we approach this Lenten Season that your will pattern our lives after you. Help us to imitate you in all our thoughts, words and deeds.

God Our Father, we pray for all those who suffer from cancer and other serious diseases.

Lord, we pray for all those in need of food, shelter and employment.

We pray for all those who are in their final days on this earth. May they find in your presence light, happiness and peace.

May you have a blessed month.

May peace and happiness be with you this New Year. Please pray the following intentions this month.

For the Holy Father’s intention that the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.

Missions: That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.

We pray that the family may be respected by all and that its contribution to society be recognized.

Lord Jesus, we pray that all nations may grow in harmony and peace.

Protect Our Holy Father, bishops, priests and deacons. Help them to be holy, loving and wise shepherds of your people.

God Our Father, protect all those traveling this winter and keep them safe.

Holy Spirit, guide all those having financial and relationship difficulties.

Jesus, comfort all who are in their final days on this earth. May they find in your presence light, happiness and peace.

We pray for and remember all those who have died this past year.

A Very Blessed New Year to you

For the Holy Father’s intention that the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace.

Missions: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation.

Holy Spirit, move the families of Ascension Parish to share their time, money and influence to relieve the needs of other families in the community.

Lord, remove from the heart of every person every trace of resentment, hostility, and of hate, and open them to reconciliation, solidarity and peace.

We pray for all those looking for a job and are facing financial difficulties.

God Our Father, give our military and their families strength and courage.

Bless our congress, instill in them the knowledge and understanding to enact laws that protect the sanctity of life from the unborn to the elderly and promote the good of all people.

Lord, bring comfort and console all who are grieving a loss of any kind. Bless support groups that seek to help people deal with loss.

Lord Jesus, bless our church family this Christmas season. May they experience your peace, joy, hope, love and understanding.

Thank you for being a part of this Ministry. May the light of His love bring peace to your life at Christmas time and always.

We give thanks for all your prayers on behalf of Ascension Parish, the community and the world. Please pray for the following this month:

For the Holy Father’s intention that the African continent may find in Christ the strength to fulfill the path of reconciliation and justice, indicated in the Synod of Bishops for Africa.

We pray for Congregations for Community Action, that this Ecumenical ministry may continue to serve those in need in our area.

Lord Jesus, we pray that allthe souls in purgatory enter the joy of heaven.

Holy Spirit, guide all those suffering from the economy, the unemployed and the underemployed.

We give thanks for all those working on our Fall Festival and bringing our Ascension Community together.

God Our Father, help us to be generous to those in need this Thanksgiving. Let us remember that we are one in Christ and that we must care for one another. Fill us with your goodness and love.

God, watch over and guide our president and the leaders of all nations.

We pray for our parish Small Christian Communities and Bible studies that these may be opportunities for spiritual growth for many.

We pray for all those who have died, the sick and those who are suffering.

May you have a Blessed Thanksgiving,

Father Eamon and The Ministry of Intercession