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October 2007 Prayer List

2007-10-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

St. Matthew’s Prayer Ministry
October 2007

October’s scripture verse
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6: 19-21

Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

October’s New Requests:
· We offer thanksgiving for those who came to the parish auction and enjoyed the fellowship as well as contributed to the success of the event.
· That all those that have accepted leadership roles in the Capital Campaign will be guided by the Spirit in their endeavor to help expand our physical resources.
· We are grateful for all those dedicating their time and talent to make our upcoming Fall Festival a successful weekend.
· As October is Respect for Life month, please pray for an end to abortion, capital punishment, adult stem cell research and for a greater respect for all life from conception to natural death.
· We pray for all those whose lives are touched by cancer. May God give them the strength to face each day with grace, peace and courage — and the knowledge that God is by their side.

Existing Requests:
· That the Holy Spirit may guide our capital campaign and that Christ’s spirit of generosity and sacrifice may be with all during this endeavor of hope.
· Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew’s. May God strengthen their families.
· For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community
· We lift up the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.

Capital Campaign Prayer
Creator God, ever present in our lives, we at St. Matthew humbly ask for your gift of Counsel so that we may know and recognize your will. Through your Spirit of Wisdom, Generosity and Perseverance, help us, in faith, make the commitments needed so that we may continue to work together to build your kingdom here on earth. As we move toward the future, inspire us during our capital campaign to be good stewards, ever thankful for the gifts you have given us, and may our sacrifices of time, talent and treasure
be united to the sacrifice of your Son Jesus, who is our Lord and Savior, now and forever. Amen.

Committee Notes:
· View online at www.saintmatthews.org
· Automatically receive the list via email (request by emailing saintmathewsprayer@yahoo.com)
· Extra copies are left in the back of the church and in the Adoration Chapel.

Summer Prayer Lists

2007-09-10T10:20:00.000-07:00

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May 2007 Prayer List

2007-05-01T10:01:00.001-07:00

Month: May 2007

This Month’s Scripture Verse:
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”- Hebrews 11:6
New Requests:
May the will of the Spirit guide the planning for a new parish hall and building project.
Bless the dinner for everyone practicing parish stewardship.
A prayer of thanksgiving for all who support the parish with their gifts of time, talents and financial treasure.
Protect our parish children and families during the busy summer months, expecially those who are travelling.
Existing Requests:
Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.
This Month’s Prayer: Twenty-Third Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff--they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life. - Psalms 23: 1-6
Committee Notes:
The Prayer committee members and email addresses are being updated. Please be patient!
More people = more answered prayers. Circulate your prayer list to others, or encourage others to receive a monthly email.
Committee Contact: Kathleen Falk - saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or 785.783.2966.

March 2007

2007-03-08T10:20:00.001-08:00

Month: March 2007

This Month’s Scripture Verse:
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7

New Requests:
Bless us as we prepare for Easter. May our Lenten activities strengthen our spirit.
Bless the many presentations and gatherings during the Lenten season.
Direct us to build a center for all God’s people.
Protect our children during Spring Break.

Existing Requests:
Praise God for the success in debt reduction.
Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.

This Month’s Prayer:
Come Holy Spirit, come, anoint us with your purity, make us live holy lives for the glory of God.
Come Holy Spirit, come, fill us with understanding, patience, faithfulness, trustfulness, mercy, self control, humility, kindness, charity, obedience, piety, surrender and joy.
Come Holy Spirit, come, fill us with the Word of God.
Come Holy Spirit, come, make us truly new creatures in Christ, help us to shine his light where there is darkness; to bring his peace and joy where there is unhappiness. Come Holy spirit ,come, Teach us to glorify Jesus by evangelizing and becoming his instruments of love.
Come Holy Spirit, come, animate us with your holy presence. Fill your temples: take possession of our bodies, our souls, our minds and our wills; which we submit to you to glorify God.
Come Holy Spirit, come, fill us with the Power of Faith. With the great Love of God. With holy Wisdom. With abundant Grace. With innocent Purity. With everlasting Peace and with the Light of God.
Come Holy Spirit, come, dwell in us forever, with the Father and with the Son. Amen.

Committee Notes:
More people = more answered prayers. Circulate your prayer list to others, or encourage others to receive a monthly email.

Committee Contact: Kathleen Falk - saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or 785.783.2966.

February 2007 Prayer List

2007-02-02T11:21:00.001-08:00

Month – Feb. 2007: Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

February’s scripture verse:
“However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"—”- 1 Corinthians 2:9

February’s New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries:
o During the Call to Stewardship, motivate our members to become good stewards of their time, talents and treasure.
• Bless the Valentine’s Dance on Feb. 10
• Prepare our hearts as we approach Lent. Bless the Three Practices of Faith presentations. May we draw closer to the heart of Jesus.
• Renew the Liturgical Ministers during the Reflect, Refresh, Rejoice day.
• Show us your love, kindness and grace during February.

Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s overall parish future. May the Holy Spirit direct our path to success.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued progress with our finances.
• We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service. Strengthen and encourage Father Jerry.

February Prayer
Our Father, who created us to do your will here on earth, reveal to us opportunities to serve you at work, at home, at church, and in our communities, that we might become helpful servants and brighter lights for your world. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
(www.churchstreetusc.com)

Committee Notes: January begins the revised distribution method.
• View online at www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com
• Automatically receive the list via email (request by emailing saintmathewsprayer@yahoo.com)
• Church bulletin or extra copies available in the back of the church or Adoration Chapel.

Submit a St, Matthew Prayer Request for March.
Email saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com

January 2007 Prayer List

2007-01-02T10:14:00.000-08:00

Month – Jan. 2007: Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

January’s scripture verse:
"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."
Psalm 91:14-16

January’s New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
• The Events Committee. May the Holy Spirit refresh and inspire them as they plan and prepare.
• Bless the Parish Card Party on Jan. 20. May we bond in friendship and love
• Bless the Parish Open House featuring the available committees and activities offered by St. Matthew.
• Strengthen Father Jerry and aid in his adjustment.

Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued favor for the remaining amount.
• We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.

January Prayer
Eternal God, we pray for peacemakers. We pray for Your blessing to be upon those who, often in quiet ways, are at work within churches to bring about reconciliation and harmony. We pray for our world and the divisions that exist within nations and between nations. Heavenly Father, unite our hearts, minds, and wills, so that all Your people might live in peace. We ask these things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (www.worshipaid.com)

Committee Notes: January begins the revised distribution method.
• View online at www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com
• Automatically receive the list via email (request by emailing saintmathewsprayer@yahoo.com)
• Church bulletin or extra copies left in the back of the church.

Changes for 2007

2006-12-20T09:46:00.000-08:00

Next month, the Prayer Committee has a few changes.

The monthly list will be available four ways:
1) Monthly email
2) On the blog ... www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com
3) Link on St. Matthew's official home page
4) Paper copies available in the bulletin or in the back of the church.

Copies will no longer be mailed. This will help contain mailing costs.

Thank you.

November 2006 Prayer List

2006-11-08T07:58:00.000-08:00

Month - November 2006: Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

November’s scripture verse:
I have set the Lord always before me because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8

November’s New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o The Ministry to the Sick and Homebound. May the Holy Spirit bless those who receive the support, and the ones who provide it.
• Thank you for a successful Fall Festival.
• Bring workers to the Fall Work Day. Keep everyone safe
• Strengthen and provide for families who are separated by divorce or death.
• As the holidays approach, keep our hearts focused on the gift of giving and the blessings already received.

Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued favor for the remaining amount.
• We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.
• Strengthen and guide Father Jerry during his sabbatical.
Sabbatical Prayer (This will be the Prayer Committee’s prayer for three months.)
Father of Light and source of all goodness, we your people of faith at St. Matthew's ask that your grace and blessing be upon us and upon our parish during this time of repentance, rest and renewal. Help us to be truly sorry for the times we have hurt one another, and to seek your gift of forgiveness. May we find rest in your love and be ever mindful of your holy presence I n our own lives and in the life of our parish. Renew within us the gift of your Spirit, who dwells in our hearts and leads us closer to you. This we ask in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
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Committee Notes: Last month the Prayer Committee contacts were updated. If you want your name removed from the list, please contact Kathleen at the numbers listed below.

* Save postage by receiving the list via email.
Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or view online at www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com

October 2006 Prayer List

2006-10-03T07:23:00.000-07:00

Month - October 2006: Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

October’s scripture verse:
1 John 2: My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

October’s New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o Religious Education – let the Holy Spirit bless and educate the students.
• Bless our parish with the gift of hospitality.
• Bless and prosper the Fall Festival. Develop a spirit of community and friendship.
• Thank you for a prosperous Western Bid and Bite night.
• God's will and the power and movement of the Holy Spirit to be present at the evening CSS Bible study starting this month. May individuals grow spiritually as well as the nurturing and cultivating effects that God would have for the fellowship and community of St. Matthew.
• For Religious Education teachers, aides and students. May they grow closer to Christ and deepen their faith.

Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued favor for the remaining amount.
• We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.
• Strengthen and guide Father Jerry during his sabbatical.
Sabbatical Prayer (This will be the Prayer Committee’s prayer for three months.)
Father of Light and source of all goodness, we your people of faith at St. Matthew's ask that your grace and blessing be upon us and upon our parish during this time of repentance, rest and renewal. Help us to be truly sorry for the times we have hurt one another, and to seek your gift of forgiveness. May we find rest in your love and be ever mindful of your holy presence I n our own lives and in the life of our parish. Renew within us the gift of your Spirit, who dwells in our hearts and leads us closer to you. This we ask in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

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Committee Notes: Last month the Prayer Committee contacts were updated. If you want your name removed from the list, please contact Kathleen at the numbers listed below.

* Save postage by receiving the list via email.
Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or view online at www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com

September 2006 Post

2006-09-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

Month - September 2006: Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

September’s scripture verse:
1 Peter 4:9 - Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

September’s New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o Religious Education – let the Holy Spirit bless and educate the students.
• Bless our parish with the gift of hospitality.
• Bless and prosper the Fall Festival.
• Bring joy and friendship during the Western Bid and Bite Night.
• Thank you for a productive and safe Parish Work Day.
• Direct our vision, especially the need to update or expand our facilities. May we follow Your holy direction so we can continue to exalt the risen Christ.
• Strengthen Father Jerry as he takes his sabbatical.

Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued favor for the remaining $200,000.
• We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.

A Prayer in Time of Debt
ALMIGHTY, everlasting God, we beg of You to help us soon to pay off our debts to our fellowmen. Give us strength and courage to persevere until the last penny is paid. Give patience to those to whom we are in debt, and let them not treat us unjustly. Help us have great confidence in You and in the workings of Your providence, trusting that You will always direct things to our greatest good. Make us also fully realize that no debt to our fellowmen can begin to equal the debt that we owe You on account of our sins, to say nothing of the immense debt we owe You for the gifts of Your divine grace. These we could never pay at all but for the coming of Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. To Him be all honor and thanksgiving, now and forever. Amen.

Committee Notes: This month the Prayer Committee roster was updated. If you would like your name removed from the list, please contact Kathleen at the numbers listed below.

* Save postage by receiving the list via email.
Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or view online at www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com

August 2006 Prayer List

2006-07-31T13:29:00.000-07:00

Committee Notes:
* Volunteer needed to distribute extra copies at the back of St. Matthew’s lobby, also, one copy for the Adoration Chapel.
* WANTED: PRAYER PARTNERS Ask your friends and family to participate in the Prayer Committee. More Prayers = More Miracles.
* Save postage by receiving the list via email. Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or view online at http://www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com

Month - August 2006: Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

August’s scripture verse:
“ Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. ”- John 1:12-13

August New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o St. Matthew’s School and Preschool – as it enters into another school year.
• Peace, harmony and forgiveness within our faith community.
• Bring joy and friendship during the Western Bid and Bite Night and the Potluck Picnic.
• Help all students achieve success – new and returning college students, individuals returning to complete or start a degree – or training for a new field of work. May God bless their desire for increased knowledge.
• Bless the workers during the Parish Work Day.
• Thanksgiving for the addition of Christian Holmes. May the Holy Spirit help Christian reach kids for Christ.
• Bless Father Jerry as he prepares for his sabbatical.

Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued favor for the remaining $200,000.
• We lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region as they bless us through their faithful service.

A Simple Prayer.
O Jesus, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.

July 2006 Prayer List

2006-06-30T06:26:00.000-07:00

Month - July 2006:
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

July’s scripture verse: As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. – Ephesians 4

July New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically: - SCRIPS – May St. Matthew’s members use this program to fund church programs.
• Peace, harmony and forgiveness within our faith community.
• Thank God for his blessings and favor during the St. Matthew’s Car Show and during all the St. Matthew’s activities.
• Bring faithful and loving teachers to the preschool, and a youth ministry leader.

July Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We thank God for providing money for debt reduction. We ask that He grant us continued favor for the remaining $200,000.
• Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish. We also lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

A Prayer That We Might Be Filled With Love And All The Fullness Of God - Ephesians 3:14-21
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named …
that He would grant His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;
that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge;
that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

June 2006 Prayer List

2006-05-31T06:50:00.000-07:00

Month - June 2006:
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

June’s scripture verse:
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18

June New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o Activities Committee
o Bless the Parish Car Show and BBQ Cook Off, May we gather together and rejoice with friends and family.
• For an increase in stewardship in our parish, that more people will give of their time, treasure and talents for the good of our community.
• We lift up all graduates and all those who are making changes in their lives such as new jobs, new schools, retirements.
• Bless and protect the Catholic Heart Work Camp Mission Trip July 9 -14 as they travel to Milwaukee.

June Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God provide miraculously.
• Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish. We also lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Summer Prayer:
Father, This summer will be full of new experiences for me … my family … and friends… Vacations, gatherings, weekend outings … Grow us, stretch us through whatever we do, and through wherever we go, so that we will end the summer just a little more like you. (www.biblegateway.com)

Committee Notes:
* WANTED: PRAYER PARTNERS Ask your friends and family to participate in the Prayer Committee. More Prayers = More Miracles.

May 2006

2006-04-24T10:34:00.001-07:00

St. Matthew’s Prayer Committee
Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
The purpose of the prayer committee is to lift up specific needs of our church. Individual prayer requests will continue through the Refrigerator Page in the weekly bulletin.

Month - May 2006:
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

May’s scripture verse: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance.” Romans 5:1-3

May New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o School and Preschool
o May God protect our children and prepare their hearts for Christ.
• Preserve and protect the church property and buildings.
• When tempted to miss Mass because of nice weather, remind us of what is truly important.
• Protect our parishioners during the summer traveling months.
• Ground us in the knowledge of your protection as we live during turbulent times.

May Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God provide miraculously.
• Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish. We also lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Act of Faith:
O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths, which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because you revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

Committee Notes:
* WANTED: PRAYER PARTNERS Ask your friends and family to participate in the Prayer Committee. More Prayers = More Miracles.

* Save postage by receiving the list via email. Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com or view online at http://www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com

May 2006

2006-04-24T10:34:00.000-07:00

April 2006

2006-04-03T08:14:00.000-07:00

Month - April 2006:
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

April’s scripture verse: “ The LORD is my light and my salvation, of whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?“ Psalm 27

April New Requests:
• For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o Gardening Club
o May the work of their hands demonstrate God’s beauty in nature.
• Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God provide miraculously.
• Pray for First Communion recipients.
• Lift up the support staff of St. Matthew and the school so the parish is blessed through their heart-felt work.
• May the Lord bless and answer the prayers of our Committee.

April Existing Requests:
• Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
• St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
• Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish. We also lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Prayer of Joy:
God our Father I come to say, 'Thank You for Your Love”;
Thank You for my family and all the friends You give to me.
Thank You for the joy of a Spring day; the happiness with children playing
and in the simple treasures of nature.
Guard me in the dark of night and in the morning send Your light.

Committee Notes:
* WANTED: PRAYER PARTNERS Ask your friends and family to participate in the Prayer Committee. More Prayers = More Miracles.
* Are you on a church committee or project and need divine help? Add it to the next prayer list. Contact Kathleen with your prayer request.
* View the prayer lists on the web… http://www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com
* Save postage – receive the prayer list via email. Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com

March 2006 Prayer List

2006-03-02T12:36:00.000-08:00

Month - March 2006:
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

March’s scripture verse:
Colossians 3:14 "And above all these put on love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony."

Pray for:
* Time and Talent response. May the Holy Spirit stir church involvement within the St. Matthew community.
* For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
Peace and Justice Committee
* Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
* St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God provide miraculously
* May we bind ourselves to Christ and to the teaching of the Church. May we teach others through our daily walk.
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish. We also lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Prayer of St. Patrick:
I bind to myself to-day
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 seduction of vices,
Against the lust of nature,
Against everyone who meditates injury to me,
Whether far or near,
Whether few or with many.

Committee Notes:
* WANTED: PRAYER PARTNERS
Ask your friends and family to participate in the Prayer Committee.
More Prayers = More Miracles.
* Are you on a church committee or project and need divine help?
Add it to the next prayer list. Contact Kathleen with your prayer request.

February 2006 Prayer List

2006-01-26T13:32:00.000-08:00

Month: February 2006
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

February’s scripture verse:
John 3:16 -- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Pray for:
* Successful Stewardship meeting. May our members step up and assist in building the body of Christ.
* For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
o Minister of Communion to the Sick and Homebound
* Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
* St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning. May the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God provide miraculously.
* May we reflect the love of Christ to an unloving world. Help us understand the greatest gift of all – God’s love.
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish. We also lift us the priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Prayer for Love:
God, my Father,
may I love You in all things and above all things.
May I reach the joy which You have prepared for me in Heaven.
Nothing is good that is against Your Will,
and all that is good comes from Your Hand.
Place in my heart a desire to please You
and fill my mind with thoughts of Your Love,
so that I may grow in Your Wisdom and enjoy Your Peace.
Amen.

Committee Notes:
* View the prayer lists on the web… http://www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com
* Save postage – receive the prayer list via email. Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com
* Are you on a church committee or project and need divine help? Add it to the next prayer list. Contact Kathleen with your prayer request.

January 2006 Questionnaire

2006-01-11T14:27:00.000-08:00

Dear Committee Members,

January is a time of reflection and resolutions.

Please take a few minutes to complete the questions below, and return the email to me. Trying to make the Prayer Committee better, stronger and more effective.

No prayer list this month. Next month will return to regular schedule.

1) How often do you pray using the prayer list?

2) Do you find the prayer list (indicate one)
too long too short just right other_________

3) What do you think of the prayer content?

4) How can we encourage church members to submit prayer requests?

5) Would you like the prayers to be (indicate one)
monthly every two months every quarter

6) As a prayer member, how could the Prayer Committee improve?

7) Other comments or suggestions:

Also, the Prayer Committee is participating in the Steward-SHIP meeting on Feb. 5. Several committee members are needed to man the booth. Please let me know if you are available to tell members this is a simple way to support St. Matthew.

Thank you for participating in the Prayer Committee. Your input is GREATLY appreciated.

God bless as we start 2006 (and expect God to do great things!!)

Kathleen

December 2005 Prayer List

2005-11-26T13:35:00.000-08:00

Month: December 2005
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthew Church.

Pray for:
* During this season of advent, prepare our hearts to receive our Savior Jesus.
* For the St. Matthew's committees and outreach ministries specifically:
Welcoming Committee - May their gift of hospitality and warmth encourage our new members.
* Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
* St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning – may the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God work miraculously.
* Sometimes, the holidays are a time of excess, may we practice the gift of self-control.
* For our parishioners who have loss loved ones this year. May the Holy Spirit fill them with wonderful memories and love.
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the patience to serve our parish.* Priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Prayer of Renewal:
Savior Jesus, come into my heart. Through me, show everyone the brightness of your love.
Renew my spirit when I am weary. Increase my faith, my hope and my charity. Help me to believe mightily, hope joyfully and love divinely. AMEN.

Committee Notes:
* The Prayer Committee needs volunteers for the StewardSHIP show in February. To volunteer, contact Kathleen Falk saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com.
* Are you on a church committee or project and need divine help? Add it to the next prayer list. Contact Kathleen with your prayer request.

November 2005 Prayer List

2005-10-30T09:47:00.000-08:00

Month: November 2005
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthews Church.

Pray for:
* Create in us a heart of thanksgiving for God’s daily gifts.
* For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
Food Pantry – May we serve Christ by providing food for the needy
* Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthew. May God strengthen their families.
* St. Matthew’s two, five and 10 year planning – may the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* Church finances especially the $200,000+ debt. We ask that God work miraculously.
* Surrounded by harshness and uncaring, create gentleness within our hearts and parish
* For our parishioner who suffer from loneliness. May we reach out with love and acceptance.
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the patience to serve our parish.
* Priests of the Archdiocese and the Topeka region.

Prayer of Thanksgiving:
Dear God, thank you for my life on this earth, however challenging or not.Thank you for giving me free will to love and be loved, to make my own decisions, to learn from my mistakes, to laugh when I am happy, to cry when I am sad.Thank you for my family, my friends, my pets, my colleagues, and for every other living creature I meet along my journey. Thank you for giving me strength to overcome adversity, to do what's right forthe benefit of the greater good, to rise above negativity. Thank you for giving me hope for an end to world suffering, pain, and war, for a beginning of a world filled with light and everlasting love.

Committee Notes:
* There is a stewarship trade show in February. We need a few volunteers to sign up for the Prayer Committee table. The details are sketchy but I believe we are recruiting St. Matthews members to join the prayer committee. If you are interested, call or email Kathleen Falk saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com.
* Are you on a church committee or project and need divine help? Add it to the next prayer list. Contact Kathleen with your prayer request.

October 2005 Prayer List

2005-09-26T14:35:00.000-07:00

Month: October 2005
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthews Church.

Pray for:
* Successful 2005 Fall Bazaar
* For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
** Bazaar volunteers and committee members
* Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthews. May God strengthen their families.
* St. Matthews two, five and 10 year planning – may the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* Church finances, especially an abundance to cover winter heating costs.
* Surrounded by harshness and uncaring, create gentleness within our hearts and parish
* For the two seminarians from our diocese who were killed in an automobile accident: Matty Molnar and Jared Creek. Pray for their families, the Mundelein Seminary Community and Matt Hauschild, former St. Matthews’ seminarian.
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance. May God grant him the strength to serve our parish.

Prayer for Gentleness:
Creator Spirit, strengthen me with your gifts of grace, to love and serve as a disciple of Christ. Grant that I may grow into the fullness of the stature of Christ. Fill my heart with the joy of your presence. Increase in me the fruit of your Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of love, patience and gentleness, the spirit of wonder and true holiness.

Committee Notes:
* View the prayer lists on the web… http://www.saintmatthewsprayer.blogspot.com
* Save postage – receive the prayer list via email. Request the e-prayer at saintmatthewsprayer@yahoo.com
* Are you on a church committee or project and need divine help? Add it to the next prayer list. Contact Kathleen with your prayer request.

September 2005 Prayer List

2005-09-06T12:40:00.000-07:00

Month: September 2005
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthews Church.

Pray for:
* Successful 50th Anniversary of our church
* For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
Welcoming Committee
* Armed Forces – may God’s protection surround our troops, especially the men and women serving from St. Matthews. May God strengthen their families.
* St. Matthews two, five and 10 year planning – may the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* Church finances
* Religious education classes and volunteers
* Create a spirit of forgiveness in our parish and in our hearts
* College students who are transitioning into new surroundings
* Prayers for caregivers
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance

Prayer for Forgiveness:
O Lord, Jesus Christ, Redeemer and Savior, forgive my sins, just as You forgave Peter's denial and those who crucified You. Count not my transgressions, but, rather, my tears of repentance. Remember not my iniquities, but, more especially, my sorrow for the offenses I have committed against You. I long to be true to Your Word, and pray that You will love me and come to make Your dwelling place within me. I promise to give You praise and glory in love and in service all the days of my life. AMEN.

June 2005 Prayer List

2005-09-06T12:37:00.000-07:00

Month: August 2005
Please pray for the following needs of St. Matthews Church.

Pray for:
* Successful 50th Anniversary of our church
* For the St. Matthew’s committees and outreach ministries specifically:
Blankets of Love – may the warmth and security of the blankets bring people closer to Jesus.
* Church finances
* For the youth of St. Matthews may Jesus, direct, protect and guide them as they begin a new school year.
* St. Matthews two, five and 10 year planning – may the Holy Spirit direct our future.
* For St. Matthews’ parishioners – may we lead people to Christ by showing others the love of Jesus.
* Father Jerry for his spiritual leadership and guidance.

Praise for God’s Greatness:
Almighty, true and incomparable God, You are present in all things, yet in no way limited by them. You remain unaffected by place, untouched by time, unperturbed by years, and undeceived by words. You are beyond all corruption, above all change, immutable by nature. You live in unapproachable light and are invisible, yet You are known to all those who seek You with hope and love. You are the God of Israel, and of all who hope in Christ. AMEN.