[Magdalen] PRS 22 Pentecost

[Lynn Ronkainen]

Week of the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 2015

Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and 
fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace 
so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we 
may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly 
love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit 
lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

+We give thanks for blessings...
we give thanks for the 21st birthday of Samantha Grace Landrum (daughter of 
Cady) 11/3
we give thanks for the completion of High School requirements by Everett 
(the boy) Logsdon 11/3
we give thanks as our sister Kristin begins the process of changing her name 
with various government entities (10/30)
we give thanks that our brother Bob has begun blogging again (10/23)
we give  thanks for our sister Cady's mother-in-law Shirley Grover who has 
recovered from a blood clot with spirit and improved health (10/21)
we give thanks with the Craddock family as their son  Rory passed the 
Louisiana July 2015 Bar Exam  (10/11)
we give thanks that our brother Jim G may have his vision prescription 
improved greatly compared to what he has had to live with in recent years 
(10/5)
we rejoice with our brud Jon+ and his wife Dawn as they enlarge their family 
and their circle of love with the addition of a daughter Becca (age 25) 
(10/1)

+For the Church, we pray...
for  ++Justin and all the Primates of our Anglican Communion that all will 
set their hope in Christ and work together to remain one;
for TEC's Presiding Bishop, Katharine,  for our Presiding Bishop-Elect, 
Michael and for all bishops of TEC, that they may serve Christ, their flock 
and the church (please provide names for the PRSummary, if desired)
for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, as they begin their search for a new bishop
for  The for The Right Reverend Libby Lane, Bishop of Stockport, UK and 
first woman to become a Bishop in the CofE
for 'The Episcopal Church in South Carolina' as they move forward into their 
ministry and challenges with joy
for the  Diocese of Maryland, Thomas Palermo, Heather Cook and their 
families, and especially for +Chilton Knudsen, newly named Assisting Bishop 
of the Diocese
for General Seminary, NYC and its students, faculty and trustees
for Ascension Church, Chicago and for their now resigned rector Fr. David 
Cobb, and for all of their parishioners as they move forward (Scott Knitter)
for "Marion's Church" as they began life with their new full time Priest 
with a 2 year 'call'
for All Saints", Morristown, Tennessee (Jay Weigel)

+For all churches in the search process for new rectors: St. Peter's, 
Eggertsville, NY; All Saints', Morristown, TN, St. Raphael's, Crossville, 
TN, Prayers for the rector search for Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, 
VA.
+For all clergy seeking new calls:
+For all those preparing for ordained ministry:
+ For all Religious in their life of prayer:
+ For students in our midst:

+For the World. We pray ...
for the number of school/college shootings during the months of September 
and October (2015)
for the people of the east coast of the U.S. who have been impacted by the 
"1,000 year storm" in our prayers for continued safety and during the days 
and months ahead as they work to repair the damage to individual lives and 
communities, institutions and cities. (10/5)
for the 33 crew members of El Faro, a U.S.-based cargo ship with crew of 33, 
that sank in  recent Atlantic storm - missing and at this time presumed dead 
(10/5)
for the bombing of the Doctors Without Borders hospital in the Afghan city 
of Kunduz, and the 16 who died (10/3)
for the college shooting in Oregon where 9 were killed and many injured 
(10/2)
for ISIS that their hearts may be turned from anger and vengeance.
we pray for all elected officials in that they may work together for the 
good of all of the people of their countries and in the world in all of 
their decision-making
for an end to the death penalty in the United States and in all countries 
where capital punishment is still permitted.
for peace in the world and safety for our armed forces
for those killed and injured in all foreign lands
for those who have lost their lives by violence, whether by their own action 
or the action of others.

+For our List Sisters and Brothers. We pray...
for our Brother Allan, who had a 'slight stroke', as he faces diminished 
left arm and hand movement  (10/10)
for our brother Richard as he begins discernment for a change in employment 
and possible career (10/20)
for our brother Mike as he works his way through painful personal issues 
(9/30)
for our sister Susan Hagen as she faces extensive oral surgery (9/14)
for our brother Arthur, who has just learned that he has only one kidney 
(8/30)
for our sister Jay, recovering from shingles and now dealing with 
post-herpetic neuralgia (8/29)
for our brother Tony+, recovering from hernia surgery (8/28)
for our brother Christopher, scheduled for surgery to remove a cancerous 
prostate on Sept. 18 (8/27)
for our brother Dan, recovering from Mohs surgery for a skin cancer and 
having a good deal of pain 8/19)
For our sister Grace+, recovering from shoulder surgery (8/15)
for our sister Jo as she navigates the sometimes narrow passage life can 
become for a church employee (10/8)
for our brother Bob+ as he mourns the death of his cat Warren (8/8)
for our brother Richard battling stress and depression (7/31)
for our sister Marilyn who was in wreck that totaled her car and resulted in 
a broken bone in one  hand and a sprained ankle. Both on the same side. 
(7/30)
for our brother Mike Logsdon as he deals with ongoing challenges in his life 
(7/30)
for our Sister Grace+ as she strives for a relationship with her son (7/29)
for our brother Christopher, diagnosed with prostate cancer(7/28)
for all who are preparing, listing and selling houses (with a special nudge 
to St. Joseph), and especially for: Molly Wolf, Jay Weigel, Chad Wohlers and 
Susie+

+Friends and Family. We pray...
for TODAY's surgery for Janice Boyd, wife of our brother Don   (11/5)
for a friend-of-Mike L 11/2
for Janice Boyd, wife of our sister Don, in a terrible car accident  with 
many broken bones and facing surgery and difficult recuperation (11/1)
for Camille, wife of our brother Allan, as those who love her try to provide 
a safe place for her to continue to find  joy in life as she is able to live 
it through her Alzheimers diagnosis, and for her loving husband who cares 
for her in so many ways. (10/29)
for discernment  and encouragement for Samantha Landrum, daughter of our 
sister Cady, as she moves forward (10/21)
for comfort for Alan Soukup(92), father of our sister Cady, whose health has 
been declining (10/20)
for Rory, son of our sister Jo as he begins his career as an attorney and 
seeks employment (10/11)
for Linday+ friend of our brother Roger+ who is undergoing treatment for 
bowel cancer (Roger 10/5)
for Debbie, friend of our sister Lynn, who has tumors in her stomach and is 
still dealing with breast cancer (10/5)
for comfort to Tony and Latasha Dyer, parents of the young girl who was shot 
and killed in White Pine, TN (Jay 10/5)
for the 11 year old boy who shot and killed an 8 year old neighbor girl in 
White Pine, TN (Jay 10/5)
for Sarah Lowe, AKA "Sarah the wonder child" daughter of our sister Renee 
who sustained significant burns and went through surgery and is still in 
recovery mode 9/15)
for our sister Renee as she stands with and ministers to Sarah
for Virginia, age 6, diagnosed with a brain tumor last week; the tumor has 
been removed and the family awaits pathology results (Renee, 9/2)

+With continuing prayers, we pray...
for our brother Jim Handsfield as he cares for his wife Marcy
for our brother Christopher, diagnosed with prostate cancer(7/28)
for our sister Jay's son Adam, who has been the victim of identity theft and 
whose life is in a mess right now (8/23)
for former president Jimmy Carter, diagnosed with cancer which has spread to 
his brain and other parts of his body (8/20)
for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, back in hospital with a "persistent 
infection" (8/19)
for our sister Jay's daughter Betsy, recovering from surgery (8/14)
for Gabrielle , friend of our sister Ann+, who has been living with 
seriously advanced cancer for well over a year now, and still fighting the 
good fight. (7/23)
for Margaret, former parishioner and friend of Susan H+, who is battling 
heart disease, and for her family (7/22)
for Larry, who has severe degenerative disc disease in his C-spine and is in 
constant pain, and was just diagnosed with bladder cancer, and for his wife 
Polly (Jay, 7/22)
for Kristin's mother, who has had a stroke and a brain bleed (Lynn, 7/21)
for John, who had quadruple bypass surgery on 7/15 and is recovering more 
slowly than normal, and for his wife Brooke who is caring for him (Jay, 
7/19)
for David, who fell and hit his head, had a brain bleed, and has been in the 
hospital since last September having various kinds of therapy (Lynn 
Ronkainen, 5/4)
for Carey Caldwell, little brother of our sister Georgia+, recovering from 
open heart surgery  (4/28)
for Lawrence,  brother of our sister Jay, recovering from bilateral knee 
replacements on May 11 and dealing with insurance 'paperwork' and who needs 
to find a job when he has finished rehab (4/26)
for Annie, daughter of our brudder Jon, who is back in town and visiting her 
dad weekly, that a space for  holy conversation may be found between father 
and daughter (Jon, 4/21)
for Noel,  the father in law of Sally Davies,  in hospital in Wales, who had 
to have a pacemaker put in, and now that's done -without going home - he's 
having a much needed hip replacement. At 88 it's a lot to deal with(4/21)
for David, brother of our brother Scott K, recovering from intestinal 
surgery and facing more in the near future
for Bill Fleener+  (aka "The Fleener dude"), husband of our sister Judy, 
continuing radiation therapy for his prostate cancer
for Jean, daughter-in-law of our sister Georgia+, who has been diagnosed 
with breast cancer, and for her family
for Karen, friend of our sister Susan Hagen, who has been diagnosed with 
breast cancer and who also has severe ulcerative colitis and difficult to 
control diabetes  (Susan Hagen)
for Allen, as he continues his recovery from a terrible fall at work and is 
now continuing therapy at home (Jay Weigel)
for Tim and Nan, two friends of my wife from her AA group, who are battling 
cancer. (C  Hart )
for JWB, severely disabled friend of our brother Bob + Rea who is in need of 
a support system after the death of family members
for  Robert and Eileen Smith aunt/uncle to our brother Scott, who are 
experiencing health problems
for our brudder Deacon Jon, who has entered hospice care and still 
ministering to many ("And remember, I am nowhere near death" 12/4) and his 
wife Dawn.
for 17 year old Ryan, a good friend of my nephew Chris who is a young man 
with a serious drinking problem (Sally Davies)
for Marcy Handsfield, wife of our brother Jim who is courageously living 
with ALS and has entered hospice care
for brudder Jon, who is courageously living with SARC and COPD
for brother Jim Guthrie, being treated for cancer
for Joy Munday, friend of our sister Lynn, being treated for 3rd 
reoccurrence of breast cancer (after two long remissions)
for Scott the Younger, partner of our brother Scott
for Verni Tully, mother of our sister Lynn, who is living with the 
challenging results of a stroke in 2011

+ For our animal friends. We pray...
as the end of life draws near for Majesty (21), beloved cat of Kristin and 
Heather (10/27)
in thankfulness for the life of Warren, beloved cat of our brother Bob+ now 
waiting at the rainbow bridge
for Tuco, beloved dog of  John and Melissa ('other kids' of our sister Jay) 
and their boys (10/7)
+ A prayer : O God, the passage from life to death to life is so hard on 
those we love.  Comfort all who have lost those they love and those who are 
losing the ones they love with the grace of understanding and acceptance, 
which is so difficult for us. (JH, with permission)

+For the Departed. We pray...
for Tim Wall, childhood friend of our brother Jim Guthrie (11/5)
for the Rev. Dr. Rhoda  Montgomery, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 
College Station, friend of our sister Lynn (10/25)
for McKayla Dyer the young girl killed by a neighbor boy in White Pine, TN 
(10/5)
for the 16 who died as a result of  the bombing of the Doctors Without 
Borders hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz (10/3)
for the departed victims the shooting at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 
Oregon:
Lawrence Levine, 67 , Lucas Eibel, 18, Quinn Glen Cooper, 18, Lucero 
Alcaraz, 19, Kim Saltmarsh Dietz, 59, Jason Dale Johnson, 33, Sarena Dawn 
Moore, 44, Treven Taylor Anspach, 20, Rebecka Ann Carnes, 18 (10/2)


+ Concluding Collect +
O God, be with us as we come together on this list; grant us wisdom as we 
write; compassion as we read; and above all, discernment in our actions, so 
that what we may write, or think, or do may come from your Holy Spirit, 
reflect in all ways your will and in all things be to your glory, through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Composed by Sharon Brown, 9 Feb. 2000)

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corrections or omissions.
Jay & Lynn