[Magdalen] PRS 19 Pentecost 2015

[Lynn Ronkainen]

Week of the 19th Sunday after Pentecost 2015
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to 
pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the 
abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience 
is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to 
ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who 
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 
Amen.

+We give thanks for blessings...
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)
we rejoice with our Brother Anthony Clavier+ as he celebrated 50 years of 
ordained ministry (9/29)
we give thanks for the steady recovery process for Sarah Lowe, daughter of 
our sister Renee (9/28)
we rejoice with our sister Ginga and the people of Good Shepherd, 
Summerville as their new church was consecrated by the bishop (9/27)
we rejoice with our brother Christopher that his surgery was successful and 
his recovery gentle (9/25)
we give thanks that the Fleener dude+ and babe have a contract on their 
'dome' (9/20)
we rejoice with our sister Jay that her grandson Jonathan has been selected 
by Duke University in their 7th grade academic talent search (9/1)
we rejoice with our brother Dan that his youngest son Will has received a 
job offer in Kansas City and found an apartment (8/30)
we give thanks for the birth of Wilson Ronkainen, grandson of our sister 
Lynn, who is now home after a stay in NICU (8/14)

+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
+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 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 the hundreds killed in Mecca when a large crane collapsed on them during 
their annual pilgrimage (9/14)
for all refugees seeking shelter, food and a place to rest their heads all 
over the world
for the people of California, Washington, Idaho, and western Montana as they 
face raging wildfires once again (8/21)
for the people of Tianjin, China, where a massive explosion and fire have 
killed and injured hundreds (8/16)
for those affected by drought and wildfires in California and throughout the 
western United States
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 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 sister Marion, who has done "something" to her knee while moving 
(8/20)
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, Bill+ and Judy Fleener,  Jay 
Weigel, Chad Wohlers

+Friends and Family. We pray...
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)
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 Carla, whose beloved grandson Antonio was brutally murdered while 
walking his dog; may the killer be found and brought to justice (8/19)
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)

+With continuing prayers, we pray...
for our brother Jim Handsfield as he cares for his wife Marcy
for Chattanooga police officer Douglas Pedigo, wounded in the shootings on 
7/1/6 and facing a long recovery period
 for Rosemary Doucett and her husband after Rosemary had a serious accident 
involving an ATV  and is in hospital with 10 broken ribs, a fractured 
pelvis, and more. Please lift up Rosemary in prayer and also Don her husband 
and their two school-leaving age granddaughters, who have lived with them 
since before their mother died a few years ago after a long battle with 
cancer. (Marion 7/4)
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 Richard+, Rural Dean in the UK and friend of our brother Roger who has 
recovered from bowel cancer, for his continued health (Roger Stokes)
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 Debi Rothenberg friend of our sister Lynn, who has been diagnosed with 
breast cancer
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...
in thankfulness for the life of Warren, beloved cat of our brother Bob+ now 
waiting at the rainbow bridge

+ 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...
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)
Kate Rippetoe, "best neighbor in the world" to our sister Jay (9/19)
Phyllis Tickle, Anglican author and theologian
for Alison Parker and Adam Ward, shot by a former co-worker sat TV station 
WDBJ, Roanoke, VA (8/26)
for Dr. James "Red" Duke, trauma surgeon, who treated President Kennedy and 
also pioneered civilian medical  helicopters (8/26)
for Jonathan Fluker, friend of our sister Jay's goddaughter Alana, who died 
of cancer at the age of 17 (8/26)
for our beloved sister, Barbara Colt (8/21)
for Antonio, brutally murdered while walking his dog (Jay, 8/19)
for Julian Bond, civil rights activist (8/17)

+ 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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Jay & Lynn