Lector: Almighty and Eternal God, we give thanks for Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto and Hugh, our priests, and all ministers of your church, may they set their minds on divine things rather than human things, so we commit ourselves to proclaim the good news of abundant life in the world God loves.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Almighty and Eternal God, we pray for these United States, our President, Donald, the Congress and Supreme Court, may they make wise decisions on our behalf.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Almighty and Eternal God, we pray for this precious earth, our island home, bless the lands and the waters, may they provide ample food for everyone as we commit ourselves to your work in the world to feed the hungry and warm the cold.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Almighty and Eternal God, we give thanks for our outgoing vestry members: Deborah, Kimberly, Lindalena and Susan; may they enjoy their time of refreshment and peace, renew their bodies and minds, so they may continue to serve this parish as they feel called.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Almighty and Eternal God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with Emmanuel as we have our annual meeting today. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Almighty and Eternal God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love particularly those we now name either silently or aloud, (pause) and especially for those on our parish prayer list…; for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Almighty and Eternal God, we pray for those that have died and those that mourn. We pray to be inspired by the memory of Felix Varela, Cuban Catholic Priest who died on this date in 1953 in St. Augustine, FL who believed that where the Sprit is, there is liberty.
You do not hide your face from us but hear our cry.
Presider: Almighty and Eternal God, we know you do not hide your face from us but hear our cry, bless your parish Emmanuel as we commit ourselves to serve others in this temporal world, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.