St. Benedict’s Weekly Prayers: Week of April 20, 2025
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Easter Sunday
The Collect:
O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Reverend Dr. Beth Echols
References below names "LFF" are celebrations from "Lesser Feasts and Fasts", 2021. Holy Days are from the Book of Common Prayer Holy Day celebrations. You can find "Lesser Feasts and Fasts" online at https://extranet.generalconvention.org/staff/files/download/21034
Daily Prayers for those in need or trouble:
Prayers for the Parish
Kathleen, Mary, David, Isabel, Gary Carolyn, Judy, Patricia, Matthew, Chris, Pam, Ray, Kay, Pat, Andy, John, Elisabeth, Kathy, Rebekah, Becky, Bob and Karina
For Repose of the Soul: Robert
Prayers for friends of St. Benedict
Nancy Jo, Adam, Tina, Amanda and Sharon
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In the case of a pastoral care emergency please call the Rector directly
360-485-7281
Monday - April 21- For Parish Members
Tim and Caroline
Patty
Joanna
(LFF: Monday in Easter Week)
Tuesday - April 22 - For Parish Members
Jill
Anne, David and Lisa
Karen
(LFF: Tuesday in Easter Week)
Wednesday - April 23- For Parish Members
Robert and Diana
Christine
Rebecca
(LFF: Wednesday in Easter Week)
Thursday - April 24- For Parish Members
Vicky
Steve and Candace
Dennis
(LFF: Thursday in Easter Week)
Friday - April 25 - For Parish Members
Jim and Kathy
Ralph
Christine and Mike
(LFF: Friday in Easter Week)
Saturday - April 26 -
A PRAYER FOR PEACE AND FORGIVENESS
Loving God of all the earth, we pray for those who perpetrate injustices in the Holy Land, regardless of their
motives; we pray that you will change their hearts and fill them with the spirit of mercy. Teach us all the pathways
of peace and forgiveness. Spirit of comfort whose glory covers the face of our earth, comfort the oppressed, give
shelter to those who have lost their homes, and let your peace dwell in every heart. With thankful hearts we pray
in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
Almighty and Everliving God, you bring forth and sustain every living thing; help us grow in compassion and care for the multitude of your creatures, that we may see them not as objects for our use, but as brothers and sisters that sing your never-ending praise. Through Jesus Christ, our Shepherd and guide, who with you and the Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever.
Amen
Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, IN
Reverend Dr Beth Echols,
(LFF: Saturday in Easter Week)
Sunday - April 27, 2025
Second Sunday of Easter
Worship Services - 8 & 10:30 am
For the members of our parish family that
passed away this year:
Ildiko Baldwin
Reverend Robert Williams
Reverend Eldwin Lovelady
Robert Wilson
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
A Prayer for this Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for the St. Benedict parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
~Amen.
Send Prayer requests to the parish office via email at sbechurch@gmail.com or phone 360.456.2240
A Prayer for this Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for St. Benedict's parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Parish Leaders
The Rev. Dr. Beth Echols, Rector
The Rev. Tony Irving, Deacon
Mr. Bob Zych, Senior Warden
Ms. Kelly Ellis, Junior Warden
Vestry members
Jan Akin, Bob Beckman, Karen Fraser,
Norman Gregory, Nancy Zabel, Gerry Apple, clerk
