1st Sunday of Advent 2010
By Rev. Robert Johnnene OFD
Mission Sts. Sergius & Bacchus/ Franciscans of Divine Mercy
http://www.missionstsergius.org/
Based on the readings Isaaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it. And many people shall go and say, Come you, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come you, and let us walk in the light of the LORD” these words from Isaiah 2:1-5 prepare us for meeting God and foretell of the coming of the Redeemer and Savior and the coming of Christ the light of God‘s truth came into being.
The second reading from Paul’s letter to the people of Rome reads thusly; “The day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.”
The message for the first Sunday of Advent is to be prepared, to be prepared for the time when God calls us home which means that we need to examine how we are living our daily lives now.
The Gospel from Matthew proclaims the following; “As the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man shall be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. ….. Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord does come. But know this, that if the manager of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.”
The season of Advent is a season of the church year that is set aside to remind us that our time here on earth is a time of preparing for our eternal life as well as preparing to celebrate the birth of our redeemer and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We are being called to prepare ourselves to meet our creator and answer to Him as how well we have used the gifts He has provided us with.
How will we meet Him? Will we meet him with tattered clothing or will we meet Him with clean and shining souls which is the clothing that God sees.
In a Broadway musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR there is a chant that proclaims “Prepare ye the way of the Lord” It says exactly what we are called to do while living on here on God’s planet.
God put every person on earth to prepare ourselves to meet him and expects us to explain how and why we lived our lives as we did. We will be asked questions like; “Did we care for His all His creations?” “Were we mindful of the environment and protect it?” “Did we have compassion for the poor and disadvantaged?” “Did we treat all those we met on our life’s journey with respect recognizing them as one of our brothers and sisters in Christ and not discriminate against them?” “Did we use the Gifts God provided us with in a manner that they were intended for or did we misuse them only for personal pleasure and/or financial gain or go about our being self centered, caring only for our own comfort and pleasure without regard for how our actions affected others?” “Did we thank God daily for the gifts we have no matter how small and did we appreciate the people who were placed in our lives, even those who criticize us and pointed out our faults and pray for those who have caused us pain and suffering?”
These are some of the questions God expects us to answer in agreement with the teachings of Christ.
So many of us go about our daily lives without ever taking the time to recognize what is around us or what gifts we have been given, we only turn to God when things go badly.
I do not want to count the many times I have heard people say, “Where is God when people are dying from Cancer, Aids, or other divesting diseases, why God allows innocent children and the poor to suffer so much?”
My response, which seems logical to me is “so that you will have reasons to practice the Beatitudes and to open your eyes to how He has blessed you and to give you the opportunity to thank God by reaching out to those who are suffering.”
He wants to see if you will just sit back and be complacent or will you do as Jesus did and speak out against injustice, fight poverty, work for equality for all people, seek out peaceful means of settling disputes.
Yes we have to remain diligent, be awake to what is going on around us and respond in a Christ like way. We need to give God some private time each day, morning and evening, where we examine how we went about the day and where we need to improve ourselves.
We need to be mindful of the blessings we have been given by God. We must take time daily to thank God for bringing us through the day.
Every Day we need to be preparing ourselves for the day when we will meet Christ with our souls dressed not in filthy clothing but in our finest raiment.
Let us begin the season of Advent and preparing to celebrate the gift of Christ’s birth by seriously evaluating well we are preparing to meet God and our final judgment and make whatever adjustments are necessary to life in accord with the teaching Christ gave us.
Let our gift to Christ be a more perfect self this Christmas. AMEN
Friday, November 26, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Restoring Justice a Reflection for Nov. 14th
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 2010
A Reflection based on readings from
Malachi 3:19-20A, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19
By Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/ Franciscans of Divine Mercy
http://www.missionstsergius.org
The readings for this Sunday seem to be preparing us for the coming season of Advent from the first readings admonition; “The day is coming now, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and the evil-doers will be like stubble. … But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing in its rays.”; and the final Gospel reading where Christ is telling those around him at the Temple of Jerusalem the following; “ Jesus said, ‘All these things you are staring at now – the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: everything will be destroyed. Those around him poised this question: ‘Master,’ they said ‘when will this happen, and what sign will there be that this is about to take place?’ Take care not to be deceived,’ Christ said ‘because many will come using my name and saying, “I am he” and, “The time is near at hand.” Refuse to join them. And when you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened, for this is something that must happen but the end is not so soon.” ….. “You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your lives.”
This week is International Restorative Justice Week which means that this is a week dedicated to restoring Equality and Justice to all the nations of the world by putting an end to torture, bigotry, hatred, and all the injustices that plague our societies today.
Recently we have seen and heard of so many young people who have either taken their lives because of being bullied or have suffered beatings and in a few cases death by people who felt that they were superior or that their beliefs were the correct one. Many of these young people were persons whom God created with an orientation toward those of the same sex or homosexuals.
Christ’s message of the Gospel tells us that if we have faith and put our trust in God we can overcome any injustices.
People who have been the victims of bullying or those who have had any violent act committed against them may well think that the end is near. Survivors and victims of crimes often have feelings of denial, fear, anger, vindictiveness. Often they do not understand why the crime happened to them, and are often unable to forgive. But we MUST forgive just as Christ did when he hung on the cross and proclaimed “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”
It is true, many who commit the violent acts especially one of prejudice and hatred do so because they have been taught this by bigoted and people ignorant of God’s teachings.
All too often the victims of prejudice, hatred and violence are often overlooked and forgotten about but the trauma that they experienced lives forever in their mind and heart and gives them fear often deep enough for them to believe that their world has ended.
During this International Restorative Justice week and in fact every day of the year we are called by God to bring hope to hopeless victims. Giving people the knowledge of God’s infinite love and mercy and a spiritual well being can bring comfort and help to people in pain, As it says in our first reading from the prophet Malachi, “Those who have knowledge and faith (Fear) in God the sun of justice with its healing rays.” There is something each of us can do to advance this process of justice and equality for all as promised in the Declaration of Independence of the United States, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” In doing so, we can be carried through suffering to glory along with Jesus. And we will be living out the final words found in Psalm 97; “You that love the LORD, hate evil will be delivered out of the hand of the wicked.”
This is a time not of endings or finality but of hope and a time to begin to turn away from accepting violence and hatred and turning to being a loving and caring child of God who extends the kind of love Christ exhibited toward all who came to him. This is a time to become open and affirming toward all God’s children regardless of their nationality, race, gender, marital status or sexual orientation. Every person on the face of this earth is a child of God and deserves to have dignity, equality and justice and the freedom to live without fear. Let us make this our goal for the coming season of Advent as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Our redeemer and Savior. Let us work hard to restore Justice to ALL God’s children all over the globe. AMEN
A Reflection based on readings from
Malachi 3:19-20A, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19
By Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/ Franciscans of Divine Mercy
http://www.missionstsergius.org
The readings for this Sunday seem to be preparing us for the coming season of Advent from the first readings admonition; “The day is coming now, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and the evil-doers will be like stubble. … But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing in its rays.”; and the final Gospel reading where Christ is telling those around him at the Temple of Jerusalem the following; “ Jesus said, ‘All these things you are staring at now – the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: everything will be destroyed. Those around him poised this question: ‘Master,’ they said ‘when will this happen, and what sign will there be that this is about to take place?’ Take care not to be deceived,’ Christ said ‘because many will come using my name and saying, “I am he” and, “The time is near at hand.” Refuse to join them. And when you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened, for this is something that must happen but the end is not so soon.” ….. “You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your lives.”
This week is International Restorative Justice Week which means that this is a week dedicated to restoring Equality and Justice to all the nations of the world by putting an end to torture, bigotry, hatred, and all the injustices that plague our societies today.
Recently we have seen and heard of so many young people who have either taken their lives because of being bullied or have suffered beatings and in a few cases death by people who felt that they were superior or that their beliefs were the correct one. Many of these young people were persons whom God created with an orientation toward those of the same sex or homosexuals.
Christ’s message of the Gospel tells us that if we have faith and put our trust in God we can overcome any injustices.
People who have been the victims of bullying or those who have had any violent act committed against them may well think that the end is near. Survivors and victims of crimes often have feelings of denial, fear, anger, vindictiveness. Often they do not understand why the crime happened to them, and are often unable to forgive. But we MUST forgive just as Christ did when he hung on the cross and proclaimed “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”
It is true, many who commit the violent acts especially one of prejudice and hatred do so because they have been taught this by bigoted and people ignorant of God’s teachings.
All too often the victims of prejudice, hatred and violence are often overlooked and forgotten about but the trauma that they experienced lives forever in their mind and heart and gives them fear often deep enough for them to believe that their world has ended.
During this International Restorative Justice week and in fact every day of the year we are called by God to bring hope to hopeless victims. Giving people the knowledge of God’s infinite love and mercy and a spiritual well being can bring comfort and help to people in pain, As it says in our first reading from the prophet Malachi, “Those who have knowledge and faith (Fear) in God the sun of justice with its healing rays.” There is something each of us can do to advance this process of justice and equality for all as promised in the Declaration of Independence of the United States, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” In doing so, we can be carried through suffering to glory along with Jesus. And we will be living out the final words found in Psalm 97; “You that love the LORD, hate evil will be delivered out of the hand of the wicked.”
This is a time not of endings or finality but of hope and a time to begin to turn away from accepting violence and hatred and turning to being a loving and caring child of God who extends the kind of love Christ exhibited toward all who came to him. This is a time to become open and affirming toward all God’s children regardless of their nationality, race, gender, marital status or sexual orientation. Every person on the face of this earth is a child of God and deserves to have dignity, equality and justice and the freedom to live without fear. Let us make this our goal for the coming season of Advent as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Our redeemer and Savior. Let us work hard to restore Justice to ALL God’s children all over the globe. AMEN
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
A Veterans Day Message
The Following is a message for Veterans Day from Archbishop Daniel Varga Director of Archdiocese of the Uniformed Services for the North American Old Catholic Church
Office of the Archbishop
Veterans Day Message
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the world celebrated. Why did a cry
of thanks and happiness raise up to Heaven? The world celebrated as the War to End All Wars
had finally ended. World War I was over and the boys were coming home.
President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation celebrating this day. Armistice Day was
made a national holiday in 1938, and was later changed to Veterans Day in 1954 in honor of all
veterans of any war.
On November 11, 2010, we will once again remember the sacrifices our brave men and women of our nation have made for our Peace.
As a fellow veteran, it is a special day for all who have served. A day when we are proud to say, I am a veteran.
This is one day of the year, but what about the rest of the year?
Our military members are still out there, making those sacrifices that we celebrate on Veterans Day.
Why don’t we remember veteran’s everyday? Let us not forget that we sleep under the blanket of protection that they have provided for us through out the years.
Our veterans paid for that protection in blood, much like the blood of Christ that was spilled for us, for our protection, and for our forgiveness of sin.
Our Lord was a veteran of sorts. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us. We celebrate that sacrifice everyday as we pray to Him.
We should also pray for those who have also made sacrifices for us, our veterans.
Let us not forget the other veterans that go uncelebrated everyday. Who are these veterans who have made so many sacrifices? They are the families of our military members.
These are the veterans that stay home, taking care of the home front. These veterans have made untold sacrifices. They too, must be remembered on this day.
Let us pray for all veterans on this day. Let us pray to our Lord and ask for His blessings this day for all those who keep us safe and those who standby and support them.
So on this day, remember those who came before us, those that are currently serving and for those who will take up the shield of freedom that we enjoy this day.
Happy Veterans Day!
Your humble servant in Christ and fellow veteran,
† Daniel Varga
Archdiocese of the Uniformed Services
North American Old Catholic Church
PO Box 48211
Washington DC 20002
(202) 449-9630 ext 106
http://www.naoldcatholic.com/
http://www.usa.naoldcatholic.com/
Email: drv@naoldcatholic.com
May Almighty God watch over and protect all our young men and women who are serving our country in foreign lands and face danger every day in the pursuit of protecting the rights and freedoms that this United States of America was founded upon. Let us also be mindful of those who have returned from duty suffering from PTSD and are in need of medical and psychological help and compassion and understanding and love from those who they served to protect.
Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/Franciscans of Divine Mercy
A Faith Community of the North American Old Catholic Church
Franklin, MA
http://www.missionstsergius.org/
Please consider making a donation to our ministry to offset our huge financial shortfall.
Office of the Archbishop
Veterans Day Message
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the world celebrated. Why did a cry
of thanks and happiness raise up to Heaven? The world celebrated as the War to End All Wars
had finally ended. World War I was over and the boys were coming home.
President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation celebrating this day. Armistice Day was
made a national holiday in 1938, and was later changed to Veterans Day in 1954 in honor of all
veterans of any war.
On November 11, 2010, we will once again remember the sacrifices our brave men and women of our nation have made for our Peace.
As a fellow veteran, it is a special day for all who have served. A day when we are proud to say, I am a veteran.
This is one day of the year, but what about the rest of the year?
Our military members are still out there, making those sacrifices that we celebrate on Veterans Day.
Why don’t we remember veteran’s everyday? Let us not forget that we sleep under the blanket of protection that they have provided for us through out the years.
Our veterans paid for that protection in blood, much like the blood of Christ that was spilled for us, for our protection, and for our forgiveness of sin.
Our Lord was a veteran of sorts. He made the ultimate sacrifice for us. We celebrate that sacrifice everyday as we pray to Him.
We should also pray for those who have also made sacrifices for us, our veterans.
Let us not forget the other veterans that go uncelebrated everyday. Who are these veterans who have made so many sacrifices? They are the families of our military members.
These are the veterans that stay home, taking care of the home front. These veterans have made untold sacrifices. They too, must be remembered on this day.
Let us pray for all veterans on this day. Let us pray to our Lord and ask for His blessings this day for all those who keep us safe and those who standby and support them.
So on this day, remember those who came before us, those that are currently serving and for those who will take up the shield of freedom that we enjoy this day.
Happy Veterans Day!
Your humble servant in Christ and fellow veteran,
† Daniel Varga
Archdiocese of the Uniformed Services
North American Old Catholic Church
PO Box 48211
Washington DC 20002
(202) 449-9630 ext 106
http://www.naoldcatholic.com/
http://www.usa.naoldcatholic.com/
Email: drv@naoldcatholic.com
May Almighty God watch over and protect all our young men and women who are serving our country in foreign lands and face danger every day in the pursuit of protecting the rights and freedoms that this United States of America was founded upon. Let us also be mindful of those who have returned from duty suffering from PTSD and are in need of medical and psychological help and compassion and understanding and love from those who they served to protect.
Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/Franciscans of Divine Mercy
A Faith Community of the North American Old Catholic Church
Franklin, MA
http://www.missionstsergius.org/
Please consider making a donation to our ministry to offset our huge financial shortfall.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
May God Help & Guide the USA
God Help & Guide the US
The results of the elections yesterday have stunned me and caused me to pray for the well-being of the United States.
It is so sad that a nation founded upon the principals of Equality and Justice for all has been duped into electing people that are openly bigoted, homophobic, preach hatred and applaud violence toward certain people that do not meet their standards.
They won because of spreading fear and because of prejudice toward the first Afro American President and by riding the wave of discontent because of the economic mess we are in.
A mess caused by the actions of the previous party that controlled this country for 8 years and spent trillions on waging war while allowing big business and corporations to earn high profits through trickery and run-a-way greed.
The people who will end up suffering even more than they are now are the poor, aged on fixed incomes, the lower middle-income group while the rich who earn more than three hundred thousand a year will gain and get even richer.
We need to pray that God will inject some compassion and charity into those who have taken control of the House through lies, prejudice, fear and innuendo as well as open their eyes to accept the diversity that God has created and not allow violence against people for any reason to flourish.
Even the post victory speeches by those who have won seats has been filled with vitriol and statements that their primary purpose is to defeat President Obama who has tried to help the all those who are need affordable medical care, housing, food, educations and an improvement in their quality of life.
God help the US and soften the hard hearts of those who are taking control of the House of Representatives. AMEN
The results of the elections yesterday have stunned me and caused me to pray for the well-being of the United States.
It is so sad that a nation founded upon the principals of Equality and Justice for all has been duped into electing people that are openly bigoted, homophobic, preach hatred and applaud violence toward certain people that do not meet their standards.
They won because of spreading fear and because of prejudice toward the first Afro American President and by riding the wave of discontent because of the economic mess we are in.
A mess caused by the actions of the previous party that controlled this country for 8 years and spent trillions on waging war while allowing big business and corporations to earn high profits through trickery and run-a-way greed.
The people who will end up suffering even more than they are now are the poor, aged on fixed incomes, the lower middle-income group while the rich who earn more than three hundred thousand a year will gain and get even richer.
We need to pray that God will inject some compassion and charity into those who have taken control of the House through lies, prejudice, fear and innuendo as well as open their eyes to accept the diversity that God has created and not allow violence against people for any reason to flourish.
Even the post victory speeches by those who have won seats has been filled with vitriol and statements that their primary purpose is to defeat President Obama who has tried to help the all those who are need affordable medical care, housing, food, educations and an improvement in their quality of life.
God help the US and soften the hard hearts of those who are taking control of the House of Representatives. AMEN
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Mission Update for week of November 1
Mission Weekly Update and Prayer Petitions
As of November 2, 2010, we have had the mission’s car transmission repaired and have resumed visits to our mission faith community in Cape Cod, Rockport, and other areas around Massachusetts. Bishop Mel and I have also been visiting parishes of the North American Old Catholic Church in Rehoboth MA and New Haven Conn. and on Sunday will attend the first mass at St. Therese Parish in Providence RI.
We are in discussions to obtain spaces to hold regular liturgies in Worcester, Franklin and in Chelsea Massachusetts.
There are also welcoming and affirming Old Catholic Parishes in Rehoboth, Swansea Massachusetts, Providence Rhode Island, Brookline and Littleton New Hampshire.
The repairs to the Mission vehicle cost over $1750 (One Thousand Fifty dollars) half of which was charged to Fr. Bob’s personal credit cards and now our problem is to meet the regular monthly expenses and the increased payments on the credit cards so as to not have to cut back on services. Please consider making a donation to the ministry on PAYPAL by credit card using the DONATION buttons on our web site or by sending a check or money order to:
MISSION SAINTS SERGIUS & BACCHUS
C/O MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
830 Washington Street,
Holliston, MA 01746
Please add the following intentions to your prayers for our Mission Faith Community Members and friends.
RESPONSE IS: Lord Hear Our Prayers.
LORD GOD, PLEASE GRANT THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS:
That Father Hal Barkley will recover nicely from an emergency amputation of his foot because of complications from diabetes.
For Debbi Cullerton that God will heal her liver and restore her health so she can care for her family.
For Donna Wagner Carter in her dual-battle with Leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s-Lymphoma to give her faith and strength and healing as she starts chemo.
For William Ardito that he will be healed of his infection quickly and returned home.
For Paula J who is struggling with multiple health problems that she will find healing.
For Brother David as he works on his study toward ordination.
For Roberta H. that God will grant him healing from his vertigo
For Brandon that God will cure him of his cancer
For Paul who is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease
For Marie & Kristin that they will have a healthy baby.
For all the veterans who are suffering from PTSD that they will receive treatment and be able to have peaceful healthy days.
For all our brave men and women who are fighting in foreign countries that they will be returned home safe and sound.
For all our Mission family and friends and benefactors that God will watch over and protect them and grant them health, happiness long life and prosperity
To have your petitions posted please send a request to Fr. Bob with the request and the first name of the individual being prayed for to:
Mission_St_Sergius@msn.com
Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/Franciscans of Divine Mercy
A Faith Community of the NAOCC
Franklin, MA
www.missionstsergius.org
As of November 2, 2010, we have had the mission’s car transmission repaired and have resumed visits to our mission faith community in Cape Cod, Rockport, and other areas around Massachusetts. Bishop Mel and I have also been visiting parishes of the North American Old Catholic Church in Rehoboth MA and New Haven Conn. and on Sunday will attend the first mass at St. Therese Parish in Providence RI.
We are in discussions to obtain spaces to hold regular liturgies in Worcester, Franklin and in Chelsea Massachusetts.
There are also welcoming and affirming Old Catholic Parishes in Rehoboth, Swansea Massachusetts, Providence Rhode Island, Brookline and Littleton New Hampshire.
The repairs to the Mission vehicle cost over $1750 (One Thousand Fifty dollars) half of which was charged to Fr. Bob’s personal credit cards and now our problem is to meet the regular monthly expenses and the increased payments on the credit cards so as to not have to cut back on services. Please consider making a donation to the ministry on PAYPAL by credit card using the DONATION buttons on our web site or by sending a check or money order to:
MISSION SAINTS SERGIUS & BACCHUS
C/O MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
830 Washington Street,
Holliston, MA 01746
Please add the following intentions to your prayers for our Mission Faith Community Members and friends.
RESPONSE IS: Lord Hear Our Prayers.
LORD GOD, PLEASE GRANT THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS:
That Father Hal Barkley will recover nicely from an emergency amputation of his foot because of complications from diabetes.
For Debbi Cullerton that God will heal her liver and restore her health so she can care for her family.
For Donna Wagner Carter in her dual-battle with Leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s-Lymphoma to give her faith and strength and healing as she starts chemo.
For William Ardito that he will be healed of his infection quickly and returned home.
For Paula J who is struggling with multiple health problems that she will find healing.
For Brother David as he works on his study toward ordination.
For Roberta H. that God will grant him healing from his vertigo
For Brandon that God will cure him of his cancer
For Paul who is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease
For Marie & Kristin that they will have a healthy baby.
For all the veterans who are suffering from PTSD that they will receive treatment and be able to have peaceful healthy days.
For all our brave men and women who are fighting in foreign countries that they will be returned home safe and sound.
For all our Mission family and friends and benefactors that God will watch over and protect them and grant them health, happiness long life and prosperity
To have your petitions posted please send a request to Fr. Bob with the request and the first name of the individual being prayed for to:
Mission_St_Sergius@msn.com
Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/Franciscans of Divine Mercy
A Faith Community of the NAOCC
Franklin, MA
www.missionstsergius.org
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