St. Luke the Evangelist, Livingston County

05/31/2026

May 30 & 31 2026 The Most Holy Trinity

Prayer of the Faithful

Let us address our needs to our merciful and gracious God, who is slow to anger and rich in kindness.

1. For the Church, that we extend God’s love, mercy and kindness to the world, especially to those most in need … we pray to the Lord.

2. That leaders around the world may take St. Paul’s words to heart, mending their ways, finding agreement with one another, and living in peace … we pray to the Lord.

3. For all who are married and all who are preparing to celebrate marriage, that their love may reflect the divine love among Father, Son, and Holy Spirit … we pray to the Lord.

4. For a good growing season for farmers and gardeners, and for all who work to provide the food that nourishes us … we pray to the Lord.

5. For those gathered in the love of Jesus, that we cherish that love and let it shine on those around us … we pray to the Lord.

6. For those who have died; that the faithful departed may rest forever in the loving arms of God … we pray to the Lord.

7. For those intentions closest to our minds and hearts ....; let us pray to the Lord.

Triune God, you so loved the world that you gave us your only Son. Listen to the needs on our lips and in our hearts and grant them in your exquisite generosity, through your Son, Jesus Christ, one with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

05/24/2026

May 23 & 24, 2026 Pentecost Sunday and Its Vigil

Prayer of the Faithful

The Lord has sent out the Holy Spriit, who renews the face of the earth. Let us pray for all those who are in need of the fruit of that renewal.

1. For our Church, led by Pope Leo, that we may proclaim a message of love, mercy and redemption in every tongue in every land … we pray to the Lord.

2. That the peace of the Holy Spirit might dwell in the hearts of all people in every nation … we pray to the Lord.

3. For those who celebrated sacraments of initiation this Easter season and those celebrating Confirmation this week, that they may learn to recognize the Spirit’s movement in their lives … we pray to the Lord.

4. For the sick, the poor, the homeless, the unemployed, the hungry, those bound by addictions, and all who need our prayers, that the Holy Spirit will bring them strength, comfort, and healing … we pray to the Lord.

5. For all of us, that we may use the spiritual gifts we have been given by the Holy Spirit for the benefit of all … we pray to the Lord.

6. For those who have died; may they know the fullness of life with God in heaven … we pray to the Lord.

7. For the intentions closest to our minds and hearts ……. we pray to the Lord.

Loving God, you bless us with the Holy Spirit, enabling us to fulfil the mission your Son left us. Give us the courage to accept our role in building up the body of Christ each and every day. Grant this and all our prayers through the one who promised us the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ our Lord.

05/18/2026

The Beads to Blossoms event on Friday, May 8th, was a hit. There was a Baker's Dozen of us (plus one very new baby parishioner) and we had a great time learning about Marian traditions and flowers. There was a table set up with beads and all supplies needed to craft our own rosaries. Parishioner & CGS leader, Cayce Dickens, instructed us, calling on her patience and expertise. Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious potluck luncheon and conversation.
Next Friday event will bye held on June 5th,

05/10/2026

05/03/2026

May 2 & 3, 2026 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Prayer of the Faithful

Placing our trust in the Lord, we ask that God’s mercy be on us and all our brothers and sisters.

1. For the Church, that we may faithfully follow Christ, who is the way and the truth and the life, obeying his command to love one another and showing the world the way to God … we pray to the Lord.

2. That leaders at all levels of government do their best to ensure that no one is neglected when it comes to basic human needs … we pray to the Lord.

3. For those who minister to the Church, and in particular deacons, who trace their ministry back to the ones chosen by the twelve apostles … we pray to the Lord.

4. That as faith formation classes end for this season, our religion teachers share Christ’s peace and know the joy of work well done … we pray to the Lord.

5. For everyone gathered today, that we may find comfort in the Lord when our hearts are troubled and extend that comfort to others whose hearts are also troubled … we pray to the Lord.

6. For those who have died; may they be welcomed by the Lord to an eternal life of joy and peace …we pray to the Lord.

7. For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts … we pray to the Lord.

Welcoming God, your house has many dwelling places providing a home for all your children. You Son shows us the way. Hear our fervent prayers as we discern our way to you, through your Son, who is our risen Lord, for ever and ever.

04/26/2026

April 25 & 26, 2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Prayer of the Faithful

1. For Pope Leo, Bishop Bonicci, Fr. White and all shepherds in our Church, that they listen to those in their flock and guide them with humility and grace; For men and women of all ages, that they might hear the voice of the Good Shepherd calling them into ordained and lay ministries … we pray to the Lord.

2. For leaders in our country and the world, that they might follow the example of the Good Shepherd in caring for the needs of all those with whom they have been entrusted … we pray to the Lord.

3. For an end to violence in our communities and across our nation, so that we may all live free from the fear and trauma that violence brings … we pray to the Lord.

4. For the lost and wounded sheep of our own flock, that they may know the love and care of the Good Shepherd through our efforts … we pray to the Lord.

5. For those who have died; may they rest in the loving embrace of the Father in heaven … we pray to the Lord.

6. For the intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts this day … we pray to the Lord.

04/19/2026

April 18 & 19, 2026 Third Sunday of Easter

Prayer of the Faithful

God continues to work mighty deeds, wonders, and signs in our midst, so with confidence we present our needs to God.

1. For the Church, that we may strive to recognize Jesus’ voice when he speaks to us through scripture, through prayer, and through others … we pray to the Lord.

2. For world leaders, that peace may reign in their hearts, leading them to free the world from the weapons of war and terror … we pray to the Lord.

3. That we may act to preserve the beauty and bounty of this earth for our children and all generations to come, we pray to the Lord … we pray to the Lord.

4. For Colton James Gallo, baptized this weekend, and all welcomed into the Church this Easter season, that they grow in faith through the love and support of family and this faith community … we pray to the Lord.

5. For all of us, that like the buds on trees this springtime, our commitment to the Christian mission may flower and be a visible sign of the new life we have in the Lord … we pray to the Lord.

6 For those who have died; may they be welcomed by the Lord to an eternal life of joy and peace … we pray to the Lord.

7. For those intentions closest to our minds and hearts … we pray to the Lord.

Loving God, you have shown us the path of life and have sent your Son to accompany us on that path. As we continue our journeys to you, hear the prayers we make and grant the needs we have, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.

04/05/2026

APRIL 8 & 9, 2023 VIGIL & EASTER SUNDAY

Prayer of the Faithful

Filled with joy by the promise of the Resurrection, let us bring our prayers before the One who can raise the dead.

1. That the Church may radiate Easter joy to the entire world today and always, for we are a people of the Resurrection … we pray to the Lord.

2. That the peace of the risen Lord might be known in every household, city, and nation in the world … we pray to the Lord.

3. For the newly baptized and fully initiated members of St. Luke Parish and throughout the world; and for those preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation, that the joy of this Easter celebration reveals all that Christ’s love has in store for them … we pray to the Lord.

4. That our hope in the resurrection may bring comfort to all who are suffering in mind, body, and spirit … we pray to the Lord.

5. For all of us, that our desire to spread the joy we know in the Lord may inspire us to continue our Lenten habits of prayer, almsgiving, and good works … we pray to the Lord.

6. For all who have died; that they may know eternal peace and joy in the kingdom of heaven … we pray to the Lord.

7. For the special intentions we hold dear to our hearts … we pray to the Lord.

God our Father, you raised your Son from the dead, bringing salvation to the whole world and offering the hope of eternal life to us all. Hear the prayers we offer on this most holy night and grant them in your infinite mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord.