May we embrace our new parish vision and have the courage to live it with faith, joy, and love so as to become the community God is calling us to be

May we grow closer to Christ through prayer and the Eucharist, and may the Lord bless our Diocese with a new bishop who will shepherd us with faith, courage, and love.

That the Holy Spirit may guide our Diocese of Worcester in this time of transition, bless Bishop McManus, and send us a new shepherd after the Heart of Jesus.

That the Holy Spirit may guide our Diocese of Worcester in this time of transition, bless Bishop McManus, and send us a new shepherd after the Heart of Jesus.

Following the example of St. Rose of Lima, we may encounter Christ in our prayer, be transformed by his love, and manifest it in concrete acts of service.

That, as we promote respect for the sanctity of every human life, we may offer support and help so that every mother, every child, and every life may be welcomed, protected, and given the opportunity to flourish.

That we may continue to support the mission of the Church by bringing Christ's hope and mercy to others.

May we place our gifts in God’s hands and become instruments of His blessing to those in need.

That we may recognize Christ as our greatest treasure and joyfully share His love through generous hearts.

May each of us discover how God is calling us to use our unique gifts to help our parish family grow in faith, service, and love.

May the seeds of faith, love, and service we plant today in our community bear abundant fruit for generations to come.

May God bless our country, strengthen our community, and guide us to build a future rooted in faith, unity, and love.

That we may discern what “taken our cross” means for us today as disciples of Jesus.

That as we follow the way of love we may acknowledge and recognize the worth and dignity of all, especially those who have found little to no inclusion in society and in the Church.

For our nation, as it is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, may we may build a society marked by justice, compassion, and respect for the dignity of every person, we pray to the Lord.

As we adore Christ in the Eucharist, may we also learn to recognize Him in the faces of others.

May the Holy Spirit renew our parish through faith, community, and service, and lead each of us to follow where God calls us with courage and love.

That in our daily lives, we may shine the light of the resurrection to others through acts of kindness, sharing our faith, and inviting someone to experience the joy of our community.

That, following the example of Jesus, we may help others carry their crosses this week by being patient, listening with care, forgiving quickly, and helping those in need.

That, as Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, we recognize Christ's call to arise from death and darkness in our own lives and to do works that bring newness of life to our relationships and our world.