Year of Prayer Calendar Daily Mass Tuesday through Friday 9:00am, preceded by Rosary recitation SEPTEMBER Monthly Intention: COKAS Year of Prayer pray for the parishioners of COKAS that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit will grace and inspire us to lift up our hearts and minds in prayer. Let us pray to the Lord. 7 th 6 th, 13 th, 20 st, 27 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 15 th, 16 th Kick-off Celebration for Year of Prayer; following each Mass 22 nd, 23 rd Distribution of Matthew Kelly s Prayer Process Cards 29 th, 30 th Distribute a prayer to honor the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul; 30 th Blessing bestowed by pastor; SVdP ministry 30 th Rosary prior to 9am Mass; Knights of Columbus OCTOBER Monthly Intention: Anniversary of COKAS Parish Prayer Petition (1 st two weeks): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, celebrating our parish Anniversary, let us pray that we embrace the COKAS mission: to be united in Christ, all for the glory of God. Let us pray to the Lord. Prayer Petition (2nd two weeks): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, celebrating our parish anniversary, let us pray that this church community may be a witness of Christ s love by practicing charity, promoting justice and peace throughout the world. Let us pray to the Lord. 5 th 4 th, 11 th, 18 th, 25 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 6 th, 7 th Life Chain Rosary for the unborn, following all Masses: Respect Life and Knights of Columbus 13 th Personality and Prayer; Exploring the Possibilities, Presentation by Chris Petrone, 9am noon, Social Hall 21 st Distribution of Maximilian Kolbe holy cards, Prison Ministry / KoC 22 nd Anniversary of Christ Our King and Savior Parish
NOVEMBER Monthly Intention 1: The Deceased Prayer Petition (First week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for all those who have died and stand in need of our prayers; grant them life eternal. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 2: Political Leadership Prayer Petition (2 nd week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray that the values of our faith will guide us as we exercise our responsibility as voters. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 3: Veterans Prayer Petition (3 rd and 4 th week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for veterans who have selflessly served our country that they will know the gratitude of this and all generations. Let us pray to the Lord. 2 nd 8 th, 22 nd, 29 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 15 th Worship the King, Praise and Worship event at Holy Hour, 7pm 22 nd Thanksgiving Day Mass 25 th Celebration of Christ the King DECEMBER Monthly Intention 1: Poor and Homeless Prayer Petition (1 st week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for the poor and homeless that they experience the love, compassion and outreach of our community. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 2: Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Petition (2 nd week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray that Our Lady of Guadalupe will intercede for all who are desperate, alone and in need of God s support. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 3: Family Prayer Petition (3 rd week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for all families as they prepare their hearts for the birth of Christ. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 4: Family Prayer Petition (4 th week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray that God will bless and strengthen all families in faith, hope and love. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 5: Family Prayer Petition (5 th Sunday): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray that all families will be inspired by the example of the Holy Family to lead holy lives. Let us pray to the Lord.
DECEMBER 1 st, 2 nd Distribution of Advent Prayer Books 5 th Catholic Traditions: Praying the Rosary: presentation by Mike Kelly; 10:00 am; PLC 7th 8 th Movie: Star of Bethlehem: 7:30 12 th Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Morning Prayer and Breakfast 7am Mass: 9am and 7pm 6 th, 13 th, 20 st, 27 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 30 th Distribution of Consecration to the of the Holy Family prayer cards: Knights of Columbus 30 th Rosary prior to 9am Mass; Knights of Columbus JANUARY Monthly Intention: Respect for Life pray that people everywhere will have an unfailing respect for all persons from conception to natural death. Let us pray to the Lord. 4th 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th, 24 th, 31 st Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, 7pm 6 th Distribution of Respect Life flyer; Respect Life 14 th - 22 nd Novena: 9 Days for Life, Respect Life and Knights of Columbus 18 th March for Life, Respect Life and Knights of Columbus, Time TBD FEBRUARY Monthly Intention 1: Lapsed and Returning Catholics Prayer Petition (1 st two weeks): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for our Catholic community at COKAS, that we reach out to our lapsed Catholic friends and family, and make them feel welcome upon their return. Let us pray to the Lord. Monthly Intention 1: RCIA Prayer Petition (last two weeks): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for all those in RCIA who are drawn to accept the Catholic faith. Let us pray to the Lord. 1 st 7 th, 14 th, 21 st, 28 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm
25 th History of Music in the Church: Presentation by Peter Faletti and the COKAS choir: 6:00pm, Social Hall MARCH Monthly Intention: Victims of Violence pray for those affected by violence, oppression and persecution that God will rescue and lift them up. Let us pray to the Lord. 1 st 7 th, 14 th, 21 st, 28 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd, 29 th Stations of the Cross, 5pm 2 nd, 3 rd Distribution of Lenten Prayer books 6 th Ash Wednesday, distribution of ashes 31 st Rosary prior to 9am Mass; Knights of Columbus APRIL Monthly Intention: Vocations: clergy, religious, single life, married Prayer Petition (1 st week): In our journey as a faith-filled community during our Year of Prayer, let us pray for all vocations; that we will embrace God s call to holiness. Let us pray to the Lord. Prayer Petition (2 nd week): In our journey as a faith-filled community in our Year of Prayer, let us pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Let us pray to the Lord. Prayer Petition (3 rd week): In our journey as a faith-filled community in our Year of Prayer, let us pray that all recognize and embrace married or single life as a vocation. Let us pray to the Lord. Prayer Petition (4 th week): In our journey as a faith-filled community in our Year of Prayer, let us pray for all vocations that we will embrace God s call to holiness. Let us pray to the Lord. 1 st 4 th Lenten Parish Mission, time TBA, presenter: Father Michael Moore 5 th 4 th, 11 th, 18 th, 25 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 5 th, 12 th, 19 th Stations of the Cross, 5pm 14 th 21 st Holy Week 19 th Live Stations of the Cross 20 th Holy Saturday 21 st Easter Sunday 19 th 28 th Divine Mercy Novena 30 th The Mass As Prayer: Going Deeper; presenter: Father Michael Silloway, in the Sanctuary: 6pm 8pm
MAY Monthly Intention: Mental Health pray that God will heal those who labor under the pain of mental illness; that all may come to know the joy of His love. Let us pray to the Lord. 3rd 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd, 30 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 18 th, 19 th Distribution of St. Therese s holy cards; St Therese s Circle JUNE Monthly Intention: Those Who Serve pray for those who risk their lives in order to protect the lives of others; that they will be strengthened, shielded and aided. Let us pray to the Lord. 7th 6 th, 13 th, 20 th, 27 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 30 th Rosary prior to 9am Mass; Knights of Columbus Monthly Intention: Our Country pray for the people of the United States that we may be united in building a society in which everyone can have the opportunity to live with dignity and hope. Let us pray to the Lord. JULY 5th 4 th, 11 th, 18 th, 25 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm AUGUST Monthly Intention: Children pray for young people, that they may know the personal love of the Lord for them, and respond with open and generous hearts. Let us pray to the Lord. 2 nd 1 st, 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd, 29 th Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction, Thursdays, 7pm 22 nd, 23 rd Distribution of informational flyers: St. Monica s Circle