We pray for the repose of the soul of Virginia Mosley. Virginia was the wife of the Rev. Carl Mosley, Priest-in-Charge at Church of the Holy Spirit, Ocean City. Virginia worked for the Federal Government in the Justice Department. Following retirement, Virginia and Carl traveled Europe extensively.
She enjoyed many adventures while checking-off items from her “Bucket List” with the final item being a ride on a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
We ask your prayers be with her family; especially Carl, her two children; Kay and Don, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, as they grieve their loss.
A Celebration of Life & Eucharist service will be held for family and friends on Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 11 a.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit, Ocean City

We pray for the repose of the soul of the Rev. John H. S. Wright who died on May 9th. He was 90 years old.  John was ordained in 1974 at Christ Church, Cambridge, and went on to serve parishes in Denton, Hillsboro, Hurlock, East New Market and Perryville. He served St. Philip’s, Laurel, DE as Priest-in-Charge for nearly 15 years.  We ask your prayers be with his family; his son John Wright, and daughters Julie George, and Janine Conway and the entire Wright family as they grieve their loss. A graveside service will be held for family and friends on Friday, May 16, 2025 – 11 a.m. at Christ Church, Cambridge.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. David Carvel Bryan, Esq., who died April 15th, in Easton. He was 90 years old.
David graciously gave of his time and expertise as an attorney. Not only did he serve his local community in many ways, he served as Treasurer and Senior Warden at Old Wye Parish, Wye Mills and Chancellor for the Diocese of Easton for many years.  We ask your prayers be with his wife Barbara, and his two daughters; Meredith and Amanda, and the entire Byran family as they grieve their loss.

We pray for continued healing and comfort for the following people and their families: for Peggy Beers. The Rev. Stephanie Clayville. Nancy Dick. Janice Flood. Gordon Fronk. Doug Girardeau. Babs Glancey. Archbishop Drexel Gomez, Former Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies and Bishop Diocesan of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. The Rev. Jim Kamihachi. The Rev. Jack Mason. The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field. The Rev. Canon Charlie Osberger. Pamela Quarstein. The Rev. Joe Rushton. The Rev. Peggy Samuels. The Rev. Bernie Schroeder. Tom Shuster. Don Sutherland. Goldey Vansant.

Prayers for those recovering from wildfires.

O God, our refuge and strength, our help in times of trouble. Have mercy on the lands damaged by fires. Have mercy on the lands where the weather has destroyed livelihoods. Protect those who evacuated houses, and strengthen those who rebuild hope so that entire communities may face the future without fear. Amen

Prayers for those recovering from recent hurricanes.

Lord of all creation, we know that this world is a place of danger as well as beauty, a place of threat as well as promise.
Defend, we pray, all those who experience or fear the effects of natural disaster such as flooding and hurricane, in this country.
Where damage has been done, help them to rebuild, where hopes have been destroyed, help a new future to come into focus, where injuries of mind or body have been caused, help them to heal, that through trust in your faithfulness and through the gift of mutual encouragement, communities that suffer may find new purpose, energy and direction, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Heavenly Father,
The whole world is yours, and the power of wind, water and flame is as nothing compared to the power of your word.
Be with all those this day who grieve the loss of loved ones and homes, restore the confidence of all who are fearful for their futures and help us all in the work together to rebuild lives and restore hope, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A prayer from Archbishop Hosam Naoum of Jerusalem

Let us pray,
O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call to you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children – for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

A Prayer from Archbishop Justin Welby & Archbishop Stephen Cottrell for Ukraine

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at-risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.

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