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May 27, 2024
On this Memorial Day, let us come together as a parish community to honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This day is a solemn reminder of the profound love and dedication shown by those who laid down their lives for our freedoms while wearing the uniform of our nation.
In our Catholic tradition, we hold dear the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:13). As we commemorate Memorial Day, let us reflect on this sacred truth and offer our prayers for the souls of our deceased servicemen and servicewomen, especially those from our own parish family.
Below is a list of names of our beloved parishioners or family members of our parish family who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and have passed away, recognizing their courage and selflessness. Let us lift them up in our prayers, asking our Heavenly Father to grant them eternal rest and to comfort and strength of those who are grieving the loss of their loved ones while they were on active service.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Our men and women who voluntarily enlist in the military, when they sign on that dotted line, they are promising to serve and sacrifice for our country up to and with their lives.
Today we remember those whose promised led to the ultimate sacrifice.
May we also pray for peace in our world, for the end of war and for the safety and fortitude of all who currently serve. God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride.Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace.We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
