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Outreach Tip for May
We spend much time in our vehicles. We have heard many say how they pray while they are driving. With so many bad drivers on the road, we may often feel like praying. We do first ask that while inclined to pray, please concentrate on driving and be alert.
Below are some ideas about driving and prayer, and maybe a way to share prayer with others while enjoying the company of those we share rides with.
A Prayer Before Driving Alone
+Lord God, be with me as I begin this journey. Guide my path, protect me from harm,
and keep all who travel, safe upon the road. Grant steady hands, clear minds,
and bring each of us to our destination in peace. I ask this in Your holy Name. Amen+
A Prayer Before Driving With Others:
+Lord God, thank You for this car, these friends, and the road before us.
Bless our driver with alert eyes and calm nerves. Bless our passengers with patience and good humor, and bless our journey with safe roads and green lights.
Keep us far from accidents, flat tires, an empty gas tank, and bad directions.
And if we do get lost, help us at least find good food along the way.
Bring us safely to where we’re going, carrying grateful hearts and sincere joy.
We ask this in Your holy Name. Amen+
Clergy Conference and Retreat – Our diocesan clergy conference and retreat will take place May 18-20 at the Lindenwood Retreat Center near Plymouth, IN. Please pray for the safe travels of all participants!
Mission and Evangelism Workshop – This is the last call for any who are interested in participating in this year’s Mission and Evangelism Workshop taking place May 29 – 31 in Westfield, MA. This year’s theme is Living In Faith Everyday. The deadline is fast approaching, so please seen in your registration soon if you would like to attend!
Convo – The early bird registration date was May 1, but there is still time to register. Registration materials are attached – Thank you for your consideration!
Men’s Spiritual Retreat – Attached is the registration form for this year’s national men’s spiritual retreat being held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA. We thank our men for their consideration in participating in this uplifting event!
May We Serve and Follow Jesus our Good Shepherd!
Very Rev. Charles Zawistowski
Administrator of the Western Diocese
Upcoming Events
Diocesan Clergy Conference and Retreat – May 18-20
National Mission and Evangelism Workshop – May 29 to 31
National Youth Convocation – August 3 to 7
General Synod – September 28 to 30