Mother's Day at St. Thomas

This past Sunday was the final day of our parish’s Mother’s Day novena. For the last nine days, the Mary, Mother of God Parish community has been praying for the mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and mother figures in our lives. After Mass on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, we honored our mothers with roses. Check out these photos from at St. Thomas of Canterbury church!

Prayer for All Mothers:
That they be supported and encouraged in their special vocation of love for others;
We pray to the Lord.

For the gift of motherhood: that all might treasure and support God’s plan for life and love;
We pray to the Lord.

For all mothers: that their children will honor their many sacrifices by lives of service and virtue;
We pray to the Lord.

For all mothers who await the birth of a child: that the Lord protect all unborn sons and daughters and bring them to a safe delivery;
We pray to the Lord.

For mothers who grieve and mourn, especially those who have lost a child before birth: that they find consolation in God’s promise of life;
We pray to the Lord.

For mothers who have died, that God may bring them into the joy of his kingdom;
We pray to the Lord.