BISHOP: Rejoicing in the Lord, from whom all good things come, let us ask Him for our needs:
DEACON: RESPONSE: LORD, SHOW US YOUR LOVE.

• Father and Lord of all, you sent your Son into the world, that your name might be glorified in every place, strengthen the witness of your Church among the nations, we pray to the Lord….
• Jesus, King and center of all hearts, you love us and lead us to yourself with unending love and mercy, renew your covenant with all people, we pray to the Lord…
• Jesus, our life and resurrection, you refresh the burdened and give rest to the weary, we pray to the Lord…
• Jesus, look with compassion on victims of hatred & war and render justice to the innocent who are wronged, we pray to the Lord…
• Jesus, free those in bondage and give sight to the blind, raise up the fallen and protect the stranger, we pray to the Lord…
• Jesus, you enabled the blind to see, the deaf to hear, help our unbelief, we pray to the Lord…
• Jesus, healer of body, mind, heart, and spirit, comfort & heal the sick, especially those here, seeking healing, we pray to the Lord…
• Jesus, answer those petitions we hold silently in our hearts, we pray to the lord….

BISHOP: Father, keep in mind your holy covenant, sealed with the blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of your people and let this evening Sacrifice of the Mass and Anointing of the sick bring us closer to salvation. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. ALL: AMEN!

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Main Celebrant: Most Reverend J. Terry STEIB, S.V.D. – BISHOP EMERITUS
Con-celebrants: Msgr. Al Kirk, Fr. Richard Coy, Fr. Mathews Payyappilly
Deacons: Deacon Jeff Drzycimski, Deacon Bill Pettit, Deacon Rick Martin (MC) and Deacon Werner Rose (Liaison)
Lector: Steve Peterson, Bill Byer
Cantor: Mimi Schmitz
Choir Master/Choir: Marcus Browning with Choir Members from around the Diocese

Testimony at the Mass: Marilyn Kastner

We thank you, Lord, for the work of healing our hearts, minds, souls, and bodies that you have already begun. We praise you for our answered prayers. We thank you for coming among us. You are Holy. You are Lord. Thank you Lord. Thank you.

We lay this coming Healing Service at your feet. Come Holy Spirit! Come!

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Presider: Fr. Michael Okata
Con-celebrants: Ernie DeBlasio, Fr. Jeo Poulose
Deacons: Deacon Werner Rose, Deacon Chris Frame
Lector : Brent David
Mass Coordinator: Bill Byer
Cantor: Mimi Schmitz
Organist/Pianist: Marcus Browning
Choir: Holy Spirit Schola Choir and Choir Members of the Diocese

Testimony of Healing: Ticiane’s Testimony

Faith Magazine Article: Catholic Charismatic Prayer Groups in Memphis

By: Sergio Fuentes

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal was born in the Church more than 50 years ago. This “current of grace” inside the Church began in Pittsburgh, Pa., when a group of students got together for a weekend retreat to study the Acts of the Apostles. It was there that the Lord sent the Holy Spirit, just as it happened during Pentecost. The result has become what is called the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. It is known for its you’ll worship, preaching of the Gospel and for many gifts nd charisms that the Lord gives to whomever and however for the well-being of the community and the Holy Church. The Charismatic Renewal offers renewal and enrichment experiences called Life in the Spirit seminars. These seminars enliven the graces conferred at baptism and confirmation. They create a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus and unleash gifts and resulting fruits of the Holy Spirit. Through these seminars, we are inspired to testify that Christ has changed our lives, and we can be like His apostles and be faithful to the promise of Christ who said, “you will be my witnesses.” Also, we must remember the words of our Lord when He met with Nicodemus, “I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5) I can say with certainty that, here in the city of Memphis, and surrounding States, we are very blessed to have so many people willing to organize and prepare for seminars that are truly blessed and fruitful especially in their various cultural communities. The product of these seminars is an increase in the number of Catholic Christians who have become faithful to prayer, devoted to the Eucharist and have a love for scripture, a concern for the needy, a calling for evangelization, a calling to the priesthood, the diaconate or religious life, a calling to a life of sanctity. As we continue to seek opportunities to grow in diversity to our existing eight Anglo and Hispanic prayer groups, we have experienced, time and again, the outpouring of many gifts of the Holy Spirit through music, preaching, healing and deliverance. Thanks to the unconditional support we receive from our priests, we are able to hold events and retreats. Just to name a few of these priests: Fr. David Knight, Father Robert Favazza and Father Enrique Granados. There is no doubt that the Holy Spirit has always been active in the Church, but the Charismatic Catholic Renewal plays a very important role, it is what keeps the flame of our spiritual life lit. It’s in us, within our families, within the Church and within our hearts. It’s what gives us the strength to tell the world with faith and trust that Jesus is the only solution. Amen.+