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Prayer Requests

Please include those identified below in your prayers.

Councils Requests

From Council: 8022
Submitted on Thursday, October 9, 2025 for:
All souls in purgatory

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

From Council: 8022
Submitted on Thursday, October 9, 2025 for:
Weekly Bulletin

Al Divito
Anne Fortman
Deacon Jerry Hahn
Germaine Kowal
Janet Dutler
Jennifer Morrow
Juanita Puchalski
Judy Wales
Karen Skipper
Katy Crawford
Ken DeLozier
Lilley Sloniker
Maggie Litgen
Martin Roden
Michael Sloniker
Phyllis Roden
Rene Steigerwald
Ruth Erickson
Sharon Becker
Stephen Amponin
Tyson Caldwell
Vicente Sapon

From Council: 8022
Submitted on Thursday, October 9, 2025 for:
Gonzalez Family

From Council: 6481
Submitted on Friday, October 10, 2025 for:
Kathy Balogh

From Council: 8022
Submitted on Friday, October 10, 2025 for:
Lilley

Lilley, who is a second grader at Townline Elementary School is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. Despite the challenges she faces, she has found a beautiful way to turn her journey into an opportunity to help others. Last year, Lilley noticed that the “hat shelf” at her oncology clinic was often empty. She decided she wanted to collect beanies so that other children fighting cancer—kids just like her—would have something warm and comforting to take home. What began as a small goal of 50 beanies quickly grew into something incredible: over 300 beanies donated, thanks to the support of friends, family, and our Townline Elementary community.

From Council: 8022
Submitted on Friday, October 10, 2025 for:
Magnus Vrbancic

From Council: 6964
Submitted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 for:
family of Baby Leighton Clare

Mike & Theresa's Son and Daughter in law lost a new born baby daughter yesterday. She will be in heaven now.

From Council: 6964
Submitted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 for:
Sulentic extended family members

several sudden health issues

From Council: 6964
Submitted on Sunday, October 19, 2025 for:
Soul of Jason Carson

May he though the mercy of God rest in peace.

From Council: 8022
Submitted on Monday, October 20, 2025 for:
PGK Steve Cerve's mother

Broken hip

From Council: 11981
Submitted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 for:
Repose of the soul of Sir Knight Larry Szmurlo and for his widow Debbie and rest of family

From Council: 11981
Submitted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 for:
Brother Nick Tancredi

post chemotherapy complications

From Council: 11981
Submitted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 for:
Sir Knight Bob Fallon

Surgery following a fall which shattered his left knee and broke leg.

From Council: 6481
Submitted on Friday, October 24, 2025 for:
Robert Janak

my brother Robert died 10/14/2025. Prayers requested for the repose of his soul

From Council: 11981
Submitted on Monday, October 27, 2025 for:
The health of our Knights Family, especially:

FN/PGK Dean-o Dalaly, PDD/PGK Bob Fallon, Randy Crook, Guard Emmanuel Cole, Mary Jane Kirkwood, Bill Booth, Dave Swanson, Stephen Alekna, PGK Glenn Yamamoto, Chancellor William Ostermeyer, Advocate Nick Tancredi, PGK Matt Schultz, Dennis King, Len Jagielo, PGK Paul & Johanna Bicek, Dick Hicks, Al Dedick, PDD/PGK Ed Tazelaar, Gene LaValle

From Council: 11981
Submitted on Monday, October 27, 2025 for:
Council 11981 Brother Priests, Deacons & Seminarians

Council 11981 Brother Priests: Chaplain Fr. Terry Keehan, Fr. Matthew Alexander, Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, Fr. Scott Donahue, Fr. Rich Jakubik, Fr. Martin Marulanda, Fr. Tim Monahan, Fr. Brian Walker.

Deacons Bob Anstiss (retd), Dennis Brown, Associate Chaplain Bob Lanagan

Brother Seminarians Friar Tyler Harris & Jack Rosenwinkel and seminarian, Jose Antonio Gonzalez

From Council: 6964
Submitted on Sunday, November 2, 2025 for:
Sandy Heavey

From Council: 12497
Submitted on Monday, November 3, 2025 for:
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From Council: 12497
Submitted on Monday, November 3, 2025 for:
Diane Mundt

Please pray for Diane Mundt (Mother of Ed Mundt) as she continues her battle with Cancer.

From Council: 12497
Submitted on Monday, November 3, 2025 for:
Mary Rakunas

The wife of Friends of Knights golf Larry Rakunas needs our prayers for the return of good health

From Council: 12497
Submitted on Monday, November 3, 2025 for:
Rick Mendoza

Undergoing diagnosis and treatment for a heart issue

From Council: 12497
Submitted on Monday, November 3, 2025 for:
Steve Groshek

Steve continues to need our prayers from our brother knights. Let us pray for a successful outcome for healing for Steve; and that he and his family can trust in the power of prayer and find comfort and strength in Christ’s suffering for us and His promise of salvation.

From Council: 12497
Submitted on Monday, November 3, 2025 for:
Holy Father's Monthly Prayer Intention

For November: For the prevention of suicide

Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

State Council Requests

There are no State Council Prayer Requests so far this month.