Rogation Days 2023

May 15, 16, and 17, 2023 St. John's rector "beat the bounds" of the parish in virtual congregational procession asking for God's blessing and protection as we enter another growing season. Join the procession below!

Introduction at the church

A place of government

A place of healing

A garden or a park

For public safety workers

A memorial garden or cemetery

For military workers

where trash, compost, or recycling is handled

For the gift & care of water

At the door of the church building

A place where food is served

A place of work

Agricultural Land or Farmers Market

For the air & those who keep it clean

For scientists & explorers

Let us pray...

I. For fruitful seasons
Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We humbly pray
that your gracious providence may give and preserve to our
use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosper
all who labor to gather them, that we, who are constantly
receiving good things from your hand, may always give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

II. For Commerce and Industry
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life
shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your
people where they work; make those who carry on the industries
and commerce of this land responsive to your will; and give
to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.

III. For stewardship of creation
O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the
needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for
your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the
account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards
of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.