Litany of St. Joseph of Cupertino and Prayer for St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish.
Brother to the poor, pray for us.
Faithful servant, pray for us.
Example of humility, pray for us.
Lover of the eucharist, pray for us.
Help of students, pray for us.
Protector of aviators, pray for us.
Patron of our parish, pray for us.
Let us pray.
O God,
you cast down the mighty from their thrones
and lift up the lowly.
We praise you for our patron, Joseph of Cupertino,
who inspires us with his life of great simplicity and sacrifice.
By the help of his prayers,
may we, the members of this parish community,
seek not what is on earth
but only what is above,
that we too may come to eternal joy in your presence.
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.
Amen.
(Rev. Gregory Kimm, 2008)
Parish Stewardship Prayer
God rich in kindness and generous in love,
you call us to be your people, a church, a community of faith.
You have entrusted St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish to our care.
Help us to be good stewards,
always worthy of your trust.
As you are attentive to the needs of each of us,
enable us to be attentive to the needs of our parish,
using the gifts you have given to us
not just for our own good,
but for the good of all.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Brother,
and in the Sprit, who makes us one.
Amen!
(Rev. Gregory Kimm, 2009)
Mother's Day Prayer to Mary for St. Joseph of Cupertino Parish
Mother most blessed, mother of Jesus and our mother,
we honor you today as the example for mothers everywhere.
You were especially loved by our patron, Joseph of Cupertino,
who flew into the air at the mention of your name.
We ask that you show your motherly care
to all the members of this parish
and to those who are dear to them, near and far.
Shelter them under your mantle
and draw them ever closer to your Son, our risen Lord,
who lives for ever and ever.
Amen.
(Rev. Gregory Kimm, 2020)