Prayer Team

Scripture

“The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects.” (James 5:16)

Mission Statement

The mission of the Social Concerns Prayer Team is to lift up those in need through intentional, faith-filled prayer—interceding for the suffering, the lonely, and the vulnerable, and trusting in God’s healing mercy to reach hearts and lives through the power of united prayer.

Ministry Description

A Ministry of Intercessory Prayer

• Offers intentional prayer support for individuals and families facing physical, emotional, spiritual, or financial hardship
• Partners with the Mary Queen Social Concerns Ministry by lifting up specific needs and intentions in prayer
• Receives regular email updates that include:
• Names and intentions (first names only or anonymous as needed)
• Monthly prayer themes
• Scripture passages to guide reflection and intercession
• This is a no-meetings ministry—just a shared commitment to pray intentionally for those we serve through Social Concerns. Prayers can be offered from home, at your own pace, and in your own way
• Open to anyone who feels called to compassionately intercede for those in need
• Trusts in the power of united prayer to bring comfort, hope, and healing through God’s grace

How to Participate

• Send an email to chrisaustgen@maryqueenchurch.org to receive monthly email updates and prayer intentions

March Prayer Theme: For Those Who Hunger

“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?”

 — Matthew 25:37

Praying for the hungry and food insecure is deeply Catholic because it flows directly from the Gospel, where Christ identifies Himself with those in need and calls us to love not in word alone, but in action. When we pray for those who hunger, we unite compassion with responsibility, asking God to transform both the suffering of the poor and the hearts of those called to respond.