Prayer Team

Contact:

Chris Austgen 


chrisaustgen@maryqueenchurch.org


281-482-1391  

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



June Prayer Theme: Refugees and Migrants


“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35


As Catholics, we believe every person is created in the image and likeness of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. We pray for refugees and migrants because Jesus calls us to welcome the stranger, care for those in need, and be instruments of mercy and reconciliation in the world.




May Prayer Theme: For Mental Health Awareness

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalms 34:18

We pray for mental health awareness because to be Catholic is to love the whole person and to bring Christ’s compassion into every kind of suffering, seen and unseen. Jesus drew near to those who suffered in every way, and we believe each person is created in God’s image, so mental health struggles never diminish their dignity. No one is “less than” because they struggle.