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Praying for our president
President Obama.
Catholics will gather for a peaceful prayer vigil tomorrow for human dignity at St. Timothy Parish in Mesa. President Barack Obama will be speaking at 10 a.m. across the street at Dobson High School.
The vigil will with Mass at 8:30 a.m., but those planning to attend are encouraged to arrive between before 6:30 a.m. due to expected road closures.
“We might not be able to impact the dire state of the economy or other national woes our president plans to address, but we do know we can lift our voices in prayer for our leaders — not only for wisdom, but also for a change of heart when it comes to life issues,” said Fr. Jack Spaulding, pastor of St. Timothy. “As Catholics, this is a tremendous opportunity for each one of us to put our faith into action through a peaceful and prayerful acknowledgment that everyone — including our president — must respect the sanctity of all human life, especially the unborn.”
During the past month, St. Timothy parishioners and the rest of the Diocese of Phoenix have joined with Catholics across the nation in an effort to let their representatives and senators know that Catholics stand in opposition to a Freedom of Choice Act and in support of a culture of life.
St. Timothy’s and Life Teen International are sponsoring Wednesday’s prayer vigil during the time President Obama is scheduled to speak. Doughnuts and coffee will be served in the Social Hall before 8:30 a.m. Mass and prayer will begin outside in the parish Amphitheater following Mass.
“Life Teen International and St. Tim’s welcome anyone who would like to be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity for conversion,” Fr. Spaulding said. The church is located at 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd. in Mesa.
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