Prayer Of Thanksgiving To The Lord Jesus During The Last Service On The Closing Day Of A Catholic Church.

Lord Jesus, we express our gratitude for the way You have revealed Your presence within our community. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for establishing Your home in the Sacred Tabernacle of our Church, in accordance with Your Divine Will. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are grateful for the generous benefactors who built this splendid Church in honor of Your glory. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate the numerous supporters who equipped Your Holy Temple with all it requires. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for the devoted priests You have sent to serve us. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are thankful for the religious brothers who dedicated their service to our Parish. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We express our gratitude for the religious sisters who ministered in our community. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate the members of the Knights of Columbus. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are thankful for the many volunteers who have cared for our Church. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for the Altar servers. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We express our gratitude for the choir members. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are thankful for the musicians who contributed to our worship. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate the volunteers who assisted with fundraising initiatives. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for the sanctifying grace that has been evident among those who received Sacraments in our parish. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are grateful for all the souls baptized in this Church by Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for all those confirmed in this Church through Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are thankful for all who have received the Sacrament of Confession in this Church due to Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate all the souls who, by Your grace, attended the Holy Masses celebrated in this Church. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for all the faithful who received the Holy Eucharist in this Church by Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are grateful for all those who, through Your grace, received the Anointing of the Sick. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for all souls who, by Your grace, were given the Last Rites. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate all those who responded to their calling to the Holy Orders and were ordained priests in this Church. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for all who answered their calling and were ordained as permanent deacons to serve in this Church. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We express our gratitude for all who were married in this Church through Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are thankful for the departed members of our parish who, through Your grace, received a Catholic burial. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate all the departed souls who have entered eternal glory through Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are grateful for all visitors who have been called to partake in our services and programs through Your grace. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We thank You for the devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints that have been offered in this Church. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We are thankful for the honors we have received from the visits of our Bishops and representatives of the Church, past and present. Response: Thank You, Jesus. We appreciate how You have enriched our spiritual lives. Response: Thank You, Jesus. Lord Jesus, through the service of this humble Church, Your Holy Spirit inspired many to look to You as their Savior. As You guided us here in the past, please continue to direct us in our new home, where we may pursue spiritual growth to reveal Your glory in all things. Comfort our hearts, which have grown attached to this dwelling of Yours that is closing. We ask this now and forever.Amen.