Reverend Dom Elias M. Carr
All Saints Regional Catholic School
Glen Cove, NY
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Suozzi, (D-NY)
Date of Prayer: 03/15/2018
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. SUOZZI. Madam Speaker, I am here to welcome Father Elias to the Chamber. He is from my hometown of the city of Glen Cove.
Father Elias, as was mentioned, is a canon regular of St. Augustine
from Klosterneuburg, Austria, and he and three of his colleagues from Klosterneuburg have been assigned to my parish, St. Rocco's, and our neighboring parish of St. Patrick's since 2011.
He is joined here today by his parents as well as his brother, who is also a priest, Father Richard from Annandale, Virginia.
I just wanted to say that we are so honored to have him here today.
He has made such a dramatic difference in our community, along with his colleagues, Father Daniel, Father Ambrose, and Father Gabriel; and a great difference in my family's life as well.
We are so grateful to you for your service to our community and to
your faith, and to our faith, and for making such a difference in our
lives.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
O God, beyond all praising, source of light, sustainer of life, significance of liberty, we come before You.
With hearts filled with wonder, we thank You for every gift You send,for blessings without number, and mercies without end.
Turn to us as we lift our hearts before You, and wait upon Your word,honoring and adoring You, our good and gracious Lord.
Then hear us, O God, accepting the love we bring, that we, who know Your favor, may serve You, our unimaginable king.
Look kindly upon these Representatives and their staffs, showering upon them the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice.
And whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, let us triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless You still: to marvel at Your beauty and glory in Your ways and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.
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