9-Day Novena for Rebuilding St. Anthony of Padua Church
We invite you to join our parish community in this 9-day journey of prayer, asking for the powerful intercession of St. Anthony of Padua for the successful rebuilding of our sacred home. With hopeful hearts and grounded faith, let us pray together that our parish may become an even stronger spiritual dwelling that serves the Catholic community of Casa Grande for generations to come, following the tragedy that touched us all.
How to Pray This Novena
- Pray for 9 consecutive days
- Begin with the Sign of the Cross
- Read the daily reflection and prayer
- Conclude with: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
- End with the invocation to St. Joseph
For the successful rebuilding of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Casa Grande, for generous hearts among our parishioners and supporters to fund the project, for the safety of all workers, and for our parish to become a stronger spiritual home that serves our entire community for generations to come.
St. Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the earthly father of Jesus and protector of the Holy Family. Just as you provided a safe and loving home for Mary and the Child Jesus, we ask you to watch over the rebuilding of our church home here in Casa Grande. Help our parish family grow closer to Christ through this project and inspire generous giving so that “Raise Up St. Anthony’s” becomes a reality. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, faithful husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you trusted God completely even when plans seemed uncertain. As our parish faces the challenge of rebuilding after the fire, help us trust in God’s providence. Strengthen our community in Casa Grande to support one another and to give sacrificially so that our church may once again be a beautiful place of worship and gathering. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, chosen by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for a unique mission, you responded with quiet obedience. We ask you to intercede for our parish leaders, volunteers, and all who are working on the “Raise Up St. Anthony’s” campaign. Guide every decision so that the new building will glorify God and serve the spiritual and material needs of our growing community in Casa Grande. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, model of humble and diligent service, you worked quietly as a carpenter to support your family. Bless all the architects, contractors, and laborers who will build our new church. Protect them from harm and help them complete the work with excellence. Inspire every parishioner and supporter to serve generously with their time, talent, and treasure during this capital campaign. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, protector and patron of the whole Church, watch over our local parish of St. Anthony of Padua. As we seek to raise the funds needed to rebuild a larger and more modern church, help our community in Casa Grande see this project as an act of faith and love for future generations. Remove any obstacles and open doors for the resources we need. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family, strengthen the families of our parish. May this building project unite us as one family in Christ. Help parents and children, young and old, single and married, to come together in prayer and sacrifice so that St. Anthony of Padua Church can continue to be a spiritual home where faith is nurtured for all in the Casa Grande community. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, patron of all who labor, we entrust the physical construction of our new church to your care. Bless the hands that will build it and the minds that will design it. At the same time, stir the hearts of our parishioners and supporters to work generously through pledges and donations so that we may successfully complete this capital campaign and raise up a church worthy of God’s glory. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, you knew hardship, exile, and uncertainty, yet remained faithful. Comfort our parish as we recover from the pain of the 2024 fire. Turn our sorrow into hope as we rebuild. Help every member of our Casa Grande community who has been affected to find healing and renewed faith through this campaign, trusting that God will provide what we need. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
St. Joseph, you died in the arms of Jesus and Mary, having fulfilled your mission with love and fidelity. As we conclude this novena, we entrust the entire “Raise Up St. Anthony’s” capital campaign to you. May our efforts bear abundant fruit so that our rebuilt church becomes a beacon of faith, hope, and charity for the people of Casa Grande and beyond. Grant us the grace to see this project to completion for the greater glory of God. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… St. Joseph, pray for us and for the capital campaign of St. Anthony of Padua Church!
O glorious St. Joseph, you who were entrusted with the care of Jesus and Mary, we place our capital campaign and the rebuilding of St. Anthony of Padua Church confidently in your hands. Obtain for us from your Divine Son the funds, generosity, wisdom, and protection we need. Help us to build not only a physical church, but a stronger community of faith in Casa Grande. Amen.