May 15, 2008
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Monica, parishioner, who begins chemotheraphy for breast cancer today.
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Richard, a parishioner whose family hasrequested prayers for his health.
- Erica, 7 year old girl from the area who has a brain tumor. Recent tests revealed that the tumor has shrunk to 50% of it’s original size! They doubled her chemotherapy drug beginning yesterday.
- Linda, who has had such a bad migraine headache -- for days -- that they even hospitalized her for two days, and they still don't know what exactly is causing her pain. She's home now, but hasn't had much relief.
- Karen, a parishioner who is having testing done. Prayers are requested that results will come back negative with no sign of cancer.
- Prayers in thanksgiving that the thyroid biopsies were negative for Lori, who was on our prayer list earlier in the week.
- Fred, a friend of a parishioner, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The treatment options are limited because of other complications. He is devastated and in need of prayers.
- Tod, the brother-in-law of a parishioner, who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and will be undergoing chemotherapy treatment every two weeks for the next six months. Prayers are requested that this treatment will lead to a cure. Also pray for his wife, Barb, who suffers from Crohn’s disease, for the strength to endure this hardship.
- Seneca Valley Chorus students, teachers and chaperones who are leaving early Friday morning for a trip to Toronto, Canada and returning on Monday evening. Prayers are requested for their trip to be filled with school spirit, friendship, and fun, a successful performance at competition and mostly for their safety as they leave the country.
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Julie who is 7 years old. She will be having extensive scopes and tests done tomorrow and into the near future. Please pray for faith, comfort and strength for her and her family. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide her physicians and all caring for her to provide the best treatment and options available to help her.
- A co-worker of a parishioner whose husband was in a serious car accident Tuesday evening and lost his leg. He also has multiple other injuries. He is stable but in a lot of pain. Please keep them both in prayer.
- Lori, a parishioner, who had a thyroid biopsy. Prayers are requested that the results are benign.
- Tim, a parishioner, who will be losing his job in the coming weeks. Prayers are requested for new employment and peace during this transition.
- Paul, friend of a parishioner, undergoing surgery on May 1. Ask God to guide the surgeon’s hands for a successful surgery, and give Paul the strength for the recovery period ahead.
- Wyatt, a three month old baby , having surgery April 30th. Pray for the doctors and nurses taking care of him and for his parents that God will wrap his loving arms around them and give them strength and a strong faith to get through these troublesome days.
- Students taking final exams this week. Ask God to help them to draw on the knowledge that they gained during the year to complete their testing.
- Clyde, the brother of a parishioner who has leukemia. He has been in the hospital and was to come home yesterday, but ran a fever and has a blood infection again. He is very down and discouraged. He was doing well on Saturday had some energy. Tomorrow will be 7 months since the stem cell transplant. Please pray for a regaining of strength in mind and body.
- Kayla who is 9 years old. She has a tumor on her leg bone and the doctor thinks it probably is malignant.
- A parishioner who has a job interview. Please pray that the interview goes well as this job would be a great benefit to his family.
- Julie, a seven year old girl registered for Saint Kilian School for the 2008-2009 school year. She has been preliminarily diagnosed with a rare liver condition called sclerosing cholangitis. It is an inflammation of the duct work in the liver and gallbladder which eventually will lead to getting on a transplant list. She is and will be undergoing many tests. Please keep her in prayer.
- Patty, a parishioner who will be having surgery today. She asks for prayers that the surgery goes well and without complications.
- Regis Scheller, age 63, father-in-law of staff member Jo Scheller. Regis passed away very suddenly on Sunday. Please keep his family in your prayers as they cope with this unexpected loss. Regis' obituary can be found in the Post Gazette at the following link - http://www.legacy.com/PostGazette/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=108531895
- The men in our parish making a Cursillo Retreat this weekend.
- Jill, a parishioner who was just diagnosed with MS. She began treatment that will continue weekly for her lifetime. Until her body adjusts to the medicine, she has been very sick following the treatment. Please pray that she will be able to deal with the side effects over the next months and pray for her husband and young children to give them strength.
- Please pray for the healing and reconciliation of Jeremy and Ben.
- Frances Mottillo, mother of parishioner Christine Petrini, who passed away on Tuesday. She had been fighting cancer for over 2 1/2 years and was on our prayer list. Fran was from Meadville and her obituary can be found in the Meadville Tribune at - http://www.legacy.com/meadvilletribune/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=108243873
- Karin, a parishioner that her four-month follow-up with her oncologist will show "normal" test results and she can continue to give God the glory for healing her.
- Tracey, a relative of a parishioner, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago. Her doctors have already started her on chemotherapy. Please keep her in your prayers. She is the mother of 2 small children.
- Anne, the neighbor of a parishioner who has been fighting cancer for the past 9 years, and despite dire predictions from her doctors, has defeated it every time. Her most recent battle is an aggressive cancer in her lungs, and she seems to be losing this time. Her doctors give her 6-8 months and all are praying that she'll come through it again, but Anne is getting tired. Please keep her in prayer.
- Petra, from England, who is battling breast cancer and also has an 11 year old daughter with severe brain damage that needs care 24/7.
- Sam, the grandson of a parishioner's friend (also from England) who has been fighting cancer. After his last bone-marrow transplant and chemotherapy, nothing is showing up in his scan, but this has also happened before so everyone is cautiously optimistic about the cancer not returning.Please continue to keep him in your prayer.
- Joe, a parishioner with cancer, who is meeting with an oncologist today to see if his chemotherapy treatments have had any effect on shrinking the cancer tumors.
- Chuck,the brother-in-law of a parishioner who died suddenly of a
massive heart attack. May God grant strength and comfort to the
grieving widow and family.
- Prayers of Thanksgiving that the biopsy results for Meghan, an 11-year-old parishioner, are that tumor is benign. May she and her family have strength and fortitude in road to recovery in intense in-patient therapy.
- Katie, a parishioner who is
having a vascular mass removed from her forehead on Monday, April
21st.
- John ,who was recently diagnosed with cancer. His parents are parishioners.
April 15, 2008
- Jeffrey the 49 year old brother of a parishioner who will be having open heart surgery.
- Sidney, 14 month old granddaughter of parishioners who has been diagnosed with cancer.
- Thelma Spurlock, mother of parishioner Dwayne Spurlock, who passed away last week. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
- Monica, a parishioner who will be having surgery on Tuesday for
cancer. This will be followed by radiation treatments and a year of
chemotherapy.
- Tim, a parishioner, who will be losing his job in the coming months. Please pray that his job continues long enough to meet his family medical situations and that he finds a new job quickly that will be rewarding and less stressful.
- Clyde the brother of a parishioner. His kidneys are still not functioning well, it has been a week. They may need to put him on dialysis ( the hope is temporary). The toxins are building and he grows tired.
- Thomas Campbell Sr., the uncle of a parishioner who has died and also keep his family in prayer during this time of grieving.
- Marie, the 93-year old mother of a parishioner. Marie is suffering congestive heart failure and was taken to the hospital yesterday. Please pray for her speedy recovery.
- Julie, the daughter of parishioiners, who will undergo a follow-up three month MRI on Monday on her brain tumor. The family prays that it will continue to be stable and require no further chemotherapy.
April 13, 2008
- Chad, the cousin of a parishioner who is in his
mid-thirties. He drives a moving truck and while making a
delivery accidentally struck and killed two construction
workers. Please ask for prayers for him
and his family that they may find the comfort of God amidst the
heartache. Also please pray for the families of the two workers.
- Prayers of thanksgiving for the successful operation on removal of a brain tumor on Meghan, an 11 year old parishioner. Continued prayers for her and her family as she recovers and awaits the results of the biopsy, may she have a full recovery.
- Len, a friend of a parishioner who lost his job. Please ask God to show his guidance and love and comfort his family during this difficult time.
- A 12 year old nephew of a parishioner who will be under going painful treatments in the upcoming weeks.
- Meghan and her family. Meghan is an 11-year old parishioner who will be having surgery on a brain tumor on Friday, April 10. Pray God gives the doctors and all her care-takers wisdom, strength, and clarity to help Meghan.
- Debbie, a parishioner who has been battling a very aggressive cancer. The cancer has returned and is now affecting the vertebrae in her back. She will have surgery this afternoon on her back in an effort to increase her mobility and strength and then follow up radiation treatments.
- Deanna, 13 year old friend of parishioners, with a brain tumor who is having a gamma knife procedure today. Please keep Deanna, her family and the doctors and nurses who will be treating her in your prayers.
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Kelsie, a young woman who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Prayers for her and her family at this difficult time. May faith, friends and family help to bring them peace, strength and healing. Prayers for her physicians that they provide the best treatments and care for her needs.
- Clyde, the brother of a parishioner who is back in the hospital with a blood infection.
- Don who will see an endocrinologist for hyperthyroidism. The family asks for prayers that the doctors can provide treatment that will help Don to rebound physically and emotionally.
- Danielle, a seven-year-old from Butler, currently at Saint Jude's Hospital in TN undergoing a second brain surgery to remove and biopsy the return of a very rare brain tumor. May guidance, comfort, and healing help her and her family through this difficult time.
- Mike (53), the brother-in-law of a parishioner's cousin who was just diagnosed with a rare brain disease that progresses quickly to dementia and can also cause debilitation in other areas of the body. He will be going to Johns Hopkins for further testing.
- Tiffany, age 35, who is the niece of a parishioner's cousin who took her own life.
- Veronica (92), the mother of a parishioner as she seems to be coming down with the flu and also for the continuous pains in her leg, knee, and back. Also as she lives alone in her home - for God's continued protection upon her.
- Erica, seven years old and has a cancerous brain tumor. Please pray for the family and give them strength.
- For God's will and guidance for a parishioner who continues to seek a new career direction.
- A special intention of parishioners.
April 2, 2008
- Dale,Jr. a parishioner who is having surgery Thursday, April 3rd for a melanoma on his leg.
- Bob, a friend of a parishioner. Bob had heart surgery in December and has just not bounced back. He was taken to the hospital yesterday with bleeding in his lungs.
- A friend of a parishoner who is 58 years old and lost his long term job. Please ask God to show his love and support to this man during this difficult time.
- Monica, a parishioner who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The preliminary diagnosis is Stage 1 of Infiltrating Ductal Cancer and is the most common type, very treatable and curable. Please keep her in prayer in the days ahead as her plan of care is determined.
- The 94 year old mother of a colleague of a parishioner whose health has failed. Pray for a peaceful passing and comfort to the family.
- The special intention of parishioners.
- Tami, the sister-in-law of a parishioner who has been battling Lupus for several years. She is having some testing done today and the family asks for prayers for strength and good results from the test.
- Bill and Pauline, parents of a parishioner, they both need extra strength at this time Bill has cancer and his wife Pauline is caring for him.
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Tom, the cousin of a parishioner who has nine blood clots in his lungs, and possible pneumonia.
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Clyde, the brother of a parishioner who has been on our prayer list. He is back in the hospital with a probable infection. He is also having problems keeping his blood pressure up when standing and has nausea and weakness. Prayers are requested for him, his family and the doctors - that they are able once again to solve this problem.
- Sandy,who is a wife and mother of 2 daughters. She is in her late 40s. She had a severe stroke in January and is still paralyzed and cannot speak. Her rehab is progressing very slowly.
- Prayers of thanksgiving for a successful women's retreat this past weekend. All participants found relaxation, inspiration and interesting discussions.
- Mary, the mother of a parishioner who is having episodes where she blacks out. She recently fell and cut her head badly.The doctors are not able to diagnose why she is having these black outs.
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She lives alone and the family is trying to make her realize that it is time for her to move into a better living situation. Please offer prayers for her healing, patience, and understanding, in the event that she will have to leave the home she has lived in for 50 years.
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Dana, the neice of a parishioner who just found out that she is pregnant with twins. She is considered a high risk pregnancy because of her past medical history. Please pray for her health and a safe delivery of her babies.
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Deanna, 13 year old friend of a parishioner, who was on our prayer list March 18th. She was found to have a tumor on her brain stem. She will have a gamma knife radiation procedure with in the next week. It is a 4 to 5 hour treatment of powerful radiation directly on the tumor. She will have to have a helmet-type cast bolted to her skull. She has the option of being totally asleep or just sedated. The doctors want her to just be sedated, but Deanna wants to be out. The doctors don't really know what the outcome will be, and won't know if it has really worked for up to a year after the procedure and maybe not even then. Deanna doesn’t feel sick and is still going to school and playing volley ball.
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Tonya and Richelle, that together they will find help for Richelle in her education as well as her well being with her every day difficult circumstances.
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A special intention of parishioners.
- Monica, parishioner, who is having a biopsy on a lump in her breast on Monday.
- The parents of a parishioner who are in their 80's. They live in an area that has seen much decline over the years, but don't wish to move at this point in their lives. Please pray for their safety and wisdom in future decisions about where they live.
- Vera, a parishioner, who was just diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer.
- The friend of a parishioner who was recently diagnosed with liver and colon cancer.
- Marie, the 93 year old mother of a parishioner whose health and mental prowess have improved greatly. We've prayed for her in the past year. The family is grateful for the prayers and that God is granting her such peaceful days.
- The women of Saint Kilian Parish who will be on retreat this weekend. Please pray that they are open to God's plans for them and that they experience a time of renewal and deepening of faith.
- A dear friend of a parishioner who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and is now undergoing treatments. He makes his living as a singer so this is devastating to his career.
- Prayers of thanksgiving for the niece of a parishioner, who had a difficult pregnancy. Her baby was born prematurely by c-section and thanks to God and all the prayers offered, mother and daughter are now doing fine!
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Christian, a young parishioner who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. There is no cure at this time, but there is hope. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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Thanksgiving for the prayers for Deana who delivered her twins at 28 weeks. A little girl 2 pounds 1 ounce and a little boy 2 pounds 8 ounces. They are doing well so far.
- Gloria, the 86 year old mother of a parishioner, who lives in El Salvador and is being very obstinate and difficult to care for,as well as, exhibiting severe paranoia. Please pray that she understands that the efforts of her daughters and caretakers are in her best interest.
- Micelle, a friend of a parishioner, who had an accident at her home yesterday, Good Friday, using her lawn tractor which she fell off and it flipped on top of her. She was lifelighted to AGH for a head injury. Her family needs prayers at this time.
- Colin, a young parishioner who has been on our prayer list in the past. When he was 6 he had an operation to correct Legg-Perthes on his right hip. The same disease has been attacking his left hip for the past year or so, and now it does look as though surgery will be in his future. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as they face an uncertain future.
- Our RCIA candidates as they approach their full initiation into the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil. This year we will welcome 21 new members to our faith community....from ages 2 to 80+! Please keep them in prayer over these next days and in the weeks that follow, that they might continue to grow in faith and that they might find in our faith community true examples of loving discipleship.
- David, who is the husband of a parishioners friend, who is awaiting tests to discover what is causing his neurological pain and symptoms. He is faithful man, but is doubting his faith at the time due to the physical and mental stress he is going through. He is fearful for his family because he has a wife and two young children. Pray for healing both physically and mentally. May his physicians diagnose his condition so they can begin treatment to lesson his discomfort. Prayers for his family.
- Louis, the father of a parishioner, and all the residents of his nursing facility - they have a quarantine in place for influenza B. (Which is the more fatal type of influenza).
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An update on Lillian, (10 month old daughter of a parishioner's teacher) that was diagnosed with hydrocephalus which is a blockage in the brain causing a buildup of fluid. She is scheduled for surgery on March 28 to have a shunt inserted to drain the fluid down her neck, across her chest and into her stomach. Supposedly people can live normal lives if this works successfully. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
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Deanna, 13 year old friend of a parishioner, who had an MRI last week that was not good. It has been 2 years since she had surgery to remove a tumor on her brain stem, and they think her tumor is coming back. She will have a full body scan next, she has some options but they really don't know what the outcome will be.
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Jerry, colleague of a parishioner who is extremely stressed by issues in his business, for peace and resolution to these problems.
- The mother of a parishioner in end stage Alzheimers who is losing her ability to walk/stand. Her husband is the caregiver and needs strength to make decisions for her continued care. Prayers needed for the husband to be able find solutions for her care and to accept help with her care as they enter this new stage in the progression of her disease. Also prayers are requested for the physical and mental strength the family needs to handle this stressful time.
- A special intention for Ann.
- Lillian, a little girl who is suffering from hydrocephalus, which is a blockage in the brain causing a build up of brain fluid. She is having an MRI on Friday to determine where and what the blockage is and how serious it is. Please pray for her and her family. (This is a daughter of a parishioner's teacher at SV).
- Joan, friend of a parishioner, who has just been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, along with major depression and paranoia. She has had a lot of medical problems for the past several years, which is likely contributing to the depression. The family is still waiting for results of some other brain tests but so far they are normal. Please also pray for her family who is very stressed by this situation.
- Deana and her unborn twins. After years of trying to have a baby she is pregnant with twins but was life-flighted to Pittsburgh yesterday because she went into labor and is not due until June 5th.
- Dan, the father of a parishioner who was recently on our prayer list. He has been released from the hospital . They found that a vein had burst and put clips on it. It seems that everything is going well. Thanks to everyone for your continued prayers.
- Dan, the father of a parishioner, who was rushed to the hospital early yesterday morning. He has pneumonia, and is having tests to determine what else is going on.
- Joe, a parishioner who is battling cancer. He is recovering from recent surgery and will be receiving some test results tomorrow. Please keep him and his wife in prayer.
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Kathy, the co-worker of a parishioner whose Kathy whose mother passed away yesterday. Please give the family strength and comfort.
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Gene, a parishioner who is in the hospital with swelling of the brain, complications from diabetes, and seizure activity.
- Students of Community College who are on Spring break this week. Please ask God to keep them safe in any travels and refresh their minds and spirits for the rest of the semester.
- Stephanie, a parishioner who is pregnant and experiencing some difficulties with blood pressure and glucose levels.
- The uncle of a parishioner who passed away this week and will be buried on Saturday. Prayers also for his daughter and family at this time of loss.
- Clyde, the brother of a parishioner who has been on our prayer list. Doctors voiced concern about his eyes, the swelling in his face and neck and the fact that he has these tremor episodes that no one seems to be able to identify. Please keep him in prayer as he is in the hospital while tests are being done to determine the cause.
- Jeremy, the
friend of a parishioner, who was born with a birth defect and
had a cornea transplant when he was five weeks old. He's now 16,
and has been going through rejection for almost a year now. The
doctors always knew that the transplant would not last a
lifetime.Right now
though, because of the health of the eyes, he's not eligible for another
transplant. Best case scenario is that it heals enough to allow
for another transplant, or a stem cell transplant from his sister, which
is a riskier option. Worst case scenario, of course, is
blindness. His mom is a
lady of strong faith, and has passed that along to her son. She
says he's been preparing for the worst his whole life, and has already
learned Braille. Please keep
Jeremy and his family in your
prayers.
- For a parishioner's Sister who's 18 year old step son, Evan, was killed in a head-on collision with a Semi-Truck on Wednesday. Please keep her, Evan's father and Evan's brothers and sisters in your prayers.
- A parishioners daughter and one month old baby that is having feeding/digestion problems. Please pray that the baby will gain weight and strength. Also pray that the mother will seek God for strength and find comfort through Him during this troublesome and tiresome time in her life.
- Continued prayers requested for parishioner's friend who is battling breast cancer. She also has a severe bacterial infection and is also in significant back pain due to a herniated disc for which surgery is anticipated next week. She completed half of her chemo treatments and may not finish/need any more. Prayers requested for her and her two young children.
- Joey, age 13, who was injured sled riding on Sunday and is in the hospital.
- Brian, an adult, who is hospitalized after he broke his back sled riding with his children on Sunday.
- Bernard uncle of a parishioner, who is currently hospitalized with a serious blood disease.
- Ron, the brother-in-law of a parishioner who was hospitalized last weekend with a ruptured colon. Toxins have entered most of his organs and he is in critical care. He has shown some slight, but amazing improvement over the past days. The family asks for prayers for continued recovery. Also keep in your prayers his family, Linda his wife, and children John and Marcia.
- Dennis, a friend of a parishioner, who broke his ankle. The break
required surgery and several screws to repair.
- Stella, a two month old baby.
February 27, 2008
- Shelly, the friend of a parishioner. She is a mother of four and has cancer that has spread to her brain. She is undergoing experimental treatments. Keep her and her family in your prayers.
- Edna, a former parishioner, who is in Passavant Hospital in serious condition. Please pray that whatever happens will be peaceful for her.
- Pete, the father of a parishioner, who has been admitted to the VA Hospital CCU on full life support and the next 2-3 days are critical according to the doctors.
- Michele, a parishioner whose husband has been suffering from a serious disease. Prayers are requested for her peace and understanding of why God allows suffering to happen to those we love. Also, prayers for her husband - for healing and recovery.
- Mark the cousin of a parishioner who was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and had surgery yesterday.
- Joe, a parishioner with pancreatic cancer. An operation planned for yesterday was not completed due to the finding of additional cancer cells. Please keep him and his family in prayer during this difficult time.
- Laura, the friend of a parishioner who is having surgery today.
- Anna, the grandmother of a parishioner who has been hospitalized.
- In thanksgiving for prayers answered for a private intention.
- Ron, a parishioner, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes.
- Wray Lang, father of parishioner Darlene Hudac. Wray passed away in Florida on 2/16/08. His funeral will be held later this week. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
- Wray, who is dying of kidney failure. He is off dialysis and has only a few days to live.
- The mother of a parishioner who was just diagnosed with breast cancer and she is having a lumpectomy on Monday, Feb. 18th. She has a great attitude and faith in God. The family asks for prayers that she stays strong.
- Ann, the aunt of a parishioner in her 80's who was just diagnosed with shingles and is very sick.
- Joe, a parishioner with pancreatic cancer. Joe will be having surgery on his liver on Wednesday. Prayers are requested that the procedure is successful and the recovery goes well. Also, prayers are requested for the surgeon and the medical staff doing the procedure.
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Bill, brother-in-law of a parishioner. We have been praying for Bill for 2 years since he lost his sales job. He is nearly 63 and was just let go from a part-time retailer. Please pray that God will give him the wisdom and strength to carry him through these trying times.
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A 16 year old girl who was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. A year long treatment plan is on the agenda pending results of the biopsy and further testing on Monday to make sure everything else is clean. Right now it is in her tail bone and pelvis.
- The cousin of a parishioner who will be having surgery.
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An update on Ron, who was wounded serving in the Navy 2 months ago. He's heading home this weekend. He has another surgery coming up in a couple weeks, but he'll be home. Please keep him, Brandy (his wife) and their 4 kids in prayer.
- Ryan James, the nephew of a parishioner who was born on last Saturday with Down’s Syndrome. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
- Paul, an 80-year old former area resident. He recently suffered a mild stroke. He is in need of prayers during his rehab. Pray also for his children who all live very far away from him as they cope with long distance support and care of their father.
- The newborn grandson of parishioners who was recently diagnosed as likely having Down's Syndrome. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
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Shelly, a young parishioner, who is recovering from a blood disorder that appears to have been triggered by an unknown virus. Please pray that her strength is restored.
- The repose of the soul of a young college student who passed away on Sunday at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Please also pray for her family during this shockingly difficult time, that their faith remain strong during this trial in their lives.
- Logan, the great nephew of a parishioner born on December 2nd. They found a hole in his heart and will be operating on Monday (Feb 11th). Please pray for a successful surgery and recovery.
- Sidney, the two year old niece of a parishioner who is in the hospital. She has been in the hospital this past week with several viruses and dehydration.
- Sam, who has been on our prayer list. He is facing extreme chemotherapy treatment that is very harsh in one last attempt. He will be in the hospital for the next 6 weeks. Please keep him and his family in prayer.
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Barb, a friend of a parishioner who is very ill. Something triggered rheumatoid arthritis to suddenly attack her whole body--she is in a lot of pain and in a constant state of fatigue. She had a virus, was hospitalized for 4 days and had lots of tests to determine what caused this. Please pray the doctors find the cause and come up with a cure.
- A friend of a parishioner, Rena, who is dealing with a failing heart, weak kidneys and liver. Basically, it is her heart that is mostly failing and she most likely would not survive a heart transplant due to the condition of her other organs. She is only 33 years old. Any prayers would be helpful!
- Parishioners who have been trying to conceive a child and have recently undergone fertility treatments. Prayers requested that God will bless them with a healthy pregnancy this time.
- Nancy, the friend of a parishioner, who lost her husband to cancer 3 years ago, is now going thru a very difficult time with her 17 year old son, Max. Having prior arrests for drugs and alcohol offenses, Nancy recently took steps to have Max admitted to a rehab center. Please pray that God gives Nancy the strength to get through this very difficult period and for Max, that he returns to his Catholic faith and is able to turn his life around.
- Maggie, the sister-in-law of a parishioner, who was recently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Please keep her and her family in your prayers as her treatments begin.
- Linda, a parishioner who will be having knee surgery on Tuesday.
- Beth, the godchild of a parishioner who is seven months pregnant, and her unborn baby. Beth has been ordered on complete bed-rest due to complications. Please pray for Beth's safety, and that of her baby.
- Tom who is having colon surgery today. Pray that his cancer is removed and his recovery is swift.
- A prayer of thanksgiving for a safe trip for TJ and his unity who arrived home (to Los Angeles) from Kuwait yesterday morning.
- An Update - Aubrey was discharged from the hospital yesterday! She is doing well and can continue her recovery at home. She will need to go back in three months to see how she is progressing and to see if the halo that is stabilizing her neck can come off at that time.
- Friends of a parishioner who are facing multiple issues ... loss of family business, gambling addiction, home mortgage foreclosure, son's drug addiction and current treatment for hepatitis. Things have just gone out of control for them over the past 18 months.
- Lisa who was on our prayer list. She had been life-flighted to Presbyterian Hospital with internal bleeding. She had an operation to put a shunt in to alleviate pressure on her liver and she would like to thank everyone for their prayers. She is doing well and recovering at home and please pray for her continued recovery.
- This note was forwarded from a parent who is part of the Rowan Elementary School PTA. Mrs. Dawn Edelstein passed away Thursday night. Her daughter Jaclyn was in Mr. Pournaras's class at Rowan Elementary. Dawn was battling cancer but died unexpectedly from a blood clot. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Please also keep Mr. Pournaras's class in your prayers as this is the third parent death in that classroom this year.
- Wendy, a young woman in her 30's, who has abnormal cells on her cervix. After a biopsy, the cells are not cancer, but are considered pre-cancerous. She is also 8 weeks pregnant, and the chances of miscarriage after the biopsy is greatly increased. Please pray that she can follow the doctor's advice for a healthy pregnancy, and that she may deliver a healthy baby.
- A note of thanksgiving:
Many, many, many thanks for prayers for Paula. Paula was placed on the prayer list last week after suffering a stroke, being life-flighted to the hospital on Monday, and then having brain surgery on Wednesday. This past Monday she was removed from any extra support and all meds were stopped. Her family was given little to no hope as she was unresponsive after surgery. They were going to let her go quietly. Tuesday night, she began talking and as of last night she was talking to family on the phone and sitting up. Today she will be moved to Harmarville to begin rehabilitation. The doctors have no explanation for her recovery.
- TJ, a parishioner who is returning to the States this weekend after a deployment to Kuwait, that he and his battalion have a safe trip back to their homes and families.
- Sue, co-worker of a parishioner who is having hip replacement surgery today.
- Thanksgiving prayers for safe travel and a successful surgery for Aubrey yesterday. Please keep her and her parents in your prayers for this difficult recovery period.
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Linda, a friend of a parishioner, who will under go surgery on Friday for the remove of a ovarian tumor.
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Jeremy, age 15, he had a cornea transplant when he was five weeks old, and has been through several rejection scares. He's rejecting again now, and is in a lot of pain.
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Prayer of thanksgiving that it appears that God’s presence is touching the heart and soul of a parishioner’s son.
January 18, 2008
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Rachel, the cousin of a parishioner, who was preganant with twins who had the twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. She went for a procedure to correct the problem yesterday and they did a sonogram prior to the procedure and found that both babies had already died.
- Missy, the girlfriend of a parishioner's nephew. She fainted at work and the MRI showed a brain lesion. She will see the neurologist on Tuesday.
- Scot and Alison who are parishioners. Alison had preemie twins on Jan 8 (she was 23 weeks pregnant). One twin, Michael Joseph, lived only for 2 hrs. The other, Colin Michael, is in critical condition and only weighs 1#, 2oz. They have another child who was also a preemie, who is now 2 years old and has numerous health problems. Please pray for this family. This is a very difficult time for them.
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Janet, an older woman with many other factors, undergoing aortic surgery next week.
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Abby, 20 yr old parishioner, who underwent emergency surgery to repair her ruptured spleen.
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The son of a parishioner who faces a preliminary hearing on today. Please ask God to grant wisdom and compassion to the judge, attorneys and arresting officers. Please also ask God to guide son to see the wisdom of abiding by the laws of our country.
- Nathan, 40's, who will be having open heart surgery
- Matt who is going through radiation on his hand to stop the cancer from spreading.
- Danny, the nephew of a parishioner, who is seriously struggling with mental health and alcohol/drug issues.
- Chuck and Lorraine, parents of a parishioner who are in their 80’s. Lorraine has heart disease and is now suffering from dementia. Chuck has been taking care of her, humbly doing tasks that he never did in life – cooking, laundry, etc. While he is able to take care of her now, our family is facing the issue of what to do about their future care. Chuck was hospitalized this past week with a viral by and is now doing fine (thank God), but his wife had a very hard time dealing with his absence and could not be alone while he was in the hospital. Arrangements are being made for them to live with one of their children. Please pray that Chuck opens his heart and mind to make the right decision about their future and that the family are given the wisdom to assist their parents in making this decision.
- A friend of a parishioner, Ed, mid 50's who just lost his job, that he finds another one as his family's health care will end at the end of January.
- Aubrey, a young parishioner who has been on our prayer list. Katie (her mom) and Aubrey will travel this week to Delaware for Aubrey's pre-op tests.They leave on Wednesday and return on Saturday. Also, thanksgiving that they heard this week that the insurance will cover Aubrey's out of state operation that will be on Jan. 29th.
- Earl, the father of a parishioner, age 86, who recently was placed in a nursing home because his wife, Nellie, 80, can no longer care for him. He has been in steady decline over the last several months and is not eating well. May God be with both of them in this their time of need.
- Marvin, age 60, who was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in both lungs. Also, one lung has partially collapsed, and they also found a tumor.
- Linda, friend of a parishioner, who was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. She and her doctors are now planning her treatment options.
- Shane, who is 5 yrs old and is fighting stage 4 kidney cancer.
- Rachel, cousin of a parishioner who is pregnant with twins. They have the "twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome" (TTTS). One baby receives too much blood from a shared placenta and one doesn't get enough. If not corrected, the mortality rate is almost always 100%.
- A parishioner who is going through a divorce and is looking for a job.
- The son of a parishioner who was arrested on drug charges. Ask God to grant him the wisdom to see the error of his ways and to seek an honest living.
- Joe, a parishioner, who is have a CT scan today and then a visit to the surgeon to see what is causing a high temperature. Please pray for a good scan and the cause of the fever is found.
- Betty, the mother of a parishioner who has been battling lung cancer. Her family is concerned since she is weakening & losing weight. Please keep her & her family in your prayers, especially Betty's husband too who suffers with seizures.
- Ryan Maseth, a soldier who died in Iraq and will be buried this Friday. His brother Adam is on our soldier prayer list and he also has a twin brother Brandon who is serving in Iraq. His parents and family can use some prayers.
- Charlie....he is 4 and has a tumor in his lip....it grew until it blew up. The doctors have no idea what caused it and what it is. He needs plastic surgery to repair his lip and face and his health is declining very rapidly and they have no solutions yet. Please keep him and his parents in your prayers.
- Joe, a parishioner who has been on our prayer list as he battles pancreatic cancer. He has been sick the past few days and feeling despondent.
- Jack, a parishioner who was taken to the ER by ambulance yesterday.
- Doris, the mother of a parishioner, who is in the hospital due to a bladder infection. Prayers requested during this difficult time for her.
- A special intention for Gene.
- Adam, an 18 year old who underwent a liver biopsy yesterday.
- Becky, who is scheduled for back surgery on January 7.
- A parishioner who will have minor surgery on Friday. Ask God to guide and steady the surgeon’s hands for this procedure, and a speedy recovery for the patient.
January 2, 2008
- Don Glavin, brother of parishioner Dale (and Marge) Glavin, who passed away last evening. Please keep him, his wife Joan, daughter Debbie and their family in your prayers.
- Becky, friend of a parishioner, who is expecting her first child in mid-February. She was taken to the hospital with spotting and contractions. Becky is diabetic and they have been monitoring her closely throughout her pregnancy.
- Judy, a parishioner who is recovering from unexpected surgery she had this past Friday. She will more than likely need to remain in the hospital for 2 more weeks. Please keep her and her family in your prayers, especially during this holiday season.
- Don, the brother of a parishioner who is in intensive care at Passavant Hospital. Prayers are requested that the doctors be guided to find the source of his pain. Also for his wife and his family, that they might be strong in their faith to accept God's will for Don.
- All who serve our country and must be away from family and friends during this season. Pray for their continued safety and quick return home.
- Greg , a friend of parishioners, who is battling Multiple Myeloma Cancer at the University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. The cancer was in remission but is back and they are struggling to get it under control.
- A co-worker of a parishioner who is moving into a new home. Please ask God to give patience to the owners during the stress of moving and trying to sell the current house. Please also guide the hands of the workers as they finalize details the new house and grant patience to the owners as they anticipate moving to their new home.
- Prayers of thanksgiving for Barb, a co-worker of a parishioner who had been on our prayer list. She passew along that the biopsy from her hysterectomy showed the cancer was contained. Her doctors were very surprised.
December 20, 2007
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The doctor of a parishioner whose illness will keep him out of the office until April.
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Danielle, a parishioner who has constant foot pain and is awaiting reconstructive surgery in June.
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In thanksgiving and glory to God for a negative PET CT scan on Karin, a parishioner, who has been on our prayer list. She is free from cancer. Thank you Father God for bringing her healing from the spiritual realm into physical manifestation.
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An update on Lisa who was life-flighted to UPMC Presby last week with internal bleeding. They found the source of the bleeding and she is on medication. Prayers for her continued healing both physically and emotionally are appreciated.
December 19, 2007
- Laura, the sister of a parishioner who is 39 and has been diagnosed with cancer for a couple of years. They thought they had it controlled but the cancer has returned.
- Mary Ann, sister of a parishioner’s co-worker, who is close to death, and for her sons and family members who are going through a difficult time.
- Todd & his family, friends of a parishioner. Todd has been in the Allegheny County Jail for the past month. He will be released on house arrest with an ankle bracelet later this week. Needless to say, this ordeal has been difficult on Todd and his family.
- The sister-in-law of a parishioner who is facing challenges in her job. Please ask God to give her the strength to perform her job to the best of her ability and that her superiors give her tasks in a straightforward and honest manner.
- Continued prayers for Charles who is awaiting a liver transplant. He has been called to the hospital at least twice a month for the past year to wait for livers that were in transit to UPMC. Three times he was actually prepped and in the OR. In each of these cases the liver arrived and it was determined to not be viable. While he and his family feel positive about being so close so many times, all of this is a stress on the whole family.
- Bob, a friend of a parishioner, who is scheduled for heart surgery today.
- The daughter of a parishioner. For her safety during some exttensive traveling this week.
- A special intention for Ann.
- The cousin of a parishioner who was life-flighted yesterday to UPMC with severe internal bleeding. She is only in her 20's. May the Spirit give her courage, her family strength and the doctors wisdom. Her mom is unable to leave the house, so please pray that's she finds peace while they all wait.
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Sandy and Bill, friends of a parishioner. Sandy (age 60) has had a virus attack her heart and lungs (only working about 30%). She is scheduled for surgery December 27. May the surgery be successful. And prayers that their children are all able to come home to PA for Christmas to be with their Mother and Dad one more time.
- Brian, the son of parishioners, who is 17, to Please pray that his knee surgery on the 18th is successful.
- For the nephew of a parishioner who is having surgery today to remove a tumor from his spine.
- Mario, the father in law of a parishioner who has been in the hospital for over a week and is not improving. He is also getting depressed because of his ailments. Prayers also for strength for his wife and family as they deal with his illness.
- Ron, a friend of a parishioner. He was recently deployed and was seriously wounded. He and his wife had a baby just last month, the day before Ron was deployed, and have 3 other small children. He underwent a 10 hour surgery that involved most of his upper body area, throat, neck, stomach and organs inside of it. Prayers are requested for his recovery and family.
- A special intention for Keith.
- Clyde, the brother of a parishioner, who has been moved to rehab, however he has begun to have headaches again and swallowing has become more difficult. He returned to the neuro -surgeon yesterday. Please pray for Clyde¢s continued peace and hope. Strength for his family. And of course a solution to the regression he has experienced.
- Joan, friend of a parishioner, who is in the hospital and seriously ill. She struggles with multiple heath issues, and breathing difficulties. And for strength and peace for her husband and family.
- The son of a parishioner and his family, that they may have a safe trip from Portland, OR as they are bring their new baby home for his Baptism and Christmas.
- The mother of a parishioner who is having cataract surgery. Prayers are requested that the procedure goes well and that she doesn't have any post op complications.
- Christian, the son of parishioners who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at 5 years old (march of 2007). There is no cure for this fatal muscle disease. Most kids do not make it past their late teens. Prayers for Christian's well being and for all the people who are devoting their life to finding a cure; for their well being and of course for finding a cure for this condition.
- Anthony, the father of a parishioner, 77, who is in failing health. His body is failing due to several conditions: kidney dialysis, blood type cancer, diabetic, heart condition etc. It is amazing he is still alive. Prayers are requested that he can draw closer to God and to his family during this time.
- Matthew, the brother of a parishioner, who experienced his third heart attack at the age of 47. May God grant him the peace and serenity to accept the things he cannot change and the courage to do what he can to help heal his heart.
- Thank you for the continued prayers for Prin who has been on our prayer list and has been suffering from seizures. Please pray that her newly prescribed medication ceases any further seizures and restores her health.
- Pray that both Bette and Sam find comfort and peace. Bette is in one hospital, in critical conditions and her husband Sam is in another hospital undergoing therapy because of post surgery condition.
- A good friend and co-worker of a parishioner who has cancer and is undergoing a hysterectomy this morning.
- All of the students who will be taking finals this week that
God grants them retention of the knowledge they gained during the
semester.
- A co-worker of a parishioner who is undergoing various tests for breast cancer.
- A co-worker of a parishioner who is awaiting test results from carotid & brain MRI because she has recently lost partial sight in one eye.
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The co-worker of a parishioner who is suffering from food poisoning. Please ask God to heal her quickly.
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Ed, a parishioner age 83, who is recovering from a head-on automobile accident. Please pray for his healing and comfort.
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Gary, the cousin of a parishioner who was just diagnosed with lupus.
- Annette, the friend of a parishioner who has been on our prayer list. Her surgery on Friday involved more than anticipated and then her lung collapsed. She is undergoing more surgery today and her condition has become more complicated. Please also pray for her physicians and all those assisting her.
- In thanksgiving for the successful delivery of Randen Michael, 7 lbs. 13 oz. (grandson of parishioners).
- In thanksgiving for the successful surgery for Clyde, the brother of a parishioner. The doctors were able to remove a tumor that was on his brain stem. He is able to speak, and is completely oriented. He still needs prayer as they ascertain the cause of the tumor and discern treatment. He is now by the grace of God 96 days post Stem Cell Transplant.
- Sam, who was on our prayer chain awhile back. He is the grandson of a parishioner's friend from England. He is suffering from Burkitt lymphoma and was doing better - - but his tumor is back and bigger than before. Sam is 16 and has been going through such awful chemotherapy and radiation. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
- The sister of a parishioner who is in the hospital with a spinal disease and now has pneumonia, also her cousins’ grandson who is having surgery on Friday for brain tumor.
- Ben, a 10 year old parishioner who suffers from an Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder as well as an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Please pray that Ben will overcome the obstacles that he is currently facing with his O.C.D. and that God will give him and his family strength in dealing with this problem. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide them in finding ways to help Ben.
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Annette, the friend of a parishioner who has breast cancer. Following her last surgery, it was determined that all cancer was not removed. Prayers that her next surgery which is this Friday will be successful in removing all cancer margins and that she will be able to handle the medical treatment that will be prescribed for her.
- A friend of a parishioner who has been suffering from medical problems for about the last six months. He is very frustrated and worn down by his ailments. Pray for him to be strengthened as he faces his illness.
- A special intention for Keith.
- Please thank God for guidance and support as our students finish this fall semester at school. Guide them to learn and grow to help make the world a great place to be.
November 27, 2007
- Mindi, 15, niece of a parishioner, who is having some self-esteem and medical problems.
- Mary Horgan, a former parishioner of Saint Kilian. She passed away on November 17. She was a parishioner of St. Kilian’s and very active in the Church before she moved to North Carolina ten years ago.
- Delores, the cousin of a parishioner. She has been battling cancer for months now and doesn't have much time left as the cancer has taken complete control over her. She just turned 42 and is a wife and mother of two young girls. She has been taking radiation and Chemotherapy but it has destroyed her body. Prayers are requested for her so that she might endure the pain. Her condition deteriorated rapidly today and she has been rushed to the hospital.
- Vincent, the brother of a parishioner who is in critical condition at Passavant Hospital
- Fr. John Maloney, former pastor of Holy Sepulcher parish, who passed away on Nov. 22nd. His obituary can be found on the Post Gazette website at http://www.legacy.com/PostGazette/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=98541100
- Ed, the brother-in-law of a parishioner who died yesterday. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
- The cousin of a parishioner who was in a coma following a fall from a ladder at work. He died Wednesday. Prayers are requested for him, his wife, children and family during this difficult time.
- Aubrey, a one year old parishioner, who has been on our prayer list. Doctors feel she will likely need to have neck surgery in January or February. Please continue to pray for her and her family.
- The mother of a parishioner who was admitted into the hospital yesterday night with possible pneumonia. Please pray for her healing and comfort.
- The father-in-law of a parishioner who had back surgery yesterday for spinal stenosis . He has had much difficulty functioning from all the pain, and they are hoping this will improve his quality of life.
- Yvonne, a parishioner, who is to have major back surgery on Dec.1.
- Luca, 8 mos. old parishioner, who continues to have problems with his digestive system. Please pray that the doctors can determine the problem and find a way to correct it.
- Ed, the brother-in-law of a parishioner who we have been praying for healing of liver cancer - the cancer is in end-stage and is progressing quite rapidly. He has been brought home with hospice care. Please pray also for his wife Angie, their six children/spouses, and five grandchildren for peace and comfort at this very sorrowful time.
- Mary, 64 year old mother of a parishioner, who was taken to the ER this morning with chest pains. She is diabetic and has had a previous heart attack.
- Please pray for a young woman, Kirsten. A case of encephalitis was misdiagnosed as flu and left her unable to smile, swallow and somewhat disfigured from muscle drop. Tomorrow she's having surgery out in Washington State. Only one doctor in the country is currently doing this and he is 95% sure he can have her smile and eat. She's only in her 30's and married just a few years. We ask God's mercy in healing both body and spirit and continued strength for her husband who is always at her side.
- A friend of a parishioner who adopted a child, Karolina, from Lithuania . They will travel home to Boston this weekend. Please pray for a safe trip and a bonding between mother and daughter.
- Loretta B. and her family. She is the sister of a parishioner's colleague who was murdered. She has 3 children. They are overcome with grief and shock.
- Dorothy and Dolores who were in a car accident and have some extensive injuries, however, they should both recover over time.
- Joe, a parishioner, who will be having surgery Tuesday to remove a spot on his liver. Please pray that the surgery and recovery goes well.
- Jessie, mother of a parishioner, whose health has deteriorated and will most likely be moved from independent living to more constant care. Her heart has also become very weak. Please pray that God will provide strength to her and her family in the coming days.
- Prin, who had a seizure early this morning, that her seizures do not return and she returns to better health.
- Prayers of thanksgiving for Betty who had been on our prayer list. She made it through her chemo treatments and the doctors told her to come back in three months for a follow up. She would like to thank everyone for the prayers, support and the comfort quilt!
- William (the father of a friend) who had a stroke and then open heart surgery. Please pray for a full recovery from the surgery and for strength as he faces rehabilitation for the stroke.
- Garrett, the little boy we have been praying for. The doctors at Children's and the doctor they flew in could not complete the surgery. His vascular system is too entangled in his artery system and they think he would bleed to death if they tie off the veins so they sent him home because they don't know how to help him. They are sending his information to another doctor in hopes he will know what to do. This little boy truly needs a miracle to survive.......please continue to pray for him and his family.
- Marie, mother of a parishioner, that she will agree to visit with her daughters over the winter months so that she is not living alone.
- The father of a parishioner who needs to have revision of the corneal tranplant he received several weeks ago. His initial surgery went relatively well but he has had some tissue detachment. Hopefully this will correct the problem.
- Garrett, the 10 year old who has been on our prayer list. His surgery had to be postponed and was Thursday....they were only able to complete part of it and have to bring someone else in because the doctors at Children's were not sure how to proceed. He is being kept unconscious until they can decide. It is a very serious situation for him.
- Ed (67), brother-in-law of a parishioner, who has been fighting the liver tumors - he has worsened over the last few weeks and things are not looking good. Continued prayers for healing, comfort, and peace. And for his wife Angie, for continued strength and peace.
- Charles P. age 62, friend of a parishioner who died suddenly on November 1. Please ask God to provide strength and comfort to his wife Nancy and the entire family.
- The father of a parishioner who is a prostrate cancer surviver of nine years. At his last check up, his psa was up and had experienced urinary problems. He will be undergoing a CAT scan next week to see what is happening. He is in his mid 80's.