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August 24, 2007
Please pray for Terry Kimball from Epiphany. She was having extensive surgery yesterday,envolving her heart. Terry is an long time Cursillista.
August 13, 2007
Please pray for Ruthann from Port Orange, who is undergoing treatment and has had surgery for numerous critical ailments.
August 13, 2007
Please pray for Stacie Stewart's mother, Mary Beth, who is battling cancer.
July 11, 2007
Details on Greg Skufca's Funeral Arrangements:
A wake will be held this Thursday, July 12, at 10 AM at Ascension Church, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne.  A funeral mass will be held at Ascension at 11 AM on Thursday, immediately following the wake.  Please continue to keep the Skufcas in your prayers during this difficult time.
July 10, 2007
Please pray for the family of Bill and Rosemary Skufca as their son, Greg passed away this past weekend.  He died from complications after hernia surgery.  Funeral arrangements will be posted when they become available.
July 10, 2007
Please pray for Marie Harrington, St Stephen's who will be at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville this week for a battery of tests.
July 2, 2007
Please offer prayers of recovery for Andy Winkelman of St. Mary Magdalene parish. He underwent triple bypass surgery Friday June 29th. Now with the help of the lord & with your prayers he will be on the road to recovery.
Rosalie Winkelman
May 24, 2007
Peggy Farrell from Leesburg  needs our prayers.  She had Colon surgery yesterdayand is in alot of pain.  (However, she was able to get up today and walk .)  They were waiting for the doctor to arrive and give Peggy all the information about the surgery and what to expect. If folks are willing to send cards to her~~send them to:
             Peggy Farrell  Room # 2140
             Leesburg Medical Center
             600 E. Dixie Ave
             Leesburg, FL 34748
God bless and heal her.
Love, Cheryl McGowan
May 24, 2007
Please offer prayers of thanksgiving and continued recovery for Father Miguel Gonzalez. His surgery went well and he appreciates everyone’s concern and prayers.
May 17, 2007
Please pray for Father Miguel Gonzalez. He is at ORMC and will undergo gall bladder surgery tomorrow., Friday, May 18.
May 15, 2007
Please continue to pray for Joyce Mead.  Her breast biopsy came back positive for malignancy.  She is scheduled to have her right breast removed on Friday, May 18th.  Prayers are needed that the malignancy is encapsulated and has not spread.  Also, please pray for Dave who will be her caregiver. 
God Bless  Liz & Tony Ziner
May 12, 2007
Please pray for my daughter-in-law Krista's mom has just been diagnosed with a brain tumor - presently believed to be inoperable. Her name is Livia Patapovs (Latvian - pronounced pa-TAP-pos) please put her on the prayer list. A real palanca case for the cursillistas.
Thank you Kevin Burke
May 12, 2007
Please pray for Joyce Mead. She recently had a breast needle biopsy and the pictures today indicate a malignancy.  If this proves true, she will have a mastectomy sometime next week.  Also pray for her husband Dave, who will be her caregiver. 
Thanks & God Bless  DeColores  Liz and Tony Ziner
May 9, 2007
Please pray for Andrea and Mike Cavalere and their family.  Andrea's niece, Alicia Arsenault, and her boyfriend were killed tragically this past weekend.
May 1, 2007
Please pray for my daughter-in-law, Missy, who had an initial positive test result for cervical cancer.  She is having other additional tests on Friday, May 4th to determine if the original was a false positive.  We hope and pray that she is clear of cancer.  Thank you
Rich Maffei
April 26, 2007
Please keep Beth Ann Dickenson Ortiz and her family in your prayers. Her mother Peg Dickenson passed away this morning after a battle with
cancer. Beth Ann is a brand-new babe chick so your support will be very special to her.
April 22, 2007
Hello Everyone,
We need your prayers!  Last night Fran & Amy called to let us know they finally have some idea of what's going on with Rob's brother Ken.  He was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer.  Initial assessment is stage 3 or 4, but they are going to scope him today to stage the cancer and do more testing regarding areas it may have spread to.  The doctors told Fran it has definitely metastasized.  He has had such severe bone, leg and back pain that we are really worried about bone cancer.  The next few days will give us a better picture of what the future looks like for Ken.  Rob and I will be flying to Atlanta the first of the week as he has the MS150 Ride this weekend.  Ken and Fran's daughter Amy is 6 months pregnant and we ask you to keep her in your prayers as well.  Please pray for Rob's parents, Lou & Louise.  They are 88 years old and the heartbreak and stress from this illness will be difficult for them to shoulder.  We'll keep you informed as soon as we know more but at this time the picture is not looking good. I know this note sounds pretty  bleak but Rob and I know that God is good.  We are strong in our faith and know that God will sustain us.  We know that His plans are not to harm us and even though we may not understand His plans we do know that He will be with Ken and our family.
God Bless,
Colleen Aboud
April 13, 2007
Cathy Rudolph's nephew, Jeff Johnson, has made no improvement so the family has elected to donate his organs this morning.  Please pray for Jeff as he journeys to a new life in Christ and for his family who must continue their journey of faith without him.
April 12, 2007
This reqest is from one of my grouping sisters.  We met last evening to pray with her.  He has been declared brain dead, but they are asking for hopeful prayers still at this time.  Thanks,  Mary Hart
Dear Family and Friends,
Yesterday afternoon my 15year old nephew, Jeffrey Milano Johnson, was hit by a lacrosse ball in the back of the head.  He is currently at Strong Memorial Hospital.  We are praying for a miracle-that Jeff will recover with complete brain function.   I am asking you to please join our prayers and share this with anyone who will add to these prayers.  I am flying to Rochester later this morning to be with MJ and the family.  I know that the prayers and love sent to Jeff, MJ. Doug and Jim is the only thing we have to change this situation.   I know that God is and will take care of my nephew, my sister, Jeff's brother, Doug and his dad, Jim.
Thanks for your prayers and love,
Cathy Rudolph
March 30, 2007
The funeral service for Mary Ann Harkins will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Winter Park on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 11AM. There will be reception following the service.
March 29, 2007
Dear Friends,
Please remember Mary Ann Harkins and her family in your prayers.  Mary Ann died this morning at 12:15 a.m. She is now at peace with our Lord. Thank you for your continued prayers for her family during this time of sadness.
God bless,
Katie Walsh
March 26, 2007
Dear Friends,
Please remember in prayer, Mary Ann Harkins and her family.  Mary Ann is in the last days of her life. 
With thanks in Christ,
Katie Walsh
March 21, 2007
Please remember in prayer my friend, Mary Ann Harkins.  Mary Ann’s condition has significantly declined.  She is a wonderful, faith-filled remarkable woman.  Thank you for your continued prayers for Mary Ann and her family, (Bob, Robbie, and Heidi).
God bless you,
Katie Walsh
March 20, 2007
The following is a request from Linda Croy, Sts Peter & Paul:
Hello Everyone,
I just got news from my second cousin in NY.
Her older brother Glenn, who lives in NC, is in the hospital with & blood clot in one of his major arteries that leads to the brain. The doctors do not know how/why it happened. They are unsure of how to treat it, just yet. He is conscious, has a little tingling in his legs & feels weak. Please keep him  & his family in your prayers. He is married & has a son.  
Thank you for praying for my mom. She is home. The swelling has gone down & is on IV antibiotics for now. 
Thank you
Amanda
March 7, 2007
The vigil service for Deacon Don Worland will begin at 7pm on Thursday, followed by a viewing until 9pm.  The funeral will be Friday, at 11am.  Both services will be at St. Matthew Church.
March 4, 2007
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: 
Deacon Don Worland passed peacefully into the Lord's hands this morning, March 3, 2007, at 3:15 AM.  He was with his loving family.  The details on funeral arrangements have not been worked out.  They will be passed along as soon as they are available. Thanks for all your prayers and the memories shared.  Please lift up the Worland family as the mourn the loss of Don's presence here on Earth. 
YBIC,
Craig Spanjers
March 2, 2007
Please pray for Taylor Smith, son of my partner, Al Smith.  He is at Lakeland Memorial Hospital with severe head injuries from an auto accident yesterday morning.  Last night they performed brain surgery and followed with an MRI this morning.  He had a fractured skull with swelling of the brain.  His condition is very serious.
Also, I'd ask for prayers for the family.  Thanks. 
Wayne Tucci
March 2, 2007
Deacon Don Worland of Winter Haven- St. Matthew’s is at Hospice with his family at his side. As he pauses at the door between heaven and earth, many friends have been given the gift of time to briefly visit, share their love, and say good-bye to Don.  These visits are truly sacramental.    Please remember to keep Don, his wife Linda and their children in your prayers.
February 26, 2007
Please pray for the family of Jose Gonzalez of St. Mary's Parish in Eustis.  Jose, a long time Cursillista died last Tuesday.  He was 55.
February 16, 2007
While walking into St. Margaret Mary for a team meeting on Saturday, Joyce Dobrozensky tripped and broke her knee cap.  She will have surgery on Wednesday or Thursday of this week and will need to spend 3-4 days in the hospital.
Please remember Joyce, her medical care providers and her family in your prayers during this time.
January 31, 2007
Please pray for Terry Schmidt's sister Laura who has been in a battle for her life for quite some time.  She has just found out that she now has a tumor that requires surgery and is putting her in danger.
January 24, 2007
A followup for prayers for Isabelle Liberatore who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma.  She will be starting chemotherapy in the next few weeks.  Also, please include her husband Jim as he supports her during the treatment process.  Thanks for all your previous prayers.
January 13, 2007
JJ's Surgery is OVER and it went VERY Well! 
JJ is home and doing great! Thank you all for you many calls, prayers and concerns.  
JJ's heart surgery went well. It turns out he was born with an extra set of wiring that's what  was causing his heart to short circuit. It is amazing what science can do! The procedure was a little over 4 hours long and a great success. He spent one night in the hospital after surgery being monitored and is now back at home recovering for a week, then he can return to regular activities and back to UCF! 
If you have called to check on us, thank you....If I have not called you back... I Apologize. This was a rough week. Things are beginning to settle down! 
Thanks again for all your prayers and calls! He surely is loved! God was definitely there with us! 
God Bless, 
The Ward Family
January 12, 2007
Dear Friends, 
We request your urgent prayers.  Isabelle has not been feeling well for quite some time and today,she went to the emergency room and they discovered masses in her neck and chest cavity.  Based on a variety of symptoms, the doctor suspects a type of lymphoma but nothing can be certain until a biopsy is done.  We have an appointment in the morning and ask that you pray for healing and the best outcome possible.  We also request that you pray for peace and trust in the Lord's holy will in our lives.  We will update you once we know more.  We so much appreciate your prayers and pray for you and your loved ones. 
Blessings,
Jim and Isabelle (and Kolbe)
January 6, 2007
Please pray for healing for Gabriela Junco the six year old granddaughter of Juan and Hilda Junco who are Cursillistas in the Area 4 Ultreya in Port Orange.  She has been diagnosed with leukemia and is being treated at Sloan-Kettering Clinic in New York.
December 11, 2006
Update on JJ Ward 
JJ saw a cardiac specialist, an electro physiologist. He will be having his Heart Cathetar on Wed. January 10th. The success rate is 90-100% that they can make him all better and totally fix the short curcuit in his heart. The risks of the procedure are MANY! We won't go into that! Just pray! They do stop his heart when they break the curcuit and reset his arithmia. The procdure takes 3-4 hours if there are no complications.  Please keep him in your prayers! Now till the procedure - he is a walking time bomb and also during the 10th and through his recovery. 
Thank you all for your many calls, prayers and concerns. I will try to keep  you updated through e-mail. It is so nice to know you care. I am passing all the messages and e-mail son to JJ! 
God Bless!
BJ & Jim Ward
December 9, 2006
Please keep Brenna McGuire in prayer.  She is a thirteen year old who is having some very serious health issues.
December 9, 2006
Just a note; I am going to have back surgery on Monday, 11 December 2006. The bone between L1 and L2 will be removed and a Stimulator will be implanted.
I am Diabetic, so I am worried.  Please ask for some prayers from my Brother and Sisters.  God Bless,
Jack McCurdy
December 9, 2006
We need your prayers for JJ 
JJ has just been diagnosed with a serious heart condition. He has Narrow  complex Tachycardia. As we understand this is a problem that is congenital. It has to do with the electrical circuit part of his heart. Basically he has a short circuit. He will going into FL Hospital for a heart catheter! Please keep him in your prayers. The procedure is very risky and the condition is serious. 
Thanks,  God Bless!  
Love ya,  BJ & Jim Ward
December 5, 2006
Please lift up my sister Diana in prayer. She is having open heart surgery, a double bypass, tomorrow (December 6th)morning at 6AM.
This has become to be known by many as a common procedure, however, my sister is a special case due to the fact that she is a survivor of juvenile diabetes of 38 years. Diabetes is known to be very hard on the body organs. Thirty-eight years is along time to endure the disease and may slow down the recovery period.
Please pray for her and the surgeons’ to have a successful procedure with no complications.
God Bless!
Linda Croy
December 2, 2006
Hello everyone,
I have an emergency prayer request for my good friends, John & Brenda Shultz. They just had a new baby on Sunday and had to take him back to the hospital yesterday with a high fever. Today baby Drew is in ICU, on a ventilator and has a feeding tube and IV’s.  He has some kind of infection but they aren’t sure if it is viral or bacterial. Please pray for baby Drew for a full recovery. Thanks so much!
Connie Hitchcock
November 20. 2006
Our Thanksgiving is here!  Madison is home.  She has several doctor appts in the next 2 wks but whatever the situation may be~~our family will gratefully handle it. I want to thank you all for your prayers and support during these past 7 weeks.  No words can express my appreciation.
May God bless you during this holiday season.
Love, Cheryl
November 19, 2006
I just wanted to ask you all to keep Marie Harrington in your prayers.  I just talked to John and it seems that the pneumonia that she has been battling for quite some time now is still with her.  It has lingered on in her lungs and doesn't want to leave.  We all know what the power of prayer can do so lets get to it!  Please add Marie to your prayer list.  Lets pray hard for a complete recovery and get her back to normal for the holidays!  Wouldn't it be wonderful for her to be able to attend the Christmas party feeling like she is ready to celebrate! 
Blessings to all!
Glynnis Fadok
November 10, 2006
Update on Cheryl McGowan's great grand-daughter:
Thank you God.  Madison’s last blood culture showed negative for CMV.  After speaking to our parish nurse, Joann, this morning, I feel I have a better understanding of what this means.
The damage to her hearing (left ear) will remain the same. It still is not conclusive to the amount of hearing loss or the prognosis.
However, the wonderful news is that nothing more should occur. The treatment has taken care of the active virus!
Madison still has a swollen liver but that should heal on its own. And she will be on oral medication for 6mos under this current treatment. Before being released from the hospital (we are still looking at the 16th), doctors will test hearing and sight once again. And she will be closely watched by a specialist in Orlando (for several years to come)  instead of a regular pediatrician.
I am so unbelievably relieved and grateful to everyone. Thank you all for your love, support, comfort and prayers.
We are not totally out of the woods but I feel we are in the meadow!  Please continue  to remember Madison and her parents in your prayers.
Much love and Appreciation,
Cheryl
October 6, 2006
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY!
As you might know, CMV was diagnosed this morning. This disease in so horrible.  And can progress for several years. Deafness, blindness and mental retardation.
The best thing for her is aggressive prevention. Madison is on her way via ambulance  to Shands in Gainesville for treatment . Wendy is here from Michigan (Wen is a great source of strength for her sister) She & Amy are driving Morgan and Willis to Gainesville as we speak. Morgan & Madison will be in Gainesville for 6 wks.  Morgan will be at the Ronald McDonald House. ( Willis can stay for a week then has to come home and go to work.)
This treatment is considered experimental.  However, the doctor here feels this is the best action to take to hopefully minimize damage.  Madison will be getting her brain scan up there.
Everything has happened so quickly. We are all praying for the Holy Spirit to take care of this little baby. And Morgan.
 It is so heart breaking watching this young mother in so much pain. I keep telling her how much I admire and respect her.  What a good mom she is.  I told Morgan this afternoon~~one day she will look back at this time and be amazed how God brought her and her precious little one through it all.. 
 Please God.
Cheryl McGowan
October 3, 2006
Cheryl McGowan had a new great granddaughter born on Friday who is now in ICU with liver problems.  Please pray for Madison Elizabeth and her family.
Mary Hart
September 30, 2006
Please pray for Alice Rick she in her 90's, has diabetes and is fighting infections and possibly double pneumonia.  Alice is the mother of long time Cursillista Mary Kelnhofer.
September 30, 2006
Marcey, Chet Becker's daughter, called a couple of hours ago to advise that her Dade’s operation started about 11:30 this am and they were sewing him up about five hours later, with three bypasses and a leak repair in the heart itself, but all went well and no surprises.   Please thank the Cursillo members for their prayer and to continue with prayers of thanksgiving for his recovery.
Thanks.
YBIC,
Gene Langer
September 23, 2006
Please pray for Chet Becker, a longtime Cursillista from St. Margaret Mary.  He will be undergoing his second open heart surgery on Monday, September 25th at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford.
September 9, 2006
Please continue prayers for Debbie Kelley.  She had a 16 hour surgery on Friday, but then had to go back in on Tuesday for another 12 hour surgery.  The surgeons are more hopeful after the second surgery, but prayers are still most needed.
August 30, 2006
Please pray for two Cursillistas from St. Margaret Mary having surgery this week.  Alan Keene is scheduled today for a hernia operation.  Debbie Kelly, who is also a SMM substitute teacher, is having an auditory brain tumor removed on Friday.  This is supposed to be a 12 hour plus surgery and a long term recovery will be necessary.  There is a prayer service for her after the 8am mass on Friday.
August 21, 200
Hi Cursillo friends,
I am requesting prayers for Paul Bartholomew (and Lovey).  Paul had surgery last week and is having complications.  He had to be taken back in for some follow up tonight.  All went well, but his treatment from here is tricky because of previous heart trouble. Please continue to pray for him and for Sherry.  Thanks so much,
God bless and Decolores,
Kathy Salamida
August 7, 2006
Please pray for a successful surgery which Paul Bartholomew, a current Secretariat member, will undergo on Monday, August 14th.
August 2, 2006
Please pray for Sam Tuttle (St Augustine's) who will be having surgery on Thursday, August 3rd for prostate cancer.  
July 27, 2006
Please pray for Peggy Farrell and her entire family.  Peggy's father PB Howell  Died suddenly on Wednesday July 26th. 
Arrangements are as follows:    
Viewing Friday, July 28th from 6 pm - 8 pm at Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg with the Funeral at 11:00 am Saturday at
Assembly God, Picciola Rd. Leesburg  
To send cards to Peggy her address is... 
Peggy Farrell 
C/O Cottage Works
PO box 159
Fruitland Park, Fl 34731
July 25, 2006
Please keep the Gonzalez family in prayer.  The baby Amayah who was born last week died last Thursday.  She was only about a week old, and the family is in need of much comfort.
July 19, 2006
Keep Colleen Aboud in your thoughts and prayers.  She is recovering from neck fusion surgery performed today.
July 15, 2006
Please pray for a premature baby, Amayah Gonzalez, who was born this past week.  She has a slight profusion on the front of her brain and is in a children's hospital in Jacksonville.
July 3, 2006
Please pray for David Pappardo - he is 38 years old and one of my best friends brother.  He has had an allergic reaction to medication and has developed SJS - Steven Jones Syndrome.  He woke up this morning with a temperature of 104 degrees and his wife noticed he had blisters all over his body.  He went to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne and is being airlifted as I write this to Shands Hospital.  Basically, he is burning from the inside out - they say if he survives, he'll be blind.  Please, please keep David and his family in prayer.
Con Dios,
Ellen Ginevra
June 20, 2006   
Jack Clancy has been released from the hospital and is at home.  Thanks to all for your prayers.
June 9, 2006
Jack Clancy is in the hospital, his doctors are having a difficult time keeping his blood pressure and pulse under control.  Please keep Jack and Terry in your prayers through this time of uncertainty.  Once the doctors can get Jack's pulse and pressure stabilized they will consider putting in a pacemaker.
June 7, 2006
A good friend of mine, Nancy Audette, has asked us to pray for her unborn grandchild.  The baby is due in August and her daughter-in-law's pregnancy is not going well. Thanks,  Carol Rice
June 3, 2006
Sharon Morton’s sister, Kathleen Ochs, passed away Thursday afternoon. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
May 30, 2006
Jessica Moss passed away yesterday morning (5-29-06) at about 5:00am in Florida Hospital in Orlando. Jessica and Jack Moss were active in Marriage Encounter, Cursillo, and other ministries at Holy Spirit in Mims until they moved to Orlando in 1997 to be near their daughter, Judy. 
The whole process has happened very suddenly.  Jessica and Jack found out that Jessica had colon cancer on their 49th anniversary, May 4th, this month.
She had surgery on May 17th to remove the cancer in that area.  Unfortunately, it had already spread to her liver and other areas.  She was told that she would have 6-12 months to live with treatment.  She had expected to go home last Tuesday, when it appeared that she had developed an infection.  The doctors began antibiotics.  They later realized that the cancer had actually spread throughout her body.   
Jessica encouraged every woman to have a colonoscopy.  I don't think that she ever had.  She was only 70 years old.
Her funeral Mass will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul in Orlando (near San Pedro) on Thursday at 11:00am and the internment (burial) will be held at 1:00 here in Titusville at Oaklawn.
Jack's address is:  Jack Moss
                            3308 Bennington Ct.
                            Winter Park, FL  32792-6221
[ROSEMARY SKUFCA SAYS THAT THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL ON THURSDAY CAN MEET IN THE HOLY SPIRIT PARKING LOT A LITTLE BEFORE 10AM AND THEY WILL LEAVE THE PARKING LOT PROMPTLY AT 10AM]
May 27, 2006
A special request is being presented here for prayers and spiritual support for the “JACK & JESSICA MOSS”
family......Jessica has been in the Fla. Hospital by Rollins St. for some time with complications from surgery and a serious infection afterwards.
Her family has asked for prayers for Jessica and Jack ....
Any CRHP - TEAM MATES who wish to contact the Moss’ family can do so by phone:  (407-657-2270)
Their address is :    3308 Bennington Ct.,  Winter Park, Fla. 32792 ...Please pray for all of their family as this is a very sad time for them.  
Thank you and God Bless.  
Ysic,  Cathy B.
May 16, 2006
Praise report: Jim Dowling's mother received great news on her biopsy - results are negative.  Thanks for all the prayers.
May 16, 2006
Dear Friends,
Please remember the Timmes family in your prayers.  Nathan Timmes, son of John and Mary, was killed in an automobile accident last night.  Nathan is the brother of Stephen (5B) and Kateri (BMCHS Senior).  Nathan was a graduate of St. Margaret Mary Catholic School in 2000 and Bishop Moore Catholic High School in 2004. He was a student at Embry Riddle University, an Eagle Scout, and was very interested in aviation. 
We mourn with the entire Timmes family:  John and Mary, Kateri and Stephen, Miriam, Bill and Concettta, and Regina and Jack.  We pray that God will hold them in His loving arms at this time of tragedy and sorrow.  We know that Nathan is with our Lord Jesus Christ, and he is in the presence of the angels and saints, and his grandfather, Deacon Jack Timmes.
It is at times like this when we are most aware of the importance of community.  May God comfort and sustain us as we mourn the loss of Nathan, who was so loved.
In Christ’s love,
Mrs. Katie Walsh
May 15, 2006
Everyone, we need to pray for Jessica Moss. She’s been diagnosed with cancer. She’s going into Florida Hospital, on Princeton, tomorrow to prepare for surgery to done on Wednesday at 4pm. Please keep her in your prayers!
God Bless All
Linda Croy
May 10, 2006
Long time Cursillista and former Rectora, Phyllis Walker from Ocala, passed away yesterday.  May our prayers be directed to her husband and family.  There will be a viewing at Roberts Funeral Home on 17th Street in Ocala on Thursday, May 11 from 2 - 4 PM and 6 - 8 PM.  Another viewing will be held at Blessed Trinity on Friday evening from 6 - 7:30 pm with a funeral Mass at 7:30 pm.  Interment will be Saturday.
May 8, 2006
I would like to request some heavy duty prayers for Terry Schmidt's sister and her family.  Terry's sister, Laura Kymla from Michigan was diagnosed about 12 years ago with Multiple Myeloma.  In the past few days the family has been made aware that Laura's cancer is now in an advanced stage.  She was having bone marrow tests today and will be starting chemo this week. Laura is married and has a son and daughter in college.  Please keep them all in your prayers as well as Terry and her family.
God Bless, Colleen
May 8, 2006
Please pray for the family of Vicky Quiros.  Vicky died at 12:00 a.m. this morning. We know that she is safely in the arms of Jesus, in whom she had such great faith.  We pray for her family as they grieve their loss, especially her three children:  Gabby, Brian, and Liz.  May God comfort them in their sadness.
God bless,
Kathleen M. Walsh, Principal
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
April 11, 2006
Please keep the family of Bill and Charlene Ward in your thoughts and prayers.  Bill Ward died yesterday.  Bill and Charlene, who was Tom Wilkes secretary for many years, are long time Cursillistas.
April 10, 2006
Please keep Jim Dowling's mother in your thoughts and prayers.  She is having a biopsy for breast cancer.  
April 9, 2006  
Please keep Jim DeGrandi of St. Stephen's (and his surgeons and medical staff) in your thoughts and prayers as he undergoes back surgery to alleviate many years of pain and discomfort.  His surgery is scheduled for Monday, April 10th at noon and his recovery will be months.  Pray for his wife, Caryl, too.
April 8, 2006
Please pray for Pat Cavanaugh who has shingles over his right eye.  It is very painful and slow in healing.
March 27, 2006
Message from Lisa Johannes:
I just got news of an eighth grader, Chelsea Striby from Good Shepherd who was in a car accident Friday night.  Her sister Lauren was driving.  Chelsea was put into an induced coma for brain swelling and the next hours throughout today are crucial.  Lauren has injuries, but is OK.  Parents Mike and Gina are wonderful people.  Please pray for them and if you have time.
Thanks and God Bless
March 27, 2006
Ellen Ginevra is doing well and getting ready for her Chemo treatments.  She is so grateful for everything and everyone. She wanted to share her chemo dates with you, and asked for your continued prayers. Her first treatment is scheduled for 3/23 and then every three weeks; 4/13, 5/5, and 5/25.
March 27, 2006
Please pray for Carol Rice and her family.  Her mother, Gladys Paquin, died on March 10th in Connecticut.  Some thoughts from Carol: "The week that we spent with her was filled with many graces and blessings.  She was able to speak to her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, and she and I shared a number of very close moments - nothing was left unsaid.   
So, even though this did not turn out the way we had started to hope for, I could see God acting in some very powerful ways, and it was a wonderful affirmation that all things happen in His time. 
Thanks for all of your prayers and support."
March 1, 2006
Joyce Dobrozensky had a hip revision surgery yesturday (Feb. 28th)  All went well, but she has a long recovery ahead of her.  Please pray for her quick, easy recovery.
February 28, 2006
Please put Betsy (Neerland) Gattinella on your prayer list and prayer chains.  She is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Halifax Medical Center with complications from a kidney stone and secondary infection.  She is a very involved Cursillista in the Area 4 Ultreya and Our Lady of Hope Parish.  Thank you in advance for all your prayers.
February 16, 2006
My sister Diana in North Carolina is having a angioplasty heart catheter procedure done tomorrow. She is only 47 and has develop a heart problem. Of course, we don't know to what extent yet. She's been a diabetic since she was 9 years old, and I'm paying there won't be any complications as the heart cath is now considered to be a "routine" exam...and then there's the prognosis.  
God Bless and love you! 
Linda Croy
February 16, 2006
Please keep the Kinsey family in prayer.  Although Joan and Bob’s grandson (Luke) was killed in a car accident, he will live on through the donation of five organs (heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas) to five different persons.
May God’s gentle love be a source of comfort to the Kinsey family during this difficult time.
This request came fro Sts Peter & Paul Ultreya:
February 10, 2006
THANK YOU, I really appreciate it.... His name is Matthew...... its going to be a difficult time.  He is 3 years old and has been thru so much already in that short span.... various things but the biggest is that he was born with a club foot that has been managed with various techniques (casting, bracing, physical therapy, had a more minor surgery at 3 months)
but now he needs this major surgery (they are completely removing and reattaching tendons and all other fun stuff..).  then last summer we found a tumor in his arm that is not a big deal now but could bring pain and movement issues later in life, and could even possibly turn malignant.   So while he is under the orthopedist will remove that too.....
February 5, 2006
Ellen Ginevra is home from the hospital and resting comfortably. 
Her pathology report came back; all margins clear and lymph nodes show NO cancer. . . Praise the Lord!!  As you can imagine she is resting much easier and even had an appetite this afternoon.  She will be following up with her surgeon this week and then the oncologist in 3 weeks to get a better idea of what type of treatment and how much.  The cancer was 2 centimeters, within the 4 centimeters.  It looks like they got it all. . . hmm I wonder how that happened??
Ellen is forever grateful to all and sends her love. .She will be back to normal in no time. 
Gayla
February 1, 2006
Hi everyone,
I just spoke with Tony and Ellen (Ginevra) is now in recovery.  She went in at 1:00 pm and finished up around 5:00.  Everything went as well as expected. The surgeon wouldn’t speculate and said they would know more by Monday when the Pathology report comes back.  The reconstructive surgeon was pleased with his part and she is now resting in recovery. Thank you all for all your prayers and support, e-mails, letters, etc
Let’s continue to pray that the worst is over and she will have a speedy recovery!
Gayla
January 29, 2006
Update on Ellen Ginevra:
Hi everyone,
Well Ellen is having her surgery Wednesday this week.  She will be at Holmes Regional.  She expects to be in the hospital for 2-3 days and then recovering at home for 4-6 weeks.  At least this is what the reconstructive surgeon is telling her.  Her general surgeon could have other plans!  She has her appointment with the oncologist exactly 3 weeks from surgery to determine treatment.
Tim and I spent Friday night and Saturday with them.  They are holding up considering, and they both are so thankful for ALL of you and your calls, cards, prayers and support.  They truly believe and know the Lord will guide them through this and give them the strength they need.  It’s been a tough few weeks, and it’s about to get tougher.  Please continue to pray for Ellen, especially Wednesday ALL DAY!
Thanks again to all – you’ve really made a difference.
Gayla
January 17, 2006
Please pray for Bill Andrasco who will be undergoing open heart surgery soon.  Here's an exerpt from an email message from his wife, Alice.
When Bill first had his heart cath. the doctor told him that he needed open heart surgery but thought it would not be necessary for another year to year and a half.  However, after he had the nuclear stress test the doctor said it needs to be done right away.  Bill has an appointment with the surgery at 8 AM tomorrow to set a date.  Hopefully sometime this week or next.  I think once you know you have to have it, then the quicker the better.  There is a lot of strain on the heart (and mind) the longer you wait and worry.
January 5, 2005
On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:48 PM, Gayla wrote:
I just spoke with Ellen and mostly Sandy who was with Ellen during the visit with the surgeon.  He is encouraging her to have a double mastectomy with what they know so far.  She is meeting with the plastic surgeon tomorrow, and will be scheduling surgery after that.  It will be within the next 2 weeks (hopefully).
Sandy said the surgeon was very to the point and told Ellen since there was also somthing showing up in her left breast, that he would do both.  Again, they won’t know anything until they get in and take it out, and then wait 2-3 days for the reports to come back.  Ellen said Sandi was great and really drilled him and took a lot of notes, which she is going to type up and send out (I will forward as well).
Right now we just need to pray that it hasn’t spread to the Lymph Nodes and that it is contained.  They did learn that just because the mass is 4.5 centimeters, that doesn’t necessarily mean the cancer is that big, it could be much smaller, again they won’t know until they go in and get it.
Wish I could give more info, but it was a short conversation.
She will have to do chemo for 3-6 months, depending on how the reports come back, and they will determine if radiation is also necessary.
Ellen appears to be holding up well, Sandi said the toughest part was hearing him confirm to do the double mastectomy.
Ellen thanks everyone again for all your prayers and support.  She asked me to forward any e-mails to her which I will do.
I will also continue to update when I hear more. 
“All things are possible through Christ” . . . Ellen will get through this!
Gayla
December 30, 2005
My dearest friends and family,
I went and had the biopsy done yesterday and although the pathology reports won't be back until Monday, the doctor is reasonably sure that what he found is cancer. I'm scheduled with a surgeon for Monday for a consultation and surgery on Tuesday.  The doctor is insisting that regardless of the pathology report, he wants the mass removed.
Please, please continue to pray for me - that the pathology proves the doctor wrong and the surgery will be the end of it.  I know in my heart that "all things are possible through Christ".
Thank you for keeping me and my family in your prayers, and if you would, pass this on to all who you know what the power of prayer can do.
In His Love,
Ellen Ginevra
December 28, 2005
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
I am asking for your prayers of healing for myself.  I had a mammogram and ultrasound this morning and the doctor found a mass that he is "very concerned" about.  I've been scheduled for a biopsy first thing in the morning (Thursday, Dec. 29th) at 8 am.
I know what the power of prayer can do - so I'm asking that you please pray for the results to come back as a benign mass.  I would also appreciate you forwarding this email to your prayer partners and anyone that you think might pray for me.  May God bless you (and me!).
Ellen Ginevra
December 15, 2005
Request from Ellen Ginevra:
My sister-in-law, Joyce Bogan, was admitted to Orlando Regional Medical Center and is scheduled to have major back surgery tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 15th at 3 pm. Her vertebrae are collapsing - the doctor told her that any pressure - even standing - could put her in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
Please pray for a successful surgery - for Jesus to guide the hands of the surgeon and for recovery.  For those of you who do not know Joyce, she wouldn't do well not being able to be constantly moving - she can't sit still.
With Faith,
Ellen
December 4, 2005
For all who would like to send a card or note to Kay Donze, the address of where she is currently staying for rehabilitation following her hip surgery is:
Oakhurst Rehab. and Nursing, 1501 SE 24th Road, Ocala, Fl. 34471
Thanks,
Phyllis Marino
November 25, 2005
Praise news that Kay seems to be doing well following surgery for a broken hip, following a fall last Friday.  She has a myriad of health problems, yet continues fighting back.  Surgery was at 7:30 today and was talking to several by phone in her own room at 6p.m.  Keep her in prayer.....thanks, Carole Immel
November 17, 2005
A prayer request from Maureen Kisthardt:
I just got off the phone with Carrie Rowland Nason. Jim and I sponsored her on LVDC #10.  She also worked with Jim at World Color and is still working for the company that bought out World Color - Quebecor.  Last Friday she went to the doctor because she didn't feel good and found out she has advanced lung cancer which means it has spread to her lymph nodes and other places.  She is desperate to find the right treatment and is asking everyone to pray for her.  She has one son 18 and two adopted kids 18 and 16.  Please pray that our Lord will touch her and heal her and she will feel the power of our prayers.  Thanks.
November 15, 2005
Please pray for David Zak, his wife Laura and their family.  David and Laura made the recent Cursillo weekends this fall.  
They found out three days after the Women's weekend that David has malignant melanoma.  He is facing surgery on November 28th.   
They would very much appreciate everyone's prayers during the next few weeks as they face the future and deal with this next chapter of their lives.
November 10, 2005
Please pray for John Sauber who has cancer.
November 7, 2005
Please pray for Fr. Harry Wallace, who had a stroke recently. 
He is in the Health Care Center of Daytona Beach
                  550 National Health Care Dr
                  Daytona Beach, Fl   32114
October 28, 2005
Please pray for the restoration of the marriage of Rick Whalen and Maria Whalen (Rick was on Men's #50 in 1990, Maria on Women's #50).
October 20, 2005
Jim Davis is in ICU at ORMC-Orange Ave.   He is paralyzed with Gillian’s Berre blood disease.  The doctors are working very hard to find the right mix of medication and treatment to cure him.  Anything is possible with God in His time.  We need ALL of your prayers and continued support for Jim, Mary his wife and their children. 
Thank you and God bless each and every one of you.
Love and Peace,
Pat Chap
October 2, 2005
Pam Cassidy has asked us to pray for her - she is having a great deal of stress in her life.
September 11, 2005
Please pray for Dee Trigger who has kidney cancer.
August 31, 2005
Dear Friends,
Please remember my friend, Maryann Harkins, in your prayers.  Maryann had extensive cancer surgery over the summer and is currently back in the hospital due to complications from the myriad medicines she has had to take.  Maryann is truly an angel—one of the most faith-filled people I know, but she is really carrying her cross at this time.  Please pray that God will give her the strength she needs and that He will heal her.  Thanks so much!
God bless,
Katie Walsh
August 24, 2005
Thank you for your prayers.  God has answered them and Michelle, Lois and Gene Zeller’s daughter-in-law, has come out of a coma.  She still has a long path to recovery so please continue to keep them in your prayers.
August 16, 2005
Please pray for Lois and Gene Zeller’s daughter-in-law Michelle who was in a car accident and is now in a coma.
August 4, 2005
A fellow Cursillista, Bob Pittman (wife Bernadette) was in a major auto accident on SR 520 in Cocoa.  He is presently in surgery to stabilize the smashed femur in his left leg.  He also has two broken metacarpul in his left hand.  He has a slight concussion but no brain or spinal cord injuries, thank God.  Recovery will take around 10 months.  Please keep Bob and Bernadette in your prayers.
Please add them to your prayer list at church.
July 6, 2005
Please pray for Frank Gidus, who recently had major heart surgery. He has been home from the hospital for two weeks and is on the road to recovery. Frank is a long time Cursillista who is responsible for many of the successes of the Movement here in the Diocese and throughout the region. Please pass this along the prayer chain. Frank's e-mail address is:frankgidus@aol.com, for those who wish to contact Him.
January 22, 2004
Please put Frank Frulio on your prayer list and any prayer lists/chains in your parish.  Frank has leukemia and has recently started a very new and aggressive chemo treatment.  Please keep him, and his family, in your prayers.



 
 
 

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