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Gracious God, please pour your love upon those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: Josie Monetti – friend of Gruenert Staff Karen Reiser. For courage and calm as she undergoes surgery.
Family of Charles Irungu Mwangi – Brother in law of Elizabeth Lumbete, Wehrlen House Associate Director. May they experience God’s love during this difficult time of loss.
Tom Slate Sr. – Father in law of Cheryl Slate. Request for successful surgery and God’s healing.
Denis Avagliano – longtime volunteer. For speedy healing and recovery from knee replacement surgery.
Ken I - Prayers that all cancer has been removed and for healing.
Terry Walker – friend of Denis Avagliano, as be battles cancer.
Sister Ann – For healing and a return to health.
Sharon Z. – For strength and hope as she faces a reoccurrence of cancer. May God hold her close.
Blanca Rivera- mother of a staff person Maria Alvarez as she is fighting Cancer.
Tommy Rieser – friend of Gruenert Center staff person Karen. For courage as he fights a new illness.
Patricia Brasley – Mother in law of Carolina Nelson who is facing serious illness.
Blair Nelson and George Fernstrom – Friends of Denis Avagliano. For strength and courage in dealing with this illness. May God grant a return to health.
Barbara Whitmore, Bob & Jay M
artin – Family of staff person Kelly Hammel . For courage in the face of illness.
Keith – Son in law of Jean Nichols - The strength to recover from a serious skiing accident.
Emily - A 5 year old girl facing serious health issues. May God bring her comfort and healing.
James –Please pray for wisdom the medical staff and complete healing during this difficult recovery.
Patrick - Friend of Joe and Debbie Wickham. As he battles cancer, may he feel God’s presence during this difficult time.
Francisca Camacho - Mother-in-law of Niurka Marte. May God comfort her and lead her into healing and restored health.
Theresa Wickham – Mother of staff person Joe Wickam. May God grant her comfort, strength and healing.
Regina Maloney - Sister of Joe Wickam. May God watch over her and give her courage and healing.
Kathleen Peterson – Friend of DPD. May God watch over her and inspire her with patience during her continued recovery.
Randy Philhower – Mother of Gruenert Staff Rebecca Dann. May she know God’s peace and courage as she undergoes treatment to bring her back to health.
Josiah – For God’s guidance and protection
Kirsten Yuroshek Tavia – Great grandmother of Ashley, Director of Barnet House
Christian Lavorgna – Son of CARE volunteer Ed Lavorgna
Daniel Healy Charlie Raab & Jim Daugherty Jimmy Feehan - Brother of Julie Tatti
James Ondimu Ochoki – Father of Geoffrey Ondimu, Director of Basile Apartments
Anthony – for strength
For peace, justice and hope in our world. May God bless our staff, residents, friends, volunteers and benefactors. May he turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Charles Irungu Mwangi – Brother in law of Elizabeth Lumbete
Marion Berdan – mother-in-law of Mena Berdan
For all deceased Friends and family of the DPD
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May 10 –Ascension of the Lord Ascension Day (also known as Ascension Thursday or Feast of the Ascension) refers to Jesus bodily ascending to heaven. According to the New Testament the Ascension of Jesus occurring 40 days after the Easter on a Thursday (and ten days before Pentecost.) The Feast of the Ascension is one of the great solemnities in the Christian liturgical calendar. The Acts of the Apostles says that after resurrection Jesus stayed with his apostles for 40 days. Afterwards they came to the Mount of Olives from where Jesus ascended to heaven to be with God.