✝ 7th  Week after Easter ✝   

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:28-29

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You can add your prayer request at www.ministry.dpd.org
✙ 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 15  Saint Isidore (the Farmer) – 1070-1130 A.D. -Patron saint of farmers.
Isadore was born in Madrid to poor but very devout parents. They were unable to support him when he was a youth and sent him to work for a wealthy landowner, John de Vergas where he ended up working for the rest of his life. He married a very religious woman named Maria Torribia. They had one son who died unexpectedly as a child.  Isidore had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to church and spent many a holiday devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid and surrounding areas. All day long, as he walked behind the plow, he communed with God. His devotion, one might say, became a problem, for his fellow workers sometimes complained that he often showed up late because of lingering in church too long. He was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore’s supplying them miraculously with food. He had a great concern for the proper treatment of animals.
 May 16 - Ramadan begins
 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar. It is regarded as the holiest month of the year as it was the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad. The annual observance of Ramadan is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Adult Muslims are required to fast from dawn until dusk every day throughout Ramadan as long as there are no health concerns. In addition to abstaining from eating, drinking, and smoking, Muslims also refrain from sexual relations as well as sinful speech and behavior. During Ramadan, Muslims pray every night  reciting different chapters of the Quran. Through the practices of self-discipline, sacrifice, and empathy for those less fortunate the virtues of generosity and charity are nurtured.