Heavenly Father, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. May the example of their sacrifice inspire in us the selfless love of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN
Dear Lord, we take ourselves far too seriously most of the time. Help us to add humor to our perspective -- remembering always that humor is a gift from God. AMEN -St Philip Neri
On Sunday we celebrated the end of the Easter Season with the Solemnity of Pentecost and we have now entered into Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time. The weeks of ordinary time do not celebrate a specific aspect of the mystery of Christ. Rather, especially on the Sundays, they are devoted to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects.
Congratulations to Patti! You help to make the Giuliano House a home. Within the short time she has been with us in the Giuliano House she has made friends with almost everyone at the DPD, staff and residents alike.
Day in and day out, often times behind the scenes, the members of “People Need Friends” are busy about the business of enhancing the quality of life for so many. Through the gift of time and individualized attention our volunteers remind and reinforce the dignity and worth of each person.
On Thursday, May 5, 2016 the Gruenert Center clients had the opportunity to take part in a workshop of body, breath and decision making which was designed and presented by occupational therapy students from Kean University.
On Thursday, May 5, 2016 the Gruenert Center clients had the opportunity to take part in a workshop of body, breath and decision making which was designed and presented by occupational therapy students from Kean University. This event was the brainchild of Emily Thomas, a “People Need Friends” volunteer and OT student.
Lord, as I start a new week please help me through and I ask that you stand before me, behind me and to each side of me. Guide me in all my decisions and aid me in making the right choices for myself as well as others that I am responsible for. May this week bring me closer to you in every way! Amen.