Mark Gordon...

... is trying to shake a sinus infection that's been hanging on for two months.

Prayers for Emmanuel Martinez

Please pray for my dear friend Emmanuel Martinez who died last thursday. He was 30 years old only.A wonderful man, full of kindness and sincerity leaving behind his adorable two children who are 4 years old and 9 months old. I would also like to pray for his wife who is enduring a deep grief destroying her health. Thank you. -- Sophie Corret

Death of Tomas' Hillman

Tomas Hillman died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 8:00 a.m., surrounded by all of his family. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11900 Lawyers Road, Reston, VA at 1:00 p.m. Saturday 12/18/10, followed by a reception in the church hall. Tomas’ remains will be interred in Argentina next to his brother.-- Jack Finnerty

Please Pray for my next door neighbor

Please Pray for my next door neighbor Howard Bushong who is 92 years old and is in critical condition. Also, pray for his daughters that they will be given strength during this time. Thanks -- Harry Hardin

Palanca for a Mixed Cursillo in Murcia SPAIN

Good People of God - fellow Cursillistas,

We have a request for Palanca for a Mixed Cursillo in Murcia SPAIN
Murcia SPAIN 16/12/10 - 19/12/10
cursilloscristiandadmurcia@gmail.com

Could we all perhaps say a decade of the Rosary for them –
the mystery I love to contemplate is the Annunciation –
the Angel Gabriel asking Mary if she would accept Jesus into her life.
Isn’t that what we are asked at Cursillo?

Could we also pray for Catherine from Brisbane –
the Memorare is a very powerful prayer.

We keep in Prayer all those effected by the drought and flooding rains.

--
Sue Orchison

Thank you from the Curleys

The Curley Family extend their sincere thanks for the prayers
that have been offered for their daughter, Kathleen Curley Spadaro. The
Cardiac MRI performed at the University of Pittsburgh reveals no abnormalities or blockages

Prayers for Kirby Gates

Cathy Gates has requested prayers from the community for her husband Kirby Gates who has Acute Leukemia

Kathleen Spadaro...

Please Pray for Kathleen Spadaro, the daughter of Bill and Joan Curley. She has blocked arteries in her heart and they are doing more tests to determine the line of action. Pray that the doctors will find a solution and she can return to “normal”. Also, keep the family in your prayers. DeColores – Harry Hardin

John Rausch ...

One report from the cath. process on 11-4 is great. No blockages, nothing to worry about. On the other hand, that means there is some other reason for a "plumbing" problem. Follow up sessions w/specialists Nov 11-16 and 23 to help find answers. Please pray the prayers of healing.

Prayers for Ed Bisone's Brother & Family

We have just received word from Ed's brother, Dave, that the hospice nurse caring for his wife, Sue (suffering for several years from Lou Gehrig's Disease - ALS), stated this morning that it is unlikely Sue will survive until Christmas. We ask your prayers for God's mercy for Sue and strength for Dave and Sue's family. Your prayer is a gift. Thank you. -- Ed & Joanne Bisone

Palanca for Mexican Cursillo

Please offer prayers, Masses and palanca for the candidates and the team for the 315th Women’s Cursillo November 18-21 in the Archdiocese of Leon, GTO, Mexico.

Prayers for Dan Jones

I am requesting prayers for Mark Jones' brother Dan Jones. He has just been told he has lymphoma. He has begun tests to ascertain what stage. He and his wife Barb have devoted thier lives to working with special needs children and are wonderful people. They need prayers that treatment will be successful. Thank you so much for your help.

Judy Hamilton

Sharon Trodden...

Please keep Sharon Trodden in your prayers. She is the daughter of Steve and Regina Trodden, long time Cursillo members from St Charles now living in Bethany Beach, Delaware-- Bob & Maureen Giusti

Tomas Hillman & family

Dear friends –
Our friend Tomas Hillman of the 118th Men’s Cursillo is dying from a brain tumor. Expectations are within four to six weeks. He is at home with hospice care. Please pray for a peaceful death, for Tomas's wife, and for Carlos & Estela Hillman and their family at this time of sorrow.

It seems almost trivial to pray for my imminent tooth extraction in light of such grief, but Jesus told us to pray for everything, so I ask you to consider that also.

De Colores! some of which have a darker shade than others.
Peter N Roth

Pray for Jeanne Dean

Jeanne is having an operation on friday and will be in the hospital a couple of nights so I will not be at Group. Please keep her in your prayers -- John Dean

Pray for Jeanne Dean

Jeanne is having an operation on friday and will be in the hospital a couple of nights so I will not be at Group. Please keep her in your prayers -- John Dean

Prayers for two women in France

I would like to request a prayer for 2 women who live in France: Nicole Stamm,suffers from lung and bone cancer.Doctors say she will have to be on chemo until the rest of her life.She cannot sleep because her skin burns (side effects of chemo).She has to wear gloves because of that. Please pray for her to recover,and if it is impossible please pray for the burning sensation to disappear and for her to find peace during this difficult time of her life. Amen. Claudine Delpuech suffers from anxiety as a result of her depression.Please pray for her to find happiness so that she can succeed to get out of the dark tunnel she presently is in. Amen. God bless you all.Thank you. Decolores -- Sophie Corret

Please pray for Terri Auckland & her family

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Please keep Terri Auckland and her father and her family in your prayers, He passed away yesterday, October 1st in the morning. Peace, -- Jerry John

Please Pray for Susan Clemente

Susan Clemente was helping out her family in New Orleans, and this morning went to the hospital for a new blood clot. They've put in a screen and she's resting comfortably. Please keep her in your prayers. De Colores, -- Mark Clemente

Prayers for Peter Hadinger's Father

I'd appreciate if your prayer intentions this week could include my father, Richard Hadinger. He has been battling esophageal cancer for the past 18 months and is nearing the end. Fortunately, he has been able to lead a pretty normal life for all but the last couple of months. He just needs relief from pain and the love of his family now. This is a very good man - my role model. -- Peter Hadinger

Please pray for Amy Buchanan

Please pray for Amy Buchanan, daughter of Patti Harger, daughter-in-law of Freddie Wall. Amy is still in the hospital after five days, battling a bad case of pneumonia. -- Freddie Wall

Please pray for Lorraine John who passed away yesterday

Dear friends, My sister in law, Lorraine John passed away yesterday. Please keep her and my brother Ed and all of his family in your prayers. We will be flying out to Co Springs, CO on Sunday to help bring God’s presence and love to all. Love, -- Jerry John

International prayer request

Our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Diocese of San Jose de Melipilla, Chile, ask for our palanca for their 22nd Men’s Weekend October 8-11 and their 22nd Women’s Weekend October 14-17. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Stephanie Ellingson, grandaughter of Denny Cumber died in a car accident

Stephanie Ellingson, grandaughter of Denny Cumber died in a car accident. Please keep the family in your prayers. -- Joan Brown

Joe Aponte Mother's Surgery Results

Thank you all for your prayers, Mom's surgery was successful and she is on her way to recovey now. I'll be talking to her tonight and be with her for a couple of weeks in late September when she gets home from the rehab center. -- Joe Aponte

Katie's Progress

Dear All, Many thanks to God. Today we went to the “bug” doctor and she said that the bugs are gone. The sac in her hip is gone from the MRI and the inflamed vertebrae are normal, except for the ongoing arthritis. Tomorrow is the last pic infusion and the removal of the pic line. No more going to the hospital every day. Praise the Lord. We thank each and all of you for your prayers and concerns. It is your love that keeps us going in times like these. May God bless each of you in every one of your trials and needs. Peace, -- Katie and Jerry John

Prayers for Joe Aponte's Mother

Mom will be undergoing hip replacement surgery tomorrow morning. Prayers are welcome and appreciated. God bless, -- Joe Aponte

Prayers for Joe Wood

Please pray for Joe Wood son of Cursilista Elenor Wood. God bless -- Joan Brown

Please pray for our 9 year old granddaughter, Maggie

Please pray for our 9 year old granddaughter, Maggie, who has had a flare-up of the rheumatoid arthritis she was diagnosed with at age 2. There has been an increase in the joints involved including her jaw. Treatment options will be determined after the results are reported from the MRI done today. Thanks and God Bless ! -- Jo Ann Bisone

Please pray for Susan Telken

Please pray for Susan Telken, the sister of Tony Rausch, who has been diagonosed with terminal Lung cancer that God will comfort and heal her during this time.

Prayers for Pete Dalmut, Joan Sheppard's brother-in-law

Dear Friends - Please keep my family in your prayers. On Saturday morning at 6:30am my brother-in-law, Pete Dalmut, passed away. He had waged a two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by my sister, Barbara, and their four children. Pete and Barb were married for 32 years - our entire family will miss him so much. They live here in Springfield (I actually live in their basement apartment.) There is a wake at Murphy Funeral Home (Falls Church) Wednesday night from 7p-9p, and the funeral is at St. Raymond's 10:30 Thursday morning followed by burial at Fairfax Memorial Park and Reception at St. Ambrose School. -- God Bless, -- Joan Sheppard

Please keep Kitty Mould in your prayers

Friends, Please keep Kitty Mould in your prayers. She had a successful shoulder surgery last week, but is back in the hospital after having some GI tract trouble. She'll undergo some procedures and tests tomorrow (Monday) at Georgetown Hospital and hopefully we'll know more. If you plan on visiting, please call first to make sure it's a good time. de Colores, -- Mark Clemente

Update on Katie John

Dear friends, one and all, I am so pleased to tell you that I brought Katie home this afternoon. She is doing well. Her spirits are up and she is getting around quite well. I want to thank each and all of you for your deep and continued prayers. It is beyond a doubt that God heard all of our prayers, for it is written, “Where two or more are gathered in my name, there, I will be with you.” I can count at least four events which are beyond the realm of normal happenings. I call them miracles. May God be Praised. Thanks so much and Peace to all, -- Jerry John

Update on Bristow Nuns

Received email from Sr. Tricia Kirk with news from Sr. Cecilia with good news: Sr. Charlotte Lange is now out of the trauma unit, moved to intermediate care.. She is "talking up a storm" and was able to stand up for the PT person. Will have some sort of knee surgery this week. Lots of smiles. Sr. Connie is conscious and recognizing people, but in great pain...broken legs and back, etc. She's responding to voices and is pretty stable, though she is not yet moving. Sounds like some miracles are happening. Let’s give thanks and keep up the prayers!!! -- Mimi Fitzgerald

Please keep Rita Perko and her family in your prayers

Please keep Rita Perko and her family in your prayers. Her husband, Dave, passed away on August 10th after recently moving from St. Mark's in Vienna to No. Carolina. If you would like to send a note, Rita's address is: 2A Liberty Court Villas, Whiteville, NC 28472 Recently, there was a wonderful article about Dave and Rita in the "Arlington Herald." -- Carol Poplin

Prayers for Fred Pugarelli Surgery

Please keep Fred Pugarelli, the doctors and nurses who will care for him, in your prayers as he undergoes surgery on Monday at Fairfax Hospital. -- Carol Poplin

Update on the two Bristow sisters

Sister Tricia Kirk of the Baltimore Benedictines sends us this update on the two Bristow sisters after spending yesterday with Sister Cecilia, the Prioress at Bristow. Thank you all for your prayers for us and more so for the Bristow Sisters. The 2 Sisters are now on trachs but seem to be still unconscious. Sr. Charlotte moved her toe last night which was a good sign. She is the one on cumadin and her errythmia seems better. She had colon damage and had part of her intestines removed. Her body is swollen particularly her head. Both Srs are still in the Trauma unit and critical.
Sr. Connie is the one with diabetes and has mostly bone structure damage, including broken vertebrae in her back, two broken legs and her wrist is broken.
Sr.Cecilia's homily from Sr.Denise's funeral is on their website Benedictine Sisters of Virginia. You also might want to read the article in the Arlington Herald.
So, continue to pray as this will be for the long haul for the Srs and the community. But they are great in supporting one another and know that lots of people are supporting them which is how they are getting through this. They count on our prayers. -- Peace, Tricia

Passing of Jeri Forster

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jeri Forster and for the comfort and peace of her family. -- Jack Finnerty

Prayers and Thanks from Jerry John

To each and all of you. Sorry that I haven’t responded sooner, but I have been a little busy. My most heartfelt thanks for all of your prayers and support. Katie has been moved to Woodstock Shenandoah Memorial Hospital last Thursday and it is only ½ mile from the house. A gift to me. God has heard all of your prayers for he has responded in many ways. She is in rehab, getting many new body exercises and she is responding very well. She has learned to get up from a sitting position, can get out of bed to the walker and she is waking more and more each day. Her spirits are up and she is determined to get well. She will be on the pic line for the antibiotics for another five weeks, and that too seems to be working on the back pain as well as on the rest of the body. Oh how I thank God for his every blessing. Thank each of you for all of your prayers, please continue, and I will keep you in mine. Peace, -- Jerry John

Prayers for Jeri & Bill Forster

Jeri Forster will be returning home from Fairfax Nursing Center on Wednesday, August 11 (time is yet to be resolved). In addition to the stroke, terminal cancer, and lingering shingles she has picked up pneumonia over the past weekend. She will have 24/7 nursing care for the first week and will be under Hospice supervision. Many thanks for all of your cards, prayers and good wishes. Please continue your prayers for Jeri and Bill. -- Bill Forster

Prayers for Stan Prochaska's son

Dear Family and Friends, We just want to let you know that our son, John, passed away today following nearly a 5-month battle with lung cancer. We want to thank all of you for your prayers of the past few months. Although the news is not what many of us wanted or expected, as Tracey valiently said, John was in so much pain lately that it is a blessing he no longer is suffering. We agree. Peace be with you. -- Stan and Nancy Prochaska

Arrangements for Sr Denises's Wake and Funeral

Sister Denise's body will be received early Thursday morning, August 5 at the monastery. A wake vigil will take place at 7:00 p.m. that same evening followed by the funeral mass and burial on Friday, August 6, 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the ministries of the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia

Katie John Update

Dear all, First, I want to thank each and all of you for your prayers. Jesus said, where two or more of you gather together, know that I am with you. Indeed, God has been with us.
The doctors at Winchester Medical Center, where Katie has been since Wednesday, had not been able to get the culture to grow so they could identify the “bug”. This morning, I went back to Jesus and said, “Thank you for have already done, but I know that you have power over all things, please Lord make that bug grow”. Guess what, this afternoon, the culture had come alive and they have identified the bacteria, Streptococcus-mitis, and now they have the correct antibiotic for that bug. Katie is doing better. She is awake and alert, much of the pain is gone and she looks ten times better than yesterday. She will be on this antibiotic for 6 weeks and it is administered in the vein so Medicare wants her in a “Medical” facility while we want her at home. Don’t know where that will go. But, first, she will go to a Rehab facility for about two weeks to rebuild up the muscles in her back. Please keep her in your prayers.
May God bless each of you for your prayers. -- Jerry John

Update on the Sisters

This is a terrible tragedy and a tremendous loss to all of us personally and as a community. Sr. Denise did not survive the accident. Srs. Charlotte and Connie Ruth both had surgery and are in serious condition. Information about the wake and funeral for Denise will be posted when available.-- Trudy Dervan

Benedictine Sisters in Car Crash

This morning on the way to Mass, Sr. Denise Mosier, Sr. Charlotte Lang and Sr. Connie Ruth of the Benedictine Monastery were in a head-on collision near Bristow. The sisters were air-lifted to Fairfax Hospital. Please pray! Updates will be provided as we get them. -- Trudy Dervan

Thank you from Jerry John

Dear all, In the middle of the night, a voice in my heart said, “you know I heard everyone’s prayers in support of your plea”. I reread my email and it sounds like it was only me who appealed to the Lord for mercy. OH NO, each and all of your prayers were also before the Lord. I apologize for sounding like only my prayers were heard. I most sincerely thank each of you for your prayers and thoughts for Katie. I just talked to my daughter, Gina, who stayed the night with her and Katie is hanging in there. There is still the big problem with her spine, Please continue your pleas to the Lord. May God bless each of you and hold you close to his heart. Peace, -- Jerry John

Update on Katie John

Dear all, My message last night gave much of the story, but Gina told me more later. Katie’s kidneys were shutting down, her breathing was on the wane, the infection had progressed to her blood stream and Gina did not think she would live through the night. Yesterday was the feast of St. Martha. As is said in the Gospel, Martha said Jesus, I know you are the Christ, the Son of the living God and that you are my god. Lazarus had already died. Jesus went on to raise his from the dead. My prayer also was, Jesus, like Martha, I too know that you are the Christ, the Son of the living God and I totally believe in you. Jesus, you answered Martha’s plea to you, I also ask you to hear my plea to you.
Now, the doctors took a sample of the cyst they found and analyzed the “stuff” from her cyst and prescribed antibiotics for them, along the others she was taking. They also kept her medicated for pain.
When I left last night, Katie was on her death bed, but I wasn’t aware of the seriousness of her condition. However, this morning, when the nurse came in, she was wide awake, talked and joked with her. She was totally cognizant, the pain was gone, she sat up and ate breakfast - the first meal since the 13th of July. Two doctors told me that it was truly a miracle. I thank and praise God. For his love for us and his mercy toward us in our needs.
Katie still has the problem with the two vertebrae and disks, which they are treating with Physical Therapy. They say PT and I tell them that means ‘Pain and Torture’. I think they will send her to the Winchester Rehab Center for several weeks to attempt to build up the muscles around the area to help with that problem. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. Also, I ask you to thank God for his miraculous healing gift. May God bless each of you. -- Jerry John

Prayers for Katie John

Dear friends and family, Just to give you an update. This evening they moved Katie to ICU because she has an infection in a cyst which is where the injury occurred and it was filled with ‘bugs’ which moved into her blood stream. She is also going into a fib. Pray that the antibiotics will clean the blood stream. If not we are in big trouble. Thank God that Gina and here are here to help. I am “pooped’. Please keep up your prayers, Love you all, -- Jerry John

Please pray for Tomas Hillman

Please pray for Tomas Hillman. Tomas made his weekend on the M118th, April 2009. His brain tumor, which has been inactive for several years, is growing or spreading (not too fast, but enough), and has not responded to recent chemo treatments. He will undergo another trial treatment at NIH, which requires a biopsy. The surgery procedure will be on Monday, 2 Aug 2010, at 8.00 am and he will spend probably another day or two more in the NIH. His doctors are hopeful that the biopsy results will allow the NIH to give him a better drug and/or different and more reliable treatment. Tomas is obviously quite afraid and nervous knowing that there is always an risk involved in a brain surgery procedure. Please pray that the surgery is successful, that the results provide a workable and successful course of action for his treatment, and for his confidence and self esteem. -- Jack Finnerty

Please pray for Tom Copeland

Please pray for Tom Copeland. Tom fell early Sat morning and has broken his femur, a clean break near the top of the bone, but it will result in an operation, post-op recovery at Fairfax INOVA, and at least five weeks of rehab at some rehab facility. -- Jack Finnerty

Please pray for a nurse I worked with for years, Marge Miller

Please pray for a nurse I worked with for years, Marge Miller, who has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and is undergoing intensive chemo and x-ray therapy -- Jo Ann & Ed Bisone

Please pray for our dear friend and Cursillista, Rosemary Pitts.

Please pray for our dear friend and Cursillista, Rosemary Pitts. Rosemary is in Mary Washington Hospital after a fall from her bicycle. She is anxious and concerned about several injuries and asks for all of our prayers. -- Mary Lou McGonigle

International Palanca

Our Cursillo brothers and sisters in the Diocese of San Jones de Melipilla, Chile, ask for our prayers and other palanca for their 21st Men’s Weekend July 15-18 and their 21st Women’s Weekend July 22-25.

Here is more information about the wake and funeral for Gerry Foley

Here is more information about the wake and funeral for Gerry Foley. The funeral will be at 1pm, Monday, 28 June at St Charles. The wake will be on Sunday, 27 June, at Murphy’s Funeral home (Arlington) starting with a prayer service at 1pm and then viewing from 2-4pm and again at 6-8pm. If you can get to the funeral on Monday, the family will certainly appreciate your presence. pax, -- Mike Doyle

One of our latest Babe Chicks has passed away

One of our latest Babe Chicks has passed away, Gerry Foley from the Men's 120th Weekend. Please keep him, his wife Betty and his family in your prayers. -- Trudy Dervan

My sister Peggy went Home last night.

My sister Peggy went Home last night. I want to thank you all for your prayers throughout this past year. They buoyed me and my family and, especially, my sister. -- Trudy Dervan

International Palanca

Please offer prayers, rosaries, Masses, and palanca for the team and candidates of the 346th Men’s Weekend in the Archdiocese of Leon, GTO, Mexico. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Prayers for Trudy's Sister Peggy

Please keep my sister, Peggy, and her family in your prayers. She is on her final journey in this life. We have no idea how long it will take, but the family has gathered. We trust in the Resurrection! -- Trudy Dervan

International Palanca Request

Please pray that Our Lord guides the candidates and team of the 948th Women’s Weekend in the Diocese of Cartagena (Murcia, Spain) June 17-20. -- Melanie Rigney

Update on Bruce Hoffer

Please continue to pray for the Hoffer family. Bruce, husband of Mary Ann, had heart surgery 3 weeks ago Mon. (5/24) and has still not awakened from the surgery. He has had a number of seizures and there’s great concern that he may have brain damage. We ask for peace and guidance for this family as they face some very daunting decisions. -- Kathy Scott

Prayers for Fr Fred Schmit

Friends, Fr. Fred Schmit is an McLean ultreya emeritus many of the "seasoned" cursillistas remember who moved to Tennessee years ago but keeps up with us spiritually and electronically. He asks for prayers for an upcoming surgery on June 10th. -- Mark Clemente

Palanca Requests from Far and Wide

The Diocese of Dallas/Fort Worth/Houston, Texas, will have the 9th Women’s (Korean) Cursillo July 22-25 in Dallas. Please keep them in prayer.
Please offer rosaries, Masses, and prayers for the Men’s Weekend in the Archdiocese of Leon, GTO, Mexico, July 29-August 1.
Please pray for the candidates and team of the 947 Men’s Weekend in the Diocese of Cartagena, Murcia, Spain, June 3-6. -- Melanie Rigney

Prayers for Bruce Hoffer

Hello everyone, I’m sure many of you remember Mary Ann Hoffer who used to be in our group reunion for many years. I wanted to let you know that her husband had open heart surgery on Mon. and now there are complications – he hasn’t awakened from the anesthesia and they are concerned there could be brain damage. Please keep Bruce and Mary Ann as well as the doctors in your prayers for a full recovery with no brain damage. Thanks. -- Kathy Scott

Prayers for my sister, Peggy

I am asking for prayers for my sister, Peggy, who has inoperable lung cancer. After several bouts of chemo, the cancer is taking over rapidly. We don't know what the future holds, but I'm asking God for grace, peace, and confidence in the Resurrection for my sister and her children -- adults from 20's into 40's -- as they proceed down the difficult road that lies ahead. -- Trudy Devan

International Palanca Request

Please offer palanca for the 944th Mixed Cursillo Weekend in the Diocese of Cartagena, Murcia, Spain, May 27-30. Thanks so much! -- Melanie Rigney

Prayers for Koinonia in Minnesota

Dear friends, Nick is my oldest nephew and a faithful follower of Christ and a fellow Cursillista. Koinonia is a Minnesota form of Cursillo. The three candidates are Nick’s brothers and sister. I am so touched. Please pray for them this weekend. De Colores, -- Jerry John

Please pray for our granddaughter, Katie

Please pray for our granddaughter, Katie. Due to some serious emotional disturbances she has had to return home early from her first year in college. Thank you and God bless your support.-- Jo Ann & Ed Bisone

International Palanca Request:

Please offer prayers, rosaries, and Masses for the team and candidates of the 945 Mixed Cursillo May 13-16 in the diocese of Cartagena, Spain.

Death of Father Jack Fullen

Hello Everyone, It is with heavy heart that we are writing this note to you. Father Jack Fullen passed away this morning. More details to follow. Please keep this wonderful priest in your prayers. We will miss him greatly. How fitting that He should go home to the Father during the beautiful month of May - the month of Mary, our Blessed Mother. May his soul rest in peace. Peace and God Bless, -- Caterina & Chuck Tiso

Memorial For Marty Smart

Marty's memorial Mass will be held at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church ,3304 Washington Blvd Arlington, VA, www.stcharleschurch.org at 3pm, Friday, 7 May 2010
We will be having a reception following at the Army Navy Country Club located at 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Maps will be distributed at the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to The American Brain Tumor Association. www.abta.org
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Rest in Peace Marty Smart

Hello all. It is with great sadness that I write this note to all of Marty's wonderful family and friends. Marty took her last breath this morning at about 10am. She left this world peacefully. I know that she is in a better place...A place she has looked forward to, to be reunited with her parents, sister, and brother. What a blessed day for them all!! I am tentatively thinking we will have a Memorial on Saturday. I will keep you all posted on the details. Thank you for going on this journey with Marty. She loved you all dearly. Her friends & family throughout all walks of life, have made her so happy!! Love, -- Mackenzie Thompson

Pray for Brad Catania brother in law of my son Eugene Cannon

Brad Catania is the brother in law of my son Eugene. Brad underwent emergency brain surgery in Mexico this week and has been medivac'd home to Philadelphia. Recovery of motor and cognitive function remain questionable. Please pray for Brad and his family. -- Andy Cannon

Prayers for Fr Jack Fullen

Dear friends in Christ, I received a phone call from Father Jack's daughter stating that he had respiratory distress early this morning and was placed on a ventilator to help his breathing. At present, he is in the ICU and is stable. It is thought that the respiratory distress is a result pneumonia and congestive heart failure. I am deeply, deeply saddened by today's news and am asking for your prayers. In the mercy of Christ, -- Kellie M. Ross

Special Intention for Nicholas Anitole

A friend of my family is close to the end of his battle with cancer. Nick is 43 and recently became a father to Nicholas Jr.: 6 months old. I ask that you pray for him and his wife Dahlia who loves him very much and shares in his pain. -- Mike Barrea

The diocese of Cartagena, Spain, asks for our prayers

The diocese of Cartagena, Spain, asks for our prayers, rosaries, and other palanca for the 945th Women’s Weekend April 29-May 2. -- Melanie Rigney

Update on Katie John

Dear all, Good news - I would like to give you an update on things and to thank each and all of you for your prayers. On Tuesday we were to UVA Hosp for Katie’s follow-up and the Dr. said the surgery was perfect. The x-rays are absolutely clear and as are her lymph nodes. No Chemo, no radiation and only a follow up in six months. Thanks be to God.
Bad news – On Thursday at about midnight, we went to ER because Katie was vomiting and had pains in the abdomen. DR e-rayed ,etc, and said it looked like a blocked intestine and there was about a 70% chance that surgery would be needed. Ouch. The admitted her into the hospital, and I prayed with all of my heart. They put her on a liquid diet with meds, etc, and, praise the Lord, it cleared up and the pain went away.
Good news – Katie came home late Friday afternoon and on Saturday, we travelled to Gina’s in Burke Center to celebrate Gina’s birthday and Gina and John’s wedding anniversary. Again, thanks be to God and to each of you for your prayers. Peace, -- Jerry John

Joint Cursillo of the diocese of Passo Fundo/RS, Brazil, April 16-18

Please offer prayers, rosaries, Masses and other palanca for the 34th Joint Cursillo of the diocese of Passo Fundo/RS, Brazil, April 16-18. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

310th Women’s Cursillo April 29-May 2 in the Archdiocese of Leon, Mexico

Please pray for the women and team of the 310th Women’s Cursillo April 29-May 2 in the Archdiocese of Leon, Mexico. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Update on Sue Clemente

Friends, Please keep Sue in your prayers. Still a lot of questions to answer about how to best handle a "hematoma" she developed which was the cause of her leg pain. de colores, -- Mark Clemente

Update on Susan Clemente

Friends, Susan is not out of the woods yet and I had to take her back in the hospital yesterday for pretty severe leg pain. I appears that all the prednisone she has taken over the years may have weakened her bones. It may be more (or less) than that, hopefully we'll know more as tests come back. Do continue to keep her in your prayers. de Colores, -- Mark Clemente

Update on Sue Clemente

Friends, It's a Good Friday indeed. Thank you for your prayers, we've felt them envelop Susan and we believe she's finally out of the woods and I expect her home from the hospital this weekend. We've finally gotten a diagnosis, hemophagocytosis which in laymen's terms, are white blood cells eating up ones red blood cells, THINKING they're some germ that needs to be eliminated. She's responding well to treatment and her spirits are great. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Have a Blessed Easter!! de Colores, -- Mark Clemente

Update on Sue Clemente

Friends, I'm with Sue now and she looks great. There really is no update other than they've eliminated a bunch of stuff after 4 days of tests. There are more results to gather and a couple more test to do. Bottom line is she is baffling some of the best rhumatologists, infectious disease, hematologists, pulmonary, dermatology and internal medicine docs here in Bethesda Hospital. They have uncovered a few interesting things, but nothing yet that explains her high fever and low oxygenation levels. We thought it was the pulmonary embolism she had in Jan, but that cleared up, and similar symptoms returned, and then some. So it's probably a lupus flare up of some sort, but ... still looking for the culprit. But the doc "team" feel like they're getting "close." I hope so. Thanks for your prayers and good wishes, they are most appreciated. de Colores, -- Mark Clemente

Prayers for Susan Clemente

Friends, I ask for your prayers for Susan who has been in and out of the hospital since January with some unspecific condition, most probably related to lupus. She had a pulminary embolism, has been running a very high temperture and is baffling the best doctors at Bethesda, so I ask for your prayers to get it under control soonest. God Bless -- Mark Clemente

Prayers for John Rausch

Just got a call from John Rausch. He is in the hospital because his heart monitor went off yesterday and they want to do another procedure on Thursday. Please pray for a successful outcome for John, and support for Tony and the family. -- Harry Hardin

Prayers for Sean Copeland

It is with profound sadness and unending grief that we inform you of the sudden death of our beloved son, Sean, on February 13, 2010. Your prayers for all of us will be appreciated. -- Tom and Rae Copeland

Marty Smart is back at home

Marty Smart is back at home. Those wishing to visit should sign up on her web page, http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/621107/ . Visitors are being limited due to Marty's limited energy. Cards and calls are always welcome; afternoons are best. Your prayers are greatly appreciated by Marty and her family. -- Trudy Dervan

Please pray for Daniel

Please pray for Daniel, 14 years old. He is scheduled for major, very serious, facial surgery 18 March, at which time his entire face will be reconstructed to correct congenital abnormalities. -- Jack Finnerty

Pray For Manfred

For Manfred, who continues to experience severe pain in both lower legs and feet since shortly after New Years. After more than three weeks on antibiotics, and seeing a progression of doctors, he has been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. An original surgery date of 28 May was given to him, but he has now been given an earlier date for surgery on one leg of 30 Mar; the other, near the end of April. Please pray for a cessation of pain, swelling, inability to sleep, and the anxiety he is experiencing through all this. Also, pray that somebody else cancels so his appointment can be moved up. -- Jack Finnerty

Palanca Request

Please offer prayers, rosaries, and Masses for the candidates and team of the 944 Men’s Cursillo March 18-21 in the Diocese of Cartagena, Murcia, Spain. -- Mel Rigney

Pray for Mom

Brothers, Please add my mom to your prayer list as she is in the hospital with pneumonia. De Colores, -- Tom Goodwin

Marty is still at Walter Reed

Marty is still at Walter Reed. Unfortunately, the MRI showed that her tumor is growing again. She is back on the steroids to make her more comfortable, but there are no further treatment options. We would ask that you NOT visit Marty at this time. She is very tired and there are some additional tests to be performed on Friday. Her neices and nephews will be arriving Saturday morning and they will let us know when and where to visit Marty.In the meantime, please continue to keep Marty and her family in your prayers. -- Trudy Dervan

Update on Marty Smart

Please keep Marty Smart in your prayers. She is back at Walter Reed in the ICU with swelling in her brain. Please, no visitors without calling first to check, but at least not 'til the weekend.

Amazing/thanks for the thoughts and prayers and faith

Hi all, on just long enough to say thanks and all SHALL be well. I could read the clock in the operating room as soon as they removed the laser… something I wouldn’t have been able to doo for the past 45 years unaided. The disparity in vision appears to be workable. Thank you all for everything. I am forever in your debt, and will be praying for each of you. Thanks again, -- Mel

943rd Women’s Cursillo Diocese of Cartagena, Spain

Please offer prayers, rosaries, and Masses for the 943rd Women’s Cursillo in the Diocese of Cartagena, Spain, March 11-14. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Thank you

Thank you friends and family for your support, prayers, songs during my recient hospital stay. May God bless you and keep Tony and I in your prayers -- John Rausch

Mel's cataract surgery

I would appreciate our wonderful community’s prayers while I undergo cataract surgery on my right eye on Monday. It’s a bit trickier than the run-of-the-mill cataract removal, but I have faith God and your prayers will get me through this, just as they did when my retina detached in 2008. Thanks and peace, -- Mel Rigney

My crappy heart update -- I'm doing fine

Family and Friends - This will be news to some of you and an update for others. I came in to the hospital about a week and a half ago no w/my v-tac and my difibulator going off. They tried a new med, it didn't work and the docs performed an ablation on Monday, Feb 22. We thought that had worked, but ultimately it didn't. They've tried another medication, one I had to take 3 days with monitoring, but that didn't work either. So they'd scheduled another ablation for me today. We just got some great news though -- as we waited to go down for the ablation, the doc came in and said that my latest course of meds IS working, I haven't had another v-tac since yesterday morning. That means I won't be having another ablation today! We'll be here a couple more days observing me on this new dose and if all stays quiet I should be home by Thursday. Keep the prayers coming - Peace and Joy - John

John Rausch is still in Fairfax Hospital

John Rausch is still in Fairfax Hospital under going more heart test. Please keep him and Tony in your prayers. -- Harry Hardin

International Prayer Request

Please offer prayers, rosaries, and other palanca for the 942nd Cursillo Weekend March 4-7 in the diocese of Cartagena, Spain. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Ed Habert suffered a massive stroke today

Please pray for Ed Habert, father of Therese Ryan, from St. Mary’s, who suffered a massive stroke today. He is currently paralyzed on one side and cannot talk. Please also include Therese, her husband and family and Therese’s Mom in your prayers. -- Jack Finnerty

Katie’s surgery went very well

Dear all, First, please don’t call Katie or send cards, it upsets her. Send an email if you wish. Thanks to each of you for your prayers, Katie’s surgery went very well. Dr Jones is very confident that he got “everything”. He said from what he could tell, the lymph nodes were also clear. We will do a follow up in about two weeks. We got home several hours ago, and Katie is doing very well. Of course, there is pain from where they spread the ribs apart to get to the lungs, but all else is super. Please keep up your prayers. We are so grateful. May God bless each of you. Peace, -- Jerry

Prayers for John Hanlon Surgery

John Hanlon, the husband of Flo Hanlon, a Fredericksburg Cursillista, is undergoing his seventh stomach surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Please pray for John and for his surgeons and that Flo and her family continue to place their hope and trust in our deal Lord. -- Mary Lou McGonigle

Update on Katie's surgery

Jerry John left me a message that his wife, Katie's surgery went well. Thanks everyone for prayers. Keep them coming. Please post. Thanks. -- Mimi

John Rausch

Toni called at 11:32am. John is in Fairfax Hospital; his fibulator went "off" several times yesterday....they are checking his "meds". -- Andy Mastic

Arrangements for Marianne Wall

Visitation (closed casket) will be at Money & King Funeral Home, on Maple Ave (Rt. 123) in Vienna on Friday, 2/19, from 2:00-4:00, with Rosary at 3:30, and from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 2/20, at St. John the Beloved in McLean, with a reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. Burial will be some time next week in Richmond.

Pray for Kevin

Please keep my son, Kevin, in your prayers. He checked himself into a detox center on Sunday. -- John Dean

Marianne, may she rest in peace

Freddie's mom, Marianne, "honorary Cursillista", passed away peacefully early this morning. Please pray for her soul, and for the consolation of her family. Information about services will be available in a day or so.

Prayers for Freddie Wall's mom & son, Stephen

Freddie Wall's mom is holding her own in the hospital as of this afternoon (Monday) and continued prayers will be appreciated. But also, Freddie has requested prayers for her son, Stephen, who has developed a serious MRSA infection in his leg and is on intravenous ABX at home. Thanks so much. -- Trudy Dervan

Please offer your prayers for our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Alcala de Henares in Madrid, Spain

Please offer your prayers for our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Alcala de Henares in Madrid, Spain, who will have their 49th joint Cursillo Weekend March 18-21. -- Melanie Rigney

Please keep Brad Billing's family in your prayers

Please keep Brad Billing's family in your prayers. Brad passed away in late January and his memorial service was held this past Saturday, February 13, at St. Clements Episcopal Church where John Hortum is the Rector. Many old time Cursillistas remember John when he was at various parishes in the Diocese. Brad had been in Group Reunion with me and 2 other Cursillistas on Saturday mornings for the past 20 plus years. I will greatly miss his humor and insights --Bob Giusti

Prayers are requested for Freddie Wall's mom, Marianne

Prayers are requested for Freddie Wall's mom, Marianne, who is in Arlington Hospital fighting pneumonia. Many of you will remember Marianne, who accompanies Freddie to many Cursillo events. Freddie and the rest of the family could also use some prayers, too.... -- Trudy Dervan

Rae & Tom’s son, Sean, died unexpectedly last night

Rae & Tom’s son, Sean, died unexpectedly last night. Tom & Rae are flying home from Miami this afternoon. Arrangements are pending. Please keep all of their family in prayer. We will forward additional information when it is available. Blessings, -- Sandy & Sam Dominick

Praise Report From Bonnie

Bonnie had a successful surgery from the facial area and she is home resting. The doctor took out 2 dozen plus tumors, then stopped counting. The biopsy results are due back in about a week (and they will then have a full count on the number of tumors). Little weakness in mouth area, which is expected to come back in 4-6 months, but ears, eyes, lips and all other facial area are fine. -- Jack Finnerty

Prayers for our Brothers & Sisters in Rio Negro, Argentia 68th Weekends

We ask for your prayers for the team and candidates of the 68th men’s Cursillo August 12-15 in Viedma, Rio Negro, Argentina. Please pray for the team and candidates of the 68th women’s Cursillo September 16-19 in Viedma, Rio Negro, Argentina. -- Melanie Rigney

Prayers for Bob Wear's father

My dear friends and family, Once again it’s time to really crank up the prayers for my dad as he preps for major surgery! The ultimate diagnosis of all this is that the kidney needs to be removed. He is 87 years old, and they will be putting him all the way out for this operation. The operation is this Tuesday (16 FEB), and it should last at least 4-5 hours. My parent’s pastor is going to do an anointing this weekend after Mass. I’d appreciate your prayers for him. Thanks. -- Bob Wear

Update on Katie John

Dear friends in Christ, First, to all who have been praying for her and who have responded so by email, thank you so much. Forgive me for not responding sooner. But I wanted to wait for more complete information.
Yes, she has a new form of cancer – basically a slow growing, surface cancer on the right upper lobe of her lung. We had the pre-op tests, etc yesterday, and surgery for its removal is scheduled for February 22nd at the UVA hospital. They are very good. She will be in the hospital for about five days so I will be out of touch except by my cell phone. If you wish to communicate, please do it by email as Katie gets upset when we/she gets phone calls about the situation. Please don’t discuss it with her. Please keep her us in your prayers. Peace and love, -- Jerry John

Prayers for Bonnie

Please pray for Bonnie, who will have serious surgery at Georgetown Hospital on her facial area on  Feb 9th. There are 5 or 6 tumors, one the size of a baseball, that have been growing, perhaps for up to 20 years, but have been noticeable to Bonnie for nine or ten years. She pressured her doctors for the necessary needle biopsies, the MRIs and the CAT scans that have all led to this diagnosis. -- Jack Finnerty

Pray does work!!

Hi Everyone, I am happy to report that Gary is doing better and is at home. His medications were adjusted and he'll be checked on again early this week. Fortunately, the event was not a stroke, as was suspected, but a TIA. Unfortunately, his blood pressure is still running high. Our daughter is grateful for all your prayers and said as she was sitting in the emergency room a sudden sense of calm and peace came over her allaying her fears. Prayer is powerful. Please continue to hold both Gary and Laura in your prayers that this medical issue and the other responsibilities of caring for his elderly parents will be resolved with God's perfect solution. God's Blessings to each and every one of you! -- Jo Ann

Pray for our Sisters in Spain

Please pray for the team and candidates of the 941st Women’s Weekend in the Diocese of Cartagena, Spain, February 11-14. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

308 Women’s Cursillo in the Archdiocese of Leon, GTO, Mexico

Please pray for the candidates and team of the 308 Women’s Cursillo in the Archdiocese of Leon, GTO, Mexico, February 18-21. Thanks! -- Melanie Rigney

Prayers for Sr. Annette Mattle

Sr. Annette Mattle, now of Gainesville, Fla., is having knee replacement the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the morning. Annette lived in NoVa for about 10 years and often served as spiritual director on our Cursillo teams. Please keep her in prayer. -- Joan Brown

Harry Hardin's cateract surgery

Please pray for the Doctor that will perform my cateract surgery on my left eye on Tuesday 1/26 that God will guide her hands. Thanks. -- Harry Hardin

Thank you for all who attended the Masses for Mike Goody on the first anniversary of his death

Thank you for all who attended the Masses for Mike Goody on the first anniversary of his death on Jan 20. The Mass at St. James in Falls Church at 8:30am on Jan 20 and the 6:30am Mass at St. John's in McLean on Jan 21 were offered for the repose of his soul. Many people prayed in other churches for Mike and his family. Mike's family felt carried by your prayers and sincerely thank you for your love and concern for Mike' soul and for his young widow, China, and all of his family -- Sandy (Mike's Mom)

Cursillo community's prayers for a special intention

I'd like to ask the Cursillo community's prayers for a special intention. Thanks. -- Barbara Mahiques

For Katie John

Dear friends, Please pray for Katie, as she has another thing in her lungs. Doing a biopsy on the 31st, and then we will go from there.

Jerry John

Cathy Tutty asks for prayers...

I am in Butte Montana, with a 4th form of lyme and looking at 2 more years of treatment (read expensive meds) If you might ask the community for prayers - online or at the retreats or meetings or ultreyas... I would truly appreciate it.

Mike Goody Memorial

Mike Goody's death anniversary is Jan. 20, and that day the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. James in Falls Church will be offered for his soul. Cursillistas are encouraged to attend to pray for Mike and support his family.

Prayers for Kathy Donohue's Son

Dear MaryLee, I am a fellow Cursiesta from the Boston Archdiocese. I will fill you in with more detail at another time when I have more time. My son who has just moved to your area & hopefully will register at your parish was wounded in Afghanistan and is in critical condition with brain & leg injuries. Could you please ask your Ultreya or wider group to pray for his recovery? He & his wife have two small children live near you & I will be here indefinitiely.Tom & his wife hope at sometime to make their Cursillo but wanted to wait to get to a parish community that they can get involved with. So please pray for Tom's complete recovery if it is God's will and for strength & courage for his wife and all of Tom's immediate family. Thank you so much. DeColores! -- Kathy Donohue

Please pray for Mark Labadie

Cursillista’s, Please pray for Mark Labadie who is having a pacemaker inserted in his heart on Friday, January 15th. Peace, -- Jerry John

Prayers for Kairos Team Formation

Dear friends in Christ, Please keep Jim Auckland and his Kairos team in your prayers as they go into prison March 18 – 21 and bring the message of Jesus to all that come. It is so awesome. Pray for them. Peace, -- Jerry John

Prayer request from Jack Finnerty

Pat Seiler’s tests showed a tumor in her stomach that will be removed on Friday, Jan 8. She’ll be at Fairfax Hospital 3-5 days afterwards.

For a special intention submitted by Tony De Cristofaro.

On Tuesday, Jan 5, Austin Miller Ruby is scheduled for hip surgery once again. One of his hips has come out of the socket again because of a heterotopic ossification (abnormal bone growth) that resulted from his surgery two years ago. Austin will have a six-week recovery, during which he will (once again) be in a cast from his waist to his toes.

Bob Wear is requesting prayers

Bob Wear is requesting prayers for 87-year-old father, who has just been diagnosed with a kidney tumor. His father has numerous other health issues and now is facing surgery in the next couple of weeks. Please keep Bob's father, his family, and of course Bob in your prayers as they deal with what lies ahead. -- Bob Wear