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