Pray for One  Another

♦   Damian Drass was hospitalized recently following a stroke that occurred during Mass at Saint Joseph Friary in Hollidaysburg, PA.  Damian is making a remarkable recovery.  Prior to the operation to remove the blood clot in his brain, the doctor predicted that Damian would not leave the hospital alive. A day after the operation he was transferred to Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in Altoona, PA, where he is undergoing extensive therapy.  There appears to be no residual effects from the stroke.  He was visited by the Provincial on Wednesday, September 21.  The strong grip, the hearty laugh, and the great sense of humor gave every indication that Damian was on the way to full recovery.  Please remember him in prayer.   He may be contacted at:  Health South Rehabilitation Hospital,  2005 Valley View Blvd.,  Altoona, PA  16602-4548;  814-944-3535.

♦   Continued prayers are requested for Columba Enright.   He is on a slow-road to recovery but has been able to maintain his great wit and indomitable spirit.

♦   Please remember in prayer Robert Wolski, the brother of Adalbert Wolski.  Robert�s health continues to decline.  He is Adalbert�s only sibling.

♦   Patty Pyo, TOR was hospitalized for an elective surgery to have her hip replaced.  She is recovering at home.  As an affiliate of our Province, we have a special obligation to hold her in prayer.  Please let her know that you are doing so.  Well-wishes may be sent to her at: 758 Portage Road, Cresson, PA, 16630.

♦   Didacus Wilson can use our prayers at this important juncture.  He continues to face the possibility of kidney failure.  This will lead either to dialysis or a transplant operation.

Between periodic visits to the hospital, he continues his dedicated ministry to high school students as a teacher and advisor.  Patrick Quinn is one friar who offered to be a donor and whose blood appears to be a compatible match for Didacus.  Let us pray for both of them.

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Jubilee Homily/Mass 2005

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