✝ 5TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME✝

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. “
Colossians 3:12 





























 Heavenly Lord,
Let me pause as I begin this new day to give it to You. Support me all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the rush of the day is over, and I rest in knowing I did your will this day. AMEN
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✙ Gracious God, please pour your love upon those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers. 

To make a prayer request:   https://ministry.dpd.org/prayer-requests
For the family of Carmen Galvan – Mother-in-law of Ana Galvan, may they feel God’s comfort during this difficult time.
Evelyn Binder – Mother of volunteer Steve Binder.  May she rest in peace.
Justin Payne – Husband of volunteer Jamie Payne.  For patience and strength as he begins the road to recovery after surgery.
Daniela Petrociova – For healing, strength and courage to face the challenges before her.
For the family of Michael Renaldo – volunteer and longtime friend of the DPD, during their time of grief.
For the family of Sister Joan – as they mourn the death of her niece Jennifer Russell.  May they be comforted.
For the Murray Family  - during this time of grief at the passing of their aunt Jeanne Seergy.
Tina Caccavale – For a return to health
Steph S – for courage and determination as she seeks a new start leaving behind old problems.
Nettie- for relief from pain and quality in her remaining days.
Matt Ciborski – son of dear friends of the DPD Tom and Noreen Ciborski, As he begins his journey to beating cancer
Jeanette Brancato – Mother of Chris Brancato as she undergoes treatment.  For courage and healing.
Praise James is walking again.  Specialist will need to do a 3^rd surgery to repair damage done in leg from 1^st doctor.  Continue to pray for doctors’ wisdom and healing.
Ken I -  Praise he has finished with the cancer treatments.  Prayers for complete healing.
Joe DeMayo and family  - Seeking God's grace, strength and peace as they face a very difficult time. 
Caroline - That she may find her way to fulfillment in work and friendships.
Tom Avagliano – Brother of volunteer Denis Avagliano.  May the Lord bring strength, health, healing and wholeness.
Joyce Lifshin – For hope and courage as she deals with seemingly insurmountable life situations.  May God provide for her well-being and peace.
Kerry - a young man with Down syndrome who is experiencing the end stages of Alzheimer’s.  May God hold him close.
Laina Regan – For successful healing from surgeries and illness. May God hold her close during this challenging time.
D.J. – For strength, hope and healing
John Edwards – friend of SATC.  For strength during this difficult illness.  For God’s loving hand provide patience and peace.
Josiah – For God’s guidance and protection and for the family who loves him
Sandy – May she be in God’s loving care, find renewed strength and healing
Bill Budesheim – Brother in law of Joe Wickham. Prayers for improved health for a heart condition
Ken I -  Praise he has finished with the cancer treatments.  Prayers for complete 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 Martin – Family of staff person Kelly Hammel .  For courage in the face of illness.
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.
Kirsten Yuroshek
Daniel Healy 
Charlie Raab & Jim Daugherty
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.


Evelyn Binder – Mother of volunteer Steve Binder
Carmen Galvan – Mother-in-law of Ana Galvan
Michael Renaldo – Volunteer and dear friend of DPD
Jennifer Russell -  Niece of Sister Joan
Jeanne Seergy – Aunt of the Murrays
Karen Tofilski – Resident of the Walsh House
For all deceased Friends and family of the DPD

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✙February 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes

On February 11, 1858, Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. This was the first of 18 visits, many of them with 20,000 people present. The Blessed Virgin, through Bernadette, had come to call sinners to a change of heart. Her message was a request for prayer and penance. She also instructed Bernadette to tell the priests that a chapel was to be built on the site and processions held. On February 25, 1858, the Lady told Bernadette to dig in the dirt and drink of the stream. Bernadette began to dig, and after several attempts she was able to find the water to drink. The water continued to flow from where she had dug with her hands until it was producing over 32,000 gallons of water a day—as it still does. Lourdes is a popular pilgrimage site and is visited by millions of Catholics each year.  Miraculous healings have been claimed, and a number of these have been documented by the Lourdes Medical Commission. Large numbers of sick pilgrims travel to Lourdes each year in the hope of physical healing or spiritual renewal.

✙February 14 - Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine was a Roman priest when the emperor Claudius II persecuted the church during the 3rd century.  He had an edict that prohibited the marriage of young people based on the idea that unmarried soldiers fought better because married soldiers would worry what might happen to their families if they die.  However, Valentine would marry them in secret.  IN 269 A.D. Valentine was caught and sentenced to execution because of his stand for Christian marriage.  Legend says the last words he wrote were in a letter which he signed “from your Valentine.”  He is known as the Patron Saint of lovers.