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Thoughts and Prayer Requests 2001-2005

Please pray for Rosemary Heidkamp Cramer - BC'46 who recently has undergone two surgeries for breast cancer and is currently undergoing radiation treatment. Her son James emailed me that "She is weak from radiation, but has not lost her determination nor will." Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan - BC'81 AASH Central Regional Director

I'm so very sorry to hear of the terrible devastation which has struck New Orleans, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. We are horrified by the tragedy of such immense proportions and feel so inadequate, not only expressing the sadness within for all those people, but inadequate with helplessness for their plight. Simply my thoughts and prayers are in abundance with the victims and their families, and indeed with the whole Nation. Love and God bless you all, Oonagh Ferguson Purcell, Melbourne, Australia SFCW (Lone Mountain) Class if 1968

I am sure I am voicing the thoughts of all Alums of the Western Region when I say how horrified we all are at the devastation brought to the Gulf Coast by Katrina. May our wonderful Sacred Heart Family there have courage and strength to get through this terrible time. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and every one of you. May the Love of the Sacred Heart encircle you and give you hope. With much love, Airlie

This is a request for the alumnae/i of the United States and Canada to pray for the safety of our fellow AASH members and their families in New Oreleans and the Southern Region. May they have the strength and fortitude to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and to prevail over the challenges that face them. God bless you all.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our Sacred Heart friends in New Orleans. We are praying for your safety and recovery for the city. We are with you in spirit and will be with you in person for AMASC in April.

Our hearts are joined with all who are affected as Hurricane Katrina heads to New Orleans. Please pray to Our Lady of Prompt Succor (google her to see why, if you don't know!) We hope this posting might be seen by some who have evacuated to assure you how much you are in our prayers. We'll all be in New Orleans for AMASC in the spring, giving thanks!

Many of you will recall meeting Sr. Carol Haggarty during our National Conference in Chicago. Carol a native Chicagoan works tirelessly at the Network office in St. Louis, MO. Below is information regarding her mother’s wake and funeral. Please note that memorials may be made out to the RSCJ Retirement Fund. Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan AASH Central Regional Director Marian Haggarty, nee Grupe, age 90, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late Frank J. Haggarty; loving mother of Joan (James, M.D) Eggers Sr., Carol R.S.C.J. and Mariclare Haggarty; proud grandmother of Michael (Leslie), Carol (Brian Haynsworth), David (Nadia), Susan (Bob Goldman), Kathryn and Paul Eggers; dear great-grandmother of Andrew, Michaela, Charles and Margaret. Visitation Wednesday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Ita Church, 5500 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60640. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Religious of the Sacred Heart Retirement Fund, 4389 W. Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Edward Madden Bigler, husband of Kenwood's Renee Bigler. Edward Madden Bigler of Vero Beach, FL and Greenwich, CT, died at home on August 9, of Liver Disease. Born June 1, 1921, the son of Mary Louise Gerstell, and Paul Gray Bigler. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Renee Holt Bigler, two sons, Edward M. Bigler Jr., of Tempe, AZ, Paul Gray Bigler of Darien, CT. Three stepchildren, M. Barclay Brown III, George Holt Brown, Diane Justine Buck and 6 grandchildren.

He attended The Taft School and Princeton University, class of '44. A decorated veteran who served as a Second Lieutenant and Navigator in WWII in the 15th Air Corp. He flew 35 combat missions with the 459th Bomber Squadron, stationed in Italy. A great sadness for him was at the end of his tour, he and 15 other planes from his squadron were on their way from the Azores via Nova Scotia to the U.S. Nine of the fifteen planes were lost in a fierce storm, as were his comrades. Mr. Bigler, after an extensive career in oil and gas exploration, established a non profit organization in 1981 in Greenwich, CT named Pathways. It's mission was to serve the needs of the mentally ill, particularly in providing housing. It continues to be a viable agency today. As an avid athlete he enjoyed many sports, especially tennis and golf. As a long time member of the Racquet and Tennis Club in NYC, The John's Island and Orchid Island Clubs in Vero Beach, FL, The Field Club and Stanwich Clubs of Greenwich, his friendship and camaraderie will not be soon forgotten.

Memorial contributions made in his memory to, Pathways, Inc., 175 Milbank Ave., Greenwich, CT, will be gratefully accepted. There are no visiting hours. The burial service will be at Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich on Friday August 12, at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be at Putnam Cemetery. Published in the GreenwichTime on 8/11/2005.

Jane K. Newton, 96, beloved daughter of the late Fred and Katherine Newton, died July 20. She attended and graduated from both the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Lake Forest, in 1927 and from Barat College in 1931. She was very involved with both the AASH and her local alma maters. A 67 year resident of Wilmette, Illinois before moving to The Admiral at the Lake, she was a longtime employee and manager at Washington National Insurance Company in Evanston. Jane donated her body to science. Friends will gather for a Memorial Mass on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. at The Admiral, 909 W. Foster, Chicago. Info, 773-561-2900. To sign her guest book, go to  www.legacy.com

Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan AASH Central Regional Director

Dr. James Van Amburg, Trustee of Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, Ct. died suddenly while vacationing in North Carolina. Head of the Windward School, Jim was a quiet strong presence who contributed his expertise and knowledge with joy to our school. We will all miss him very much. Please remember him, his family and his school communities in your prayers. A memorial service will take place in the fall.

Constance Wegg Tarjan (Mrs. Robert) alumna of Sheridan Rd (class of 1935) died peacefully July 21, 2005 She will be waked on Wednesday, July 27th from 5-8 pm at Maloney's Funeral Home, 1359 W. Devon. (parking on other side of street and slightly east of funeral home) Funeral Mass will be Thursday, July 28th 10 am at St. Ita's, 5500 N. Broadway. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Sacred Heart or Loyola Academy. The Sacred Heart donations will go to the Chapel fund.

Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan AASH Central Regional Director

Dear Fellow Alums: Please join in prayer for our dear classmate Joan Weber Bachand SHP'74 who passed away this morning.

Please pray for the full recovery of Sister Sharon Karam, outstanding educator and a great friend of AASH, who underwent successful surgery July 11 in Houston for a brain tumor.  We will keep you posted on her progress and count on your fervent prayers. In the Heart, Jeanne O'Fallon

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sean Patrick Gindhart, 19 years old, who passed away on June 28, 2005 and for his grieving parents, my cousin Bob and his wife Judy Gindhart and his loving sister, Biera.  May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

Please keep Constance Wegg Tarjan (Mrs. Robert), alumna of Sacred Heart Schools Chicago (Sheridan Rd.) class of 1935 in your prayers. She is in ill health and failing. Respectfully, Marueen Ryan

Please pray for the happy repose of Gail Ennis Tripodi who died of pancreatic cancer on June 26th. Gail was a 1951 graduate of Eden all and a 1955 graduate of Manhattanville. She leaves 11 grown children.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lynn Cretors Maurer, Lone Mt., SF graduate 1966. Lynn, the mother of three and grandmother of two, died at her northern California home after a long illness two weeks ago.  The Cretors family have been lifelong friends of my family, and have suffered the loss of Lynn and her brother Henry, in the past nine months.  Her mother, Georgia Donnersberger Cretors, was my Mother's classmate at Convent of the Sacred Heart, Lake Forest, Illinois, in the 1920's.  Georgie and Bud, Lynn's parents, survive her. 

Diane Renien Tymick, Lone Mt. '68

Please pray for Sister Helen Sweeney, RSCJ, who died at Kenwood on June 21st.  Her funeral will be on Thursday, June 30th at Kenwood.

Please pray for Mary Ann Whitley Connors who died of cancer yesterday. Also, please keep her husband and six children in your prayers.  Mary graduated from Prince St. in Rochester.  Thank you.

Maureen E. Ryan - June 4, 2005

Today, on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, please say a prayer of gratitude for our beloved RSCJ who taught us.

Maureen E. Ryan, Central Regional Director

Yesterday I was honored by a visit from two of my classmates, Nancy Griffin and Laurie Neal Casey (City House 1962). Nancy is a ten year survivor of breast cancer. Laurie has recently been diagnosed. Please pray for these brave women and all our Sacred Heart family who faced these changes.

Please pray for the health of Martha Valle; she has been fighting a battle with breast cancer and two days ago, they found traces of new symptoms of cancer. Martha attended high school at the Sacred Heart School at El Cajon, California from 1963 through 1967.It has been almost a year and a half since she lost her husband. Please pray for her and her daughter Sandra and son Jaime

Mike K. - May 16, 2005

Please pray for my love, my friend, my Betty and for me, Mike. Thank you

Mary Ann Williamson LeVeille - May 13, 2005

Please pray for my x-son-in-law and father of my 3 grandchildren. He is a good person with a terrible, terrible addiction that has destroyed his relationship with my daughter. I believe in miracles! God Bless all of you and thank you.

Melinda Whiting Renshaw - May 7, 2005

Please keep in mind my maternal aunt who passed away last evening after a long battle for her health. Thank you.

Lorraine Smith Scullion - April 16, 2005

It is with love that the doors of heaven opened for Miriam Drum Gray, as she has joined our heavenly father this day, April 16, 2005. Please pray for all of her family, especially her devoted husband, Tommy and friends both here in the Bay Area, the United States (AASH) and the international family (AMASC), that she dearly loved. She was in deed a true child of the Sacred Heart! An Alumna of extraordinary devotion to the Sacred Heart Community. She will dearly be missed and remembered fondly for years to come.

Judy Conley - April 16, 2005

Please pray for our older religious as they graciously accept the decision to close Kenwood and as they prepare to move to another assisted living and skilled care facility in Albany within the next 6-18 months. Also please pray for the leaders who had to make a difficult, but inevitable decision.

Maureen E. Ryan - April 9, 2005

Please keep 7 year old Claire Sexton (grand daughter of Carol Burke Sexton BC'60) of Chicago in your prayers. Claire has been undergoing treatment to fight cancer. Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan AASH Central Regional Director

Please pray for the repose of soul for Clara Bolivar Denina, who passed away in Carson, CA on March 14, 2005. Pray for her son Eugene Denina, for his strength to look for God to help guide him in the right direction, now that his mother has passed. Also pray for family and friends, who supported her through her battle with cancer.

Please pray for my brother in-law and his wife. They are awaiting the legal formalities for an adoption to be completed. They have been married 15 years. Thank you.

Deborah A. Wells - March 23, 2005

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sr. Virginia O'Meara, RSCJ, who died at home last night in St. Louis after an eight month cancer diagnosis. Please also pray for the comfort of her community, her family members and the countless other lives that she has touched especially within the Sacred Heart family.

Barbara Lopiccolo - March 14, 2005

Dear Fellow Alums, Please keep Sr. Clare Pratt, Provincial of the Society of the Sacred Heart, and her family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of their mother, Bernice "Sissy" Pratt. Mrs. Pratt died Wednesday, March 9. Her funeral mass will be celebrated today, March 14 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to Kenwood Convent of the Sacred Heart.

Marilyn - March 14, 2005

My son and his wife are expecting a child and it is a very high risk pregnancy. This is a long awaited child, for it has taken seven years for her to be able to conceive. We see it as a miracle and ask for prayers for a healthy baby and a safe delivery. Thank you for your prayers.

Maureen E. Ryan - March 11, 2005

RE: The future of Barat College, Lake Forest, IL which has a 100 year history of educating children of the Sacred Heart, I pray that the DePaul Board of Trustees uses a fair and open process with regard to the sale and disposition of the campus. The campus is scheduled to close June 2005. To read an open letter to the community and for more details regarding this situation, please visit the Barat Education Foundation website - http://www.thebaratfoundation.org

Liz Payne - March 7, 2005

Please pray, I'm looking for a miracle. My mom is 79 years young today, 7 MAR. She needs prayers of strength and healing as she struggles with anxiety and has little peace of mind. She is so not present in her life...I so very much wish this to be her BEST year ever. Her physical self is poor as a result of these fears and She'd surely benefit from prayers to help her during this difficult time. Thank you so much.

Rev. Dr. Kaye E Skinner - March 6, 2005

Both of my adult sons (Michael and Alexander) are alcoholics, I wish for prayer for them to see their addiction and with God's help, overcome it. I also ask for prayer for myself. I am in need of both hips to be replaced over the next year. I am having difficulty with the Drs. getting the first surgery scheduled. I have been suffering for 3 years now. I am disabled for a year now. I wish to get back to working as a Chaplain. Thanks, prayers are being lifted up for all of you. God bless you all.

Jeanne O'Falllon, AASH Office - March 1, 2005

Marjorie McLaughlin of Newton, MA phoned to report the sad news of the death of Rosemary Stuart Dwyer's beloved husband, Bernie, on Sunday, February 27. He had been seriously ill and hospitalized for about three months, and yet he had recently revived, overcoming infections and pneumonia. He and Rosemary had great hope for his recovery and upcoming departure from the hospital. Rosemary, a Newton College alum and long-time president of the Newton College Alumnae of the Sacred Heart, is a stalwart supporter of all things Sacred Heart, and Bernie was the stalwart supporter of Rosemary! He was a warm and fun presence at many AASH meetings.

Please join in praying for the repose of Bernie's soul and for the strength of Rosemary and her two wonderful daughters, so totally devoted to their parents. May their sterling example of faith, fidelity, and family fun inspire us all! Visitation will be at McNamara's funeral home in Newton on Wednesday, March 2, with the funeral Mass Thursday, March 3, at St. Ignatius.

Lorraine Smith Scullion - February 28, 2005 

Please keep in your prayers the recovery of Miriam Drumm, Gray from a recent fall and resulting in a broken hip....as we know Miriam was and is a true child of the Sacred Heart.

Maureen Ryan - February 27, 2005

Please pray for Dolores ''Dolly'' Foley, nee Fitzgibbons, 87, formerly of Libertyville and 1939 alumna of Barat College, Lake Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Thomas Joseph Foley, James Michael Foley, Theresa Anne Foley and Jane Frances Foley; proud grandmother of James, Thomas ''TJ'', Erin and Tara Foley; dearest sister of the late Charles and Francis Fitzgibbons; dear aunt of Patricia Dineen, Kathleen Quasthoff and the late Michael and Charles Fitzgibbons. Longtime Lake County School Teacher. Memorial service 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Pl., (Rt. 176, 1 block East of Milwaukee Ave.), Libertyville, with memorial visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Information 847-362-2626. Published in the Chicago Tribune on 2/27/2005. Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan BC'81 AASH Central Regional Director

Patricia Webster Stewart - February 24, 2005

Let us pray for the best outcome for our Pope, John Paul II, during this illness which comes as a recurrence of the flu. And for all the health needs of the Webster and Hafner and Stewart families.

Jean Summerfield - February 21, 2005

Margaret "Peggy" Condon Phd (Manhattanville early '60s)died Feb 13, 2005, in Chicago. In prayers for the repose of her fine soul will also be thanks for the lasting impact of her courage and intelligence on a large family of friends and students.

Jamee Schafehen - February 18, 2005

Please pray for my Mother Ramona Bremner Schafehen. She died on January 6th, 2005. I am not sure where these requests are coming from. I did a google search on my mothers name, and this site came up. Also, please pray for our family. We lost our father 15 years ago, our sister Cathy Schafehen on February 27, 2004 and now Mom. Mom worried about what would happen after she was gone, so pray for us! Thank you

Laurie Friedrichs - February 17, 2005

Please pray for my friend Susan who has had a few very difficult years. SHe has suffered great loss in her family and also among her friends over the last two years and needs prayers of strength and healing. She ia a wonderful young mother and wife and would benefit from prayers to help her during this difficult time. Thank you.

Caitie O'Shea - February 11, 2005

Just a note to ask folks to pray for the family of my friend and colleague, Joan Mitchell Thomas, who died suddenly on January 31st. Joan was only 54, the mother of son Tyler and daughter Emily, both in high school. Joan was an avid cyclist and that was what she was doing when she died. Joan was the senior administrator for special education for the San Mateo County Office of Education and was in the midst of leading that service through some difficult and changing times. She is missed by the hundreds of staff who dearly loved her and the special educators who counted on her integrity, energy and vision. She was my friend and I miss her. God Bless

Gretchen Wegmann Smith -February 11, 2005

Please pray for my aunt Mary Louise Martinez, who is a religious of the Sacred Heart and living in the Atherton, CA retirement community. She suffered a stroke a couple of years ago, and it would be wonderful to have her included in your prayers.

Barbara Lopiccolo - February 7, 2005

We have been asked for prayers by Marie Antoinette Lederer for her work of feeding the needy at the St. Francis pantry in St. Joseph's, Missouri. Mrs. Lederer is a member of the 1939 class from Hilltop. Barbara Lopiccolo AASH President

Jen Strachan - February 4, 2005

Please pray for my classmate John Heaslip. He is married and living in England with a two year old son. Directly after his wife gave birth to their new born daughter- whose name is Madeleine. John lost his job. He works in finance and is having a very difficult time finding work. Please pray for the family to have faith and calm through this storm, and that he finds a job very soon.

Lisa Tebbe - February 03, 2005

I ask your prayers for my classmate Lori Lombardo Mattingly, Academy of the Sacred Heart Class of '80, who is battling breast cancer. Please pray for her and her family.

Friends of Lauren - February 2, 2005

Please pray for Lauren James, cancer was recently discovered in her muscles and bones. Lauren is a freshman at Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, Washington.

Marge Brown - January 31, 2005 Please pray for the repose of the soul of my beloved brother Joseph W. Brown, Jr. who passed away suddenly on January 28, 2005. Joe was proud to be a 1955 graduate of St. Katherine's School in Philadelphia that was then operated by the religious at Eden Hall. His wife Maripat Rattigan Brown is a 1959 graduate of Eden Hall. I am a 1965 Eden Hall graduate and a 1970 Barat College graduate. We will miss his strength and loving heart.

Thank you, Marge

Patricia Eldredge Kolojeski - January 29, 2005

Please keep in your prayers, Virginia Durbin Thibodeau, artist in Residence at the Grosse Pointe Academy, and long time art teacher at the Grosse Pointe Convent of the Sacred Heart. Virginia broke her hip, and is recuperating at the St. John Senior Community, Room 1035, 18300 E. Warren, Detroit MI 48225 She is the mother of Bernadette Thibodeau,GP '54. I know she would love to hear from former students.

Mary Mahoney - January 26, 2005

A new prayer opportunity is available - the Virtual Community of Prayer offers an opportunity for English-speaking individuals around the world, who resonate with the charism and spirituality of the Society of the Sacred Heart, to come together in prayer once a week. To learn more about this opportunity, visit AASHnet.org's Spirituality Resources section.

Adele O'Grady Botticelli, Eastern Region Director- January 26, 2005

It is with sadness that I must announce the passing of a member of the Sacred Heart community with 4 daughters and 3 grand-daughters who are alumns. Catherine Peet Joyce is the mother of Patricia Joyce Figgee '58 Mary Catherine Joyce McCooey '60 Ann (Bonnie) Joyce Grace '63 and Cathleen (Cashie) Joyce Egan '68 and the Grandmother of Julie Grace Burke '87 Catherine Grace Daly '88 and Mary Catherine McCooey Dodman '88 Here is her obituaruy. Thursday, January 20th, 2005 - JOYCE, CATHERINE PEET -Catherine Peet Joyce, a resident of New Rochelle for 60 years, died peacefully of natural causes at the home of her son, Timothy J. Joyce. Mrs. Joyce was born in St. Louis, MO on January 9, 1912. She was married to John M. Joyce for 54 years until his death in 1989. Mr. Joyce was the Chairman of Joyce Beverages, Inc., a soft-drink bottling concern in seven states and the District of Columbia. Mrs. Joyce was a devoted parishioner of the Church of the Holy Family in New Rochelle, NY, founder of the Legion of Mary chapter there, and a member of the Holy Sepulchre. Mrs. Joyce was predeceased by seven brothers, two of whom were Roman Catholic priests in the diocese of St. Louis. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary Lane of St. Louis. Mrs. Joyce is the mother of seven children. She is survived by her children and their spouses: J. Michael III (Geraldine Dwyer Joyce), Patricia Joyce Figge (John K. Figge), Mary Catherine McCooey (Robert H. McCooey, deceased), Bonnie Joyce Grace (Thomas G. Grace), Timothy J. Joyce (Nancy DiFederico Joyce), and Cashie Joyce Egan (Thomas F. Egan). She was predeceased by her son, Thomas P. Joyce, husband of Mary McConnville Joyce of Winnetka, IL. Mrs. Joyce is survived by 34 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren, and her devoted caregiver, Tania Cabrera.

Sandy Bellanca Madigan - January 23, 2005

Our prayers and love to Valerie O'Keefe and her family. She must have been a valiant lady to have raised such a giving daughter!

Melinda Whiting Renshaw - January 23, 2005

Please pray for my aunt and cousin, both undergoing treatment for cancer. Thank you.

Susan Swider - January 21, 2005

Please pray for Liz Sehn McNaney and Patricia Sehn Ruffin. May God Bless and protect them at all times.

Barbara Lopiccolo - January 19, 2005

Please pray for Dorothea O'Farrell Moore, who died Jan. 17. She was the mother of Valerie Moore O'Keefe, past AASH president. Mrs. Moore's funeral liturgy will be celebrated 10AM Friday, January 21 at Sts John and Paul Church in Larchmont, NY. Our thoughts and prayers are with Valerie and her family at this time.

Barbara Lopiccolo AASH President

Maureen E. Ryan - January 19, 2005

Please pray for Richard Maurice Carrigan Sr., age 88 father of Patty Carrigan Tilghman (BC'71)who passed away this week and is being buried on Friday, January 21, 2005. Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan (BC'81) AASH Central Regional Director

Lara Nickelsen - January 12, 2005

Please pray for my grandmother (87) who got hit by a car in November 2004. Soon after the accident she had a heart attack. One of her legs is broken making it impossible for her to walk. Give her the strengh to be able to start walking soon. Thanks! -L

Maureen E. Ryan - January 12, 2005

Please pray for Virginia Kathleen Briner (nee Alders) age 85, of Waukegan. Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at her home. She was born September 28, 1919 in Waukegan and was a 1942 graduate of Barat College - Lake Forest, IL. Virginia attended many AASH Conferences and was looking forward to the upcoming one in Chicago. She is survived by two sisters, Eileen Dulmage of Brownsville, TX (BC'44)and Joan Alders of Waukegan (BC'56)as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Immaculate Church, Grand Ave. and West St., Waukegan, with Fr. Frank Plotka, officiating. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday, from 11:00 AM to time of Mass.

Respectfully,
Maureen E. Ryan (BC'81) AASH Central Regional Director

Maureen E. Ryan - January 6, 2005

Please pray for Jessica R. Chapman, age 20. Taken by a drunk driver, Sunday, December 19, 2004 in Milwaukee, WI. Jessica was the grand daughter of Sharon Welch Callaghan (BC'60) of Deer Grove, IL., Jessica was born in Guildford,Surrey, England, January 6, 1984, and would have turned 21 years today!

Respectfully submitted,
Maureen E. Ryan (BC '81) AASH Central Regional Director

Frances Asam - December 18, 2004

Please pray for my coworker Elaine Arzman who will undergo surgery Dec 21 for uterine/ovarian cancer. She is very vital and has a good attitude and asks for our prayers .

Thank you

Jenée Monaco -December 13, 2004

What a beautiful way to share and hope with one another!

Anna May -December 09, 2004

Please pray for recovery from panic/anxiety and migraine headaches. God bless.

Maureen E. Ryan -November 29, 2004

Mary "Twinkie" Delaney McGuire's (BC'60), brother Michael Delaney suffered a massive stroke the day before Thanksgiving Funeral Services will be on Thursday December 2, 2004 at St. Athanasius Church, 1600 Lincoln Avenue, Evanston IL ~ 9am visitation followed by a funeral mass at 10am. Please keep the Delaney family in your prayers.

Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan AASH Central Regional Director

Stephanie Dunn Ashley - November 19, 2004

I heard from an Alumna, Jennifer Dempsey '95, that her brother, Corporal Kevin "Jack" Dempsey, was killed in Iraq this past Saturday, 11/13/04. He was to be 24 in December. Our thoughts and prayers are with her entire family.

Judy Conley -  November 18, 2004

Happy Feast of St. Philippine today. I must say that Dr. Bonita Chamberlain, who spoke on her work in Afghanistan at the Eastern Regional Meeting last weekend, brought many of Philippine's attributes to mind! It's wonderful to know there are alums who are so brave, daring and courageous to trek through mountain passes, build schools, clinics etc. to help the poor in Afghanistan. Check our her website www.adventurecorps.com/sdx/news/afghanistan.pdf.

Roxanne Canfield - November 16, 2004

Please pray for my son and his family that Jesus and Mary might help them through a difficult struggle.

Helen Bardenheier Williams - November 10, 2004

Please pray for my granddaughter who is ill, also for my daughter Marianne James Leonard who recently lost her husband Robert Leonard. Please pray for the repose of his soul. Thank you for your prayers and remembrance. God Bless

Frances Asam - November 8, 2004

Please pray for the family of John Benz who was called to God on Nov 6 after suffering with cancer. His mother, Mary Frances Weber Benz attended Grosse Pointe, Lawrence Ave and graduated from Kenwood and Maryville. His aunts, Sr.Madelyn Weber, and Winnie Weber Hicks are also graduates of the Detroit schools and of Manhattanville and Newton college. John was 38 yrs old and leaves his wife Kelley. Thank you, God.

Deborah A. Wells - November 8, 2004

Please pray for Gin O'Meara, RSCJ, from St. Louis. Gin was diagnosed this summer with a type of cancer for which medicine has no known treatment. Please pray for her healing and for her intentions. Thank you.

Olga Rome, AMASC President - October 20, 2004

Dear Members of our Sacred Heart Family, May the Sacred Heart of Jesus bestow abundant blessings upon you as we honor Mater on her very special Feast. Love in the Sacred Heart and prayers for peace in our troubled world, Olga S. Rome AMASC President

Prayer to Mater - Marie-Therese de Lescure, rscj Ninth Superior General Society of the Sacred Heart

Under the pressure of over activity which at times consumes us, disturbs us, or scatters our energies in doing what is visible and accidental, let us come to our "Mater". She is the Mother of the Invisible, and the Mother of the Essential.

Let us ask her to detach us, to free us from all that is not important, to lead us on, and fix our gaze upon the Invisible which her own eyes look upon: the Invisible Presence, the Invisible Life; the Invisible Action: the Invisible Love, all those things which are eternal values in us and the great realities of faith.

May she keep us throughout our busy and over-crowded days in the radiance of things that are not seen and firm as if we beheld them Invisible. In the midst of non-essentials which invite and often distract us, we run the risk of encumbering our beings and confusing our values. May She give us the right understanding of the Essential and a hunger for it.

One thing alone is necessary -- the will of God and the work of His love. May Mater give us the singleness of vision so that we, too, may see the Invisible and Essential in all.

Marcie Amory - October 14, 2004

Please continue your prayers for Esther Kmetty who underwent surgery last evening for breast cancer. She sends her love and thanks to you all. Remember, October is breast cancer awareness month. This is just one more time that we are reminded of this dreaded disease. PLEASE remember to have your monthly checkups and remind a friend to do the same. Marcie

Marcie Amory - October 11, 2004

We ask your prayers for our dear Esther Kmetty who will undergo surgery on Wednesday, Oct. 13th in Phoenix, Arizona. Ester is known to many of you for her continued involvement in AMASC. She has attended many of the AMASC conferences as well as our Regional and Nation conferences throughout the past two decades. She sends her love and thanks to all as do all of us in the Arizona Association.

Maureen E. Ryan - October 7, 2004

Please pray for Rosemary Heidkamp Cramer BC'46. Rosemary was planning on attending the AASH Central Regional Conference in Michigan this weekend. She is in the hospital undergoing tests and surgery is being scheduled. Her family and friends ask that you keep her in your prayers.

Respectfully, Maureen E. Ryan - AASH Central Regional Director

Ramona Bremner Schafehen - October 6, 2004 

Please pray for My daughter Catherine Schafehen, who died fabruary 27 2004, and for family.

Esther Mariassy Kmetty - October 6, 2004

Please remember in your thoughts and prayers my Mother, Katherine "Kata" Mariassy. She attended Sophianum Sacre Coeur in Budapest, Hungary. She was a member of the alumnae in Budapest and a very active member of the Arizona AASH. She considered each and everyone an extension of her family. She introduced me to one of her favorite things - attending as many conferences as possible. I learned that lesson well and the two of us went until she could not. On September 19, 2004, Mother died peacefully in her sleep due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. Your family and friends miss you very much.

Judy Conley - September 28, 2004

Please pray for Sister Nancy Salisbury who died peacefully yesterday, September 27. She will be missed greatly. Thank you.

Liz Payne - September 23, 2004

Please pray for my mom and I as we try to discern a relocation from Indian Wells to Tuscon.  Lots of considerations and not sure at all which way to go.  Would mean giving up my job, and I'm not very clear about that, but trying to be best daughter I can today. I have no siblings, and want to make this part of her life the best it can be.  I'm looking for CLARITY!  Your prayers are seriously appreciated, thanks.

Pax, Liz

Barbara Lopiccolo - September 23, 2004

Please remember Carol Reid Kerr, Grosse Pointe alumna, and her family in your prayers.  Carol's husband Joel died suddenly on Tuesday, September 21 after a very brief illness.

Janet Mills Merten - September 21, 2004

Please keep my husband, Gerry and I in your prayers as we proceed with the adoption of our two grandsons, Jacob and Joshua (ages 7 & 6).  Their mother, our daughter, has been abusing drugs for over 10 years and even our prayers for her have not made her change. She has made some horrible choices in her life, but we hope that our choice to give these innocents a safe, secure and loving home will make up for the loss of our daughter. Thank you!

Sanjayraj Sathyaveera - September 20, 2004

Addressed to Renuka Kolluri (Marine Mom). Aunty, I am sorry I missed the prayer meeting you arranged right before Binoy's departure to Iraq. I came to know about BJ really late.  I want you and uncle to know Binoy and BJ are always in my prayers.  I came through a great deal of hardships myself. I know without prayers, I would have never made it.  Just wanted tolet you know, that you guys are always in my prayers and I love you all. -Sanjayraj Sathyaverra

Adele O'Grady Botticelli, Eastern Regional Director - September 14, 2004

I received this word from Sr. Joan Magnetti. "Just to let you know, we received word from folks in California that Sr. Nancy Salisbury is off the respirator and is a little better.  I do not know exactly what "better" means, but clearly she is improving. An e-mail this weekend said the doctors were guardedly optimistic.  Keep up the prayers."

Stephanie Feininger, Eastern Regional Director - September 13, 2004

Please pray for my sister, Madeleine Guice Nicoladis, ASH New Orleans & my nieces, Anne Elisa, age 7 and Amelie, age 5 for their mother to have a cancer-free biopsy.  God was listening when you prayed for her a couple of years ago battling breast cancer and my family and I thank all of you for that.

Sr. Joan Magnetti forwarded this e-mail to me regarding Sr. Nancy Salisbury's condition. Please continue to pray for her, her family, her community and all of us who love her. Dear Friends, Kathleen asked that I send this message to you regarding Nancy Salisbury. As you know, Nancy has been at Oakwood as Director of our Retirement Center. She became very ill a few days ago. Kathleen Hughes and Sheila Hammond are at Oakwood now and sent this message to the RSCJ and wanted you to know it too. Nancy Salisbury is now gravely ill. Tomorrow there will be a family >conference to determine next steps in her care. She has been anointed and >we renewed her vows for her. Please continue your prayers. >Love, Kathleen and Sheila We all count on your prayers.

Carol Carol Haggarty, RSCJ Network of Sacred Heart Schools 700 North Third St. St. Charles, MO 63301 T: 636-724-7003 F: 636-724-4049

Adele O'Grady Botticelli, Eastern Regional Director - September 7, 2004

Sr. Nancy Salisbury is seriously ill in the hospital in California; though her condition seems to be improving a bit, her condition is critical. Nancy was head at Greenwich for 10 years in the 1970's and then head for 20 years at our sister school at 91st St.in NYC. She is now responsible for the RSCJ retirement community in Oakwood, California. Nancy also served on the Greenwich Board for two different terms in the early 1990's and more recently about 3 years ago. She has also served on many other Network School Boards. She loves Greenwich and we have a special place in her heart. She has a special place in all our hearts as well, especially the alumnae of Greenwich & 91st Street. Please remember her in your prayers.

Joyce Sherman Comfort - September 6, 2004

Mary Jane Waris Zaroor, 1937 graduate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, St.Joseph,MO, died Sept.3,2004. Mater has quite a contingent of Hilltop alumnae with her in heaven. May Mary Jane rest in peace.

Joyce Sherman Comfort - September 4, 2004

Dixie Schaufler Slavick, who graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in St.Joseph,MO in 1950, died last week in Kansas City, MO. May her soul and the souls of all our departed alumnae rest in peace.

Leigh Ann Arnold - August 27, 2004

Please pray for me, I am very upset about my current relationship. Please pray for peace for both of our souls so that we can come to an understanding that will be God's will. I pray that I can have peace --I am living in such torment about this relationship -- I love and feel for this man very much. My illness with anxiety is too much for him to handle and I have tried everything to overcome this illness without much success -- it is ruining my life and my relationships with everyone I'm involved with -- please God give me peace and a renewed hope for my life -- I am very much at the end of my rope with this. In Jesus Name, Amen

RENUKA KOLLURI (MARINE MOM] - August 26, 2004

My second son "BJ" is 25yrs old and is having left kidney surgery, which developed a cyst on it,and is retaining water. Doctors say that the left kidney has to be removed.  The surgery is on the 31st of August at 7:30 AM. I am a heart-broken mom and I request you all to pray for the healing and recovery from the Lord.
thank you very much and God bless you. Renuka Kolluri

RENUKA KOLLURI (MARINE MOM] - August 26, 2004

I need prayers for my Marine son," BINOY", who is going to Iraq on 29th of August. Please pray that he is not scared, or confused. I am worried for him, He will be there for 8 to 10 months. Pray with me for my Marine son and for all the troops in Iraq. Pray with me for the Lord to protect him and bring him back home safe.

Thank you all and god bless you. Renuka [mom]

Julie - August 24, 2004

I am writing today because I want God to help me and my boyfriend.  He doesn't have a job. I have a little girl and am pregnant with my second baby. We are living with his mom. Please pray for us.

Jackie Crabtree - July 9, 2004

Pray for my grandmother. She lost my grandfather who is with the Lord.

Pray for my mother Gina. She is going to college. Pray that she wont give up. Pray that my parents will let me go to Clarksville, TN. Let my mom and dad let me go. I think it will help me feel better and pray that I will lose some weight before school. I am 14 and I'm going through a really hard time right now. Please pray that i can go to Clarksvlle, TN.

Carolyn Lindeman Price - July 9, 2004

The AASH National Board of Directors asks you to join them in prayer for John Stoddart who passed away this past weekend. John was the husband of Lenore Stoddart, a Past President of AASH who continues to be a very active and supportive person in the Western Region. We ask Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat and Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne to care for Lenore at this most difficult time.

Randy - July 9, 2004

Please pray for me, I cannot find a job and have a wife and three beautiful children to care for.

Rosemary Hobson - July 05, 2004

Please pray for Ken, my husband who is ill.

Padraig - July 01, 2004

Please pray that Mark may pull back from his way of life to the one that Christ would want for him. Pray that he is protected from all evil and harm.

Najeema - June 30, 2004

Please pray for me and everything that is going on in my life. That I find a way to remove the many stressors that bother me constantly. Also please pray that I do not have to get Brain Surgery to remove the Pituitary Tumor from my head, I really need a Miracle in my life because it seems to be unbearable. ~Najeema

Bob Curtis - June 29, 2004

Please pray for my mom to get well. Please.

Lisa - June 28, 2004

Pray for me and my health.

Cathy - June 21, 2004

I am submitting a prayer request for my father. We have to be at NMMC in Tupelo, MS for surgery to remove his left kidney, check the "spot" found his lung, "spot" found on his liver in addition to the 6 to 8 lesions found previously on his liver. I ask for you to pray not only for him but for his family. Please pray for myself, sister, daughter, son, and our mother. It will take prayers from. In these prayers, please include my father's stepmother and stepsisters.

My address is: my address: 213 Shady Oak Drive, Aberdeen, MS 39730.

mae - June 17, 2004

Please pray for Sister Regina Lamb.... We are in desperate need of a miracle.

Brandie Gatlin - June 13, 2004

Please pray for my best friend in the world, Kayla, because she is going through alot of problems and she needs the lords help. Thank you!

Melinda - June 07, 2004

Please pray for a young mother at my church; children 7, 2 and 1 week old - her husband died suddenly last week and she is alone.

nancy - June 07, 2004

Please pray for my sister Diane for a successful surgery, a cancer-free body and restored good health. thank you

Irene Mackenroth - May 29, 2004

Thank you for all your prayers. The experimental treatment seems to be working. Please go to the 'guestbook' for a longer explanation and keep up the prayers. All the prayer is what's really working. Thanks, Irene

Fallon Panzke - May 28, 2004

I care about Oscar Alvarez. He is a Marine, and he is in Iraq right now. He will be there for about 9 months to a year. I know that war effects everyone. especially to those who are fighting in it. I know what my chances are. I know what the odds are. I do face reality. Please Pray with me. Pray That