tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31618873229813782982024-03-13T03:54:23.081-06:00Grant Them RestEternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273427218118064212noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-25593619501340898732012-07-25T18:25:00.001-06:002012-07-25T18:25:47.166-06:00Richard "Rick" L. Blary - d. July 20, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Richard "Rick" L. Blary, 57, of Heyworth, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 at his home.
He was born September 18, 1954 in Danville, son of Donald Wayne and Elizabeth Jean "BJ" Jones Blary. He married Charlene M. Krieg on June 15, 1985 in Carthage, IL.
Surviving are two daughters, Rachel (Michael) Wille of Bloomington and Katelyn Blary of Normal; one son, David Blary of Heyworth and two grandchildren, Kaleb Wille and Riley Bardon and his mother, Elizabeth "BJ" Killough of Danville. Also surviving are one brother, Donald (Mary) Blary, Jr of Michigan City, IN; two sisters, Janet (Gary) Shaw of Brownsburg, IN and Brenda (Ron) Cunningham of Meza, AZ and one step-brother, Tim (Candy) Killough of Danville, IL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Blary; his step-father, Donald Killough and one sister, Patti Jo Blary.
Rick worked for over 20 years with the Unit 5 Department of Transportation, retiring in 2004 as the director.
A memorial visitation is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012 at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL. Services will be private. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The family has established a memorial tribute in Rick's memory at www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com.
† <i>Dona eis requiem</i>.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-50270155162466281292010-09-28T12:59:00.005-06:002010-09-28T13:13:16.408-06:00Fr. Thomas Dubay - d. September 26, 2010From an email I received today from Fr. Brian T. Austin, FSSP.<br /><br /><blockquote>Thank you to the many folks who were so kind to write me and tell me of Fr. Thomas Dubay's passing on Sunday, 26 September.<br /><br />Fr. Dubay was an outstanding priest, with an almost palpable love for the Lord. His books, lectures, and retreats all had the same theme - be immersed in prayer, in order to be transformed into the image of God. We will miss him, although we know that heaven is the brighter for his joyful presence.<br /><br />A short account of his final days is here: <a href="http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/2010/09/father-thomas-dubay-sm-rip.html">http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/2010/09/father-thomas-dubay-sm-rip.html</a><br /><br />"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon him!"</blockquote><br /><br />Taken from <a href="http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/2010/09/father-thomas-dubay-sm-rip.html">this site</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>Father Thomas Dubay, S.M., R.I.P.<br />Fr. Z. <a href="http://wdtprs.com/blog/2010/09/fr-thomas-dubay-rip/">is reporting the very sad news</a> that Father Thomas Dubay, S.M., has died. Fr. Dubay was one of the great spiritual directors and writers of our times. May God grant him eternal peace and beatitude. More information to be posted as it comes available.<br /><br />UPDATE: The following is from the Little Sisters of the Poor in Washington, D.C., who cared for Father Dubay during his final days.<br /><br /> Rev Thomas Dubay, SM<br /> RIP September 26, 2010<br /><br /> From Washington, DC:<br /> This morning at 4:45, the Lord welcomed into His Kingdom Rev Thomas Dubay, SM, after suffering kidney failure and massive bleeding in the brain. Father’s frail health had been declining ever since his admission to the Little Sisters of the Poor home in Washington more than a year ago, but his suffering was even more noticeable in recent months. Despite this fact, Fr Dubay was just as witty as ever.<br /><br /> When Father’s superior, Fr. Bruce Lery, SM, called the Little Sisters on Sunday morning to tell them, he said, "We have a saint in heaven" –how true! Fr. Dubay was hospitalized about a month ago and then transferred to a rehabilitation facility for specialized treatments but his health was steadily declining. Yesterday he was re-admitted to the hospital with bleeding in the brain, and he was put in coronary intensive care. Although the ventilator was removed, he continued to breathe on his own.<br /><br /> Although he suffered from his loss of independence, he was happy to concelebrate Mass almost every day in the chapel of the Little Sisters Home in the shadow of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in our nation’s capital.<br /><br /> The Marist priests and brothers visited him almost daily, and Father depended very much on his superior, Fr. Bruce, who was always there for him. In a few words, Fr. Dubay literally practiced what he preached! Father was happy to give weekly classes to the Little Sister postulants –classes which he enjoyed as much as they! From his room, Father continued his spiritual direction with many persons who called on him and this also was extended to letter writing.<br /><br /> We can render prayers of thanksgiving for the wonderful support Father gave to religious communities spending a good part of his life giving conferences and retreats. Although his preaching and spiritual direction was delivered to contemplative communities, his teaching was not for them alone. Religious the world over benefitted of his spiritual wisdom and guidance for years. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace after leading so many souls to true spiritual peace during his lifetime! The opening prayer of today’s liturgy says it all: “Help us hurry toward the Eternal Life you promise and come to share in the joys of your kingdom”.<br /><br />For more about Fr. Dubay's writings and work, <a href="http://ignatiusinsight.com/authors/thomas_dubay.asp">see his author page at Ignatius Insight</a>.<br /><br />UPDATE (Sept. 28, 2010): Tim Drake <a href="http://www.ncregister.com/blog/a-remembrance-of-father-thomas-dubay">has posted a piece</a> for National Catholic Register in remembrance of Father Dubay.</blockquote><br /><br />I would also like to personally recommend Fr. Dubay's book entitled, <a href="http://www.ignatius.com/Products/HAYP-P/happy-are-you-poor.aspx">Happy Are You Poor</a>, it is an excellent and eye-opening read.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0c8QL7aoFS6RfydDsxzCZWCF6S_QUoPJUd0fpp84P9U2afs-VkgJ2q_-1beRjo_lslkz6PEzpNlslzSzMOsEjTikQHhEbQuPUwoCwdSmAlzaE-raa8qdBhc9RN-iT5-p-gleedFU3ZGg/s320/si2008-Dubay_0203.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0c8QL7aoFS6RfydDsxzCZWCF6S_QUoPJUd0fpp84P9U2afs-VkgJ2q_-1beRjo_lslkz6PEzpNlslzSzMOsEjTikQHhEbQuPUwoCwdSmAlzaE-raa8qdBhc9RN-iT5-p-gleedFU3ZGg/s320/si2008-Dubay_0203.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />†<span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-21934402816790082262010-05-22T14:42:00.000-06:002010-05-22T14:43:29.203-06:00Need an good, honest Web Developer?My good friend Aaron Kavlie has begun a <br />freelance web development business, if you or anybody you know owns or <br />works for a small business that has a significant web business, please <br />check out the services he provides at http://aaron.kavlie.net/<br /><br />MY SERVICES (aka buzzword bingo):<br />- Linux server setup & administration (Apache, MySQL, PHP & more)<br />- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including JQuery)<br />- PHP programming (including the Zend Framework)<br />- Python programming (including the Django & TurboGears 2.0 frameworks)... 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Please consider their services for your needs.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-68098181967482629342010-05-02T12:16:00.003-06:002010-05-02T12:28:30.576-06:00Laetare Seraphina Cunningham - d. 3/14/10Laetare Seraphina was only about 7 weeks old when my wife had the miscarriage on Laetare Sunday, (hence the name.) We had the funeral service done April 22nd at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, with Fr. Terra, our pastor. Normally the people mentioned on this site are on here so that we can pray for them, but by reason of faith, have reason to believe that we have have a member of our direct family in heaven who can now intercede on behalf of the rest of us here on earth, so what a fitting name to have, "Laetare".<br /><br />So, Laetare Seraphina, <span style="font-style:italic;">ora pro nobis</span>.†<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbjOo6j14eOz39915kfZOQmpf9SdjQIum4defD8xEpdcClDLS36oYC7VM8tQCEpa3VqlFrRlV7oYfLIgvN1qYd6dbutzqbXf_GpN0aDwRJhFbqaGhFtFzLAbDVefpSSA2k1YeTps8aqMu/s1600/LaetareIncipit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbjOo6j14eOz39915kfZOQmpf9SdjQIum4defD8xEpdcClDLS36oYC7VM8tQCEpa3VqlFrRlV7oYfLIgvN1qYd6dbutzqbXf_GpN0aDwRJhFbqaGhFtFzLAbDVefpSSA2k1YeTps8aqMu/s400/LaetareIncipit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466740698459335282" /></a>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-53985059385002219062009-10-12T11:21:00.003-06:002009-10-12T11:25:31.054-06:00Kathleen McCambridge - d. Oct. 7, 2009[Joseph Bright has] been in contact with Father Benoit Guichard, FSSP, administrator of Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in New Jersey where Father McCambridge is assigned. Father Guichard mentioned that Father McCambridge's mother died on Wednesday and her funeral Mass was this morning in Chicago (Arlington Heights). <br /><br />If you wish to express condolences, send Mass cards, etc., Fathr Guichard said that Father McCambridge would receive them at the chapel's address:<br /><br />OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHAPEL<br />32 West Franklin Avenue<br />Pequannock, NJ 07440<br /><br />Mrs. Kathleen McCambridge's obituary can be seen on the following website:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=kathleen-mccambridge&pid=134259870">http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=kathleen-mccambridge&pid=134259870</a><br /><br />May God bless you, <br />Joseph M. BrightLee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-44998726679254525112009-10-12T11:13:00.004-06:002009-10-12T11:17:44.976-06:00Talma Scorza - d. October 7th, 2009A very good friend of mine sent me this email this morning:<br /><blockquote>"Talma Scorza, my Grandma, was very special to me. She passed away, on Wednesday, October 7th, the Feast of the Holy Rosary. She was very involved during my growing up years. And although she was a Protestant Christian, we celebrated the things we had in common regarding our belief in Christ. She was a faithful, silent servant, who we love and will deeply miss!"</blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Uvc89Yq0M6trXT7RIwKYgq2HnPn93O0SlYcFVDXVenaqJ5PQyC1yTFJxPwKl7B3M2dtS_gngnnZ_H3bHK8GPOy0ek8FysYeFmaK7Tzrfyj2G0-i08_zXaAfjvX-vQKZPjjHZQR_8nem2/s1600-h/Pictures+of+Mom0029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Uvc89Yq0M6trXT7RIwKYgq2HnPn93O0SlYcFVDXVenaqJ5PQyC1yTFJxPwKl7B3M2dtS_gngnnZ_H3bHK8GPOy0ek8FysYeFmaK7Tzrfyj2G0-i08_zXaAfjvX-vQKZPjjHZQR_8nem2/s400/Pictures+of+Mom0029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391763418419086978" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span> †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-24549011664934002612009-07-21T18:21:00.002-06:002009-07-21T18:27:54.612-06:00Jessie Hollins - d. 7/9/2009[Jesse was a good man who I was fortunate enough to know for many, many years. Please add this to your site. Jesse was not a religious person as far as I know but he was a model of Christ-like living. May his soul rest in peace and may God grant him eternal peace in the glory of Heaven.<br /><br />Feel free to edit this as you like. It is a bit long. I do not know his date of birth. He passed away on July 9th, 2009.]<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br />Members of a Willis family are grieving the loss of one of their loved ones – a man who once played for the Chicago Cubs – after his body was discovered Friday afternoon in the Trinity River, where he apparently drowned.<br /><br />Jesse Edward Hollins, 39, went missing Thursday afternoon below the Lake Livingston Dam while fishing with his brother, Stacey, and an unknown number of children. His body was found around 4 p.m. Friday very close to the area where he was reported to have entered the Trinity River, according to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department press release.<br /><br />“The family is still over there trying to come to grips with the situation,” Willis Mayor Leonard Reed, Hollins’ uncle, said Friday morning.<br /><br />TPWD game wardens responded to the call of a possible drowning around 3 p.m. Thursday, according to a TPWD press release. Hollins was fishing on the Polk County bank of the river when he disappeared.<br /><br />The multi-agency search included the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Dive Team, which left at 5:30 a.m. Friday to assist, Lt. Bryan DuBose said.<br /><br />Volunteers from Texas EquuSearch, a nonprofit group that assists law enforcement in search and rescue efforts, joined the search for Hollins late Thursday evening.<br /><br />“Our group arrived around 10 p.m. and worked throughout the night,” said Mike Fitzpatrick, a search leader with Texas EquuSearch. “We brought in three boats to assist with those from local law enforcement.”<br /><br />Also aiding in the search effort was the Trinity River Authority. John Jadrosich, public information officer, said officials reduced and redirected much of the water flow from the dam to reduce the strong water current in the search area.<br /><br />The suspended discharge of the water from the lake aided searchers, who used side-scan sonar and divers to search an area of the Trinity River that is several hundred yards wide and between six and 12 feet deep, according to the TPWD press release.<br /><br />“When Mr. Hollins went into the water they were still discharging into the dam,” TPWD spokesman Aaron Reed said. “It wasn’t a very high flow because of the drought, but when they began the search the Trinity River Association stopped the flow to help with the search.”<br /><br />The popular fishing area also has a lot of debris, in which would be “pretty easy” to get tangled up, Texas Game Warden Capt. Shawn Phillips stated in the TPWD press release.<br /><br />TPWD also had two boats with side-scan sonar, with a third in the way Friday morning, according to the release.<br /><br />“We had a lot of help out here and everyone worked together really well,” Phillips stated in the release. “I’m glad we were finally able to make a recovery and that Mr. Hollins’ family can have some closure.”<br /><br />The search also included the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, which did not return a phone call seeking comment, and Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, which was unavailable for comment.<br /><br />A graduate of Willis High School, Hollins was a “stand-out athlete,” Reed said, who played baseball and football at WHS.<br /><br />After being drafted in the 40th round of the 1988 amateur draft, Hollins made his pitching debut with the Chicago Cubs Sept. 19, 1992, at the age of 22, according to Baseball-Reference.com. He pitched four games for the club.<br /><br />“It was a good experience,” Reed said of Hollins’ time with the Cubs. “We were very excited for him and proud he made it to the major leagues.”<br /><br />Most recently, Hollins, with others in the community, organized Sunday evening softball games in Willis, Reed said.<br /><br />“He was the kind of guy who would do anything you asked him to do,” Reed said. “He was someone a lot of children could look up to.”<br /><br />Eddie Ruth Lagway, a longtime Willis resident, said Hollins was involved with the youth in Willis.<br /><br />“He was a true role model and a very respectable role model,” Lagway said. “He’s going to be very well missed.”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpUWpjrorXnxQmA0qkkP2u9ABVR8iIobqcOkkAE1753ijiIXWUDpGku0NU0w0MlvECXajAI0YlsRepL8VjNjio2ORK2uXkJ0uAJB3FHuCDtn2ZgO6ahPUuX7chgcZHMewxOfKgVW-gb7y/s1600-h/Topps+1993+Hollins.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpUWpjrorXnxQmA0qkkP2u9ABVR8iIobqcOkkAE1753ijiIXWUDpGku0NU0w0MlvECXajAI0YlsRepL8VjNjio2ORK2uXkJ0uAJB3FHuCDtn2ZgO6ahPUuX7chgcZHMewxOfKgVW-gb7y/s400/Topps+1993+Hollins.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361074610494857986" /></a><br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">† Dona eis requiem.</span>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-49565646442959028242009-04-09T15:20:00.002-06:002009-04-09T15:25:07.457-06:00Manuel Enrique Fernandez - d. 4/3/2009This was submitted to me by my Mother-in-law and wife:<br /><blockquote>[Manuel] was 88 years old. His sisters names are Carmen and Amada. He lived in Panama all of his life and he is survived by his wife and children. His father was from Spain and his mother was Panamanian.</blockquote><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem</span>. †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-89524732777146859602009-02-22T20:59:00.003-07:002009-02-22T21:10:55.184-07:00Right Reverend Monisgnor MOISES BERNARDINO ANDRADE, S.Th.D., S.Th.L. 23rd of September 1948 to 23rd of February 2009It is with great sadness that I share the news the passing of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Moises Andrade, S.T.L. at 4:30 A.M. after suffering a massive stroke last Thursday afternoon. Condolences to the family and close friends of our beloved spiritual father and adviser, Msgr. Andrade.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">In paradisum deducant te Angeli: in tuo adventu suscipiant te Martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus Angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere aeternam habeas requiem.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyywJw1kIQgk6Y6ctKZS1MEcWv_Djp5uLYtMXVw7ORF3TAXWNgRtteNuaNDQ0lFFlUFEBLRmE3f8Sw2S5Wr8GPpf-p2bQtZoFofmI8ZKWN774LBCbVf1Om-iwMaKfuaArL4qagE_dJf9Zt/s1600-h/In+Tridentine+Vestments.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyywJw1kIQgk6Y6ctKZS1MEcWv_Djp5uLYtMXVw7ORF3TAXWNgRtteNuaNDQ0lFFlUFEBLRmE3f8Sw2S5Wr8GPpf-p2bQtZoFofmI8ZKWN774LBCbVf1Om-iwMaKfuaArL4qagE_dJf9Zt/s400/In+Tridentine+Vestments.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305839797341739586" /></a>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-40722665416318825182008-10-08T08:52:00.004-06:002008-10-08T08:57:21.699-06:00John K. Bestor 12/15/1921 - 10/5/2008The grandfather of a very close friend of mine passed away this weekend:<br /><blockquote> John K. Bestor, 86, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at Redemptorist Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway, KCMO. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A private burial will follow Mass. John Bestor was born on Dec. 15, 1921, in Plattsmouth, Neb., to Frank and Frances (Hiber) Bestor. John attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Law School in Lincoln. He served in the Army and was discharged in 1953 as a Captain of Artillery. John worked as a lawyer at Stinson, Mag and Fizzell for over 50 years, representing corporations in labor matters. He was a member of the Missouri Bar and the Arbitrators Association. John enjoyed practicing law and investing in the stock market. He was a big supporter of Scholarship Funds and one of the oldest season ticket holders of both the Royals and Chiefs. John is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert H. of Ashland, Ore.; and his first wife, Fritzi Bestor. He is survived by his wife, Lorena of KCMO; son, John Bestor of Overland Park, Kan.; daughter, Susan Copeland of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a sister, Lois Neuzil of Wood River, Neb. Left behind to cherish his memory are four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and many friends. </blockquote><br /><br />† <span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-86392045574778809512008-09-17T15:33:00.006-06:002008-09-18T00:21:25.783-06:00Next Requiem Mass for GRANT THEM RESTI just got word from Fr. Fryar that the next requiem mass will be on Thursday the 25th of September. Just wanted to give you a heads-up.<br /><br />Pax.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-3460202575197884522008-09-17T15:33:00.004-06:002008-09-17T15:48:46.986-06:00Eileen Margaret Worrall 9/6/1922 - 9/17/2008This morning I received a request from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06631492275281667768">Matt Doyle</a> on behalf of his wife's grandmother Eileen who died this morning. Below is the entry taken from his blog, <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://lacrimarum-valle.blogspot.com/">Lacrimarum Valle</a><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>: <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyrD1vBu29cctmVdevZzcZJ_XvL_WIyYZnmHJqxZ56vVdYoUc-RimUw33axBbBUTX4mzfKdI1NvUhvl_FTvX-rs6gSYR1H_77-ljZBiCj_vIul1RDSZ7oGZP5EZceXR4j3YsZVHU6cKfgs/s1600-h/Granny001_edit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyrD1vBu29cctmVdevZzcZJ_XvL_WIyYZnmHJqxZ56vVdYoUc-RimUw33axBbBUTX4mzfKdI1NvUhvl_FTvX-rs6gSYR1H_77-ljZBiCj_vIul1RDSZ7oGZP5EZceXR4j3YsZVHU6cKfgs/s320/Granny001_edit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247110319558104402" /></a><br />"Please pray for the repose of the soul of Wendy's Grandmother, who died peacefully in Lancashire Hospital in the early hours of this morning. She was 86 years old, and left 2 daughters, 4 granddaughters, and 3 great-granddaughters (with 2 more great-grandchildren on the way).<br /><br />She was a noble woman whom I will remember most affectionately as calling me "Dr Doyle" from the first time we met; me, a humble medical student! She spent all her working life as a nurse and Matron, training at the Birmingham General Hospital in the midst of the Second World War."<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">Subveníte Sancti Dei, occúrrite Angeli Dómine, Suscipiéntes ánimam ejus, Offeréntes eam in conspéctu Altísimi.<br />Suscípiat te Christus, qui vocávit te, et in sinum Abrahæ Angeli dedúcant te. Suscipiéntes ánimam ejus, Offeréntes eam in conspéctu Altíssimi.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Come to her assistance, all ye Saints of God: meet her, all ye Angels of God: receiving her soul, offering it in the sight of the Most high.<br />May Christ receive thee, who hath called thee, and may the Angels conduct thee to Abraham’s bosom. Receiving her soul and offering it in the sight of the Most High.</span></blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span> †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-74517051193484387482008-08-23T13:53:00.004-06:002008-08-23T13:59:04.811-06:00Baptismal font restored and dedicated to...This morning I received the following email:<br /><blockquote>Thank you for this wonderful ministry! I know that it brings hope and consolation to so many, and is a great help to the suffering souls. I just wanted to share these pictures with you, and you readers...I recently had this baptismal font restored, and dedicated to inspire prayers for the soul of one of your members, Doug Keller, who I enrolled a month or so ago. Thanks and God bless you!<br /> Michael Belusko <br /></blockquote><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNCK6-ZsC723ASY8_mTj7CNeT65ZatRwklwsKlFtQysktpPHyfWoos0b676Vti9OWH2raNcFI7iSm40zZ2lhP2e89dra7fBO2Q-WZ_nV43y8dpVcK6I6__psNpGETlJjXO6hlGogMYHMI/s1600-h/Picture+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNCK6-ZsC723ASY8_mTj7CNeT65ZatRwklwsKlFtQysktpPHyfWoos0b676Vti9OWH2raNcFI7iSm40zZ2lhP2e89dra7fBO2Q-WZ_nV43y8dpVcK6I6__psNpGETlJjXO6hlGogMYHMI/s400/Picture+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237804427667256498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6iXLNEiEdbtzuDUnGFjrrBi2h-scYppColTSULyDZDauucjFlz_RaM3jUr8fZCpXr6rHwBSl3F4Du7KL3wVlHzLSF7BW0CbqD6PhuA2wO_-p4nBAok9chLZDBwwh-m0yotTsvFNnnd6D/s1600-h/Picture+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6iXLNEiEdbtzuDUnGFjrrBi2h-scYppColTSULyDZDauucjFlz_RaM3jUr8fZCpXr6rHwBSl3F4Du7KL3wVlHzLSF7BW0CbqD6PhuA2wO_-p4nBAok9chLZDBwwh-m0yotTsvFNnnd6D/s400/Picture+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237804329608456418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgex2oWlnKa8QJfDZgzZmCDyHtF2eil9h7A1RYyaudFYIQuvJG6LYT0oIbuhbifUtiF_Br2PwwsSmVfbEDBOpdjx3TJFsCbj-AnuyAjTyyV_OLVhxLfZswPIDQK1mj3DSVIni2fVB4GRKvW/s1600-h/Picture+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgex2oWlnKa8QJfDZgzZmCDyHtF2eil9h7A1RYyaudFYIQuvJG6LYT0oIbuhbifUtiF_Br2PwwsSmVfbEDBOpdjx3TJFsCbj-AnuyAjTyyV_OLVhxLfZswPIDQK1mj3DSVIni2fVB4GRKvW/s400/Picture+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237804159146145090" /></a>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-50368799545191174012008-08-11T09:51:00.004-06:002008-08-11T09:56:50.475-06:00Requiem Mass for AugustI apologize for not posting when Masses were said in the past, but I will start doing so from now on. Today at 6:30am Fr. Kenneth Fryar, FSSP celebrated a Requiem Mass for all those listed on <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Grant Them Rest</span></span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49pvzEiOxYmEcMijwJhVB5UiGpzv8ZtsKpxJEQ2vkUJtnTo_zKtD1iX2bX1EhHqx9BdLj1758TjCm-BojrPq7Gjq4jbzN5SWgGvb3isQralFtP31CC0JGbVih1JUX_0HR8I5A777xCdjm/s1600-h/photo1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49pvzEiOxYmEcMijwJhVB5UiGpzv8ZtsKpxJEQ2vkUJtnTo_zKtD1iX2bX1EhHqx9BdLj1758TjCm-BojrPq7Gjq4jbzN5SWgGvb3isQralFtP31CC0JGbVih1JUX_0HR8I5A777xCdjm/s400/photo1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233289118340595970" /></a><br />(Yes I know, this photo is not very good, but my camera phone doesn't have zoom.)<br /><br />† <span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem</span>.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-72559397250579857802008-07-14T22:48:00.005-06:002008-07-14T23:17:46.090-06:00Considering donations - Need feedbackI have tossed the idea around in my head for a while now to leave the option open for those who would like to give donations for this site. The donations could go towards the stipend for the Masses said for all those listed on GRANT THEM REST, (however I already do this, so the only reason for donations to this end would be for those who would like to contribute their own personal sarifice as well), or they could be for any of you who would like to help my parish (actually it is only a mission at this point) get its own church building. I am a member of Mater Misericordiae Mission in Phoenix, AZ, and the pastor of MMM is Fr. Fryar, F.S.S.P., (I have mentioned before that he is the priest that I have offering the Masses for those on this site.) We are currently 'renting' space at St. Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix, and we have a building committee that has been looking into options, but our main obstacle is funding. With about 250 members, and many of us earning below average income, we are far from reaching anywhere near the amount of funds we need to see our goals realized.<br /><br />Again I am just posting this to get some feedback from those who read this site, I never had any intentions to receive any donations in any way when I created this site, it just was something I had in my mind and I wanted to give the opportunity to those who may feel interested/called to do so.<br /><br />Please feel free to either leave comments here, or to email me directly with your thoughts.<br /><br />-------------------------<br /><br />PS~ You can visit the webpage to Mater Misericordiae Mission here: <a href="http://phoenixlatinmass.com/">http://phoenixlatinmass.com/</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://phoenixlatinmass.com/Images/homeeaster2007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://phoenixlatinmass.com/Images/homeeaster2007.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And here are some articles of MMM in the news for your edification:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">FSSP offers traditional Mass at historic mission</span><br /><a href="http://www.remnantnewspaper.com/preview.htm">The Remnant</a>, 2007.12.25 <br />Article not available online as of 2008.1.06.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.catholicsun.org/2007/dec20/local/feature-latinmass.html">Spreading the Good News in an old way: Latin Mass draws faithful to beauty, mystery</a></span><br />Catholic Sun, J.D. Long Garcia, 2007.12.20 <br />For the first time in nearly 40 years, Catholics celebrated the Latin-language Tridentine Mass at the historic <a href="http://www.sanxaviermission.org/">San Xavier del Bac Mission</a>. Members of Mater Misericordiae Mission, which offers the extraordinary form of the Roman rite, traveled to the Franciscan mission Dec. 8 to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catholicsun/2138141917/in/photostream/">Photos 1-10: San Xavier Del Bac-Latin Mass</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.catholicsun.org/2007/july19/local/latinmass.html">Pope liberalizes Latin Mass: Guidelines make Tridentine Mass more accessible</a></span><br />Catholic Sun, Andrew Junker, 2007.07.19 <br />The silence, ritual and prayer can lend a more transcendent nature to the Mass and attracts Catholics of all ages, said Fr. Kenneth Fryer, FSSP, pastoral administrator for Mater Misericordiae Mission, which celebrates the extraordinary form of the Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. The extraordinary form “expresses itself perhaps in a more sublime way,” he said, explaining why younger people who never grew up with the 1962 Missal are attracted to it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://net-abbey.org/latinmassthe1st.htm">First Tridentine Mass in Phoenix, AZ a big hit!</a></span><br />Net-Abbey.org, 2004.06 <br />June 6, 2004, the Feast of the Holy Trinity was a special day in another way for the diocese of Phoenix Arizona. After the Latin Mass has not been allowed for 40 years, the Feast of the Holy Trinity was celebrated by a solemn High Mass according to the 1962 Missal. The Mass was made possible by a group of volunteers and the new Bishop of the diocese of Phoenix, Thomas Olmsted.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-27636925344261782322008-07-14T22:30:00.003-06:002008-07-14T22:37:47.973-06:00Sharon L. Woodard - d. 7/1/2008Today I received a letter in the mail from my auto insurance company (State Farm) notifying me of my agent's death. Here is the obituary I found for her online:<br /><blockquote>Age 61, of Tempe, AZ, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2008. She was born in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School and attended Southern Illinois University prior to moving to Arizona. She was a long time State Farm Insurance agent in Mesa and Tempe, AZ. She was very active in the Golden Retriever Rescue Group. Sharon is survived by her mother, Florence; brother, William; two nieces, Laura and Lisa; and great-nephew, Kainan.<br /><br />She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon.<br /><br />Arrangements were entrusted to Regency Mortuary, Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sharon's name to Rescue a Golden of Arizona, P.O. Box 31894, Phoenix, AZ 85046-1894.</blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mi-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/SuburbanChicagoNews/Photos/WOODARD.jpg_07082008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://mi-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/SuburbanChicagoNews/Photos/WOODARD.jpg_07082008.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span> †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-50133677403014840502008-07-13T18:32:00.006-06:002008-07-13T18:49:19.924-06:00Stephen J. Richardson - d. 7/21/1992An email that I received today:<br /><blockquote>I was recently referred to your blog during a discussion with an 'online' friend. During the course of a 'conversation' in which I was relating to him about the passing of the dearly beloved father of my daughter, my friend recommended that I contact you and he proceeeded to outline the service you so geneously offer for the comfort of the grieving and the souls of our dear departed loved ones. <br /><br />I would therefore ask that you please remember in your prayers, the soul of Stephen John Richardson.<br /><br />I have recently made a video tribute to Steve which can be viewed <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40D0s7UqUk"><span style="font-weight:bold;">here</span></a>. Please find attached the last photograph that was taken of Steve and our daughter, in 1992.... a week before he died on the 21st July, aged just 25 years.<br /><br />My God bless your endeavour.<br /><br />Debbie Scalise</blockquote><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKciEzj0KP-jFLA6y4LgEXBVVwg2iYAEmN6Mu0lknaYphd9wYbk3sFlLi-VwkQIaUbMOpHWe5khFgxFHo3lt5Aem-jrQB7N7Pp_xjNf44zzezozUjOc7FyNYDKyUkQuhXyYL-ZT6yGyigb/s1600-h/DSC_0118.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKciEzj0KP-jFLA6y4LgEXBVVwg2iYAEmN6Mu0lknaYphd9wYbk3sFlLi-VwkQIaUbMOpHWe5khFgxFHo3lt5Aem-jrQB7N7Pp_xjNf44zzezozUjOc7FyNYDKyUkQuhXyYL-ZT6yGyigb/s320/DSC_0118.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222664356468811634" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />---------------------<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span> †<br />---------------------Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-69946776746801535012008-07-07T23:35:00.003-06:002008-07-07T23:55:40.526-06:00James Grandjean 4/17/1940 - 6/30/2008<a href="http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=167&SubSectionID=468&ArticleID=56785">Tuesday, July 01, 2008</a><br /><br />James "Jim" Dennis Grandjean entered this life on April 17, 1940, in Slaton, Texas, to parents Jules and Tillie Grandjean. He was called to be with the Lord on June 30, 2008, while cradled in the arms of his wife and sons.<br /><br />Jim came from humble beginnings, but his family instilled in him the value of education and the opportunity for change it might bring. Jim was graduated by Trona High School in 1957 (his proudest achievement).<br /><br />Jim was on active duty in the Navy reserves from 1963 to 1965, where he traveled to far-eastern locations such as Japan, Australia, Thailand and Vietnam. Upon his return to the United States, Jim studied at San Francisco State University and was graduated with honors 1968. He was later awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Hastings College of the Law in 1971.<br /><br /><br />Shortly after graduation, he served as chief counsel and executive director of Alaska Legal Services where he supervised 40 attorneys in 12 different offices. He also served as counsel to the Alaska State Legislature while working concurrently with a private civil litigation firm. He met his wife (and "best friend") Susan in Anchorage, where she worked as a legal secretary and clerk. Their marriage in 1977 ultimately yielded three sons, Jules, Alain and James. <br /><br />Because Jim could never forget his early struggles against poverty and to receive an education, he was moved to return to the southwest in 1983. He began practicing concurrently in both Arizona and New Mexico, running a private office, which often refused to bill clients for services provided. He spent the last 20 years of his life tirelessly helping the indigent receive legal representation in both civil and criminal matters. He considered himself a "humble country lawyer" who believed in helping those who would not be helped otherwise.<br /><br />Jim is survived by his wife, Susan, and his three sons, Jules, Alain and James, whom he loved immensely and often referred to as his "guardian angels." He is also survived by his brother Darrell (Angie) Grandjean, sisters Sandie (Ron) Lane and Claudia (Rios); and a wonderful extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.<br /><br />Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury in Prescott. A Rosary will precede it at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home, corner of Cortez and Carlton, with a greeting time at 5 p.m. Memorials in Jim's name can be made to St. Vincent De Paul and the Judians of Sacred Heart Parish, care of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.<br /><br />You are invited to log onto <a href="http://www.ruffnerwakelin.com">www.ruffnerwakelin.com</a> to view a tribute to Jim, sign his guestbook and share a memory.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dcourier.com/SiteImages/Article/TNail/56785.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.dcourier.com/SiteImages/Article/TNail/56785.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Information provided by survivors.<br /><br />---------<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span> †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-76135830817712922592008-07-02T14:13:00.007-06:002008-07-02T14:36:50.252-06:00Stephen E. Woolley 11/28/1956 - 4/14/2008When I got home from daily Mass this morning I had two emails with regards to <span style="font-style:italic;">GRANT THEM REST</span>; the first one was concerning the recognition of one of the earlier submissions to this blog, and the second is as follows:<br /><blockquote>Dear Sir or Madam<br /><br />Thank you for providing such a wonderful ministry or prayer. May God bless and reward you for your love and care.<br /><br />Would it be possible to add my late friend, STEPHEN EDWARD WOOLLEY to the list?<br /><br />His dates are: 28 November 1956 to 14 April 2008.<br /><br />The following is the words of remembrance read at his funeral:<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">Panegyric – Stephen Edward Woolley</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Si monumentum requiris, circumspice.</span> If you seek his memorial, look around you.<br /><br />While these words famously commemorate Sir Christopher Wren and his greatest work, S Paul’s Cathedral; they do, nonetheless, say something about Stephen and his connection with this building. <br /><br />In 1996, Stephen was invited by the then administrator, Fr Tony Hughes, to help raise £500,000 for the restoration of this cathedral. As in all things, Stephen undertook the task with great proficiency and enthusiasm. Coordinating the diocese-wide raffle, he convinced Seat to donate a brand new car, as well as a host of other valuable prizes from other donors. Many here today, will remember the great flower and vestment exhibition, which ended with the diocesan family fun day, during which Stephen was awarded the Diocesan Medal by Bishop Crispian. He convinced museums and private owners to lend valuable vestments and first class relics; several celebrities appearing at Chichester responded to his appeal and gave their support to the cathedral; the TV cameras rolled in and opened up the cathedral to the nation. He also brought an ecumenical angle to the celebrations by inviting local churches and neighbouring cathedrals to assist in the decoration of this great church and indeed, many still talk about Winchester Cathedral’s towering flower arrangements, standing either side of the old tabernacle in the apse.<br /><br />But it wasn’t just to the cathedral that this loyal son of the Church gave his time and effort. He assisted with the production of the diocesan newspaper, ‘Portsmouth People’, and was responsible for its transformation from a black and white to a full colour publication in 1999. For a few years, he also helped in this cathedral’s day centre for the elderly and will be remembered as the one who made the most magnificent home-made lemon meringues and other cakes— a gift which he always claimed from his mother and grandmother.<br />Stephen was a man, driven by an ethic of hard work, kindness and loyalty. If a cause deserved his attention, then he made time and worked tirelessly for its success. Many here today will have had personal experience of his charitable works, which, even after his untimely death, will continue with his long-term sponsorship of children in Malawi through the charity, World Vision. But Stephen was more than just a kind man. His dedication to this work was apostolic in its foundation: faith, hope and love motivated his daily life and ensured that whatever he did for someone, it was in a spirit of Christian love and not tainted by self-advancement. Stephen’s faith was Easter-focused, as may be seen from the order of service for this Mass, which is based closely on Stephen’s specific instructions and which show clearly that death is swallowed up by the victory of the Resurrection.<br />Stephen had a great love of music and liturgy. Having started his musical ‘career’ as a chorister at Chester Cathedral under the directorship of Roger Fisher; he continued to sing as a lay clerk at Southwark Cathedral, while at Kings College, where he met one of his musical heroes, Harry Bramah.<br /><br />In his work-a-day life, Stephen was also highly conscientious and generous. After testing his vocation for the Anglican ministry, he decided to enter the world of retail work, where he soon rose through the ranks, becoming a manager of a national chain of newsagents. Feeling the call again, he returned to university to continue his Theology degree, but once again, decided that the time was not right for him to enter the ministry and so returned to the world of work, becoming an assistant general manager in a company dealing with the new and exciting world of mobile communications. It was amusing to watch public reaction as he carried his heavy work “Transportable” mobile ‘phone around with him. More reminiscent of a military field ‘phone, it filled the mid-1980s observer with astonishment and envy. With modern mobile ‘phones the size of a credit card, it just shows how quickly technology moves on. Headhunted by Ferranti in 1988, he became operations manager of the newly formed Ferranti Creditfone, which was to become Rabbit and then Orange. In 1989, Stephen received instruction from his long-term friend, Fr Denis McSweeny and was subsequently received into the Catholic Church at Our Lady of Lourdes in Milton Keynes.<br /><br />Having decided to follow the self-employment path, Stephen founded a pilgrimage tour company, which, while small in size, became respected for the bespoke nature of its itineraries. During the Holy Year of S James in 1993, only Stephen’s pilgrims made it into the cathedral for the closing Mass, while all the big British companies’ pilgrims had to make do with large TV screens outside. Similarly, when Prinknash Abbey wanted to arrange a Benedictine Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, it was to Stephen they turned and he arranged a pilgrimage for over ninety pilgrims.<br /><br />Following his move to the south coast, Stephen worked a while for Stagecoach and then, with other investors, purchased the Sandringham Hotel on Southsea seafront. His last move was to be in March 2006, when, together with a friend, he bought the Fernbank Hotel in Shanklin. With an open door policy to his many friends, he welcomed them to what was his favourite enterprise. Many here will remember his fiftieth birthday party in 2006 and also last year’s Christmas party for friends. It is with regret, that he had so little time to enjoy the Fernbank; but in the short time that it was his, he turned a once failing business around and gained great respect from guests and colleagues alike.</span></blockquote><br /><br />The cathedral referred to is S John's Cathedral in Portsmouth, UK. Attached is a picture of Stephen with the then Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Elaine Baker.<br /><br />Thank you again for this.<br /><br />God bless<br /><br />Philip Andrews </blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO8ZFuwcDn1_Qe5qLs_cp1HaXgsxCE62EFrz0tSCsI9bKtLCK-zhOVlXGJr4f1EU7Vw5qp7WYyQ_SfxyJWUpCuM7bZ4fcZUAOmw_utLUIyoWWM1RjYCI_lxd_3m4nbWAB6H6SgjhQpyxk/s1600-h/SW+%26+Lord+Mayor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO8ZFuwcDn1_Qe5qLs_cp1HaXgsxCE62EFrz0tSCsI9bKtLCK-zhOVlXGJr4f1EU7Vw5qp7WYyQ_SfxyJWUpCuM7bZ4fcZUAOmw_utLUIyoWWM1RjYCI_lxd_3m4nbWAB6H6SgjhQpyxk/s400/SW+%26+Lord+Mayor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218518326852789234" /></a><br /><br />† <span style="font-style:italic;">Dona eis requiem.</span>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-85511399700382121622008-05-20T22:23:00.004-06:002008-05-21T12:20:53.555-06:00Doug Keller 4/7/42 - 12/19/04Received this email last night.<br /><br /><blockquote>Doug Keller was born on April 7, 1942 and departed December 19, 2004. He was a major business man in the North East Ohio community, and helped many people in need. He was a kind soul and loved by all who knew him. His entire life was marked with style and grace. He was an artist designing many beautiful pieces. A major statue shipped from Italy and a wonderful garden has been erected in Akron, Ohio in Doug's honor. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Doug Keller. Please pray a Rosary for Doug and please offer an Indulgence for him. Thank you and God bless you!<br /> ~M.B.</blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpy5qr5DERvYH0Zbu0-YIPoOoUeO2Pse_VpMwD1LbK44UMQyVDmS2GvDOBZ_q2nOFb-dF3Zh2N28UVubt8RxxdBEQakkb_F9nx_P65oxiq4InRmkyLJLlM6WVQWo8kavHgkAL97TnJxScf/s1600-h/000_0258.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpy5qr5DERvYH0Zbu0-YIPoOoUeO2Pse_VpMwD1LbK44UMQyVDmS2GvDOBZ_q2nOFb-dF3Zh2N28UVubt8RxxdBEQakkb_F9nx_P65oxiq4InRmkyLJLlM6WVQWo8kavHgkAL97TnJxScf/s320/000_0258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202895379249593394" /></a><br /><br />Requiescat in pace. †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-57023005552874200362008-03-31T11:38:00.002-06:002008-03-31T11:42:22.856-06:00James Francis Russo 7/28/1965 - 11/15/2007I received an email last night with the following message:<br /><br /><blockquote>...he suffered greatly for the last two years of his life. He also suffered because he left an eight year old daughter that he loved more than life. He did not want to leave her without his guidance and protection. Please pray that he finds peace and is able to intercede through Our Lord and our Blessed Mother for her on her long journey of life without him. Please pray that his extreme suffering while living mitigates some of his debt for sins and that his time in purgatory is not long. Please pray that I find the peace to accept this loss and that I can feel the assurance that he is resting happily in Heaven with Jesus, Mary and all the saints forever. Thank you.</blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Requiescat in pace.</span> †Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-13156475096803351302008-03-24T15:07:00.004-06:002008-03-24T15:43:35.397-06:00Gerald and Becky PearsonGerald and Becky Pearson are the parents of a personal friend of mine. Gerald was born July 16, 1945 and died February 11, 2004. Becky was born March 7, 1956 and died January 25, 2008.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Please pray for the repose of their souls, as well as the comforting of their daughter!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPfLIuxgLN6ncmKhM6DkFr6I-YCxTmjG6lFTgZaQwRBxjuvTk-ZDibP8c-Fg4NoYop5ca-6loyhyXRbRe-ebwAMbiyZqFWOLagBCVkrHPiDM72o1Y3G3ek4rSagKguJ_E-30t34bJ3ByD/s1600-h/momdadrecent.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPfLIuxgLN6ncmKhM6DkFr6I-YCxTmjG6lFTgZaQwRBxjuvTk-ZDibP8c-Fg4NoYop5ca-6loyhyXRbRe-ebwAMbiyZqFWOLagBCVkrHPiDM72o1Y3G3ek4rSagKguJ_E-30t34bJ3ByD/s320/momdadrecent.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181420532511308818" /></a><br /><br />De Profundis (Ps. 129)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1 canticum graduum de profundis clamavi ad te Domine <br />2 Domine exaudi vocem meam fiant aures tuae intendentes in vocem deprecationis meae <br />3 si iniquitates observabis Domine Domine quis sustinebit <br />4 quia apud te propitiatio est propter legem tuam sustinui te Domine sustinuit anima mea in verbum eius <br />5 speravit anima mea in Domino <br />6 a custodia matutina usque ad noctem speret Israhel in Domino <br />7 quia apud Dominum misericordia et copiosa apud eum redemptio <br />8 et ipse redimet Israhel ex omnibus iniquitatibus eius</span><br /><br /><blockquote>1 Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: <br />2 Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. <br />3 If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. <br />4 For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word: <br />5 My soul hath hoped in the Lord. <br />6 From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. <br />7 Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption. <br />8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.</blockquote>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-1248453736244955722007-10-03T01:37:00.000-06:002007-10-03T01:40:34.400-06:00Morris Payne - d. 9/27/2007I am sorry that this is late a few days, but I received this email on the 27th:<br /><blockquote>Just received word that my wife's grandpa passed on this morning. May the soul of Morris Payne rest in peace. I am looking for a picture, but I realize that we don't have many pictures of him. That seems to sum him up. A quiet and very reserved man. Didn't want too much fuss made over him. He died at the advanced age of 93.</blockquote><br />Please pray for the repose of his soul.Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-91152790920809104692007-08-03T07:54:00.000-06:002007-08-03T08:09:14.582-06:00Fr. Richard J. Rego, S.T.L. - d. 7/30/07Fr. Rego, Chaplain of the <a href="http://fatherrego.com/index.html">Saint Gianna Latin Mass Community</a> in Tucson, AZ, has suddenly passed away at the age of 72. Fr. Rego was a frequent guest on <a href="http://catholic.com">Catholic Answers</a> and ran a blog that was posted to occasionally. However, on July 25th he posted three articles (his first posts since May). Please pray for the repose of his soul. <a href="http://fatherrego.blogspot.com/">Click here</a> to read his final messages.<br /><br />The following is taken from the St. Gianna Latin Mass Community website:<br /><blockquote>It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, teacher, confessor, and friend. Father Rego died on Monday, July 30, in the year of Our Lord 2007 at St. Mary’s hospital in Tucson, AZ. Though God the Father, in His wisdom, called His faithful priest to judgment, Father Rego will live forever in the hearts of those he touched on earth. Father never wavered from preaching the truth. He taught us about Catholic faith and would have made St. Paul proud, for he did it both “in season and out of season.” He reiterated time and time again the importance of the obedience of faith, frequent confession, frequent communion, praying the rosary, and a deep devotion for Our Blessed Mother. Most especially he modeled for us, a reverence and awe for “the gift beyond compare,” Our Lord Jesus, really present, truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.<br /><br />Father Rego had a deep devotion for the Traditional Latin Mass. Such devotion was proven on a weekly basis when he traveled 300 miles round trip from Ajo, AZ for almost 10 years to offer the Traditional Latin Mass. In the end, Father succeeded in establishing St. Gianna’s, a place for those of us who equally share in the reverence and solemnity of the Latin Mass. His message of truth reached thousands via the internet and his many appearances on Catholic radio.<br /><br />We commend to Thee, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant Fr. Richard Joseph Rego, and we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, that as in mercy to him, Thou becamest man, so now Thou wouldst vouchsafe to admit him to the bosom of Thy Patriarchs. Remember, O Lord, he is Thy creature, not made by strange gods, but by Thee, the only living and true God, for there is no other but Thee, and none that can equal Thy work. Let his soul rejoice in Thy presence, and remember not his former iniquities and excesses, which he has fallen into, through the violence of passion and the corruption of his nature. For although he has sinned, yet he has always firmly believed in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; he has had a zeal for Thy honor, and faithfully adored Thee as his God, and the Creator of all things.<br /><br />May Mary the most merciful Virgin Mother of God, kindest comforter of them that mourn, commend to her Son the soul of this His faithful priest, that through her maternal intercession, he may overcome the dread of death and, with her as guide, joyfully reach his longed for home in the heavenly fatherland. Amen. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />There will be a viewing and Rosary on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone St., Tucson, AZ. There will be a Solemn High Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 4, at 1:30 p.m., also at St. Augustine Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, Father requested donations be made to St. Gianna Latin Mass Community.</span></blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fatherrego.com/images/Picture%203.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://fatherrego.com/images/Picture%203.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.saintgianna.net/media.html">Audio recordings</a> by Fr. Rego<br /><br />Here is a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBgkzu0wPTc">youtube video</a> of the homily Fr. Rego gave when we were in Tuscon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Fr. Richard J. Rego, Requiescat in Pace</span></span>Lee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00672569589112835247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161887322981378298.post-53717046871911287762007-03-13T08:24:00.000-06:002007-03-13T08:36:52.211-06:00FN Paul Hawkins - d. 3/12/07FN Paul Hawkins, from the Bisbee Knights of Columbus Mother Lobe, was called back home to the Father yesterday at 1000 hours. Please keep his family in your prayers.<br /><br />Thank you - Vivat JesusLee Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12273427218118064212noreply@blogger.com0