http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationMonthly Prayer Cycle Blogwww.norcalepiscopal.orgThea Mangelshttp://www.norcalepiscopal.orgSun, 19 May 2013 14:01:24 GMTMonthly Prayer Cycle BlogTue, 07 May 2013 17:26:02 GMTThe Rev. Ann Sullivanhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-ann-sullivan1Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsWhile recovering from foot surgery, the Rev. Ann Sullivan lifted her scooter into her car causing a tear in her right shoulder.  Ann+ will have rotator cuff surgery on May 15th. 

Please keep the Rev. Ann Sullivan and her family in your prayers.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-ann-sullivan1Sister Diana Doncasterhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/sister-diana-doncasterWed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease keep Sister Diana Dorothea Doncaster and her family in your prayers.  Her mother died suddenly on Friday, April 26th.  Sister Diana is a postulant for holy orders in this diocese and is one of the Sisters of the Transfiguration in Eureka. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/sister-diana-doncasterMrs. Louise Royerhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-louise-royerMon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsMrs. Louise Royer, widow of the Rev. Don Royer, once the rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City, departed this life Saturday, April 27th at a little after 4:00 am.  Please pray for the repose of her soul. Please pray also for the Royer family and all those who mourn.

Her memorial service will be at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Nevada City, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11:00 am.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-louise-royerMrs. Barbara Brannonhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-barbara-brannonMon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease keep Mrs. Barbara Brannon in your prayers; in addition to her ongoing battle with cancer, she fell last Friday and broke her left arm.  Please keep her, her husband, the Rev. Stephen Brannon, and all of her family in your prayers. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-barbara-brannonMrs. Judy Aueluahttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-judy-aueluaMon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsJudy Auelua, wife of the Rev. Royston Auelua (rector of St. Michael’s in Anderson) had surgery on Friday, April 5, 2013. She is recovering and they appreciate your prayers during this time of healing.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-judy-aueluaThe Rev. Diana Lueckerthttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-diana-lueckertFri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease keep the Rev. Diana Lueckert, Priest in Charge at St. Andrew's in Corning, in your prayers.  She will be undergoing surgery on April 10th. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-diana-lueckertThe Rev. Clifford Kenthttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-clifford-kentThu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Cliff Kent asked that we share that he is going in for surgery tomorrow, Friday, April 5th. He will be returning  to Spring Lake Village either Friday afternoon or Saturday, assuming that there are no complications.

He asks for your prayers. He is having the surgery done at Memorial Hospital, 1165 Montgomery Drive; Santa Rosa, CA 95405, 707-546-3210. His rehab will take place at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-clifford-kentThe Rev. Leo Joseph, OSFhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/prayersforfr-leo-josephTue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTKeri LopezKeri Lopez 

Please pray for Fr. Leo Joseph of St. John's, Lakeport who is living with terminal cancer.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/prayersforfr-leo-josephThe Rev. Canon Grant Careyhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-canon-grant-careyTue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsWe ask your prayers for the Rev. Canon Grant Carey today. He tripped and fell head first last night, catching his feet on something along a sidewalk after attending a lecture. Two parishioners were with him. The hospital kept him overnight yesterday, and they have not yet completed testing to learn the extent of his injuries.

Update March 2, 2013

Canon Carey's health is improving. Fortunately, he did not break any bones in his fall, but he is pretty stiff and sore. He anticipates moving to a treatment center tomorrow. He will get good care there and physical therapy. In 1-2 weeks the plan is for him to return home. He is grateful for everyone's prayers, notes and flowers. 

Update March 14, 2013

Continued prayers for his recovery are appreciated.  

Update April 2

Canon Carey continues to improve slowly.  He is being transferred to a facility of his choosing.  Continued prayers for his recovery are appreciated. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-canon-grant-careyThe Rev. Ann Sullivanhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-ann-sullivanFri, 22 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease pray for the Rev. Ann Sullivan who is currently five weeks into a yearlong recovery from foot surgery.  Once she has recovered from this first surgery, she will have to have surgery on her other foot, which means she will have a second year of recovery time.  Please keep Ann and her family in your prayers. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-ann-sullivanThe Rev. Mark Allenhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-mark-allenTue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease add the Rev. Mark Allen, his wife, Nancy, and their whole family to your prayer list.  Nancy's father, Alpo Tokola, died on Friday, March 15, 2013.  Pray for the repose of his soul and for those who mourn. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-mark-allenThe Very Rev. Canon Chistopher Sealhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/chistopher-sealTue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease pray for the Very Rev. Canon Christopher Seal and his family.  His father, William Blois Seal, died peacefully on Friday after a long illness.  Pray for the repose of his soul. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/chistopher-sealMrs. Doni Blumenstockhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-doni-blumenstockFri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsMrs. Doni Blumenstock, wife of the Rev. Robert Blumenstock, recently had rotator cuff surgery, which resulted in complications.  Please pray for her full recovery. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-doni-blumenstockThe Rev. Virginia McNeelyhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-virginia-mcneelyFri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Virginia McNeely is having a knee replacement on her second knee on March 21, 2013. Please keep her and her doctors in your prayers as she has her surgery, and pray for her full recovery afterwards. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-virginia-mcneelyMrs. Gae Goodrich Sealhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-gae-goodrich-sealFri, 08 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsYour prayers are requested for Gae Goodrich Seal, wife of the Very Rev. Canon Christopher Seal, she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/mrs-gae-goodrich-sealThe Rt. Rev. Jerry Lambhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rt-rev-jerry-lamb1Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rt. Rev. Jerry Lamb had a heart attack on December 16, 2012. At 5:30 am on December 17th, he had 3 stents placed.  Please pray for his recovery and for his wife, Jane. He is doing well and is resting. 

The best contact method for the Lambs is Jane's e-mail address. 

Update 12/19/2012

Bishop Lamb has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. 

Cards can be sent to their home address.

Update 12/20/2012

Bishop Lamb has been readmitted to the hospital due to nausea and dizziness. He will spend the night under observation. Your continued prayers are appreciated.

Update 12/21/2012

An MRI this morning revealed that Bishop Lamb suffered from a stroke yesterday. He has no deficits, but this kind of stroke is difficult to treat. He is being treated, and after an MRA this afternoon, he is going home tonight. Please continue to pray for Bishop Lamb’s recovery and for Jane Lamb and their entire family in this difficult time.

Update 2/4/2013

Please continue to keep Bishop Jerry Lamb and his wife, Jane, in your prayers. He continues to recover at home with the help of his medical team.

Update 3/8/2013

Bishop Lamb continues to recover, more every day.  He has consulted with experts and has received the best possible medical care and advice.  He has returned to walking several miles daily with his dogs and to playing golf.  Prayers of thanksgiving are appropriate. 



]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rt-rev-jerry-lamb1The Rev. Alice Fayhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-alice-fayWed, 30 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Alice Fay died on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the Rev. Delia Fay and the entire Fay family during this difficult time.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-alice-fayThe Rev. Olga Barrerahttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-olga-barreraWed, 23 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsYour prayers are requested for the Rev. Olga Barrera in our companion Diocese of Honduras. She expects to have urgent surgery to remove kidney stones on Monday, January 21, 2013.

Update 1/23/2013

Olga's children report that Olga's surgery went went on Monday and she should be home by now. Olga wants everyone to know she is very grateful for all of your prayers and support.


]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-olga-barreraThe Rev. Bill Sassmanhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-bill-sassmanTue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Bill Sassman is recovering well from his broken hip. He will be moving soon to a new location as his health increases but his direct phone number will stay the same.  Please continue to pray for his recovery.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-bill-sassmanThe Rev. Bob Gouldhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-bob-gouldTue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Bob Gould was hospitalized in early January and has now been transferred to rehabilitation at Eskaton Fair Oaks for recovery from congestive heart failure. 

Update 1/15/2013

Fr Bob is now back in his apartment.  Thanks for all your prayers; please keep him in your hearts, while he continues to recover at home.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-bob-gouldThe Rev. Stuart Andersonhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-stuart-andersonFri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTKeri LopezKeri LopezPlease pray for the Rev. Stuart Anderson whose wife, LaRayne Eva Oakes Anderson, died on January 1, 2013. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Lucchesi Community Center in Petaluma. Click here to view details.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-stuart-andersonThe Very Rev. Sara Potterhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-sara-poterThu, 03 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease keep the Very Rev. Sara Potter and her family in your prayers.  On December 26, 2012 she learned that her son, Benjamin Tobias, had died in utero. He was born early Friday, December 28, 2012 at the local hospital in Arcata. A private committal will be held early next week.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-sara-poterThe Rev. Virginia McNeeleyhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-virginia-mcneeleyMon, 31 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Virginia McNeely is scheduled to have knee replacement surgery on January 3, 2013.  Please keep her and the surgeons in your prayers. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-virginia-mcneeleySaralu Methvenhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/saralu-methvenMon, 17 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsOur beloved sister in Christ, Saralu Methven, passed on to her eternal reward this morning (Saturday, December 1). She had been at Mercy San Juan for the past four weeks, receiving a variety of medical treatments, but getting progressively weaker. Family members have been with her throughout.

Saralu's late husband was the Reverend Emerson Methven, a long-time priest in our diocese who served several parishes, including St. Francis, Fair Oaks and St. James, Lincoln.

Her memorial service was at St. Clement’s Tuesday, December 4 at 2 pm.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/saralu-methvenThe Rev. David Owrenhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-david-owrenTue, 27 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. David Owren is in the hospital and has been quite ill.  Please pray for him and his wife, Carol. 

Update 12/13/12 - The Rev. David Owren returned home from the hospital last week. Prayers for his continued recovery are welcome.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-david-owrenThe Rev. Dave Ferrellhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-dave-ferrellTue, 27 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsPlease pray for Dave and Dett Ferrell who lost their son Matthew Saturday night. Matthew was 55 and died of congestive heart failure on Nov. 24th.  Please keep Matthew's family in your prayers.

The memorial for Matthew, will be January 12, 2012 at 11:00 am. 

May the souls of the departed rest in peace.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-dave-ferrellThe Rev. Tina Campbellhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-tina-campbellTue, 20 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsAlfonso Rodriguez, brother of the Rev. Tina Campbell, died last night.  Prayers are requested for the repose of his soul and for his family who mourns.

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-tina-campbellThe Rev. Sara Aseltinehttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-sara-aseltineSun, 28 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTKeri LopezKeri LopezThe Rev. Sara Aseltine was admitted to the hospital in Marysville late Friday night, October 26, following a suspected heart attack. She died Saturday morning, October 28, during a related hospital procedure. Service details will be made available later in the week and shared in future communication.

Please pray for the repose of her soul. Pray also for her husband, Arthur, for her family and friends, for the congregation of St. John's, Marysville, and for all who mourn.

The service will be Nov. 14th at 2 pm at St. John's.  Canon Britt will be celebrating.  

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-sara-aseltineThe Rev. Richard von Grabowhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-richard-von-grabowWed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsThe Rev. Richard's wife Joan passed away on Thursday.  Please pray for the repose of her soul and for Richard and his family. 

Joan von Grabow's memorial will be at Ascension in Vallejo on October 27 at 11am. 

]]>http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-richard-von-grabowThe Rev. Anne McKeeverhttp://www.norcalepiscopal.org/the-rev-anne-mckeeverWed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTThea MangelsThea MangelsAnne sends this prayer request: My dear Mama, June Anne Dryden, had a stroke on Wednesday and died today in hospice care at a wonderful place in Woodland. Please pray that her journey be peaceful. My father, Harold (Hal) could use prayers, too, as he bids farewell to his wife of 64 years and faces moving to a smaller place. Finally, I beg your prayers that God and modern medicine will relieve me of the cough that's been grinding me down for three weeks now. I yearn to experience fully this sacred time with all the family gathered at to be with my mother.

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