Prayer Requests

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 18, 2024
For: Funeral Arrangements and Obituary for Brother Ambrose "Sam" Szalwinski

For Sam's Friends and Family

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 18, 2024
For: Prayers Requested for our Sister-In-Christ - Alicia Silvino-Trevino - Breast Cancer

Dear Prayer Warriors,
URGENT PRAYERS REQUESTED!!

Yes...Our Cup Runneth Over. Recently, we have been offering prayers for many among us...and, yes...
we have been asked to offer even more. I received the following message from Alicia Silvino-Trevino over the Holy
Week, when the Church was closed to meetings on our usual Friday meetings.
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"Hello Velma, This is Alicia, and I would like to know if I can have a blanket (Lapghan)that your group Crochets.
I have Breast Cancer and need support to get through this life experience.
Please let me know if I can receive one. Alicia"
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I answered with an immediate YES!! I let Alicia know that I would start my prayers for her, and would check for a
Lapghan, in the colors she like. I also promised that I would ask our Prayer Warriors to join me, in prayer, for her and
for her family.
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Update: Alicia texted me, that she, now, has a date, for her Surgery. It will be on April 18.
She says: "I NEED ALL THE PRAYERS I CAN GET, IN LETTING MY CHILDREN KNOW THAT I HAVE BREAST
CANCER.
THIS WILL BE A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION FOR MY KIDS, BUT I WOULD'NT BE ABLE TO
HIDE MY ILLNESS.
THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS HELPING ME WITH GENUINE SUPPORT AND CARE. ALICIA"

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 18, 2024
For: Urgent: Diane Maes, Requesting Prayers for Her Husband James' Brother, Ken Maes

"Good morning, Velma. I'm calling upon you and our Saint Mark prayer warriors to please pray for my brother-in-law,
Ken Maes. He's suffering from congestive heart failure and the doctors can do no more. The doctors call it "end of life".
Ken has asked to be moved out of the hospital and into hospice at home. His wife, Pat, also needs prayers for strength
and peace of mind. Ken is my husband's older brother and the last surviving brother besides my husband.
Thank you for all you do, my sister in Christ, Velma.
Blessings to all,
Diane Maes

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 18, 2024
For: Update On Bill Cox

Dear ACTS Community,

There have been so many people praying for and inquiring about Bill Cox's hospitalization. I am so grateful that our brother, Mike Pattillo, was gracious enough to share the following update with us:

"Our dear friend and spiritual leader, Bill Cox, after a very challenging few days fighting sepsis and near death is showing us the power of faith and prayer.
Early this morning Bill was able to recognize and acknowledge the medical staff’s directions. His sepsis has dropped from 3 to 1. Among other improvements, his nurse intimated that things are looking much better and he could possibly be off the intubation soon.
Bill has a ways to go, but with continued prayers, we hope to once again be fed by his beautiful spiritual writings."

Mike Pattillo

From Council #12208
Submitted: April 16, 2024
For: Fr. Stann

Keep Fr. Stann in your daily prayers!

From Council #12208
Submitted: April 16, 2024
For: All members of St. Ann Parish in need of our prayers!

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 8, 2024
For: Prayers Answered - Leo Forget

As you might remember, last September, our dear ACTS brother, Leo Forget, underwent surgery to remove a cancerous kidney, ureter and part of his bladder. Well today, Leo's wife, Nancy, sent us this follow up message of thanksgiving. Please read:

"Hey Marty, this is a message of thanksgiving!
We got news of results of Leo’s CAT scan, reporting no cancer present. Praise God!
Faith speaks softly in our lives, with patience and trust that ‘All the time’ God is listening.
Leo will continue his treatments for 2-3 months longer. If you know him, you know that he has and will push forward daily to serve God.

Thanksgiving for all the prayers and love from our faith community for this intention,"

Leo and Nancy

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 8, 2024
For: Prayers Requested by Mary-Catherine Gomez, for Her Beloved Husband, Gaspar - Heart Test Results

Dear Prayer Warriors,
UNITE!!!EmojiEmojiEmojiEmoji
I received the following Prayer Request from Mary-Catherine Gomez, this evening. Please read on, and...
I ask that you will join me... in offered prayer.
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"Velma, My husband saw the Cardiologist yesterday (Thursday)for test results. He was scheduled for an
emergency Heart Cath, today (Friday). Now, they are getting authorization for him to have a Stent put in, next week.
Can you send out a prayer request? - Thanks. Mary-Catherine Gomez."
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Of course, I said "Yes", and it is my hope, that you, too, will join me, in prayer.

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 8, 2024
For: Urgent Prayer Request from Linda Eblen for Her Friend and Neighbor's Husband, Rod Enlow - Battling Leukemia

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Unite in Prayer!!!
I received the following exchange of messages from Linda Eblen, a member of our Women's Guild. She has given me
permission to use her words to explain the need for prayer, for her friend and neighbor, Jan Enlow's husband, Rod.

Linda writes..."Good Evening, Velma. This is Linda Eblen, I have a special request, in honor of a special neighbor and friend.
Rod Enlow has been battling Leukemia for almost five years, and has reached the point of suffering thru extremely painful
Chemo treatments, stem cell, and platelet treatments. I would like to present him with one of the Crochet Blankets from your
Ministry. The color does not matter. I think this and continued prayers will lift his spirits tremendously. Please let me know if I
can get one. Thank you, so much. Linda Eblen."

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 8, 2024
For: Requesting Prayers for Sam Szalwinski

Dear ACTS Community,

I received a text from Brian Nelson encouraging our ACTS Community to pray for our ACTS brother, Sam Szalwinski. Brian didn't mention any specifics, but he did emphasize, "He just needs prayers."

So please join me in prayers for Sam. Dear Lord, we ask you to bless this wonderful and God fearing man, who has meant so much to our parish. Please keep him in good health. We ask you this in the name of Jesus Christ.

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 8, 2024
For: Urgent Prayer Request for Marci Bonilla - Undergoing Lung Transplant Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Our ACTS sister Marci Bonilla got the phone call this morning that new lungs are available for her. Surgery is planned at 3 o’clock today. Please storm the heavens with prayer for her doctors, a perfect surgery and perfect healing.
Marci has also asked us to pray for the donor and his/her family. May God bless this family in their time of grief and wrap His arms of comfort around them.

In God’s perfect Will,
Jennifer Tollette

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 3, 2024
For: Bob Gilson - Out of Hospital and Now In Rehab Center

Dear ACTS Community,

Pete Blozis would like to inform our ACTS Community about his friend and fellow ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) group member, Bob Gilson. Please read Pete's message:

Fellows ROMEOs, Bob Gilson, who joins us for our ROMEO breakfasts on Wednesdays, was taken to the hospital last week for a serious case of Gall bladder and blood infection.

He spend several days in the hospital and has now been taken to the Coronado Rehab center in Stone Oak.
He can receive visitors and I have provided the address below.

If you can't visit, please take a couple of minutes to give Bob a call and maybe even tell me a joke.

His mobile phone number is 210-386-1113


Coronado Rehab of Stone Oak
19638 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78258

Please keep Bob in your prayers!

From Council #7613
Submitted: April 3, 2024
For: Prayer Request - Juan Rene Zamora Inbox

All,
My Father In Law was admitted to the hospital for heart complications last night and is undergoing a procedure at this moment. He is part of the clergy family and serves as a Deacon for Queen of Peace in Harlingen, TX. The power of pray is so strong, can this community please keep my Father In Law in your prayers. His name is Juan Rene Zamora.

Thank you and God Bless You!

YBIC,
David Hinojosa

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 28, 2024
For: Repose soul of Juan Nunez, brother of Lucia Martinez

Requested by Master Javier Martinez and his mother, Lucia Martinez

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 28, 2024
For: Sandy Martinez, serious pregnancy complications

Requested by Master Javier Martinez. Sandy is his daughter

From Council #10240
Submitted: March 27, 2024
For: Council 6833 - PGK SK Michael J. De Luna

Viewing and Rosary will be held at Castle Ridge Mortuary on 10 April, Address : 10901 W. Loop 1604.
Viewing will start at 1400hrs (2 pm) - 2000 hrs (8 pm).
Rosary is scheduled to start at 1800 hrs (6 pm).

Funeral Mass will be held at the Basilica of Little Flower on 11 April.
Casket is scheduled to arrive at church at 9 am . Mass is scheduled to start at 9:30 am . Father Gregory will be the Celebrant.

Brother Michael J. De Luna will be laid to rest at Fort Sam Cemetery.

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 25, 2024
For: 3/20/24: Urgent Request from Deacon Steve and Marilyn Marques for their Beloved Son, Chris Marques -Facing Double Surgery

I received a phone call this afternoon, requesting urgent prayers, from Deacon Steve Marques. He and Chris's mom, Marilyn,
are in need of our prayers for their Son, Chris. Christopher (Chris) has been scheduled for double surgery. His doctors
are testing Chris for what procedures they will need to use.

Deacon Steve will update us, as soon as the decisions are made. So, at this time, I ask that we would just send up our prayers
to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for Chris's healing. I believe that Jesus, his Mother, Mary, and all the Angels and Saints
have gathered near to Chris and his family, and are watching over them. We ask for Comfort, Faith, and the power of prayer,
for this family and all who know and love Chris. Deacon Steve and his family are longtime members of our St. Mark's family.
Let us hold them up, as they have held us up, over the years. Some of you may have known this family much longer that I have,
but they have always been a beacon of light, in my time at St. Mark's, and we have worked on many beautiful ministries and
fundraisers together, for the good of the church, and all who have been in need.

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 19, 2024
For: Requesting Prayers for Sam Szalwinski

Requesting prayers for Sam Szalwinski. He has been struggling with an infection that has limited his activity. As many of you know Sam and his wife, Bev, were one of the first couples in the formation of St. Mark's parish.

Please join me in praying for this wonderful couple. We pray that his health improves and Sam and Bev can get back to the things they love. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

From Council #16730
Submitted: March 19, 2024
For: John Leo Malay Jr

John has been fighting leukemia for 10 years. The pain meds no longer are working. Pray for peaceful ending.

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 19, 2024
For: Mary Lou De Hoyos Is Requesting Prayers and Assistance

My name is Mary Lou De Hoyos. I’ve been in the hospital for 3 weeks and I’m in need of prayer. I had shoulder surgery, hip surgery and a broken wrist trying to break the fall. Anyway I’m in pt now and will probably be sent home Friday with a pt person coming to my house. In addition to prayers I might need meals brought to me. I wasn’t sure who to text for this. Please let me know or just transfer this text to the person who is responsible for meals and she can text me directly. Thank you so much for your assistance.

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 19, 2024
For: Will Hogan Shares About His Sister, Patti

Will Hogan has some very good news about his sister, Patti. As you might remember, she attended her ACTS Retreat at St. Mark's but lives in Austin. A few weeks ago she underwent surgery to remove a tumor. The family had a great fear that the growth might be malignant.

Well today, Will sent a follow up message sharing that Patti's tests came back showing her tumor was benign. Praise God! Thank You God!

Will wanted me to pass his family's gratitude to our St. Mark's community for all their prayers.

Will says: "All is good. I love you all."

Will Hogan

From Council #7613
Submitted: March 19, 2024
For: Donna and Rudy Specia Requesting Prayers for Tanner

Donna and Rudy Specia are requesting prayers for their nephew, Tanner. Please read:

Our nephew, Tanner is back at University Hospital. He is having seizures and has been intubated. Please ask the St. Mark’s Prayer Warriors to pray that the seizures stop, and that he will be healed spirit, mind, and body. We are asking for strength and comfort for his Mom, Laura, and brother Cody also. Thank you to all for the past prayers, and prayers to come. We are grateful for this wonderful community.
With love,
Donna and Rudy Specia