Prayer List
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Marcia McCarthy, breast cancer diagnosis
September 5, 2020
Marcia returned home from the hospital on Friday and is also on oxygen at home. Marcia says as “talker” it will be a challenge but she is trying to limit conversation to immediate family only. She thanks everyone for their continued prayers.
September 2, 2020
Marcia had her port inserted on Tuesday morning. Later she developed some breathing issues. An appointment the next day revealed low oxgyen levels which meant a trip to Highland Hopsital for oxygen, neubulizer treatment and X-rays. A embolisms were found in lungs and right leg so she was kept overnight and placed on blood thinners.
July 26, 2020
July 26-July 30 will be a busy week for Marcia with several scans on Monday morning; Tuesday surgery to implant a port for easy access for medical procedures; Wednesday afternoon meeting with the medical oncologist to learn about the plan for the chemotherapy.
July 20, 2020
Following a second opinion, Marcia will undergo chemotherapy prior to surgery.
June 29, 2020
Marcia McCarthy has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing testing for further details and treatment planning. Surgery will be scheduled in the coming days and more information on further treatment will be known soon.
Please keep Marcia and Ken in your prayers as they walk together through this very difficult circumstance.
Peter Militello
Peter died in his home surrounded by close friends and family on Thursday evening, August 13, 2020 after extended and recurring cancer diagnosises. Peter shared a counseling office part-time with Dr. Donald Schwab at the church facility for several years and was Don’s close personal friend. A kind and gentle man, Peter had was a loving soul with a good heart. The church staff will miss his presence among us. Please pray for Peter’s family and close friends as they grieve.
Congratulations Riley and Veronica Taylor
Diane Ashley has learned that her grandson, Riley Taylor has married Veronica Fanning recently in Florida. Please add your prayers to this newlywed couple.
Marion Gallahan, mother of Jackie Pensgen
After a long term under hospice care Jackie Pensgen’s mother, Marion Gallahan, has died. Your prayers for her, for Jackie, and their entire family are most warranted.
Cards and letters of sympathy and comfort may be sent to Jackie’s address found in the church directory.
Frances Ratcliffe
July 29, 2020
Frances Ratcliffe had knee replacement surgery last week at 88 yrs old. She is healing now in St. John’s Rehab Floor 2 South, 150 Highland Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, if you would like to send a card or note. I know she’d love it! says daughter Betsy Ratcliffe Sayer. She will be there ’til approximately August 12.
Chuck Sparnecht
August 3, 2020
Chuck has had successful rotor cuff surgery. He is experiencing some post-surgery pain.
July 21, 2020
Chuck will have arthroscopic rotor cuff surgery on July 29. Please remember Chuck in your prayers for a quick and successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
David Carsel
A good friend in the skating community to Dale Pensgen, Dave died suddenly of a heart attack. Thursday, July 16. Please keep David’s family and friends in your prayers.
Lucinda Lohiser
Please be in prayer for the family of Lucinda “Cindy” Lohiser 66 or Vermillion, OH. Cindy is the wife of Daryl Hunt’s cousin, Jim Loiser. Cindy died Sunday, June 12 from cancer.
Health Care and Essential Workers
As numbers in the country rise, please pray for all the frontline healthcare providers and essential workers who are caring for the sick and ensuring we have access to what we need during the pandemic crisis.
Our animal friends
Pets become part of our families. They share in our joys as well as bring us joy, and they provide us companionship and comfort. During this time, staying safe by staying home means our plans and activities with family and friends are often curtailed. That means the pets, which keep us company and share their love with us, become even more important. We understand that the loss of human life is foremost in our minds during the pandemic, but we also acknowledge the sadness that the loss of a beloved pet is for an owner.
We understand we are not aware of everyone who has had loss but we have learned that Lynn McClellan’s beloved Mr. Boots died on Monday. May she find some solace in this time of grief.
