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Our mission: To stir into flame the culture of Pentecost through a fuller awakening of the gifts and fruits of
the Holy Spirit, thus being empowered to bring Christ to others with new energy and new enthusiasm.
2015 Pentecost Novena
7 PM DAILY starting Friday May 15, 2015
at St. Vincent de Paul Chapel
Cardinal Rigali Center, Shrewsbury
Pentecost Vigil Mass
7 PM Saturday May 23, 2015
at Holy Redeemer Church
Lockwood & Joy, Webster Groves
See schedule above
Bishop Robert Hermann
At Pentecost 2014 Archbishop Robert Carlson consecrated the
Archdiocese of St. Louis to the Holy Spirit, using this prayer of
Fr. Félix de Jesús Rougier M.SP.S., founder of the Missionaries
of the Holy Spirit: O Holy Spirit, receive the perfect and
complete consecration of my whole being. In all my
actions, grant me the grace of being my Light, my Guide,
my Strength and the Love of my heart. I surrender myself
to You, and I ask You for the grace to be faithful to Your
inspirations. Holy Spirit, transform me through Mary and
with Mary into the true image of Christ Jesus, for the glory
of the Father, and the salvation of the world. Amen.
How shall our consecration to the Holy Spirit manifest itself in
2015? The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, at three levels —
International, National, and Archdiocesan — is urging us to
participate in a Pentecost Novena culminating in a Pentecost
Celebration for 2015.
International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services (ICCRS)
provided an excellent background for the call to prayer action at
Pentecost. Four paragraphs from their website tell the tale:
Pentecost of the Nations, phase II, is an integral component of
journeying towards the CCR Golden Jubilee, “a New Pentecost
for a New Evangelization”. The 2014-2015 theme for stage 2
is ‘Fanning the Flame’, 2 Tim 1:6-7 [ see www.iccrs.org ]. At the
2013 Solemnity of Pentecost Holy Mass with the Ecclesial
Movements, Pope Francis stated: “The Holy Spirit is the soul
of mission. The events that took place in Jerusalem almost
two thousand years ago are not something far removed
from us; they are events which affect us and become a lived
experience in each of us. The Pentecost of the Upper Room
in Jerusalem is the beginning, a beginning which endures.”
Deep wells of grace! In 1895, on the promptings of Bl. Elena
Guerra, Pope Leo XIII asked all the faithful to celebrate a
solemn novena (9 days of prayer) perpetually between
Ascension and Pentecost for the unity of Christianity. For this,
Leo XIII suggested a special formula of prayer to be included:
Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of Earth. Another
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Catholic Renewal
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Bishop Emeritus
Robert Hermann
 Liaison
Center ( C R C ) Leadership
Msgr. Ed
Griesedieck
Chaplain
Jane Guenther
Director
CATHOLIC RENEWAL CENTER 10909 ST. HENRY LANE ST. ANN, MO 63074
314-427-7786 archstl.org/renewal Facebook Page Catholic Renewal Center/ Archdiocese of St. Louis Friend Us
Ministries
Healing & Deliverance — Anne Hruz, 314-427-7786 [email protected]
Jonah Prayer Ministry — Jane Guenther, 314-427-7786 314-792-7734 [email protected]
Life in the Spirit Seminars — Gary Whitlock, 636-296-2903 [email protected]
Hispanic Core Coordinators — Maria Knapp, 314-522-3516 [email protected], Angeles Avila,
Rosorio Cosgaya, and Silvina Baez [email protected]
Magnificat Ministry — Women Ministering to Women, 314-427-7786 archstl.org / renewal
Zechariah Prayer Breakfast — For Men, 314-427-7786 archstl.org / renewal
Abiding Bible Companion — Dr. Carr Worland, 314-725-6527 [email protected]
2Alike — A Ministry for Multiples, Jewel Jacobs, 636-537-0546 [email protected]
CRC Service Team — Jeff Barczewski, Mary Jo Barczewski, Lizett Mata de Crooks, Katie Feise, Maria Knapp, Carol
Nowak, Joan Odendahl, Modesta Perales, Betty Tyrey, Pat Wiswall, and Gary Whitlock (Editor, Spirit & Bride)
Charismatic & Healing Masses
St. Alban Roe, Wildwood — The last Tuesday Mass was March 3. In the fall we anticipate this Mass will
move to Monday nights. Watch for an announcement online or in the next
Holy Redeemer — Shepherd’s Table is a weekly Saturday Charismatic Liturgy at Holy Redeemer Parish, 341
Lockwood at Joy at 7:30 PM. Prayer Teams are offered after the Mass on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. The
prayer contact is Mary Orf at 636-239-2094 or [email protected].
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Pentecost — 2015 . . .
In an email sent out April 20, Chariscenter USA (The National
Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal)
strategic moment in our journey was the Apostolic Letter of repeated the ICCRS call for a Pentecost Novena culminating in
Pope John Paul II in 2001, Novo Millennio Ineunte — At the a Pentecost Celebration for 2015. They enriched the outreach
Beginning of the New Millennium. This letter brings to us a by gathering and explaining relevant Pentecost materials
key phrase, Duc in Altum -- Cast your
together at their website [ see www.nscnets out into the deep. (Luke 5:4) Again
c h a r i s c e n t e r . o r g / r es o u rc e s / o t h e r to the CCR John Paul II declared, “I pray
information/intercessory-prayer/ ]. That
most fervently that your communities
included copies of the Novena developed
and the entire Charismatic Renewal will
by Jane Guenther for use in St. Louis last
put out into the deep of prayer in order
year, the Burning Bush Novena from Kim
Collins, the ETWN Novena to the Holy
to put out into the deep of mission.”
Spirit for the Seven Gifts, Presentation
Phase I of Pentecost of the Nations was
Ministries’ Pentecost Novena, the ICCRS
a three-year journey. The 1st and 2nd
Pentecost of the Nations flyer, Holy Spirit
steps were taken at Pentecost 2008 and
prayers such as the Pentecost Sequence,
2009.
The 3rd step culminated on
and other materials of interest.
Pentecost Day, May 2010 in Assisi at the
Finally, the Catholic Renewal Center for
ICCRS International Intercession Event,
the Archdiocese of St. Louis is making it
The Road to Pentecost. However that
happen right here, with a new Pentecost
was not the end of our journey, it was only
Novena developed by Jane Guenther and
a beginning. Phase II of Pentecost of the
culminating in the Pentecost Vigil Mass
Nations began a seven year journey that
to be celebrated by Bishop Robert
will end with the 50th anniversary
Hermann. A wonderful line-up of prayers,
celebration of the CCR in 2017, only to
speakers, and music awaits (see page one
start another beginning which endures.
for details).
This is also our first
Pentecost of the Nations is built on solid ground at the heart of opportunity to exercise a show of support of our Renewal
the Church. It is a project for All Nations – In Your Nation. It is leaders as anticipated in the Covenant of Understanding we
one answer that the worldwide CCR offers since 2008, in signed at the Spring Conference this year (see article below). It
response to the desire expressed by Popes John Paul II, really does make a difference
Benedict XVI and Francis that the spirituality of Pentecost will when we gather to pray, and
spread for a new Culture of Pentecost in the Church for New Pentecost provides the chance
Gary
Evangelization (JPII, May 2004 – Benedict XVI, Sept 2005, to foster the renewal in the
Whitlock
Holy Spirit we seek and await.
Francis, May 2013).
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COVENANT OF UNDERSTANDING — TEXT OF THE DOCUMENT SIGNED AT THE 2015 SPRING CONFERENCE
Introduction This COVENANT OF UNDERSTANDING is meant to be a spiritual expression of unity, strengthening our communion with God
and enhancing communion among groups dedicated to the fostering of baptism in the Holy Spirit, the exercise of charisms, and a
renewal of the full role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church.
Covenant Statement A significant part of the birth of our prayer group, ministry or community has been the grace of renewal in the
Holy Spirit within the life of the Church. The Church has affirmed this grace of the Holy Spirit through acknowledging a number of
ecclesial movements and new communities. Some individuals and groups are called to acknowledge themselves as a specific part of
these movements and new communities for the good of the Church. Other groups, birthed through this grace, can acknowledge the
role of the movements and new communities in their heritage and affirm their openness to work in communion with them without being specifically identified with any particular expression. We choose to work together with this stream of grace through:
1) Acknowledging the role of baptism in the Holy Spirit in our association or group’s birth.
2) Praying for the international, national and diocesan leadership groups of all such associations and groups that support this grace.
3) Being open to working in communion with associations and groups influenced by this Holy Spirit renewal internationally, nationally,
and in our diocese; seeking to build unity and connections of mutual support.
4) Seeking God’s direction in the way our association or group is called to support the movements and new communities dedicated to
Holy Spirit renewal internationally, nationally, and in our diocese, through our time, talent, and treasure.
5) Signing a certificate that affirms our Covenant of Understanding and our openness to work in communion with one another.
[ SIGNATURE SECTIONS FOLLOW. MORE ON THE COVENANT IS AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK AND AT WWW.NSC-CHARISCENTER.ORG ]
Now Jericho was in a state of siege because of the presence of
the Israelites. No one left or entered. And to Joshua the LORD
said: “I have delivered Jericho, its king, and its warriors into your
power. Have all the soldiers circle the city, marching once
around it. Do this for six days, with seven priests carrying ram’s horns ahead of the ark. On the seventh day march around the city
seven times, and have the priests blow the horns. When they give a long blast on the ram’s horns and you hear the sound of the
horn, all the people shall shout aloud. The wall of the city will collapse, and the people shall attack straight ahead.” . . . As the
horns blew, the people began to shout. When they heard the sound of the horn, they raised a tremendous shout. The wall collapsed, and the people attacked the city straight ahead and took it. [ Joshua 6:1-5, 20 ]
A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, you are my God — it is you I seek! For you my body yearns;
for you my soul thirsts, in a land parched, lifeless, and without water. I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory.
For your love is better than life; my lips shall ever praise you! I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands, calling on your
name. My soul shall be sated as with choice food, with joyous lips my mouth shall praise you! I think of you upon my bed, I remember you through the watches of the night. You indeed are my savior, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. My soul
clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me. [ Psalms 63:1-9 ]
2015 Spring Conference
Words, Visions, Readings
For the leader. A psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came to him after
he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your
merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions. Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me. [ Psalms 51:1-4 ]
Candles lit as we signed the Covenant of Understanding later set the altar on fire. Some
saw the figure of a bishop in the flame.
A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” His
disciples had gone into the town to buy food. The Samaritan woman said to him,
“How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” (For Jews use
nothing in common with Samaritans.) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew
the gift of God and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked
him and he would have given you living water.” She said to him, “Sir, you do not
even have a bucket and the cistern is deep; where then can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this cistern and drank from
it himself with his children and his flocks?” Jesus answered and said to her,
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I
shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water
welling up to eternal life.” [ John 4:7-15 ]
VISION + Image of a golden cross. What is ugly is most beautiful. God showed us
that Jesus died on the cross to forgive us. Maybe its not just about our named sins
but the spots in our life when we need to be healed by forgiving ourselves or other
people. If we can get in touch with what we are most ashamed of and forgive, then we can find the most beauty, joy, and happiness
in life because we've found freedom through God's love. Why would we just go around trying to be the image of the golden cross
without really getting in touch with what it means? If we put on a cloak without really being the person behind it we are just then
trying to draw attention to ourselves by showing off how good we are. What does that accomplish? Does it allow you to join an
elite club of do-gooders? Does it buy you God's love? God's love cannot be bought. I believe He came as a baby born in a manger and a crown of thorns on his head because he was showing an example of how He wants us to be his followers. He wants us
to be close; the least among us to follow Him.
Image of flood gates opening and waters pouring forth - all will be covered with the waters of the Holy Spirit's graces.
WORD My little lambs, you are mine. I have claimed you by my blood shed for you. Do not be afraid. Be at peace. Healing love is
my gift to you.
WORD You are my Covenant People, I am your Covenant God. Come always to Me for the power to spread the Good News of My
grace present to all who trust in Me. You signed the Covenant with mere ink, I have signed with my blood on the cross.
VISION
WORD
Go forth rejoicing for My Spirit is with you. Spread the love I have given you.
A psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he
leads me; he restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the valley of
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the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. You set a table before me in front
of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Indeed, goodness and mercy will pursue me all the days of my life;
I will dwell in the house of the LORD for endless days. [ 23rd Psalm ]
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the hearer say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts come forward, and the one
who wants it receive the gift of life-giving water. [ Revelation 22:17 ]
I delight in your presence this day. I am here to fill you with my grace and my love. Be open to my Spirit and He will pour
out His gift upon you. Ask and you will receive for I want to bless you and make you my instrument for the salvation of many.
WORD
If you pray my prayer to the Father - remember you ask me to forgive you as you forgive
others! I am waiting to forgive you - what are you waiting for?
WORD
Let my light shine thru you. I am calling you to bring my people out of darkness. Go forth
with the Power of my Spirit, proclaiming My name, setting them free, and healing them.
WORD
Jeff
Barczewski
The Memorial Mass for Elizabeth Chitwood — so many were there to celebrate the anointed
intimacy of it. For the few who missed it, or those who want a sharper memory, it is sad that
the homily was never set to writing. But the homily outline was; it is shared below …
Elizabeth, how are you? “Blessed!” Often she would then ask, “Are you blessed?”
Various groups that Elizabeth was involved with:
Parishes
St Anthony High School
I am going to reveal to you the secret of sanctity
and happiness. Every day for five minutes control
your imagination and close your eyes to all the
noises of the world in order to enter into yourself.
Then, in the sanctuary of your baptized soul (which
is the temple of the Holy Spirit) speak to that
Divine Spirit, saying to Him:
O Holy Sprit, beloved of my soul, I adore you.
Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me.
Tell me what I should do; give me Your orders.
I promise to submit myself to all that you desire of me
and to accept all that you permit to happen to me.
Let me only know Your Will.
If you do this, your life will flow along happily,
serenely, and full of consolation, even in the midst
of trials. Grace will be proportioned to the trial,
giving you the strength to carry it and you will
arrive at the Gate of Paradise, laden with merit.
This submission to the Holy Spirit is the secret of
sanctity.
Ministries
Birthright
Foster parent
St Mary Magdalene Parish
CRC Healing Deliverance Ministry
St Peter & Paul
Jonah Prayer Teams
Cure of Ars
Catholic Newman Center UMSL
All Saints University City
Alternative Spring Break
Annunciation
Genesis Ministry
Prayer Groups
days of reflection at various parishes
Alleluia prayer group
Silver Trumpets prayer group
Parish Missions
Spiritual Director
Marriage Counseling
Retreats
Upper Room prayer group
Genesis Prayer group
Africa Missions
TEC
ACTS
Awakenings
SPIN
Her request: please don't talk about me.
We lived our marriage with this understanding. I will love you through God and I will love God through you.
Our Golden Year 1975 — Life in the Spirit Seminar, Marriage Encounter, personal relationship. Decision.
Gospel: DO NOT JUDGE. She struggled with this all her life. She got better but it was constantly there dragging her down. She
would regularly confess this sin. One wise priest told her if God took this temptation from you, you would struggle with pride.
Be humble. She never thought she was better than anyone else. As her husband I have to tell you the truth that she had another
lover. JESUS.
She is still with us.
Deacon
End: The Mystical Body - The Church Triumphant - The Church Suffering - The Church Militant
[ A rough video of the homily can be viewed at http://youtu.be/LixW0UqrZOM ]
Dennis
Chitwood
Upcoming Life in the Spirit Seminars (LISS)
and Other Seminars and Events
REGISTER ONLINE: EVENTS PAGE, ARCHSTL.ORG/RENEWAL
CALL 314-427-7786 OR EMAIL [email protected]
SATURDAY MAY 9, 2015 9 AM — 3 PM
SPIRITUAL GIFTS INVENTORY ST. JOSEPH, COTTLEVILLE
Generational Healing Prayer Services — 2015
Please email [email protected] if you plan to attend
Bishop Robert Herman & Jane Guenther
Wed. May 27, 7 — 9 PM Rigali Center Chapel
Sun. July 26, 1 — 3 PM Rigali Center Chapel
Wed. September 30, 7 — 9 PM Rigali Center Chapel
Wed. November 18, 9 — 11 AM Rigali Center Chapel
WEDNESDAYS OCTOBER 7 & 14, 2015 7 — 9 PM
SPIRITUAL GIFTS SEMINAR OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 & 10, 2015
FALL CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE
WORKSHOPS ON UNITY IN CHARISMS:
DIVERSE GIFTS SERVING THE CURRENT OF GRACE
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
9:00
AM
Sat. June 20 Fr. John Mayo
Sat. Sept. 12 Sr. Mary Rock
FR. JOHN MAYO graduated from
Cardinal Glennon College in 2005 and from
Kenrick School of Theology in 2009. His first
assignment was at Francis Borgia Parish in
Washington MO from 2009-2012, then two
years at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in
St. Charles. Since June of 2014, Fr.. Mayo
has been the Parochial Administrator of Holy
Rosary Parish in Warrenton, MO. Yes, he is
the “Ask Fr. John” in the St. Louis Review.
9:00
AM
Sat. June 27, 2015 Kieran Gutting
Sat. Oct. 24, 2015 Vaughn Kohler
KIERAN GUTTING is a native of St
Louis committed to his faith and family. He is
an advocate for men and their families, speaking on The Noble Calling of Men to be Husband-Father-Worker. His life experiences
include being a volunteer in India, a dedicated
husband, a father of four, and a
worker. Kieran and his wife Dacia are coordinators for St. Louis Retrouvaille (see helpourmarriage.org). He is an active member of
Little Flower Parish, Richmond Heights.
Now! Register online for Magnificat, Zechariah, or most events. Just visit the Catholic Renewal Center at the St.
Louis Archdiocese website at ARCHSTL.ORG/RENEWAL and click on the online registration at the events page.
The old ways to reserve breakfast still work, by phone to 314-427-7786 or email to [email protected].
Rather than navigating to the Archdiocesan website, you could try the shortcuts to some online registration forms at
STLRENEWAL.ORG/LISS, STLRENEWAL.ORG/MAG, and STLRENEWAL.ORG/ZPB.
ARCHDIOCESAN-WIDE PRAYER MEETING — UPCOMING DATES AND SPEAKERS
7:30 PM LALLY ROOM (USUALLY) OF CARDINAL RIGALI CENTER, SHREWSBURY MO 314-792-7734 WWW.ARCHSTL.ORG/RENEWAL
MAY 28, 2015 — REV. EARL MULLER
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 — DEACON DENNIS CHITWOOD
JUNE 25, 2015 — FR. JOHN HORN
OCTOBER 22, 2015 — MRS. JANE GUENTHER
JULY 23, 2015 — MRS. CATHY WHITLOCK
NOVEMBER 12, 2015 — SR. MARGHERETTA DALTON
AUGUST 27, 2015 — DR. ED HOGAN
DECEMBER 24, 2015 — NO PRAYER GROUP SCHEDULED
ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RETREAT—King’s House in Belleville IL
Friday -- Sunday, August 28-30, 2015
"FINDING TRUE FREEDOM IN CHRIST''
CATHOLIC LAY EVANGELISTS LLOYD & NANCY GREENHAW
Contact King's House Retreat and Renewal Center Belleville IL
1-800-779-7909 (Outside Metro East) or 618-397-0584 (Metro East)
Website http://www.kingsretreatcenter.org/
or email us at: [email protected].
ABC Bible studies with Dr. Carr Worland
7 Holy Founders
Tuesday 10:30 am
Exodus
St. Matthias
Wednesday 11 am
Book of Mark
ABIDING BIBLE COMPANION
Info: Carr Worland at
314-725-6527
[email protected]
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Thursdays 10:30 am
1st Peter
Bring your Bible
All are welcome
Recurring Events
Date
Time
Event
Tuesdays, Monday
7:00 PM
Tuesday Mass discontinued
after March 3, 2015
Jane Guenther, 314-427-7786
Mass will move to Mondays in Fall
Saturdays
7:30 PM
Charismatic Healing Mass
Prayer Teams 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Music Ministry Shepherd’s Voice
Third Friday
But NOT December
7:30 PM
Healing Services
With Fr. Dennis Voss
Fr. Dennis Voss 618-277-0416
Tuesdays, Fridays
10 AM - 2 PM
Walk-in Prayer Ministry
No prior appointment required
Catholic Renewal Center
10909 St. Henry LN, St. Ann, MO
Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday
10 AM - 3 PM
Personal Prayer Ministry
By appointment only - contact
Anne Hruz 314-427-7786
Catholic Renewal Center
10909 St. Henry LN, St. Ann, MO
3rd Tuesday 5/19,
6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15
7:30 PM
Young Adult Prayer Group
Jane Guenther, 314-427-7786
[email protected]
Catholic Renewal Center
10909 St. Henry LN, St. Ann, MO
1st Wednesday 5/6,
6/3. 7/1, 8/5, 9/2
7:00 PM
Healing & Deliverance South
(North: call for appointment)
Phone 2 weeks ahead for appointment w/Anne Hruz (314-427-7786)
Cardinal Rigali Center 20 Archbishop May Dr. Shrewsbury, MO
Wed. 5/27 & 9/30
Sunday 7/26/2015
Wed. 11/18/2015
7 PM to 9 PM
1 PM to 3 PM
9 AM to 11 AM
Generational Healing
Prayer Service
Bishop R. Hermann, Jane Guenther
Please contact if attending:
[email protected] 314-427-7786
Chapel at Cardinal Rigali Center
20 Arch-bishop May Drive ,
Shrewsbury MO 63119
Saturday, 6/20/15
Fr. John Mayo
9 AM—Noon
For Women
Magnificat Breakfast
9/12/15: Sr. Mary Rock
$20, Call 314-427-7786 or reserve
online at archstl.org/renewal
Cardinal Rigali Center 20 Archbishop May Dr. Shrewsbury, MO
Saturday, 6/27/15
Kieran Gutting
9 AM—Noon
For Men
Zechariah Prayer Breakfast
$15, Call 314-427-7786 or reserve
online at stlrenewal.org/zpb
Cardinal Rigali Center 20 Archbishop May Dr. Shrewsbury, MO
7:30 PM
Archdiocesan-Wide Prayer
Group Monthly Meeting
Fourth Thursday
10/24/15: Vaughn Kohler
Information
Location
St. Alban Roe, Wildwood, MO
Holy Redeemer, Webster Groves
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Tom Bayer, what parish do you belong to?
I belong to St. Anthony's in High Ridge where I am the
Jonah Prayer Minister Coordinator. The members of JPM have a very strong spiritual relationship and we
reinforce it with regular monthly meetings. During these meetings there is socialization, ministry training, and
intercessory and personal prayers. I’m also a door to door evangelist and Sunday money counter.
When did you first start coming to events in the Catholic Renewal and what drew you in? I was shot
in Viet Nam in January of 1968. Two years and 32 operations later I was sent home weighing only 95 lbs.
My life has been a very difficult struggle holding a job and raising a family of five daughters and by 1993 I
could hardly walk. I do not know how I came about hearing of a healing Mass but that lead me to Healing
and Deliverance Ministry. Every time I went for prayers my injuries improved. At first I only went to events to
get prayed over but in time I felt that was my calling. What I love about this Healing and Deliverance Ministry
is that all you have to do is be there and let the Trinity do the rest. About a year ago I started serving on the
planning team for the conferences. I love volunteering and doing what has to be done to make things run
smoother. By the way, prayers are the only thing keeping me out of a hospital bed -- thanks, God.
Do you attend a prayer group? How does it help you grow? I belong to St. Paul's Prayer Group and the
planning committee. We do scripture readings and discuss how it relates to our life. We have one
gentleman that was trained in the priesthood for several years and gives insight to scripture beyond
untrained minds. Another aspect of our prayer group is that everyone does a lot of research on a particular topic or Saint which
brings insight on how to grow in Christ in everyday living. What I like the most is when we lay hands on someone to pray for healing.
In what ways do you feel called to serve in your life? Beyond the scope of which has already been mentioned, I have a great
love and understanding for the outdoors. I get the biggest thrill out of the smallest of God's creation to the largest. I have been a
volunteer for the Department of Conservation at Powder Valley Nature Center since 1999 and have over 2,000 hours of volunteer
time teaching and learning about His creations.
Your gifts? I consider myself very blessed in this area. I had one gift since I was 9 years old but did know what it was and did not
care either at that age. Some forty years later I knew I had something, and it was called the discernment of spirits. Other gifts
include tongues, knowledge, healing, and just very recently God told me I had the gift of receiving healing. To explain further, I have
had 19 physical healings (not counting emotional and spiritual healings).