PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Elaine Acker, who is recovering from open-heart surgery. Elaine is a first cousin of Bro. Richard Dix (Maryland Avenue, St. Louis) and a longtime Lay Marianist Affiliate from Milwaukee.

Alfons Backherms, who is suffering from stomach cancer. Alfons is a relative of Fr. Bob Backherms (Mercy Siena, Dayton).

Jacob Brossart, who is hospitalized with breathing difficulties. Jacob is the newborn nephew of Bro. Brian Halderman (Marybrook Community, St. Louis).

Joseph Douglass, who had his right leg amputated due to a severe blood clot. Joseph is a Lay Marianist Affiliate from Pueblo, Colo.

Mary Ann Emmanuel, who is suffering from a recurrence of cancer. Mary Ann is the sister of Bro. Larry Corbin (DeSales Crossings, Cincinnati).

William Meyer, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. William is the father of Fr. William Meyer (Oblate Drive, San Antonio).

Barb Muñoz, who is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. Barb is a friend of Dan Richter (Marianist Volunteer Program coordinator, St. Louis).

Diane Read, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Diane is secretary for the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May, N.J.

All victims of Hurricaines Katrina and Rita and for an outpouring of assistance to ease their burdens.