James Fontanella
Dear Prayer Line Members,
Many of you know our daughter, Danielle, who lives in So Carolina with her husband and 3 children. When their family has had health issues, I asked for your prayers in their behalf and you were all so thoughtful and caring. Now Dani's husband, James Fontanella, who is serving in the Air Force, has inherited an autoimmune illness called HLA-B27 and he is experiencing inflammation throughout his body - his eyes, his skin, and in his stomach and intestines (colitis). He is unable to absorb any nutrients from food. He was a healthy triathlon athlete weighing 170 lbs. Now he is down to 135 lbs and is continuing to lose weight. He has been on steroids, biologics, antispasmodics, and antibiotics. Nothing seems to be working. He was hospitalized this morning in Charleston, SC with the plan to provide him nourishment thru his arteries (TPN) but they can't start it until his fever comes down. I am sharing all this with you because I think it makes praying for someone more helpful if you know their circumstances. Please pray that our Lord will encompass Jamie with His love and grace and will guide his doctors in their treatment of him for a full recovery. Please also say a prayer for Danielle. Thank you all so much.
Charlene and Bill Brannan
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Larry Shields
Dear Friends,
As you know Larry Shields passed away last Friday. Please click on the following link for more information regarding his services.
https://www.perezfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/laurence-shields
All in the St. Thomas Aquinas community are invited to attend these services.Read more
Larry Shields
Dear Friends,
As many of you already know, Larry Shields has passed away. We pray for the happy repose of his soul and for comfort for his family.
The arrangements have been made and an invitation has been issued to the St. Thomas Aquinas community to join the family on Saturday, November 26th at Thomas Aquinas College. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 9am followed immediately by a funeral Mass.
Burial will be at Santa Paula Cemetary. After the burial there will be a reception at Thomas Aquinas College.Read more
Judy Gonelli
Dear Friends,
Please remember Judy Gonelli in your prayers as you go through your day. Judy had colon surgery yesterday. Pray for a speedy return to god health.Read more
Mary Silvestri
Dear Friends,
Please keep Mary Silvestri in your thoughts and prayers. Mary suffered a stroke and is in hospital. Pray also for her family at this most difficult time.Read more
Mary Anne Mercer-Kaas Update
Dear Friends,
The reception for the Mary Anne Mercer-Kaas funeral has been changed from the Norris Ranch to the Ca 'Marco Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 1002 E. Ojai Ave. (across from Soule Park Golf Course).Read more