Dear Christendom Community,

Please keep Richard Taylor in your prayers. As some of you may know, Rick has been out of work since December 8^th of 2018 due to a series of medical conditions. He has spent the greater part of the last six weeks in Woodstock Medical and Winchester Hospital dealing with issues with his liver as well as pneumonia. He has not been able to eat or walk.  As of today, he has been transported to Fairfax Hospital for emergency surgery and is currently in the ICU.

Richard Taylor has served the community for the last ten years as an exceptional cook and a role model too many students in this kitchen. All prayers would be most appreciated.

Sincerely

Chef Don Higby ’02

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. William Harmon, grandfather
of Colleen Harmon ('13), who passed away this morning (1/9). Thanks in advance
for your prayers.

For the repose of the soul of Janet T. Schwenkler, mother of John (’94) and Paul (’95) Schwenkler.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/star-gazette/obituary.aspx?n=janet-t-schwenkler&pid=190978876&fhid=13266

Sympathy cards can be sent to:
John E. Schwenkler
1994147 W Gray St Apt 810
Elmira, NY  14901-3022

For the repose of the soul of Anastasia Maria Cerny, the special needs baby of Bernadine (“Bunny” Martell) ’04 and Michael Cerny.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=anastasia-cerny&pid=190960129&fhid=4645

She passed peacefully in her mother’s arms this past Sunday, on December 9th.  Please pray for the consolation of the Cerny Family.

St. Anastasia, pray for us!

Sympathy cards can be sent to:

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cerny
4117 N 123rd Ter
Kansas City, KS 66109-3104

Also from Chip Hibl:  Gabrielle Tuttle (’90) continues to improve. She is now off the ventilator. She is alert and can talk, but is very weak.  Things are improving, but please continue to keep her in your prayers.

I will send updates as any significant changes take place.

Another URGENT prayer request … this time for Fr. Mike Ruddick (’98) who has significant issues with his liver and has been hopitalized since late last week.  He is stabilized but still in very bad shape.  Please pray for Fr. Ruddick.  Apparently the family is seeking the intercession of Venerable Fulton Sheen for Fr. Ruddick’s recovery..

Dear Alumni,

The Francois (’99) and Jen (O’Gorman) Flippen (’98) family has been navigating multiple hospitalizations as a result of Jen’s most recent diagnosis and their current insurance share program does not cover or receive special requests for any psychiatric or psychological care.

The healing process has had many ups and downs and they have been struggling to find the right medication to help Jen. She is currently back in the hospital.

With Francois approval, we humbly ask you for both your financial assistance and your prayers to help the Flippen family through this tough time.

You can make a donation here:

Thank you!

Vince

Dear College Community,

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Anne Therese Karaffa.

Anne was a donor to the college and a dedicated 7:30am Mass attendee here on campus.

As I understand, Anne spent many hours praying in the chapel and was discerning a religious vocation to the Linden Dominicans when she was killed in a tragic automobile accident while down in Alabama visiting Mother Angelica’s EWTN facilities/shrine.

Please pray for the repose of Anne’s soul and for her extended family.

A photo of Anne is attached and a link (and the text) to Anne’s obituary is below.

Eternal rest grant unto her O LORD.  May perpetual light shine upon her.  May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.  Amen.

Thank you,

Vincent T. Criste (’98)

Director of Alumni & Donor Relations

Christendom College

134 Christendom Dr

Front Royal, VA 22630

540-551-9180 office

540-660-9617 cell

vince.criste@christendom.edu

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http://www.henryfuneralhome.net/obituary/anne-karaffa?fh_id=15664

Anne Therese Karaffa, 57, of 1117 Ashby Street, died Monday, October 15, 2018,  in Alabama.

She was born April 29, 1961, in Teaneck, New Jersey, a daughter of John Francis and Lucille Carmella (Sposa) Karaffa.

She was employed as a physical therapist for the Front Royal School System.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Front Royal and was extremely devoted to the Lord.

In addition to her parents, family members include three brothers and sisters-in-law, John Mark and Rebecca (Paretsky) Karaffa of Verona, Thomas and Elizabeth Karaffa of Staunton, and Dr. David Matthew and Sandra (Elliott) Karaffa of Palm Coast, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; and God children.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Christine Karaffa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church by Father Joseph Wamala.  Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.

Dear All,

I wanted to share with you the viewing and funeral details for Mr. Richard O’Donnell, who is

 Dr. O’Donnell’s father and Declan and Niall O’Donnell’s grandfather.

Viewing will be at Moser’s Funeral Home: 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186

Thursday, October 4 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Funeral will be at St. John’s in Warrenton: 271 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186

Friday, October 5 at 11:00 am

Reception after Mass for all. Burial will be a private ceremony for just the family.

All of the O’Donnells appreciate all the prayers for Mr. O’Donnell and the family.

Thanks,

Brenda

Mrs. Brenda Seelbach

Executive Assistant to the President