Category Archives: Prayers Requested

Good Morning All,

I am forwarding this request from a Good Friend of mine, a Jasper who did not graduate, A U.S.Marine Vietnam Fighter Pilot and a Good Man. He is in Denmark at the moment and sent this to me because he knows of our Prayer Group. I am sending this as it was sent to me. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

We all have someone, Phil. 

There are those of you who will get down on your knees and really do it. I’m sending this to some who will.
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> This prayer means so much so please say the prayer for everyone and pass it on.
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> Cancer is a strange cell.
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> If you ever have it, you will never be free of it. If you never had it, don’t feel too cozy, you can get it. Pray for the day there will be a permanent cure.
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> A SMALL REQUEST…
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> 93% won’t forward, but I’m Sure You Will.
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> A small request…..Just one line
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> Dear God,
> I pray that You will guide someone to find a cure for cancer in 2013 ….
> Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior amen
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> All you are asked to do is keep this circulating, Even if it’s only to one more person. In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.
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> A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle.
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> Please Keep This Candle Going
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

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Good Evening All,

I have just received news that a very dear friend and fellow Jasper, Thomas Philbin, PhD, ‘ 61BS, has been diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Tom will be going in tomorrow, Friday, for a CAT Scan and a PET Scan to see if his Cancer has Metastasized. If that is not the case, then he will be in Hospital up in Boston for about 4 days for an operation to remove the problem Polyps. If it has spread, then Chemo and Radiation would seem to be the expected treatment. I know this good man well and he is up to the challenge but Tom, his wife Susan and their children need our prayers. Please raise the volume as we pray that the Cancer has remained local and that the MDs are able to totally eliminate what there is and have Tom back on his feet quickly and completely recovered. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

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[JR: Come on, guys and gals, get those colonoscopies done. How many people have to die unnecessarily because it's a disgusting test to think about, unpleasant to prep for, and can be uncomfortable. Some say painful, but I do mine without the anesthetic so I don't have to hang around to be cleared and have someone drive me. Not that I'm heroic. It killed my grandmother and almost killed my mother. So, I was screened early and rescreened often. It killed Katie Couric's husband. And, when found early is easy cured.  Argh! It's imho insanity not to take this precaution.  ]

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Good Evening All,

Tom Delaney has shared the following with us regarding the passing of Fellow Jasper, Donald Tracy, Jr. ‘ 78. We pray for the repose of Don’s soul as he enters the Kingdom of Heaven and that his family find peace as they also grieve. If you wish to read Don’s Obituary, the following link will connect you.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=donald-samuel-tracy-don&pid=165073357&fhid=27038#fbLoggedOut

Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

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Good Evening All,

Bob Mattis asks for our prayers for his Brother. Bill, 77, has had a tough couple of weeks. A gall Bladder removed with complications and now he is having Lung and Digestion problems. Bob and his family are very worried as to what may be happening. Bill is in Hospital undergoing testing. Please keep Bill, Bob and their family in your prayers as we pray that the MDs resolve the problems and are able to get Bill back on his feet and on the way to recovery. Please keep the volume up. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

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Good Evening All,

John Reinke has shared the following with us and asks for our prayers for Fellow Jasper,
BERNHOLZ, EDWARD L., ‘ 45 BS. Please pray for the repose of Ed’s soul as this good man enters the Kingdom of Heaven. We pray that his wife Barbara finds peace through our prayers during this difficult time. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

# – # – # – # – #  2013-Jun-06 @ 10:05  

Good Morning,

We have had Gene Sullivan in our prayers and have received an update from his Brother, Fellow Jasper, John Sullivan ’63. On May 23, Gene underwent major surgery at Yale/New Haven Hospital to remove Cancer from his Lung, Neck, Throat and Thyroid. The results are not encouraging. Removing the Cancer has not happened and since then, Gene, has not been able to retain even tube fed nourishment. As John has said, ” Gene has a very tough fight on his hands and needs all the assistance via prayers that you may want to deliver.” John asks that we pray for better days. Please let us turn up the volume as we pray for Gene and his family during this very difficult time and ask that the power of prayer be at Gene’s side. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

# – # – # – # – #  2013-May-31 @ 11:41  

Good Evening All,

We have good news from Owen Mckeon regarding their Niece, LIsa, who has been in our prayers. Lisa had gone into Cardiac Arrest on two occasions and had been at the right place at the right time to be cared for. Lisa is a Pharmacist who works at Hartford Hospital. She is doing great, is back to work and the Staff know where she is, just in case. A prayer of thanks is in order as we keep Lisa and her family in our prayers for her continued strong recovery. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

# – # – # – # – #  2013-May-21 @ 11:04  

Good Evening All,

I just heard from Fellow Jasper MaryAnn McCarra-Fitzpatrick ‘ 89. We were praying for her little Boy, Brendan, who was having some Dental surgery. I am happy to tell you that Brendan’s surgery went well, no problems. MaryAnn thanks you for your prayers. They were much appreciated. This little Jasper handled it just fine. He puts me in mind of our Littlest Jasper, Lukie, whose indomitable Spirit is a very special example to us all. A prayer of thanks is in order for young Brendan’s successful surgery.

Please keep Lukie and his family in your prayers. He continues to gain weight and just keeps on smiling that beautiful smile.

Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

# – # – # – # – #  2013-May-18 @ 09:03  

Good Morning All,

Fellow Jasper, John Reinke, asks for our prayers for his oldest friend, Pete Guston. Pete is in ICU with seriously high sugar and high white blood count with no Diagnoses as yet. As John says, he is sending ” Good Thoughts ” in Pete’s direction and he hopes we will do the same. Please keep Pete and his family in your prayers as we pray that the MDs diagnose the problem and are able to address it for Pete’s complete recovery.

I also ask you for your continued prayers for our Niece, Doreen. Our prayers have had some very positive results but other issues have presented themselves regarding Doreen’s Cancer. The MDs have taken her off the Hormone Treatments, they have put the Port back in her chest and have begun Chemo. 5 new spots have been discovered in Doreen’s liver and the MDs are addressing how to best treat them. The Tumor behind her eye is showing improvement and the MDs have worked out a way to continue treating it at no cost as her Husband’s Insurance will not cover it. Doreen is feeling the press of these new developments but she and her Mom feel that prayer has given her strength and she continues to soldier on. Please keep Doreen and her family in your prayers. Doreen and her Mom, Eileen, are so grateful and thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Thank You. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) 

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