January 9, 2008
Remembering Fr. Wolfgang Bruno Mimms, OSST
Rev. Wolfgang Bruno Mimms, OSST, 82, who served as associate pastor at Our Lady of
Sorrows Catholic Church for 20 years, died on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 after a lengthy illness.
Fr. Wolfgang was born Sterling Mimms Jr. on March 28, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Sterling
and Ray Pickens Mimms. He was baptized conditionally Sterling Joseph Mimms in the Roman Catholic
Rite on May 19, 1940 and confirmed by Samuel Cardinal Stritch on June 3, 1941.
He entered the Benedictine Community at Subiaco Abbey, Subiaco, Ark. in 1963, making his profession
of vows on Sept. 8, 1964. He made Final Vows at Subiaco in 1967. He was ordained a deacon on
June 8, 1969. On Dec. 12, 1970 Fr. Wolfgang was ordained a priest at Subiaco Abbey. At the time of
his ordination, Abbot Michael Lensing noted that Fr. Wolfgang was the first African-American to be
ordained at the Abbey. On Feb. 2, 1979, Fr. Wolfgang received the habit of the Order of the Most
Holy Trinity. He made his Solemn Profession of Vows on April 24, 1980 at Holy Trinity Monastery
in Pikesville, Md.
January 4, 2008
Prayers For Fr. Al McKnight
ALL, The following message was received from Fr. Al McKnight about one minute ago!
Please pray for the one who is truly the risen Christ in human form.
Shalom, deaconpaul, Sec'y NBCCC
YOU ARE THE RISEN CHRIST IN HUMAN FORM. YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. I LEARNT YESTERDAY
THAT I HAVE COLON CANCER. I AM SCHEDULED TO SEE A SURGEON ON MONDAY TO DETERMINE THE NEXT STEP.
I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED. I DO NOT WANT PRAYERS FOR A RECOVERY BUT THAT GOD'S WILL BE DONE.
BE PEACE. BE JOY. BE LOVE. BE HAPPINESS. THE PRESENCE THAT DISTURBS. THE PRESENCE THAT DISTURBS.
January 3, 2008
Remembering Fr. Bill Calhoun
My brothers in Christ,
It's is hard to believe that so many years have passed since the death of
- the first African American priest of the Archdiocese of
Atlanta. His anniversary is Friday, January 4. I am suggesting that we keep
his death and new life in our prayers, and continue to remember all the
deceased clergy of African decent on their anniversary dates.
Also, just in case our deacons did not receive the notice - Fr. Ed Branch's
father, Wadsworth Branch, is ill in the hospital in Washington, DC. Peace
and Happy New Year!
January 2, 2008
Remembering Bro. Benedict Kelley Grandmother Edna Kelley
Brothers:
I received a call from Brother Benedict Kelley, CSSR that his grandmother Edna Kelley passed away today. Please notify the membership to keep him and his family in their prayers.
Condolences can be sent to:
Br. Benedict Kelley, CSSR
St. Alphonsus Formation Residence
2204 Parsons Blvd
Whitestone, NY 11357
718/321-1096 (residence)
benecssr@hotmail.com
Peace,
Ferd Cheri, OFM
December 17, 2007
Prayers For Deacon Barksdale
Following message was received from Binita Barksdale, Dn. Paul Barksdale's
daughter this morning. Please continue to pray for him and his recovery.
THIS IS BINTA BARKSDALE DEACON'S DAUGHTER. I WANTED TO GIVE YOU AN UPDATE
ON MY FATHER. HE IS STILL IN NICU. THEY FOUND BLOOD BLOOD CLOTS IN BOTH LUNGS.
HE IS ON A BLOOD THINNER TO RESOLVE THAT. HE ALSO HAS PNEUMONIA AND THEY ARE
TREATING THAT ALSO. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYS AND CONCERNS. AND CONTINUE
TO PRAY FOR HIS RECOVERY.
December 5, 2007
Prayers For Fr. Reynaldo Taylor & His Family In Mourning
Greetings from Fr. Reynaldo Taylor!
The arrangements for my Dad's Funeral Mass will
be Monday Dec. 10, 2007. Visitation 4pm-7pm at Saint Joseph Church. Mass of
Christian Burial to follow at 7pm.
Archbishop Pilarczyk will be the presider. Homeliest-the Archbishop has asked if
someone else could be the homeliest. I have a phone call into Deacon Simmons. If
he is not able to be the homeliest could you be it? My third choice would be
Father Cross or Father Martin Smith. I will be wait to hear from you.
The burial will be Tuesday afternoon in Cincinnati at the Baltimore Pike Cemetery.
In lieu of flower my family has requested that donations should be directed to Saint
Joseph Church and School.
Thanks! Rey Taylor
November 19, 2007
Prayers For Rita McKnight & Her Family In Mourning
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved sister Rita
(Dn. Keith's wife) McKnight who died last night after a long and painful
battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are being made at this time and
most likely will be Saturday.
Our brother Keith is taking this in the way a loving, devoted husband
would (very hard). I talked with him last evening (after I returned from
a personal emergency room experience -- all's well), and this morning. He
is naturally shaken even after the arduous battle Rita so painfully waged.
He is doing fine, but it isn't easy.
I am sorry for notification so late in the day; however, I did spend today
in the hospital (in Aurora, IL) having a few tests run -- again, all is well).
I will continue to be in contact with our brother Dn. Keith this week.
Shalom, deaconpaul, Sec'y, NBCCC
November 12, 2007
Most Reverend Joseph Perry (Class of 1975) informed the Chancery Office
this weekend that his mother, Mary Young-Perry, died Saturday, November 10, 2007,
at the age of 80.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:30pm on Friday, November 16, 2007,
at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2132 East 72nd Street, Chicago, IL. Visitation
will take place at the parish from 5:00pm until time for the funeral liturgy.
Please remember Mrs. Perry in your Masses, and keep the Perry Family, especially Bishop
Perry, close in prayer.
Praying for a speedy recovery
Just got word today, Sunday, October 28, 2007 that
Archbishop Wilton Gregory
will have Prostate Cancer Surgery on Monday, November 5, 2007.
Let us continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Members of the Boards
Please pray for Dn. Stephen Picket and his family. His wife's brother
Terry passed away suddenly yesterday morning. May his soul and all the
souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Stephen is a member of
the NAAACD Board of Directors. I plan to call him later today.
Shalom, deaconpaul
Keep Fr. Russell Best in your Thoughts
Please remenber Fr. Russell Best (Class of 1986) from the Archdiocese
of Boston who is suffering from a brain tumor. Our prayers are with you
Fr. Russell.
Prayers are requested for Fr. Thaddeus Posey, OFM Cap.
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