Anna

Lord, we thank you for the precious gift of Anna in our lives. We know that every good gift comes from You, and that You have given her to us to care for and raise. Help us to release her into Your protection, guidance, and counsel. For us not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. We rely on You for everything, and this day we trust and release Anna into Your hands. Amen.

Tom Kollet

Eternal rest grant unto Tom Kollet, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

September 2, 1925 - August 12, 2011

A fun news article that I found that Tom and Anne were in. Apparently Tom and Anne were Gold metal winners for the senior Olympics in 1989.

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1204721.html

Jenna

Dear Lord,
We come to You in Jesus' name and give Jenna to You. We're convinced that You alone know what is best for her. You alone know what she needs. We release her to You to care for and protect her, and we commit ourselves to pray for her needs. Teach us how to pray and guide us down the path toward Christian holiness. May we model Your love for her as she grows. Amen

Pap

Dear Lord,
This week we lift up in prayer Pap.  As a man of honor he served our country with other worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless him, Lord, for his unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us. Bless him abundantly for the hardships he faced, for the sacrifices he made for their many different contributions to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression.  For all the veterans, men, and women serving our country we respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people and bless them with peace and happiness.  In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.

Paul

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,
my memory, my understanding,
and my entire will,
all that I have and possess.
You have given all to me.
To you, Lord, I return it.
All is yours now; dispose of it according to your will.
Give me only your love and your grace,
that is enough for me.

Lynsey

Lord, we thank You for Lynsey to whom you've entrusted to our family. We want to cooperate with You fully in helping her grow into a free and responsible young lady and mature in the faith she received at Baptism. As she contiues along the journey of faith may You draw her ever closer to Yourself in the Sacraments and let her be aware of Your unconditional love for her. Grant us the grace to be able to guide her in the practice of virtue and the way of Your commandments by the good example of our lives, and by the loving observance of Your law and that of Your Church. Amen

Hayley

Risen Lord, we thank You for Hayley to whom you've entrusted to our family. As we renew our baptismal promises this Easter we also look to cooperate with Your abundant grace and example in helping her grow into a free and responsible young lady and to mature in the faith she received at Baptism. Let the spirit of love and renewal continue in the lives of all who believe, that they might be changed in Your image and likeness, O God. May all who seek new life find it in You, this Easter and always. Amen