Sunday, January 13, 2008

Special Intention--PRAISE UPDATE!!

Update: DS and I went to the hospital this afternoon to visit Father Sigfried. We got there just as he was coming out of recovery for gallbladder surgery. Miraculously, we were able to see him and speak with him. When he saw ds was there, he immediately raised his hand and made the sign of the cross in blessing. Medically, he had been responding to medicine, but they decided to take his gallbladder out anyway. They had originally planned on transporting him to Hershey medical center, but it was a blessing that he could stay in Gettysburg where parishioners could be there for him. God's hand has certainly been in this situation from the first.



I would like to ask you all to please pray for our pastor, Fr. Sigfried. We just found out this morning that he has been in intensive care at Gettysburg hospital for a week with an inflammation/infection of the pancreas.

He is a late vocation; he's been a priest for only 9 years and is in his early 60's. He really has a heart for Christ, especially in the Blessed Sacrament.

(He's pictured here on the left.)

12 comments:

Michele said...

are those traditional priests i see??
wonderful!!! as for your pastor, iam praying for him in my intentions today. God bless him, and God bless you as well.

Staying in Balance said...

Thanks, Marilena!

Anonymous said...

i will certainly pray for him..

Staying in Balance said...

Thank you Jackie.

Rachi said...

I will keep him in my prayers
Happy new year- God Bless you xoxox

Staying in Balance said...

THanks, Rach!

X said...

Prayers going up.

Staying in Balance said...

Thanks, Angela.

Anonymous said...

Splendid news. Do the Gratitude Dance! It was awfully sweet of DS to go with you.

Staying in Balance said...

It was. I was grateful for that alone.

:)

Brian Michael Page said...

Prayers heading his way.
BMP

Staying in Balance said...

Thanks, Brian.

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