Local News November 2006
St. Mary’s High School Senior & St. Francis Xavier 5th Grader Design Holiday Card to Support Hospital
Artwork Sales Support State’s Largest Pediatric Provider of Cancer Services
(Nov 30, 2006) – Phoenix Children’s Hospital announced J.J. Jennings, a fifth grader at St. Francis Xavier, and Laura Correa, a senior at St. Mary’s High School, as two of the patient artists for the 2006 Art Project supporting the Hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Laura and J.J.’s holiday cards are available for purchase along with the cards of three other artists’ who are currently battling or in remission from various types of pediatric cancers including leukemia and brain tumors. The holiday cards can be purchased at Valley Bashas’, AJ’s stores, the Phoenix Children’s Hospital gift shop, and online at www.phoenixchildrensartproject.com. A complete list of retailers is available through the website.
Laura Correa and her holiday card
Laura, age 17, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age eight. Since that surgery, Laura has been tumor free. She suffered some vision loss, but has always compensated for it well, managing to read and keep up with her nephew and niece, whom she babysits regularly. Laura loves to scrapbook, play volleyball, and take care of her pet rabbit Cinnamon. This year Laura was “counselor in training” at Camp Rainbow, a camp for kids with cancer and other blood disorders, working with the younger children and helping with activities. Laura, who has three sisters and a brother, also enjoys visiting San Diego and watching Jim Carrey movies. She plans to attend college and hopes to be a veterinarian.
J.J. Jennings and his holiday card
J.J., age 10 of North Central Phoenix, loves to take things apart so he can see how they work. When J.J. was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 2002, it was one more thing he set his mind to figuring out. He’s currently preparing for a bone marrow transplant, and has always faced his challenges with courage and humor. J.J. loves being in front of a crowd and when social workers came to his school to explain leukemia to J.J.’s classmates, he decided to make the presentation himself! When he isn’t modeling or playing sports (especially baseball), J.J. is probably hanging out with his friends. He enjoys watching lacrosse, Star Wars movies, and grilling. He has a chocolate lab named Abby, a rabbit named Precious, two turtles and 52 fish.
Packages are $10 for 15 greeting cards. Sales support programs and services at the Hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders including scholarship programs for cancer survivors, research, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and lab services, family and community education programs, and a weeklong summer camp for kids with cancer. Phoenix Children’s provides these services at no-cost to families.
For more information, contact Mindy Jones, Development Coordinator in the Hospital’s Foundation, at mjones1@phoenixchildrens.com or (602) 546-2663.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TUCSON
NEWS RELEASE
SATURDAY, NOV. 18, 2006
Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, Bishop Emeritus of Tucson, died Friday, Nov. 17, at his home in Tucson in the presence of his family and close friends. A friend who was present said he died at about 10:25 p.m. His youngest grand nieces and grand nephews were at his bedside, singing the hymn, "Come to the Table of Plenty," when the Bishop slipped peacefully away.
The Bishop's bed had been placed near the small chapel of his residence.
At the wishes of his family, Bishop Moreno was transported to Tucson Friday afternoon by private ambulance from Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix where he had undergone surgery Monday night to relieve pressure in the brain caused by bleeding.
Although the surgery was successful in relieving the pressure, on Wednesday night doctors informed the Bishop's family that there had been renewed bleeding as a result of the prostate cancer that had spread. After consultation with the doctors, the Bishop’s family determined that no further medical treatment was advisable.
Bishop Moreno was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital in Tucson last Sunday after complaining of a severe headache. A decision was made to transport him Sunday night to Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center for further diagnosis and treatment.
Bishop Moreno retired for reasons of health in March of 2003. At that time, he revealed that he was suffering from Parkinson disease and cancer of the prostate. He began chemotherapy for the cancer several months ago. Bishop Moreno was 75.
In consideration of the Thanksgiving holiday, the public liturgies (services) of the Rite of Christian Burial will begin on Monday, Nov. 27, and will take place at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., in Tucson.
Monday, Nov. 27
10 a.m. -- Arrival of the body at the Cathedral, followed by visitation.
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. -- Recitation of the Rosary
7 p.m. -- Vigil (Evening Prayer), followed by visitation until 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
10 a.m. -- Mass of Christian Burial, followed by burial at Holy Hope Cemetery.
Bishop Moreno is survived by sisters Pilar (Ray) Santana and Juanita (Paul) Updegraff of California and brothers Raymond (Margarite) Moreno of California and Fernando (Nora) Moreno of Marana and by nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kristen Masloski
Work: 602-255-0580
HONORING THE FORGOTTEN DEAD
Phoenix, AZ November 16, 2006 - Andre House of Arizona located in Phoenix will host a Memorial Service and Candlelight Vigil at White Tanks County Cemetery in Litchfield Park.
Every year, hundreds of homeless, prisoners, and wardens of the state are buried with no one but a chain gang and rotating minister to preside over their funerals. Multiple times a year, Andre House staff members attend the Thursday morning funerals so that the dead are not buried alone. The vigil is on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22, will begin at 7:45 P.M. Refreshments will follow.
Andre House is a non-profit organization located in downtown Phoenix which focuses on meeting the basic needs of the homeless.
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Sister Monica Stein IHM Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Sister Monica gets a hug from one of the 2nd grade students at the St Jerome weekly student Mass on Wednesday
(Nov 10)-Sister Monica Stein, IHM a second grade teachers’ aid at St Jerome School, is celebrating her 50th year of service. This Sunday at the St Jerome 11:00 am Mass she will be renewing her vows. There will be a reception in honor of Sr Monica following the Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Bishop gives live interview on Relevant Radio for a last push for Catholics to get out to vote
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Catholic Diocese in Arizona Takes on Komen Foundation Over Abortion
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