This was just forwarded to me by a regular Latin Mass attendee at St. Mark’s.
Please pray for Fr. John De Celles, a fine young priest of the Arlington,
Virginia, diocese who was ordained in 1996. He epitomizes what is best about
the priesthood: very solid in his convictions and faithful to the teachings of the
Roman Catholic Church. He spent the last three years as assistant pastor to
Fr. Jerome Fasano, T.O.P.
Fr. De Celles has an extremely serious infection in his blood stream. The situation
is very grave and could result in death. He is unconscious (due to the
medications and tubes, etc.) Yesterday they cut through his cheek to remove
an infected tooth.
Divine intervention is definitely needed. See message from the other assistant
pastor at St. Andrew’s (below).
From: Father Lawrence M. Violette
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 4:07 PM
Subject: EMERGENCY PRAYERS, Please…
Father John De Celles, who, until last month was stationed here at St. Andrew’s until his transfer to St. Michael’s in Annandale, is in the ICU unit at Fairfax Hospital. He had an abscess, and, after two surgeries, went into sceptic shock. If they don’t kick it out of him, he could die.
Thanks for your prayers! This is very, very serious.
God bless you!
I have met Father De Celles and heard him preach in his new assignment just down the road at St. Michael’s. Please pray for him!
Dear Fr. Jerome Fasano, T.O.P.
I saw your messange and am offering up my prayers to Our Lady of Lourdes to save and heal Fr.De Celles. I believe in The Power of Prayer and have confidence that this young, bright and dedicated priest will pull through his illness.
In your prayers please also remember my little grandson Dimitri who is a twin to Alexia and is intensive care and not doing too well as they were born at 27 weeks gestation. I know your prayers will help him to be strong and healthy and that both the twins will grow up to love and serve Our Lord.
Thank you and May God Bless You.
Irene Goes