Fwd: Health & Welfare Report 26 September 2014

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> Brother Bill Rickman  has been off work since late June due to a neck condition that
> makes his hands and fingers painfully numb and weak.   Surgery was originally scheduled in June' but his health insurance would not cover the procedure.  Their denial was finally overturned on appeal last week. His surgery is now scheduled for October 9th at St. Vincent's in Beaverton. Prayers are requested  for a successful operation and smooth recovery.  The procedure is a fusion of C3 through T1 with rods and screws, and clearing the nerve openings at multiple levels. He hopes to return to work in January.
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> Sir Knight Tom Meese was called home to our Lord about 8pm September 25, 2014.  His funeral is scheduled  for Tuesday October 2, 2014 at St, Cecilia Catholic Church with a Rosary at 10:30 and Mass at 11:00 A.M.   Please keep Tom, Beverly, and the entire Meese Family in your prayers. An Honor Guard is requested.
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> Sir Knight & Past State Deputy John Rekart Sr. was the State Deputy back in 1987-1989 and is a member of Council 7388 St. Agatha in Portland. He is a 4th degree Knight and passed away on September 12, 2014 just a few weeks short of his 98th birthday. Please keep PSD John Sr. and his family in your prayers. The family  will try to display some of the memorabilia John collected.  His service to the Knights of Columbus was very important to him and the family will make every effort to honor that.  The Memorial Service is set for 11 A.M. on October 15 at St. Agatha Church in Portland.  A rosary will take place just prior to the service.  An Honor Guard should meet at 10:00 A.M.
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> Queen of Peace Council 9263 lost brother Henry (Hank) Ercolini on August 28th 2014. Brother Hank became a Knight in 1928 Reinstated in 1983 and was a lifetime member of council 9263 in Salem, Oregon. Celebration of life week was held at The capital manor in Salem Oregon Saturday September 20th at 1:30pm located at 1955 Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR 97304. Brother Hanks family has stated that in lieu of flowers any donations can be sent to Susan G Komen for the Cure or the charity of your choice.Please pray for his family and the repose of his soul.
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> Brother Sir Knight and former District Deputy #7 Stephen Radel and his wife Nicole are pleased to announce the birth of their first child. Katie Marie Radel  born on Wednesday Sept 10 at 2308 hours (11:08pm). Nicole, Katie and Stephen are all doing well. Congratulations to all the Radel Family..
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> On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 8:24 PM, Robert J Kish Jr <robart@actionnet.net> stopped by River Bend Hospital in Eugene to visit with Joyce Denton. She was doing very well. The back surgery was a success and there is a good possibly she might go home on Wednesday. Obviously she is still in some pain but was in very good spirits and looked well too. She has many months of therapy ahead of her, so please pray for a quick and total recovery.
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