June 2, 2024
Cathy Schanzer Update
Return to Serabu by Tom Lewis
The last couple of weeks have included a mission presentation to our friends at a local Presbyterian Church, a 2800-mile road-trip to Subiaco Arkansas, and today’s Corpus Christi Procession. During all these activities, Cathy remains stable and determined to improve her health. Next Sunday we head back to Serabu and plan to be there until the end of June.
It was our second time to present our mission work to Pastor Sharan Knoell and the wonderful people of Valley United Presbyterian Church in Waverly NY. A good meal preceded our mission presentation and Spirt-filled Q & A. Donations to Southern Eye Institute continue to flow from generous Church members. Thank you VUPC. Your love and support are deeply appreciated.
After our mission presentation we departed for Subiaco Abbey, a Benedictine monastery located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Founded in 1878, Subiaco has been an important part of our family since before I was born. Monks related to my mother have been part of this Holy Order since the 1940’s. Some day Cathy and I will be buried in the Subiaco columbarium, near our deceased monk-friends. We had a sweet dinner visit with Fr. Jerome, who is a former Subiaco Abbott and one of their woodworkers. He has agreed to make our cremation urns. Attending morning masses and evening vespers with these holy men was extra special. We also had some wonderful visits with family and friends that we encountered along the way. And as we walked a few blocks in today’s Corpus Christi Procession, we offered prayers of thanksgiving for all our amazing blessings and especially for the incredible people in our lives. God bless you.
Wow. Tom & Cathy. All I can say is, “God be praised”, after reading your description of events!!!!!!!!
This is great news.❤️
Still praying for you both each day. Saying the rosary before the 6:15 mass.
The spirit of God is truly living amongst us all. Best wishes in all you continue doing and sharing!
Safe travel to Sierra Leone ???????? and back next month!
May God’s angels fly with you as you continue your journey. Bless you both!!
Prayers also from Barb and Jerry Gaynor from CA. Jerry joined us for dinner at your apartment a few years ago.
Glad you are well and going back to Serabu. God bless you and keep you strong!! Peace of Christ
My prayers are with you as continue with your amazing work. The Spirit surrounding with the strength to carry on. You are truly a power couple.
BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE
LOVE SUBIACO AND THE BENEDICTINE ORDER❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️
CONTINUING PRAYERS, THE SURRENDER NOVENA, ROSARIES AND MASSES FOR YOU ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️
Prayers remain and God speed on your upcoming Sierra Leone trip!
God bless You Cathy and Tom – “Carpe diem” !