Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Donations In Ryan's Memory

With a Humble Heart We Ask the Lord...

****Updated 4/15/10****
For our children as they come to the end of another school year.. that they may not lose their motivation to succeed in their studies!
for our Church... that the mistakes of her past may continue to be corrected and learned from and that all measures may continue be taken to prevent further damage to the good work that our Church does throughout the world.
-for healing and comfort for the Barrett family as they continue to mourn the loss of dear Ryan
for success and security for Dan in his job
- For protection for the unborn
- for health of mind and body for a particular family member in my heart
-to guide the leadership of our country with Your wisdom and love.
- for all those struggling due to the problems with our nation's economy
-for couples struggling with infertility... that God blesses them with the babies they long for... and for the Grace they need to accept His will , whatever it may be.
-for all those recovering from any type of addiction... the they may be healed by the love of God and family
-for the health and safety of our six children... that God keeps them in His loving care and guides them in all their decisions as they grow to maturity.
-for a strengthening of the marriage vocation, especially my own
-for safety for all of our Armed forces

August 16, 2009

Donations In Ryan's Memory

The outpouring of love for the Barrett family has been amazing. Many people who don't know Mary Ellen, Dave and their family "in real life" have come to know and love them through the sharing of Mary Ellen's gift for writing on the internet. All have been touched deeply by this family's tragedy. Many are asking what they can do.

The Barrett family has requested that anyone who would like to make a memorial
gift in Ryan's name to please give to one of these two charities:

- http://www.autismspeaks.org/
There is a donation page at the website where you can opt to make a memorial
donation. By doing this, they will send the Barrett's an e-card so they can
acknowledge any gifts made in Ryan's memory.

OR

- You can make a donation to The Friar Suppliers* in Ryan's memory.
Checks can be made out to "Friar Suppliers" and mailed to:
Rich Garbe
108 N. Greene St.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Please include a note on the memo line that this is a donation in Ryan's memory.

*Friar Suppliers is a non-profit organization which is a fruit of our Friday Night Family Rosary group. People from all over the country send a monthly donation to the above address and volunteers buy food and supplies for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The Renewal is made up of Franciscan Monks and Sisters who are totally commited to living a life of poverty and service to the poor according to the Rule of St. Francis. Ryan had aspirations of one day becoming a Friar and often visited their friaries in the Bronx where he prayed with them and played music with them.

Please feel free to link to this page to spread the word. Thank you.

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Comments

Hi Chris,

I'm a friend of Mary Ellen's through the Magnum Opus list. I know that you're swamped, but if you have a minute, could you contact me privately?

Thanks so much & God bless you for your love and support of our dear friends.

Posted by: Jennifer | August 17, 2009 at 07:57 AM

Chris,

You are a true friend. God bless you for all you are doing. There are so many of us that feel helpless and long to lend some kind of help to Mary Ellen and Dave.

While we certainly join our prayers and sufferings to theirs, it's comforting to know that their temporal needs are being taken care of as well. It is a beautiful witness to the Mystical Body of Christ.

Thank you!

Posted by: Michele Q. | August 17, 2009 at 08:22 AM

Thank you for letting us know how we can show our support. I know Mary Ellen through Magnum Opus and and especially touched because our 7 year old son was recently diagnosed with autism and Mary Ellen has been encouraging and supportive. We will be glad to support Autism Speaks since it has been a great source of knowledge and support for us. God bless you for being such a dear friend to Mary Ellen; assure her that we all are storming the heavens for her and the family.

Posted by: meredith | August 17, 2009 at 02:53 PM

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With a Grateful Heart We Thank the Lord

****Updated 4/15/10****
For the birth of my newest great-niece, Jordyn.
-for the sacrament of confession and the grace it showers on us
-for the blessing of good and true friends
-for the beauty and truth of our beloved Catholic Church
-for the love of our extended family, and our parents who instilled in both of us the importance of the family bonds
-for our six wonderful blessings... Katie, Jessica, Ben, Rebecca, Thomas and Hannah, who add so much joy to our days
-for my husband, who provides,leads, instructs, guides and leads our family on our path to Heaven

Franciscan Poetry: by Dan Volpe, SFO