Gerard's Thoughts and Commentary

I wanted to write something, but wasn't sure what to say, as I pondered the tragic shooting events which began on the morning of Friday, October 24, 2014 at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Our hearts were suddenly shattered and filled with intense shock, sadness and grief as we all learned of the horror MPHS students, staff, families, and the Marysville community experienced on this unbelievable day.  Frequently, I have walked the make-shift memorial fence which is full of well wishes, tears, love, peace, prayers and support for not only the victims, families and staff, but the entire Marysville area. I have wept. I have prayed. I continue to pray.  While searching Internet media sites attempting to obtain the latest information, I located the following blog post, which spoke volumes to me...as I, too, process these events. I have never met Mr. P, but our children graduated from MPHS. Thursday, October 30, 2014 "Marysville-Pilc...

CORNERSTONE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE NOTES OCT 25, 2014 BUILDING A CULTURE OF LIFE TACOMA CONVENTION CENTER, TACOMA, WA   ABBY JOHNSON : Former Planned Parenthood director, now outspoken pro-life leader, author of best-selling book, Unplanned , founder of And Then There Were None , a ministry to assist abortion clinic workers out of the abortion industry. www.abbyjohnson.org Abortion is the most common medical procedure in America – it is done blind – --not guided by ultrasound or sonogram imaging during actual procedure. Abby performed 40 abortions per day; at 13 weeks – arms, legs, fingers, toes,         --internal organs formed and recognized. Apathy: After 40 years of abortion - apathy continues as a significant driver of abortion. Response to abortion: “We do nothing! We are silent! Church is silent!”   --So very angry at our Church’s response! 70% of abortion comes from our churches. 57 million aborti...

                                                Two prophetic speakers at our Everett 40 Days for Life 2014 fall kickoff moved the hearts of those who attended September 19th at Saint Mary Magdalen Parish Hall in Everett.  Matt and David "walk the talk" daily defending the unborn, witnessing on the streets, while sharing the Gospel. Matt Ulrich and his wife, Georgene, are long-time prayer warriors and parishioners at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Shoreline. The Ulrich's are co-directors of Prolife Washington , also known as "The Billboard People".  Prolife Washington raises funds to purchase pro-life billboards across Washington State.  Matt and Georgene are also directors of the local affi...

Prayer to End Abortion   Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death By the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself, Never to be passive, Never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all, Through our Lord. Amen. -In the Palm of Your Hand - Priests for Life. http://www.priestsforlife.org/

Irene Ann Miller http://www.pipermorleymellingerfh.com/book-of-memories/1940689/Miller-Irene/obituary.php Irene Ann Miller                  Irene Ann Miller, of Tacoma, WA, passed away August 31, 2014.   She was 80 years old.   She was born on June 21, 1934, in Aberdeen, SD, to Joachim and Barbara Braun Miller.   After moving to Tacoma in 1941, the Miller Family belonged to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.   Irene later became a member of Sts. Cosmas and Damian Parish in Orting, WA.                She loved reading her Bible and visiting with family.   She also enjoyed going to Cheney Stadium to watch the Tacoma baseball team, or listening to their games on the radio and TV.                Irene is survived by her son, Ed Mohs (Do...

Very excited, I joined and became a member of the Sno-King Community Chorale tonight directed and conducted by the one and only Mr. Frank DeMiero.  Frank was my high school Men's Glee teacher my sophomore year at Mountlake Terrace High School. Thank you Frank for your tremendous gift of music, more importantly, your natural desire to share that gift with all of us. It is an honor to sing with you again!

I love you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus! Praise you, Jesus! # Jesus answered, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except thru Me." John 14:6 #  Come Holy Spirit, come!  Come into my life and stay with me forever. # Jesus, Mary, Joseph. I love you! Save Souls. #  Sacred Heart of Jesus,  I place my trust in you. #  I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 # God so loved the world That He gave His only begotten Son, That whoever believes in Him Will not die But have eternal life. John 3:16 # This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 # I am the Vine; You are the branches. John 15:5 # One does not live on bread alone But by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 # I will praise your name forever, My king and my God. Psalm 145 # Help me Jesus! Show me the Way, Jesus! Fill me with your Peace. # Prayer at Co...