Remembering Jeff Batter

On February 6, Jeff Batter passed away unexpectedly. He was a dear friend to the Children's Rosary and spouse of one of our Children's Rosary group leaders, Cheryl Batter. Jeff helped in recording the instrumental portion of our Children's Rosary theme song and recorded a version of the song with his vocals which is present on our Sorrowful Mysteries Children's Rosary CD. He also helped in recording multiple other songs that appear on our Children's Rosary CDs. He provided all of this help generously as a gift. Please keep him in your prayers. A link to information about his upcoming funeral can be found HERE.

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Plenary Indulgence Available on February 9

February 9 is the Feast of St. Maron, who is the founder of the Maronite Catholic Church. This is an eastern rite Church in full communion with the worldwide Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI instituted the ability for the faithful to obtain a Plenary Indulgence by visiting a Maronite Church on February 9 in honor of this special Feast. Yesterday Asher and I attended a Divine Liturgy at St. Maron Church in Torrington, Connecticut. 

The evening was an early celebration of St. Maron's Feast. A wonderful Lebanese meal followed. Fr. Fadi Khawand is originally from Lebanon and was previously assigned to St. Joseph Church in Beirut where we have a Children's Rosary prayer group. Fr. Khawand is very excited by the idea of starting a Children's Rosary at his current parish in Torrington. We were able to share with him handmade rosaries and Children's Rosary books in both English and Arabic to help in his efforts to begin a group.

Remembering Jackie Tiul

On the Feast of the Presentation, beloved Children's Rosary group leader Jackie Tiul passed away after a long battle with cancer. Jackie led a Children's Rosary prayer group for many years at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, Connecticut. Her group always met on the first Saturday of each month. Despite her illness, she was faithful to leading this group. She will be dearly missed. Please remember Jackie in your prayers. Her funeral will be held on February 9.

Information can be found about the wake and funeral HERE.

Apostolic Nuncio from Cameroon Conveys Support for the Children's Rosary

 

Mgr. José Avelino Bettencourt, the apostolic nuncio to Cameroon, conveyed the above correspondence to Asher after Asher had returned to the United States. Mgr. Bettencourt is quite known and respected across Cameroon, and we were honored that he had been so kind as to express his support for our efforts there and around the world.

Release of "A Soul Prepared through Suffering" in Urdu

This past week the Urdu version of the book "A Soul Prepared through Suffering" was released. This is a 40-Day retreat on suffering which is perfect to use during Lent. Children's Rosary groups in Pakistan will have access to using these to enrich their Lenten journey. This book in English is available to order in the US, England, and Ireland HERE.