Prayer Wall - Buffalo Deacons

Please pray for the repose of my father, Stephen Bialkowski.

- Deacon Mark Bialkowski

Please pray for my friend who is having a cardiac procedure done at Mercy on Friday.

Please pray for my daughter, Therese, who is entering the cloistered community of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration in Canton, Ohio...and for our family.

We'll include you, Kaelie and your whole family in our prayers. Know that she'll still be journeying with you; as your paths lead to the same eternal destination! Peace be with you all! With love & prayers, Deacon Matt & Mary Wenke & Family

May God bless you - Dave, your wife, all of your kids and grandkids, and in a special way Ethan and Eva, but mostly Kailee!

Our daughter in law Kaelie lost her cancer battle yesterday. Please pray for her soul to be embraced by God’s love and for our son Ethan and granddaughter Eva to have strength as they and all of us work through our grief. - Deacon Dave Harvey

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Dan Denecke's father, George. He passed away earlier this afternoon. - Deacon Tim 9/4/25

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jacob Venditti who suffered from Cystic Fibrosis and went home to the lord last Saturday at the age of 31.

Please pray for Danny and Pat ,both in their 80s with many health problems and have trouble surviving thru each day

Please pray for my daughter Debbie Fay as she has stage 4 general lymphoma with resulting compression fractured pelvis.
Judy Augustyn

Please pray for Tom Nix, who is suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He had a bone marrow transplant but his leukemia has returned.

Please pray for 12 year old Matthew Battleson, who is currently in an induced coma as he’s suffering from a life threatening seizure disorder, called Norse Fires, which was triggered by a viral illness.

Prayers please for my cousin Ginny in palliative care at the Francis House in Syracuse, NY! Lee M.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Larry Eschbach and his family. He went home to the Lord on Thursday evening. ~ Dcn. Tim

I ask you all to please pray for my sister, Tina. She suffers from scoliosis, and is to the point where they might have to put a rod in her back, which would severely limit her mobility. She needs the Lord to provide her with an alternative that she can live with.

Please pray for Dominic, a 15 year old boy entering his 2nd year at St. Joe’s. He is battling a terminal form of cancer.

Deacon Steve Rangel, Former NADD Chairman (2014-2016) from the Diocese of Lubbock, is requesting prayers as he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer that has spread to his lungs and he has recently begun chemo treatments. Please pray for Deacon Steve, his family and his medical team. ~Dcn. Tim C

The Santos Family is mourning the death of Miguel’s older brother Jorge (AKA George) who passed away of a massive stroke in the Bronx. He was declared brain dead and as an organ donor his donation will be honored. Jorge had been ill since last year. He had been living for less than a year in an assisted living facility. (Denise Santos)

Thank you God for all the gifts you bestowed on my medical team, from the receptionist to the doctor. My foot surgery was a success! Please pray for Wendy, she will need patience with this patient, and a tolerant heart (6 weeks in a boot on my right foot). Thank you for the support and prayers for me, and as always I will continue to pray to God that he gifts you with peace and a joyfull heart. Dcn. Wally

Please pray for Barb Maloney (Dcn. Tim Maloney's wife) as she prepares for a procedure in facing some health issues. Dcn. Tim

Please pray for my brother-in-law, John, and my boss’ son, CJ. Both were recently diagnosed with cancer.

Hello,

My name is Makenna. I’ve been having a hard time, please pray for my deliverance from the enemy. I worked in healthcare for a little bit but now I'm struggling. I feel like I can't help others the same way, and I’d like to however God wants me to, Please ask Jesus to deliver me from the forces of evil and fight them. I opened some doors I shouldn’t have spiritually and now I’m being attacked spiritually. I would like to grow old and do whatever God's will is to the best of my ability. Please ask God to work fast and have mercy on me

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary, wife of my boss, John. She passed away on 4/26/25 of cancer. John is left to raise their two children on his own, and they all need prayers, as well.

Please pray for my daughter Debbie who has been diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse lymphoma and is undergoing strong chemotherapy and my stepson Paul junior( son of Deacon Paul ) who is undergoing treatment for squamous cell cancer

Please pray for God’s mercy on our daughter in law Kaelie who has been battling breast cancer and now metastatic cancer since their 10 yr old daughter was 4 months old. Please pray for God’s mercy on Kaelie, our son Ethan and Eva for this cancer to go to remission or at least a lower more manageable level.
Thank you Deacon David and Connie Harvey

Please pray for my neighbor and friend, Angie Kwiatkowski, who went home to the Lord, her husband Bob and their daughter Deanna. Thank you! Dcn Tim Coughlin

Please pray for my daughter in law Abigale who will be having back surgery on May 1st and for a swift recovery.
Many thanks 🙏 Deacon Gary Terrana

Please pray for Deacon Ron Walker, he is in the hospital for fluid on his lungs. - Deacon Tim Chriswell

Pray for Deacon Neal Linnan. He was recently in the hospital for dehydration and other medical issues. ~ Deacon Tim Chriswell

Please pray for my sister Marjorie who is at St Catherine Labore for comfort care. (Marj is the sister-in-law to Deacon Paul Schnettler deceased) Thank you...Eileen Schnettler

Please pray for a young man from Lancaster who was involved in a terrible auto accident. He is at ECMC in the ICU. I went to college with his parents. I thank God he has such a wonderful family around him at this time. I pray God keeps his arms wrapped Lincoln and his family.

Please pray for a friend who lost his brother suddenly, at the age of 53.

Also today learned of a family acquaintance, young man who
died today of suicide.

Please keep the families of both of these young men in your prayers.

In celebration of a life well lived for Margaret Hens. Mother of Deacon Matt Hens. She went home to the Lord on 3/13/25

Calling hours Wednesday 3/19 3-7 pm
Wendel & Loecher Inc
27 Aurora St, Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2286

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 3/20 10 am , Our Lady of Pompeii, Lancaster
All invited to concelebrate or vest.

Please pray for Deacon Matt Hens's mother. She is in the hospital with health issues.

Please pray for my boss’s wife and the entire family. Her name is Mary, and she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has metastasized to the liver. Roswell has let her know that it is inoperable and incurable. The best they can do is use chemo to shrink the tumors to help alleviate the pain.

Please pray for Mia Klyczek, a 9 year old girl, who is currently hospitalized and in critical condition as a result of the influenza virus affecting her heart and brain. 02/20/25

My grandmother, Mary Bialkoswki, entered into Christ’s peace on Thursday (Feb. 6th) at age 97. She is also the aunt of Deacon Matt Hens, Mary Bialkowski nee (Hens). 02/10/25 No wake or visitation. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 11th, @ 11 am at Our Lady of Peace in Clarence. ~Deacon Mark Bialkowski

Please pray for the repose of the soul my Aunt, and Deacon Mark's grandmother, Mary Bialkowski. She passed peacefully 2/6/25 after a life well lived of 97 years.
- Deacon Matt and Mary Jane Hens.

Susan polizzi wife of Deacon Frank, recovering from bypass surgery and Deacon Frank recovering from knee replacement surgery 02/04/25

Please pray for Frankie Ciezki wife of Deacon Robb. She is in Roswell being treated for AML leukemia at this time.

Please pray for Wally Dillsworth. Wally is the nephew of Deacon Dave and Kay Clabeaux. Wally went home to the Lord unexpectedly yesterday. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. Thank you. Deacon Dave

I ask for prayers for my wife’s cousin who was just diagnosed with leukemia and will be in the hospital for the next month.

Thanks be to God!! And thank you for all the prayers and support as our daughter Heather had a successful surgery. Please continue to pray for healing and remission. - Deacon Wally and Wendy S.

My MIL, Rita is doing well in a rehab facility. Continued prayers for speedy recovery, her 4 children are taking turns staying with her 24/7 due to her dementia, please pray for the caregivers as well!

Please pray for Ret. Buffalo Police Officer Debbie Hyde-Buyers as she battles spinal cancer.

I am asking for prayers for Deacon Dave Augustyniak's Mom, who is in hospice care. She is non-responsive with labored breathing. I am praying for mercy and peace..

Please pray for my Mother in Law, Rita Garretson, she is 90 and has dementia, she fell in a parking lot yesterday and broke her hip. Praying the orthopedic surgery goes well with only a hip nail, praying for successful surgery and speedy recovery and for her care giver 91 yr old Bob, married for 69 years.

Please pray for Deacon Wally and Wendy Samick's daughter Heather. Heather will be undergoing major surgery on Nov 18th. They will fly to Colorado a few days before to be with her. They could use all the prayers you can offer. Thank you!

Please pray for the soul of my Dad’s cousin, Theresa Luh, who passed away this morning.

To whom it may concern, My name is Fr. Stephen Arabadjis. I am a member of the Society of St. Pius X. But I am in my 10th year of Sabbatical.Therefore I was hoping your group could do a 54 day rosary novena for my intentions. But any prayers and sacrifices would be greatly appreciated. I know Our Lady will reward you generously for this. In Our Lady,Fr. Arabadjis P.S. Thanking you in advance, since I don't always get all my communications.

Please continue to pray for Rick W. as he goes through treatment at Roswell. He could use all of our prayers. Please also pray for Nora as well

We stay married all these years I am a Holy Deacon I love my wife Cindy so very much. We have been together since we were teenagers I was ordained on September 8, 1996 as an Eastern Catholic Deacon in the Greek Melkite Catholic Church with BiRitual faculties in the Roman Catholic Church please I want to stay a Deacon with my beautiful wife we have a Cemetery plot we bought when mother died 1983 I love You Lord so much please please I was a beautiful Deacon I stay a Deacon. I always keep my beautiful Wedding Ring on. We are always together

I ask for your prayers for my Aunt Gail, who was admitted to the hospital for the second time. Please pray for her strength and her family’s strength.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of my coworker Marquita Thomas, who passed away yesterday, and for her family I their time of grief.

Please pray for the mother of Deacon Candidate Rick Weil. She was recently admitted to the ER.

Please pray for my coworker, Marquita Thomas. She recently took ill and then became incapacitated. Her family just made the difficult decision to transfer her to end-of-life care.

Please pray for a positive outcome from a Roswell Park consultation concerning masses in my abdomen. St Raphael intercede for us we pray

Please pray for Deacon John Coughlin, as he is battling stage 4 lymphoma daily with radiation almost around the clock in Roswell & at home.

Prayers needed for 13 y/o Shaylee Klaes who has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer in her femur which has already spread to her lungs. She has begun an intensive eight month chemotherapy treatment.

Please pray for the Quagliana family. David the father of Dan quietly went home to the lord last night surrounded by family and loved ones.

My brother Don has gone home to the Lord. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to keep Don, his daughter Holly and son Aaron and the rest of the family in your prayers. Thank you. Deacon Dave Clabeaux

Please pray for my brother Don and our family. Don is in final days of hospice care. Thank you. Deacon Dave Clabeaux

Please pray for my brother Don and our family. Don is in final days of hospice care.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ethel Krahling - She and Deacon Frank were part of the first ordination class.

Please pray for Deacon Roy Dibb who is facing health issues.

Please pray for my Aunt Christine, who is in the ER and being admitted to the hospital.

Please pray for the healing of TJ Shriver, who is suffering from a terminal illness. That Jesus Christ may walk with him through this trial.
- Matt B

Please pray for my son Jacob who is having surgery this morning. Glorious Archangel Raphael intercede for us as we pray for the hands of the doctors and the hearts of the nurses and for a positive outcome as well as for healing and a speedy recovery.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Annetta Hilton, mother of Linda Hooper.

Prayers for my brother in law who is dealing with acute lymphoma. Lifting prayers for his wife as well; and the medical team caring for him.
(Bob W.)

Prayers for the recovery and continued healing for our friend Heather Chieffo who is currently in a coma. Glorious St Raphael intercede for us...

Please keep Deacon Tom Healey in your prayers. He went to meet the Lord Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements can be found on the St. christopher website. Once they are published, God bless his soul.

Please keep Deacon Tom Healey (ord. ’09 – my classmate) in your prayers. Tom is now in comfort care at Millard Suburban Hospital from an infection. Also, remember his wife Cathy and family in your prayers as well. 2/2/24 Tim C

In thanksgiving for a life well lived, I share with you the news that Deacon John “Jack” Kelly, a deacon for the Diocese of Buffalo, returned home to the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2024 .

There will be no prior visitation. Vigil Prayers with deacons will be celebrated on January 25th at 7:00pm at the Weeks Funeral Home, 123 North Main Street, Warsaw. Deacons please bring alb and stole.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 26th at 10:00 am at St. Michael Church, 171 North Main Street, Warsaw.

Please pray for a big proposal I am making this week at my job and hoping it all goes well and positive 🙏🏼

Please pray for Deacon Jack Kelly (ord. 80) as he is in comfort care now. 1/6/24

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Tom Schultz (ord. 1989).

Tom went home to the Lord last night at 4:50 pm. We pray for him and his family and that he is at home with Gini now. - 1/6/24

Pray for the repose of the soul of Joan Barron, mother of Deacon Kevin Barron (ord. '23) - She was laid to rest on December 30th, 2023.

Linda Hooper (Mark ‘2000) is asking prayers for her mom, Annetta Hilton (91 yrs) who was admitted to Mercy today 1/1 for A Fib and pneumonia.

Please pray for all those in need of God’s healing touch and comfort for all those whose loved ones are in need of healing and comfort

From Deacon Gary Andelora. I have recently been diagnosed with lymphoma and will be going for a biopsy in January. Suzanne has some issues with her thyroid and will be going for a biopsy as well. I would appreciate prayers from our community for our family.

Deacon Robb Ciezki (02) and his lovely wife Frankie request prayers for their family. Richard (Dick) Ciezki (94), died peacefully and humbly in his home this past Thursday. He was a man of deep faith, and he had a love for God, family, and country. Please pray for the repose of his soul, and may eternal rest be granted to him. 12/3/23

For our grandson Gabriel, in children's hospital for testing, will be in for a few days. Frank & Sue Polizzi

A lot of family traveling - prayers for safe and no issues; also for job situation for several family members.

For Christopher who suffers from a rare form of cancer that is being treated with the amputation of his left arm tomorrow 11/22/23. That God will be with Chris, his family, and medical team as they fight this disease and somehow reveal Himself to all through this unbearable situation.

Deacon Charlie Esposito thanks all for your prayers. His procedure went well and went home the same day. -

I would appreciate prayers as I continue through a regimen of radiation and chemotherapy. The lung cancer that I fought last year has returned in the form of a cancerous tumor on a lymph node on my lung. I am confident that I will beat this again through the skill of Roswell and the healing prayers of the community. Deacon Don Weigel

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Timothy Martin Quinn who suddenly passed away on November 18th. He was 65. - He is the brother of Deacon Mike Quinn.

Please pray for Deacon Norm Foster who went home to the Lord on November 15, 2023. A life well lived with Family and service to the diaconate for over 40 years.

Please pray for Deacon Charlie Esposito. He is going to South Buffalo Mercy for a heart procedure tomorrow. If all goes well he will be home the
same day or may need to stay overnight. He has been a heart patient since the age of 45.
so from time to time they go in to check issues that may come up. Thanks.

I would appreciate prayers from the diaconate community for my mother-in-law, Rose Mary Riccione, who passed away peacefully today after a brief illness.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the soul of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.
Many thanks, John Gaulin (ord. '08)

I am requesting prayers from the Diaconate community for eradicating cancerous lesions in both of my lungs. I will undergo radiation treatments after Thanksgiving. Deacon Bob Badaszewski (ord. '99) . May Jesus and His Mother continue their guidance in our mission to serve.

My dad Hugh passed away early today peacefully surrounded by his family. Arraignments have not been made but will be held outside Philadelphia in the near future. 🙏 - Deacon Howard Morgan

Prayers for our dear friends who are Lutheran Pastors in Israel.

Prayers for Marlene, Deacon Joe Mercurio’s wife; Healing with a cession of MUCH pain & a decision Re: surgery on one or both knees! Many thanks!🙏

Keep Steve Armstrong (Eileen Schnettler's SIL) who was injured in an accident in May in prayer ~ Having major neck surgery in November.

Please pray for Ann Sportelli, dear college friend recently diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Currently in round two of chemo.

Please pray for Deacon Wally Samick and his wife Wendy’s daughter,Heather, who is facing health issues.

Please pray for Father Jim Hassett as he enters Hospice Care. God grant him a peaceful journey home