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June 21, 2008 Escure Farms 532 Rd. U SW,
Quincy, WA |
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Fr. Timothy O’Toole: Father Tim O'Toole is a priest of the Diocese of Palm Beach. A
native of New Jersey, Fr. Tim is a graduate of Seton Hall Prep and
University. Prior to his ordination in 1989, Fr. Tim taught high school
and was a realtor before entering the Seminary. Among his pastoral
assignments, Fr. Tim was pastor of St. Mark's parish and school in Cali,
Colombia, South America. Fr. Tim says that his three year
pastorate to the extremely poor in South America was the most joyful of his
priesthood. He is grateful for this opportunity to preach on
behalf of the poor through Cross International Catholic Outreach. Kristin Taylor: Kristin is president and founder of
THORN (Thankfully Helping Others Real Needs) Ministries. In the midst of a
concert tour in Western Samoa in the South Pacific, Kristin was asked to help a child born
without a face. This precious baby “Gordon,” was the catalyst that inspired
her to form THORN Ministries. Gordon’s short life inspired her to continue
helping the disabled of Samoa and the poor of her own city of Tampa, Florida.
Following the birth of her first born daughter with multiple birth defects,
and the deaths of her mother, father and two sisters, Kristin’s belief that
God was preparing her for a work he designed kept her focused and driven to
stay positive and be a reflection of hope. Kristin is known for her
inspirational speaking and singing. Her story is a triumphant story of how
God turns our sorrows to joy and our mourning to dancing. She is the mother
of 12 children, eight of whom are adopted. Visit her website at
www.kristintaylor.com for more details of her ministry
and how she is touching lives. Jan
Alkire: Jan
Alkire is an international speaker and author of “Healing: Stories of Faith,
Hope, and Love.” She and the late Father Leo Thomas, OP, coauthored two books
on healing ministry: “Healing as a Parish Ministry” and “Healing Ministry: A
Practical Guide.” She and Fr. Thomas coauthored a parish-based program called
“Formation for Healing Ministry,” available through the Institute for
Christian Ministries; also available: “Formation for Spiritual Companions.”
Jan is a certified catechist in the Archdiocese of Seattle and vice-president
of the Board of Directors of ICM. She and her husband are active in
Assumption Parish in Seattle; they have twin daughters and a 2-year-old
grandchild who is, of course, darling. |
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Contact:
St. Pius X Church
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Patrick and Laura Escure |
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For
information call 509-787-2622; 509-785-5735 or email:
st.piusx@verizon.net |