News From Mary's Touch

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Summer 2007

Winter 2007

Christmas 2007

 

 

 

Summer 2008

 

 

 

In this issue

 

Mary’s Touch Ministry

 

Mary’s Touch is on the air—current and upcoming shows

 

Champions of Mary's Touch

 

Mary’s Touch joins GoodSearch!

 

Radio Maria doubles Mary’s Touch broadcasts!

 

Mary’s Touch Marypods reach out to the homeless

 

Mary’s Touch website is available in other languages

 

Prayer requests…

 

How you can help—a very special prayer request…

 

The Healing Touch of Mary to be published in Spanish

 

Uncut interviews

 

 

 

 

Dear Friends of Mary’s Touch,

 

So much has happened since our last newsletter went out, and this newsletter is filled with lots of exciting news!

 

First of all, my parish, the Church of the Resurrection Emmaus Catholic Church has added Mary’s Touch to the parish ministries, and many of my fellow parishioners have joined me in working for our Blessed Mother. This is great news, for many people have volunteered to share their time and talents, and our efforts to reach the poor and needy as well as our work in assisting parochial schools can expand! Pat Thompson has enthusiastically agreed to coordinate the Mary’s Touch Ministry at Emmaus. Be sure to read about the Mary’s Touch Ministry as well as about Pat!

 

In this edition, you will also find information about upcoming shows and how Mary’s Touch is raising funds through Yahoo’s new search engine, GoodSearch. And speaking of “Mary’s Touch” shows, read about Radio Maria—they’ve doubled the number of shows broadcast each week!

 

“Mary’s Touch” is now reaching the homeless, and you can find out how this happened…it is truly an example of our Blessed Mother’s hand in our work. Additionally, you can read about the very beautiful and poignant prayer requests we receive and find out more ways you can participate in Mary’s Touch activities.

 

On a personal note, I want to share my joyful family news with you: On May 29, my grandson, Cooper, was born. While he and mommy were still in the hospital, I enjoyed taking care of his 2 ½-year-old big brother, Jackson. Please join me in congratulating my son, Brennan, and his wife, Sally, on the arrival of their new baby.

 

Enjoy this issue, and if you are in the northern hemisphere, enjoy your summer!

 

Blessings!

Cheri

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Champions of Mary's Touch

  

We thank the following individuals and businesses for their support in underwriting Mary’s Touch  shows in 2008!

 

An anonymous donor who loves our Blessed Mother very much—has underwritten the cost of two shows

 

Emmaus Catholic Parish

 

Art on 5th and Joe Sigel, who sponsored Mary's Touch Program 2.8

 

Dr. and Mrs. John Costanza

 

Dr. and Mrs. Gerard Abreo and Family

 

Donna Lohan

 

Patty Sue

 

Mr. and Mrs. W. Quan

 

The Greg Setter and Dave Setter Families—who underwrote Program 2.8 in memory of their parents, Dorothy and Joe Setter

 

Sheila and Greg Setter—who underwrote Program 2.6 in honor of Dorothy and Ron McCarthy

 

 

If you would like to underwrite a Mary’s Touch program, please contact Cheri at cheri@marystouch.org

 

 

  

Marian Days of Commemoration

 

June

8

Commemorates the crowning of the third Miraculous Image in 1856 at Notre Dame du Puy.

 

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Feast of Mary, Mother of Grace

 

10

Feast of Guardian Angels celebrated with a children's pilgrimage to Fatima (Portugal).

In 1946, Father Eustachius Kugler, OH, Servant of God and provincial of the Brothers of Mercy in Bavaria dies. He fostered devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.

 

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Feast of the apparition at Holy Mountain, Mt Athos (Byzantine).

In 1908, Francisco Marto, one of the seer children of Fatima, was born.

In 1899, Pope Leo XIII dedicated the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who is "one" with the heart of Mary, so that both hearts were to be honored together.

 

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In 1924, at Zikawei (near Shanghai), China, Mongolia, and Manchuria dedicated themselves to the "Queen of China."

 

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In 1917, at the second Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, Mary told the children, "The Lord wishes to establish the devotion to the Immaculate Heart in the world. I promise salvation to those who practice it. God will honor these souls."

 

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In 1925, Bernadette Soubirous, the seer from Lourdes, was beatified.

 

15

Feast of All Churches in the Holy Land (Ethiopian)

 

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Feast of the Visitation of Mary (Coptic)

 

22

In 431, the Council of Ephesus proclaimed the dogma of the divine Motherhood of Mary (Mother  of God)

In 1883, Mary appeared at Ta 'Pinu, Gozo, Malta.

 

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Feast of the Birth of John the Baptist 

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Feast of the Blessed Mother of Tichwin, Russia

In 2000, the 'third secret of Fatima' was published by the prefect of the Congregation of the Faith at the request of Pope John Paul II.

 

27

Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.


Patronage of Our Lady of Colombo, Sri Lanka

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary’s Touch website is available in other languages

 

Google has a new feature that makes the Mary’s Touch website available in many other languages. For more information, visit http://translate.google.com/translate_t

 

When the page opens, locate the Translate a Web Page and type www.marystouch.org in the text box. Then select English from the first drop down list and the language you wish to translate to in the second drop down list and click the Translate button.

 

When Google opens the Mary’s Touch website in the language you selected. Popups translate the selected language to English to assist you in navigating the site.

 

Google offers 24 language translations, including Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary’s Touch Ministry

                        advancing our Blessed Mother’s “Yes”

 

In April 2008, the Mary’s Touch Ministry was formed at Emmaus Catholic Church. This ministry extends the work of Mary’s Touch and Mary’s Touch outreach programs to the parish level. The primary focus of Mary’s Touch Ministry is to promote the “Mary’s Touch” radio programs, to reach out to the poor and homeless, to provide a forum and creative support for charities, and to assist in planning avenues for outreach. Additionally, the Mary’s Touch Ministry works with the Rosary Ministry in distributing handmade Rosaries (which are available free of charge upon request). Other activities of the ministry include organizing book discussions, providing Mary-related lecture and discussion information, and assisting parochial schools and faith formation groups in accomplishing their fundraising goals.

 

A number of Emmaus parishioners attended the formation meeting of the ministry, which was hosted by Cheri Lomonte. At the meeting, she shared her story of faith and how Mary’s Touch began. Sherry Brownrigg, executive producer of “Mary’s Touch” radio programs then shared her story of her husband’s battle for sobriety and how Mary’s love brought her comfort and her husband courage during the challenges he faced with alcoholism.

 

Pat Thompson is the Director for Mary’s Touch Ministry at Emmaus Catholic Church. She brings a wealth of experience to Mary’s Touch. She served five years as the Director of Religious Education in parishes in the Diocese of Houston, as well as over nine years as the Family Life Director for the Diocese of Austin. She has been a spiritual director for over 20 years, and she and her husband, Richard (who also volunteers his time and talents to Mary’s Touch) have served in premarriage and marriage ministries (including Natural Family Planning and Engaged Encounter) for over 25 years.

 

Additionally, Pat has taught at the Catholic middle school and university levels. In the private sector, Pat served as chief executive and worked in sales and marketing for several printing businesses. Her special talents lie in program development and training. She is a “people person” who loves serving our Lord and His Mother, and we are thrilled that she has volunteered to share her gifts with Mary’s Touch. We know we will all benefit from her experience, expertise, and talents.

 

For more information about Mary’s Touch Ministry, call 800.682.1729 or visit the website at www.marystouch.org.

 

 

 

Current and upcoming shows on Mary’s Touch

 

Click here for a list of radio stations broadcasting “Mary’s Touch.” You can also listen to “Mary’s Touch” online via streaming audio at www.catholicradiointernational.com.

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.43

Featuring "A Walk Through Life" from Matthew Mayer's new CD, Full of Grace

 

You'll hear the story of a young man's journey back to the Catholic Church. Earl grew away from the Church in pursuit of worldly goals...but Mary still had him in her sites...

 

…and you’ll hear from Maria. She started praying the Rosary during Lent...and got hooked!

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.44

Featuring "Full of Grace"  and "A New Day" from Matthew Mayer's new CD, Full of Grace

 

You'll hear the story of a young wife who didn't know Mary. Sylvia thought she was offending God by praying the Rosary. Little by little, Mary and the Rosary brought Sylvia closer to God ...

 

...and you hear from Frances.  She was at an abortion clinic, having already paid her money, waiting her turn...then Mary stepped in. Mary was there at the right time...just as she always is.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.45

Featuring "A Child's Prayer" from Matthew Mayer's new CD, Full of Grace

 

You'll hear the incredible story of a woman who regretted elective tubal ligation following the birth of her third son. Linda knew it was not the right decision, and then her baby died. In the darkness of her grief, Linda asked our Blessed Mother for help, and Mary was there for her during the entire time. For Linda, Mary is the Mother of Second Chances...

 

…and you’ll hear about Julio. As a seminarian, he credits Mary and the Rosary with giving him the courage to follow his calling.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.46

 

Featuring “Amazing Grace” from Matthew Mayer's new CD, Full of Grace

 

You'll hear Jay's story. He had some very serious doubts about Mary, but she was the first one he turned to when his son was lost...

 

...and you hear about Brenda. When she was six, she got a beautiful gift from our Blessed Mother, and it began a life-long friendship.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.47

 

You'll hear the sweet story of a woman who worked on a children's book. Sherry gained inspiration from the stories and drawings she collected from the students at Immaculate Conception School, and in the process, she fell in love with Mary and her Son all over again...

 

…and you’ll hear from Nancy. Her son, Tim, suffered from a rare tumor, but he was healed with Mary's help and the compassion of a nun who offered her prayers.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.48

 

Featuring “Good Bye” and “Sweet Marian Girl” from Matthew Mayer's new CD, Full of Grace

 

You'll hear the incredible story of a man who went through a tremendous trial and lost nearly everything, but through Mary's tender care, Scott found his way back to her Son...and now he helps others who are struggling...

 

...and you'll hear Mary's story. She helps those who are ill through therapeutic massage...and while doing so, she places them in our Blessed Mother's arms and asks her to pray for them.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.49

 

 You'll hear Jackie's story. Her husband resisted becoming Catholic; yet, when he finally embraced God's grace, he accepted his Catholic faith 100%. He lived just long enough to welcome others into the Church, but this faith journey doesn't end there. Following her husband's death, Jackie discovered the immensity of God’s love through another miracle in her life...

 

…and you'll hear from Sister Mary Kathleen. She shares the story of Sister Mary Maurice Geiger and how Mary's intercession brought a miraculous healing to this nun who was suffering from tuberculosis.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.50

Featuring ”Sweet Marian Girl” and "Amazing Grace" from Full of Grace

 

You'll hear the story about how Tammy and her husband and their five children converted to the Catholic faith. She found the Church's teaching about Mother Mary difficult to embrace...until she studied about Mary...and then she fell in love with her...

 

...and you hear a story about praying the Memorare and how a pilgrimage to the Holy Land changed Tom's life.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.51

 

You'll hear Sylvia's story. When her husband of 35 years died, she found a new understanding of Mary's love...

 

…and you’ll hear from Alicia. Through her faith, she sees the beauty of God's grace in the peaceful death of a loved one.

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.52

Featuring ”Immaculate Mary” and "Full of Grace" from Matthew Mayer's new CD, Full of Grace

 

You'll hear the story of how a woman, prompted by the gentle urgings of Mary, gave a simple gift to a stranger. Christine loved her bracelet with pictures of the Blessed Virgin on it, and that is why she gave it to someone who needed it more than she did...

 

...and you'll hear from Sharon. She fell into a Sunday-Catholic routine...until she went on a retreat. There, she heard Our Blessed Mother's call to prayer, fasting, and attending mass daily. When she organized a Rosary at the Cathedral, more than 1000 people showed up!

 

Mary's Touch Program 1.53

 

You’ll hear from Rosemary, who was in a state of mortal sin, but through five prayers to Mary, was reconciled with Jesus...

 

...and you'll hear from Anita, whose grandfather made a promise to Our Lady of Guadalupe and even after his death, his wife and granddaughter continued to keep that promise.

 

In future stories on “Mary’s Touch”…

 

Mary's Touch Program 2.1

 

You’ll hear from Heidi Saxton, author of Behold Your Mother

 

…and Tessie, whose prayers to Mary brought comfort as her son lay dying;

 

 

Mary's Touch Program 2.2

 

You’ll hear about Sarah, whose son and daughter were students at Columbine H.S. on the day of the shootings…

 

…and you’ll hear Fr. Justin’s story about how he performed an exorcism.

 

  

Mary’s Touch joins GoodSearch

 

What if, every time you searched the Internet, Mary’s Touch earned a penny…or how about if a percentage of every online purchase you make went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

 

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. You can use GoodSearch just as you would any search engine to get quality search results from Yahoo and watch the donations add up!

 

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall that donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's, and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop. Every time you place an order, you’ll support Mary’s Touch.

 

Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter Mary’s Touch as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

 

 

 

Radio Maria doubles “Mary’s Touch” broadcasts!

 

Now you can listen to “Mary’s Touch” on Radio Maria twice a week! The network has added “Mary’s Touch” to their Sunday morning lineup. You can hear “Mary’s Touch” at 1:00 P.M. Central on Wednesdays and 9:00 A.M. Central time on Sunday mornings.

 

Radio Maria broadcasts “Mary’s Touch” from six stations in the United States: 580 AM KJMJ Alexandria, LA; 1360 AM KNIR New Iberia, LA;, 1250 AM KDEI Port Arthur, TX; 88.7 FM WHJM Anna, OH; 91.1 FM KOJO Lake Charles, LA; 89.7 FM KBIO Natchitoches, LA. They recently added 1600 AM Springfield, OH to their network, and shows will soon be heard in the Dayton/Springfield area. You can also listen to “Mary’s Touch” broadcasts via streaming audio from the Radio Maria website.

 

To listen to “Mary’s Touch” from the Radio Maria website, click here.

 

 

 

“Mary’s Touch” Marypods reach out to the homeless

 

In an upcoming episode of “Mary’s Touch,” Cheri and Sally interview Alan Graham, founder of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a ministry that has, for the past 10 years, fed the indigent and working poor of Austin, TX. Following the recording session, Alan sat down with Cheri, and they continued their conversation about how to serve the many needs of those who are less fortunate.

 

“The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives.”

 ~ Luke 4:18

 

During their conversation, Alan stated that because most people are uncomfortable with those who are less fortunate, they rarely engage in contact with them, preferring instead to avoid looking at them if they meet on the street or at intersections. As a result, the poor and homeless are almost invisible in our society…and just as they struggle to meet their physical needs, the poor struggle to meet their spiritual needs, too.