John Raymond Messina, Senior, 82, of Elk Grove Village, IL/Argyle, TX, passed to his eternal life, on January 23, 2021 with his wife and children by his side.
St Gabriel parishioners showed up in a big way on super bowl Sunday to donate blood and save lives. We had 60 donors sign up, with almost 100% honoring their appointments. Carter BloodCare collected a record-breaking 53 units of blood and appreciated the friendliness of our community.
In case you are wondering about how the items you donate for the many drives we host are received, here is a poster made by the children at Lawson School. In response to the school supply drive we had in August for Lawson Early Childhood Center, the children wanted to be sure to say THANK YOU!
Jim and Mary Johnsrud, members of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, pose at their home. Jim Johnsrud suffers from a rare liver disease but because of its degree is only eligible for a living organ donor transplant, but circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have made such matches more difficult than in years past.
Perhaps you have noticed the mosaic on the ground in the courtyard near the fountain. It is a tribute to Daniel in the Lion’s Den, and it was installed last year.