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Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Gemma Allen
January 19, 2009 | Fairfax, VA
Sacramento, California
McDONOUGH, Fr. Ray, C.P. On December 22, 2008, Fr. Ray McDonough, C.P. was called home to the Lord. Having been born on the feast of St. Nicholas, December 6, 1920 he entered the Passionist Community and was ordained as a Catholic Priest on June 28, 1947. A letter of gratitude which he composed...
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Gemma Allen
January 19, 2009 | Fairfax, VA
Fr. Ray,
I know you can here and see us from heaven. Just because you are there don't stop praying for us. We are still here and need your prayers. thanks for presiding at St. Lawerence this last year.You will be truly missed. We too, are most greatful to God for letting our lifes cross on the path to heaven. God bless and see you soon.
Michael Monk II
January 09, 2009 | North Highlands, CA
I'v known Fr Ray since the 60's. What a Man! The Rock of the Passionists! His idea of 'retirement' was prison ministry! He call the prisoners 'His Clients'. Pax Fr Ray. Tom
Tom Wagener
January 09, 2009 | Orchard Lake, MI
I am from a small catholic community at St. George Parish in Waimanalo, Hawaii and Fr. Ray has touched many of us in a personal way. He was sent to us (by God) to celebrate mass when our Pastor Fr. Bill Mattimore(now deceased) went away on vacations. I first met Fr. Ray when he gave a retreat for our Eucharistic Ministers...it was truly memorable.
I especially loved the optional prayer he used after the consecration: "may it not bring us condemnation but health in mind and...
Diane Rocha-Carlos
January 07, 2009 | Waimanalo, HI