Celebrating 103rd Birthday
Fr. Nelson Gives His Special Blessing
Fellow Parishioners line up to wish Stella the best.
Fr. Rajesh from India, blessed Stella.
Father reiterated Stella’s devotion and acts of kindness which he witnessed over the last 10 years
Balloons, Gifts from the Priests
Bill Billups provided the cake and cupcakes to celebrate the day as he has done since Stella turned 100. He also gave her $103 plus $1 for good luck in the coming year.
Fr. Bob Joins the Celebration
Enjoying the Splashes of the Swimming Fish Surround by Teddy’s Garden of Greens
What Is Time
Time is a joy, a dream, a sorrow
You take it and mold it in your
hands for tomorrow.
Slowly the day unfolds like pages in a book.
When you come to your final chapter
Your destiny appears.
Written by Stella
Stella’s daughter, Julie and Julie’s husband, Alex,
from Vermont, Bill Billups- lecturer,
Teddy, Stella’s son, joined Stella at Mass.
Fr. Rajesh Blesses Stella
Stella,
Ferdy, David, Teddy, Julie and Alex
Fr. Paul Announces Stella’s Birthday
after Sunday’s Mass
Dear Jesus, I desire to be with Thee
For all eternity!
by Stella
Parishioners Greeting Stella after Mass
Stella finds Peace and Tranquility among
Teddy’s Garden of Flowers
Stella’s Children:
Teddy, David, and Julie
Brother Isadore, a Benedictine, from Oklahoma and his sister, along with Angel, Teddy and Stella
Still Foxy
David’s daughter, Emily, from Mass.
joins the celebration
103 and Stella continues to make her bed in the morning. Each day she cleans a different room.
The fish and the surrounding flowers and greens provide great therapy for Stella.
From Teddy’s Garden
In Awe of God’s Creation
“My brain doesn’t hold
that much anymore.”
The Cannata Family Joining Stella after Mass With a smile Stella said,
“I never had so many boy friends.”
Mary Mallilo with Stella.
Stella use to baby sit for her son Paul.
8/18/19 Wayne Attended Mass with Stella and Teddy
Stella keeps looking more beautiful. It must be her disposition: Faith in God; placing complete trust in her son
Teddy; is confident that Heaven is her destination; and her beautiful attitude - never complaining: “God’s Will.”
Called Stella on the phone this morning. I asked what she was doing. She replied, “I am cleaning the living room.”
Later when I went to visit her I asked her
what she had for lunch. She replies, “I had tomato soup and a tuna sandwich.”
She was washing her lunch dishes when I arrived.
Her table was decked out in beautiful cut flowers. :”Since I can’t go out walking by herself, Teddy brings the flowers to me,”
she said with a smile.
“The sky is blue.
You are wearing blue.
I love you.”
9/22/19 Fr. Khoa greets Stella and Ted
I thank Thee Lord,
for Your blessings
All my days.
by Stella
Strengthen my Faith in Thee
And all will be well with me.
by Stella
On an unusually cold Nov. day, Stella still ventures out and attends Sunday Mass.
Fr. Bob greets Stella before Mass.
Nov. 17, 2019
As she was sitting, looking at the beautiful flowers Stella, recited a verse she learned in her early years:
“Wanda, Wanda
Don’t touch the flower.
But Wanda didn’t listen
She touched the flower
and cried.”
11/23/2019
2019 Christmas display
11/23/2019
Reminiscing fond memories with a smile and a hearty laugh-
Stella’s breakfast this Sun. morning: waffles, bacon, and blueberries. !
Teddy with is mother on Christmas 2019
Teddy’s entry into the Crib contest
Stella explained the simplicity of the recreation:
“Christ was born in a humble manger.”
Fr. Bob greeting Stella and Ted in the school gym
Four Generations
Stella adorned her table with two candles in a log which Teddy made.
Three Generations
Teddy cut a tree from their backyard- what a treasure!
Stella is greeted by Sister Marilyn
Kathy from Florida delights her mother by attending Christmas Mass with her.
Teddy with Stella
David from NH with His Mother
Granddaughter Emily from NH and
Grandson Ben from Mass - David’s children
Stella’s friend, Ferdy, often hears Stella say,
“His hands command my spirit.”
After Stella cleans a room Stella will say,
“With a lick and a promise to do better next time.”
noted by Ferdy
