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Davenport, Iowa

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Maria and Rolando Gonzalez Deal with Having the Coronavirus

by John Cooper

All that was missing from Maria and Rolando Gonzalez's family when I took this picture of them last Easter was their son Rolando Jr. who was on his way. The whole family surprised me heading into the 10 a.m. Mass last Easter because they were at the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil the night before. I shouldn't have been surprised as this family's faith has inspired me since I met them when I came to work here three years ago. They are truly a family that prays together and stays to together!

Thank God for their strong faith as Maria and Rolando both tested positive for the coronavirus last Saturday. Here's their story of dealing with the illness that has impacted so many.

How and when did you find out that you had the virus? So, Rolando started feeling the symptoms first. it was Monday, March 30. On Tuesday, March 31, I started feeling sick with a terrible headache and diarrhea and I couldn’t smell or taste anything. On Wednesday, April 1, Rolando woke up with a fever of 103. We called our doctor and he immediately ordered a test for both of us. We got the results back by that we both tested positive. Click here to continue reading their story...

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Dear Parishioners,

One of the best parts of being a pastor is getting to know parishioners, especially whole families like the Gonzalez family. Maria and Rolando and their children are always there and ready to help. You name it and they've been a part of it at our parish. This made it even more difficult to hear from Maria last week and she and Rolando were sick with the coronavirus. Please join me in praying for their quick recovery.

We will continue to look forward ways to connect with you spiritually during this most holy of weeks!

Yours in Christ,

Father Apo

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