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James I Mickens
October 20, 1950 ~ November 20, 2016 (age 66) 66 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Susan Cada
February 2, 2017 12:32 PM
Janice and family I am so sadden by the passing of Jim. Sorry this is few months late I had to use google. I remember working w/him and you on the Baptism team at St. Jerome and how I was in awe of his love and spirituality of God and Jesus! How he used his knowledge of the Bible in the Bible study class at St. Jerome was awesome! The homilies he gave at St. Jerome touched my heart and sometimes brought tears to my eyes. St Jerome's was truly blessed w/this wonderful and awesome man. He will be missed by all...I loved him very much. We all will hold the memories of him in our hearts. Now he is home resting in peace and pain free w/God, Jesus and all the angels. May God wrap you and his family w/ comfort and peace; my prayers and thoughts are w/you all.
Message from Becky Schlofner, New Jersey
December 17, 2016 8:15 AM
I received a text overnight from a friend telling me there was an article in the Catholic Sun about Jim's passing. He was a good man and I wish that I hadn't lost track of a way to stay in contact. I've missed him but know what wonder he will see in heaven.
Message from Leslie Mickens Carleton
November 30, 2016 5:51 PM
Dear Janice,
My heart is with you so strongly. I have been blessed to have Jim as my Uncle and friend. I have memories of him as a teenager and was fortunate to be able to spend some quality time with the two of you in France and in LA. He lived a full life, reaching all of his dreams, which included finding the love of his life and becoming a deacon so he could better serve the Lord Jesus. He was very loved and will be remembered and missed by so many. Matthias only got to meet him on skype, but felt a real connection and we both regret that we were not able to see him in his last years. I still feel his essence around me and I know that feeling will always remain because a light as strong as his does not die. His light will vividly stay alive in our memories until we all get to meet him again. I'm sure he will have a lot to say, filling us in on what life is like up there when it is our turn to join him. Janice, you are a role model for me and I feel blessed to have you as my aunt.
With much love, Leslie & Matthias
My heart is with you so strongly. I have been blessed to have Jim as my Uncle and friend. I have memories of him as a teenager and was fortunate to be able to spend some quality time with the two of you in France and in LA. He lived a full life, reaching all of his dreams, which included finding the love of his life and becoming a deacon so he could better serve the Lord Jesus. He was very loved and will be remembered and missed by so many. Matthias only got to meet him on skype, but felt a real connection and we both regret that we were not able to see him in his last years. I still feel his essence around me and I know that feeling will always remain because a light as strong as his does not die. His light will vividly stay alive in our memories until we all get to meet him again. I'm sure he will have a lot to say, filling us in on what life is like up there when it is our turn to join him. Janice, you are a role model for me and I feel blessed to have you as my aunt.
With much love, Leslie & Matthias
Message from Janis Irvin
November 27, 2016 2:44 PM
Our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. Deacon Jim touched so many lives. He was truly an inspiration. Such a shining light in a world that could be so dark. He will always have a special place in the hearts of my family. Steve, Janis, & David Irvin
Message from Annette Munster
November 27, 2016 1:11 AM
Im so sorry for your loss. Deacon Jim was so loved in the St. Jerome community. He personally uplifed the spirits of teens and core members with his words of wisdom and his uncondtional love. God bless, you are in my families prayers.
Message from Julie Wollschlager
November 27, 2016 1:08 AM
Janice and family, my deepest thoughts of sympathy at the loss of your husband and brother. Janice, God bless you as you grieve. He loved you...we witnessed that on several occasions. I have so many memories of Dcn. Jim with St. Jerome Faith Formation and his push (thank you) to get me certified as a Catechist. His Monday night classes were so inspirational. His students still, when we see each other talk about how blessed he was and we were. Two very special memories 1) when you and Dcn. Jim were in the LifeTeen Night Play of Narnia....β€οΈοΈππ»β€οΈοΈ and 2) weekly meetings with Debbie for LT and the love plaque meaning. I can only think of the reception he must have had in Heaven. Pain free and in Jesus the Christ arms.
A candle was lit by Jacqueline & Alfonso Castillo
on November 26, 2016 6:12 PM
Message from Jacqueline & Alfonso Castillo
November 26, 2016 6:11 PM
Janice,
We are so sorry for loss. We knew Secan through CRYS- we always appreciated his service to the church and single young adults. May he Rest In Peace.
God Bless,
The Castillos
We are so sorry for loss. We knew Secan through CRYS- we always appreciated his service to the church and single young adults. May he Rest In Peace.
God Bless,
The Castillos
Message from Deacon Joe Stickney
November 26, 2016 12:15 PM
Janice,
Prayers and condolences from the other Son of Thunder from St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix. Jim was an inspiration to me to be a bolder proclaimer of the Word, and not to think that the homily was another Theology class. I remember how much of a servant he was when I met him at the Saturn dealership detailing cars. He carried that same humility over to his service as a deacon, never losing that steely conviction in his eyes that Jesus was indeed alive in the Catholic Church. I will miss him.
Blessings to you for all you have done for him to serve as deaconess to the deacon.
Deacon Joe Stickney
Prayers and condolences from the other Son of Thunder from St. Jerome Parish in Phoenix. Jim was an inspiration to me to be a bolder proclaimer of the Word, and not to think that the homily was another Theology class. I remember how much of a servant he was when I met him at the Saturn dealership detailing cars. He carried that same humility over to his service as a deacon, never losing that steely conviction in his eyes that Jesus was indeed alive in the Catholic Church. I will miss him.
Blessings to you for all you have done for him to serve as deaconess to the deacon.
Deacon Joe Stickney
Message from Karen Nickols, CRYS Alumni
November 24, 2016 7:59 AM
Janice, I am so happy for Deacon Jim and so sad for you. It's so impossible to understand why those of such service and loyal Ness to the Lord suffer the hardest, you and Deacon Jim. His life had so much purpose and meaning, your dedication to him is an amazing gift for all of us to see. He left a legacy so few are gifted to leave as a gift to mankind. Such great memories of his lectures. Our Faith Feeds were probably some of the most well attended when he was speaking to us. His passion for the Catholic Church was infectious. Now we can all talk to him anytime we want. Its a special Thanksgiving for us to thank you for sharing him with us. The heavens are giving him one huge welcoming party, just wish he could send us all a postcard of heaven. It would probably say, "you should see thus place it incredibly" "the weather is great, having a wonderful time, wish you were here" ππππΉππΆπ
Message from Deacon Mike and Mary Phelan
November 24, 2016 7:16 AM
We will remember Deacon Jim in our prayers and Masses.
Message from Deacon Jack Ehrlich
November 24, 2016 1:40 AM
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Although I didn't know Deacon Jim, I still feel the loss of a brother Deacon. I am sure he will always remembered by those he ministered to, and the Church that he served so reverently and with deep affection. May our Lord accept him into his heavenly kingdom, and may his family and friends be grateful, to have known him.
Message from Kathryn Andrzejczak
November 23, 2016 4:23 PM
Janice, I am so sorry to hear about Deacon Jim's passing. I remember his as a deacon at St. Bernadette Parish. I frequently served as sacristan at the same Masses he served as deacon. My prayers are in support of you in your grief.
Message from Deacon Jim Hostutler
November 23, 2016 2:15 PM
Janice sincere condolences to you and your family. Jim loved the Lord and I am sure he is sitting at his feet and walking the streets of gold without any disability. Prayers for strength to know Jim will always be in your heart. His life is changed not ended. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord may he Rest In Peace. God Bless you.
Message from Nick & Rhapsody Canepa
November 23, 2016 2:12 PM
Dear Janice, Nick & I are so sad to hear of Deacon Jim'a passing. He was a wonderful man and such a gift to the CRYS community here in Phoenix. We are praying for you and your family in this difficult time. May God bless you & wrap you in His peace and comfort. Sending our love to you.
A candle was lit by Nick & Rhapsody Canepa
on November 23, 2016 2:09 PM
A candle was lit by Maria Navarro
on November 23, 2016 12:32 PM
Message from Bruce Lazar
November 22, 2016 7:01 PM
Deacon Jim,
Thank you so much for being a member of the Holy Sepulcher Knights of Columbus Council. I really enjoyed our conversations together. You will truly be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Bruce Lazar
Grand Knight, Holy Sepulcher, Council 10175
Thank you so much for being a member of the Holy Sepulcher Knights of Columbus Council. I really enjoyed our conversations together. You will truly be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Bruce Lazar
Grand Knight, Holy Sepulcher, Council 10175
A candle was lit by Pam Kubit
on November 22, 2016 12:43 AM
A candle was lit by Carl & Donna
on November 21, 2016 7:37 PM
Message from Dan & Mary Ann Hussar
November 21, 2016 6:43 PM
Our sincere condolences go out to the Mickens Family. We had the pleasure of meeting Jim when we moved to the Sarver area. A fine gentleman. R. I. P Jim
Message from Deacon Ron & Jan Wilson
November 24, 2016 2:30 PM
Jan and I are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of you and Jim will always be with us, the two of you were wonderful classmates and friends. Both of you are in our prayers.
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