Thursday, July 31, 2014

(Paul) Dominic DiBlasi - Ya Salaam

Dominic was a regular participant in our Dances of Universal Peace group as well as regular attendee and enthusiast of the work of Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz.  He was involved in many alternative healing and spirituality communities all of whom will deeply miss his presence.  All of us mourn his death along with his life partner Beth Jordan who was with him at the time of the tragic accident in Indiana (see below).  We keep the entire DiBlasi family and all whose lives were touched by Dominic in our prayers during this time.

A funeral service will be held at Schoedinger's in Worthington.  Visitation is 12-2 pm with the service at 2:00.  There is also a plan for a reception at some venue nearby after the service for those who wish to gather.

Munira Elizabeth Reed will co-officiate the service with Father Jerry Rodenfels.

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Indiana Conservation Officers probe death at Cataract Falls

Sunday, July 27, 2014
Greencastle Banner-Graphic

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a 67-year-old Ohio man that occurred Sunday afternoon at Cataract Falls State Recreation Area, south of Cloverdale.  Indiana Conservation Officers advise that Paul Domonic DiBlasi, of Galloway, Ohio, died as a result of his injuries in the accident that was reported at 4:10 p.m.


DiBlasi was reportedly visiting the falls with his girlfriend Sunday at the time of the accident.  According to witness accounts, DiBlasi stumbled and fell over a cliff near the fallsOfficers report that DiBlasis fell approximately 26 feet and landed partially in the waterThe victim was removed from the water and assisted by other visitors at the falls until medical units responded.



Indiana Conservation Officers were assisted at the scene by Owen County Rescue, Cataract Fire Department and the Owen County Sheriff's Department.

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Surah Ikhlas, seated zikr, Friday, July 25, 7 pm





Surah Tawhid/ Surah al Ikhlas
Perfect One/ Sincerity

Bismi-llah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim
Qul-huwa-Allahu Ahad

Allah--us-Samad
Lam yalid wa lam yulad
wa lam yakun lahu kufu'an-Ahad

We begin in the Greatest Name of God, Tremendous Love,
Overwhelming Tenderness
Say that the secret of secrets is this:
God is One, The One and Only One.
God is the Infinite Presence and Everlasting Refuge 
in Whom all things finally return
God has no beginning and never was begun
 and beside Him, there is no One at all
Amin
 Holy Qura'an surah 112 Translated , Imam Bilal Hyde 2004


On Friday July 25th, please join the Columbus Sufi Circle
7 pm -8:30 pm, 1000 Urlin Avenue # 1021
for a seated zikr, Surah Ikhlas from the Holy Qura'an
followed by sohbet and iftar 

Contact Hilal at hilal1001@sbcglobal.net or 614-446-3337 if you have questions.