His smile invites friendliness and caring. He also has the unique gift of being able to bring out the gifts of other people to serve those in need. Bonnie GarofaloSt. Isaac Jogues, St. Clair Shores. He has proven to be a good friend for the parishioners as demonstrated by the many Catholics who come to him for assistance in their time of need. He is not above cleaning out closets discarding or recycling unused items weeding flower beds, and just working hard to get the church organized and restored. Cornelius Okeke at St. Andre Bessette Parish in Ecorse. We love you so much! Seldom do we find someone who so wonderfully and lovingly embraces and lives his vocation. The enormous amount of time that it must take for Father to prepare for the childrens Mass at Christmas is very appreciated by many. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. Whether its his inspiring homilies or his timely response to the needs of his flock, Fr. He does daily Mass, which is rare anymore. Joe, it gives my family and me the strength to live the words of Joshua 24:15: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. And may God continue to richly bless Archbishop Allen Vigneron for assigning these fine men to our parish, and for the wonderful leadership of his flock, the AOD. We'll walk you through some cute ways to tell him you love him! Pauls commitment to forming disciples. Barnabas Kiss, OFM, and our associate pastor, Fr. Henry Sands. Thank you for your love, prays, kindness, words of encouragement, compassion, empathy, and all that you do to support the church members. An ordinary priest is not allowed to excommunicate you. Stanley Obloj as our pastor and spiritual leader. Tom and Evelyn Evasic and FamilySt. Barbara, Dearborn. A priest functions in persona Christi capitasin the person of Christ, head of the Church. the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists. That is what makes Fr. BOG ZAPLAC! I am a convert and it is through him that I have learned why we call our priests father.. Zbigniew is a gifted speaker and his homilies are very inspirational for us. It is almost impossible to use only 250 words to describe our incredible pastor, Fr. I now take Communion to two homebound people. Thank you for the opportunity to sing his praises, because you would never learn any of this from him. Terence Netter and Therese Franzese fell in love in New York City in the 1960s. The past year was a difficult one for our family. Joseph and Cheryl KiznerHoly Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Detroit. Noels light is his willingness to share of himself. Thanks! of the gospel by lives of dedicated love. Suresh Rajaian, SAC, (currently in the Cayman Islands) and Fr. We have shared vacations, holidays, birthdays and weddings; lively debates about politics and religion; joys, fears and sorrows. Again, Fr. Suzanne Ignatius and Mike NorrisSt. Charles Lwanga Parish, Detroit. When we were told Fr. Zbigniew. He is always available to anyone who needs him and he greets everyone, personally, before each Mass. It was more important than preparing for just the wedding day. It is said that people get feelings about other people. Fr. And so, while there are NO words to convey our gratitude to Fr. Stanley helped me through some major health issues, as well as the sudden deaths of our brother Michael Ayoub and six months later, of our mother, Georgine Ayoub. I was scared but you were there to help me and show me the way. Fr. Moloney visits our parish school every day and refers to the students as his buckaroos. We are so grateful that these men leave their families, friends and country to help us. Stanley to our parish. On Oct. 18, 2015, Msgr. bless your people in every time and season and. What does that song say? I could go on and on, but I think you get the gist of what my priest does in his parish. Fr. We are grateful for the time and patience he devotes to our Catholic Church. Father has helped us to recognize the need to reach out and meet the needs of our multicultural and multilingual community. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. We love you, Fr. Joe is a compassionate, kind and caring person. We tell them that Fr. Joe will become a lot taller. No. His words are meaningful and uplifting and get us through the week, Sunday to Sunday. Spiritual direction should take place during . The woman went first and revealed that she had been cheating on her husband with a male friend of the couple. In addition to his formal commitments, Fr. Father is also responsible for bringing the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist to our school. No. My son and his family (including a 17-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter) enjoyed attending Fathers Masses and wanted my husband and I to experience Mass with this welcoming, caring, and down-to-earth person. The way that he personalizes his homilies is a very special gift to all of us. Leo. Tom now retired but still saying Mass at St. Matthias, hes still there helping us cope with cancer. Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Church, Dearborn. Edwin W. Balazy appeared on their doorstep, introduced himself and thus began a relationship that has lasted 36 years. We miss you, Fr. Bill Tindall personifies what a good priest and pastor should be. Your Church is continually in need of priests, sisters and brothers to offer themselves in the service. We are thankful to have Fr. May our Sweetest Heart of Mary be with you always. He stressed the importance of families holding on to their traditions and values. He is a really good one. Zbigniew Grankowski. F.A.B.O, on June 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 11. While our parish was experiencing a traumatic crisis in pastoral leadership last fall, Fr. In times of our happiness, he takes great pride and rejoices with us in the accomplishments of our children and parishioners. We look forward to traveling with him as he leads us on the road to strengthening our Catholic faith. His theological conversations have deepened the faith of his family. Paul is committed to modeling discipleship. That is the message of Malachi 2:10-12. In general, if you explain to the priest the situation you are in, he will be able to adjust his guidance. Paul Ballien as our pastor. Priests are indeed a blessing to our Church and our congregations. Darrell Roman. We appreciate the time he takes to visit our classrooms and when he talks to us we feel good about our faith and ourselves. Joseph Esper our priest. Fr. At confession he forgives our sins. Noel OConnor, SAC, has been a chaplain at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital for the past year. Aaron is known for always saying: Dont worry. He has a gift of conveying what the Gospel is saying and explaining it and connecting it to us. For many years you have been our shepherd of souls, guiding and directing us in all things spiritual, by way of example and through your teachings. Get ready for mushy love texts all the time, my love! Although I dont get to my parish every week for Mass due to my work schedule, on the Sundays that I do get there, I feel so blessed and filled with the Holy Spirit that I just feel wonderful all day! Darrell Roman as our pastor. My father was always struck by a large number of poor people waiting in the hall to see Fr. He is also the official chaplain for our Dearborn Heights Police and Fire Department. Cornelius Okeke. He made you feel he knew every person he buried. Fr. Aaron there is a simple sincerity and devotion to taking Gods message to His flock. Establish a Relationship "Don't tell him what you don't like if that's the first time you've bothered to talk to him." "Say hello before telling him what's wrong." 14. Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. As he alks down the aisle after Mass, kids scramble to be on the end of the row so he can give them a fistbump. So neither one of us are close with the Priest marrying us. Announcements are saved until the end of Mass, again, not mixed in. John exhibits leadership skills that allow him to collaborate with parishioners along an unbelievable range of competencies. Your family, a house that you own, current residence, home of record, car registration, drivers license, area code, etc., could each be in a different state. Greg assigned to us meaning Sacred Heart of Roseville, Our Lady Queen of All Saints of Fraser and St. Athanasius of Roseville to consolidate us into one parish. Tom, and for coming back to us! Fr. He keeps our hearts on fire for God!We deeply cherish having Fr. It is also apparent in his actions his love of God and the Church. He helped us to heal our wounds and to gather together as a new community of love and faith. Also, we noticed a large cat walking around the parish grounds, and it was Father with his face painted like a cat! Jim is proficient in his teaching. Darrell has wonderfully inspirational homilies. Thank you! We are getting married in the Church that his extended family belongs to. Nevertheless, our family is blessed to experience the gifts of his priesthood and faith shared so lovingly. First, by "retire," lets make sure we all know that priests never stop being priests, and even when they do retire from parish duties, they usually continue to support their diocese in baptisms, weddings, etc. Fr. Pauls amazing costumes! Both priests have helped me when my parents and brother passed on with funeral Masses, rosaries at the wakes, etc. A parishioner and a momSt. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores. You have made a big difference in the lives of the people of St. Mark. My love and respect for Father continues to grow and I honor him and pray that he will continue his work as our parish pastor. We, the parishioners of St. Mark Parish in Warren, are very blessed to have Fr. Fr. The following are your letters about your beloved priests: They say you dont appreciate what you have until you lose it. And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me.". There is no one like him that can manage and maintain two churches and be involved in many organizations. He does this through his interpersonal skills that convey his vision that allow him to remain grounded in the lives of people and his own humanity. Since my kids made their first Communion 10 years ago, he has showed so much interest in my familys spiritual life, he planted Gods seed in my heart and every day at church, he continues watering with all his love and care. His homilies are fabulous; his dedication to his vocation is evident in every celebration of the Mass. David Lesniak is a truly wonderful man in every way. They are special men, both caretakers of this church and of the people who belong here. Thomas and Fr. He guides his flock, watches over us, and is there when one of us calls out for help. You truly are a blessing to me!Janis Ayoub St. Mark, Warren. Good Friday, Easter and Christmas Mass brought us closer to the life of Christ. Giancarlo Ghezzi could have chosen to serve in a distant land again. 9: He is smart, creative, and talented. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. Wed like to thank Fr. He says, Just call me whenever you need me.. Aside from the label, vinyl records all look the same to the untrained eye. If he doesn't know that this is a "devotional" confession, he may be concerned that you are being over-scrupulous by mentioning imperfections or not fully willed venial sins. A Ladies Guild, and, yes, we do make pierogies all year for our festival. I want to write about what Father gives to us:Where Father is, there is love When our hearts are light, the day is bright With Fathers love, there is a song We know that nothing will go wrong With his love there is a smile To make all things worthwhile With his love there is quiet and peace We are in a place where turmoils cease Once in a while I may be out of touch But Father will mold and shape me and do so much Fathers love with make the church a better place For every color, creed or race Father is our best friend, tried and true Someone we can tell our troubles to Father, we never yearned for riches of silver or gold The treasures youve given us cannot be bought or sold. A Nuptial Mass will require your celebrant to be a priest. At the core of my being, I want you to have joy, a relationship with God and his Church, and you to know your incredible worth. We have been abundantly blessed to have two amazing priests leading the flock at Holy Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church in Detroit, both are Franciscan Friars: our pastor, Fr. During his nine-month absence, he taught us how to remain strong and maintain faith in the power of prayer. You're always comfortable here. This selfish attitude has vanished because each Christmas (and at all Masses), I see a smiling Fr. Tim is director of priestly vocations, and Fr. Tony Tocco at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills. You've probably spent hours flipping through your stacks of vintage records only to come away empty-handed. Ray served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and upon his return was assigned to train chaplains across the country in Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome for returning soldiers and their families. We only hope that he agrees to stay on with us for the foreseeable future!Tom and Lisa Lewis Waterford. We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. You aren't just my sun. You have also monitored the improvement of our parish grounds and given encouragement to us all. 7. Father always makes everyone feel special; he is a caring, loving, and compassionate person. Fr. His kindness, love and compassion know no bounds. G.M. Most of us expressed anger. On several occasions, fellow parishioners have expressed how Fr. STO LAT!The Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish, Dearborn Heights. His compassion and genuineness will take him far, but I hope we can keep him for a while! We are very blessed to have Fr. One word to describe her is energy. We all love her as well. Our parents were (and continue to be) so proud. Fr. Fr. Joe brings his spiritual energy to enliven the community and remind us that we must all go forth as disciples of Christ. He is a loving and caring priest with a heart of gold. No. Greg has a big job, but he is doing great. Fr. Ryan is in Mexico now for a six-week period of studying Spanish, one of my favorite memories of him was a funeral he celebrated here. He is the most approachable priest I have met in my 50 years of being Catholic, from explaining Scripture or practices of the Catholic Church that are not understood to taking time to talk one-to-one with parishioners who have suggestions or concerns about our church. Thank you, Msgr. Craig. Fr. Give them support. Thank you, Fr. Thank you for your feedback. Stanley for less than five years, I honestly feel like I have known him my whole life. I wasn't a romantic until I met you. They both go out of their way to do Christs work and do a lot for the poor. They already have a commitment and that commitment is to God, his Church, and God's people. Fr. Rosemary BouttNational Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. Thank You, Fr. I thank God during each Mass for Fr. Fr. His good nature and humor have been a blessing to our parish!Father Ed is the living example of the Good Shepherd in todays world. One was a Japanese family. We still miss Fr. I feel happy when I'm with you 2. Aaron does this in the Holy Mass, when he re-presents the sacrifice of Calvary to the Father. Father always makes our Mass so meaningful and we are blessed to have him in our lives and our parish. "I love it when you wear that shirt." Most guys put effort into their appearance, but they don't usually get praised on it like ladies do. Amen. Norman Paul Thomas is recognized in The Michigan Catholic Priesthood Sunday edition because he deserves it. He cares for everybody even if theyre sick and wounded, poor or rich, tomboy or princess, or loved or hated. Fr. He remains in our prayers as he continues his ministry. For example, you can expect to relocate every two to three years. Thank you, Fr. Msgr. He was supportive of all my efforts, and was always positive. It is good to recognize our priests, especially those who go over and above their parish boundaries to help you. He brings people together, inspires you to be a better person, to love and trust the Lord, to pray all the time, to talk to Him as a friend who loves you no matter what. They have deeply impacted our children, from an excellent education to teaching them high moral standards. Both men have moved on to new assignments: Fr. Pamela MertesImmaculate Conception, Ira Township, Fr. I am here to tell that Fr. Jim Moloney! 23. Moloney also oversees the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, yet he always has time to care for his flock. Barnabs special project. He lives simply. You have a great smile and the parish is looking great. Jim Grau, during Priesthood Sunday. Fr. Rest assured I will do my very best to make my exceptional priest proud. I am 84 years old and a Catholic all my life and have never left Mass feeling as good as I do now. For a believer to marry an unbeliever is to sin grievously against God and God's people. Marlene JohnstonSt. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families, Warren. He leads by example just as Jesus did. Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous: teach me to serve You as You deserve: to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward save that of knowing I am doing your will. He could have retired, but we still have him. I need to tell you how I feel about you because it's consuming me. I remember the first time he said, Our faith teaches us I knew I belonged. Stanley has had an extremely positive and direct impact on my life. Stanley Pachla pastor of St. Veronica Parish in Eastpointe, is a special blessing in our lives. Pat SmithBirmingham, Ala. (formerly of Taylor, Mich.). May I speak for everyone at St. Irenaeus Parish in saying we all have miles and miles of love for our shepherd. When someone needs a clergy person, the hospitals call on Fr. Former cardinal McCarrick faces new sexual assault charge in Wisconsin, Two men make final profession as SOLT brothers at Most Holy Redeemer (PHOTOS), Six ordained transitional deacons, preparing for priesthood in near future (PHOTOS), Teens impress judges with grasp of life issues in Right to Life oratory contest, Cardinal recalls those killed, injured in 2013 Boston Marathon bombing; urges prayers for 'gift of peace'. Stans article asking for items needed for the vegetable garden that was being planned, such as gardening tools or garden center gift cards. Perhaps the best route, the most practical route, is to remain polite with him, but to consciously limit your contact from him. When I come back, I hope I have him as my teacher again. 7: He plays games with students. J.J. 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