He inspires everyone with his wise words, always entwining the Gospel into daily life in his homilies. Through his vocation he brings to the community a 21st century St. John Vianney. He is very welcoming and friendly to all and has gone above and beyond not only for my family but for many others. He listens to the other bishops, comforts them when needed, and shows joy instead of complaining. Noel has changed the lives of many here at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. John Zenz from Holy Name Parish in Birmingham. At Easter Vigil 2015, my sister became Catholic; it was Fr. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. He announces birthdays, anniversaries and deaths during the Mass. His compassion and genuineness will take him far, but I hope we can keep him for a while! Ray Stadmeyer, OFM Cap., St. Charles has grown not only in membership, but in dedication to being a very strong anchor in the neighborhood known as West Village near Belle Isle, and the parish continues to serve the spiritual and human needs of the near east side neighborhood it has served for more than 125 years. 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. Additionally, the male-female attraction is natural law. The Responses and the Heartbreak. Fr. Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. Aaron is a humble, good and kind priest, who is gentle, loving, caring, understanding, patient, empathetic and compassionate! Don WatzaSt. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion. Most of them register to attend. Tom was there to counsel and help them through their difficult time. Chris Talbot from St. Francis of Assisi-St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Ray Township is the best pastor around, but the truth is the truth. Accept your lack of control. However, if he knows that you committed some kind of sin that automatically leads to an excommunication and therefore you are already excommunicated, he might inform you about that fact. STO LAT!The Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish, Dearborn Heights. Last year, Fr. Its been a difficult year. Parker, for everything you do. He has managed a fairly large parish, a Catholic school, and the diverse needs of both. Stanley came along. F.A.B.O, on June 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 11. Im here to be your waiter. Just transpose that to be servant. and offer them to the Father, while offering us the mercy of God. These are a few of the many reasons we were so blessed to have had him as our shepherd. He works so hard to shepherd the people of St. Michael Parish in Livonia. He later retired but continued to celebrate Mass all around the archdiocese. He cares for everybody even if theyre sick and wounded, poor or rich, tomboy or princess, or loved or hated. Zbigniew also has brought two parishes together, not closed them. Fr. We had been without a full-time pastor since his predecessor, Fr. There is Saturday mass at my church at 4pm so he will not be attending the reception (nor did I really ask him to, but the secretary said some brides invite him, some don't and since I didn't know who my priest was going to be, I never sent a formal invitation) My sister and I are eternally grateful. What a blessing this shepherd at St. Veronica Parish has been!Gianna House Board of Directors St. Veronica Parish, Eastpointe. He also prayed with my family. Greg Rozborski of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Roseville. Tom relates well to all ages: the young and the old, and in between. My pastor is Fr. 3. I do not work for the parish. James has demonstrated by his attitude and actions that he is a priest dedicated to the Church and to our Lord, Jesus Christ. John and he helps us understand the importance of our guardian angel. Authentic, genuine, caring, conscientious, smart and loving, Fr. 201. Stans interest in the developing ministry. Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 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. Bryan, my son, special to me. The pastor's singular desire, Lord, is to serve and please You. Fr. Tom now retired but still saying Mass at St. Matthias, hes still there helping us cope with cancer. Laughter is good for the soul, and Fr. Greg Rozborski!Margie Lyle St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Roseville. We must attain holiness for ourselves and for our priestly leader to be successful. He is the priest who Pope Francis said, Go among the parishioners and seek the wounded, make everyone feel welcome, and be a tireless servant, and Fr. When he consecrates the host, he does it with great joy and respect. Joe for all that you have done and all the sacrifices you have made for the IC community. He accepts people, and life, as they are not as who or what he wishes they could be. When I come back, I hope I have him as my teacher again. With that being said, there are NOT enough words to express how much I admire Fr. We tell them that Fr. We, at St. Isaac Jogues, are indeed blessed to have Fr. As Jesus taught us, the best leaders are those who serve and lead by example. Though he was 94 years old, the potential loss of the patriarch of our family was no easier to contemplate. Fr. If you are forcing yourself into a love relationship with a priest, it means that you are pushing him into a situation where his f. His caring nature is evident in the homilies he so painstakingly prepares both for routine liturgies and special occasions like funerals and baptisms. This is what I receive from him. My priest at St. Barbara in Dearborn, Fr. Grankowski officiating. Aaron is also a strong spiritual leader and teacher who is very brave and courageous and will speak out to his parishioners at Mass, whenever necessary, about the current events affecting our Catholic faith, in his quest to get all of our souls to heaven!Fr. "When you witness a situation when someone is being rude to a priest, let him know that you noticed and express compassion." 13. Brian Chabala has miles and miles of heart. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. We thank GOD for Fr. Thomas and Fr. He maintains our church beautifully. During his nine-month absence, he taught us how to remain strong and maintain faith in the power of prayer. We do not have to feel the regret of prematurely ending Dads life. We live in Warren and drive 45 minutes one way to get to Ecorse for Mass each week and we truly cant wait to get there! We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. Greg has gotten to know his flock pretty well in the year we have known him. He has always been a witness to consistency and kindness and is an example of being a servant to his flock at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Lake Orion. For his happiness and that he may be well-rested: Pray that your priest is happy and he finds things that give him life . Our love, respect, and gratitude for him will always remain endless. Sister Anne Mamienski, our pastoral associate, has been with us for one year. Darrell Roman as our pastor. Most of us expressed anger. 2: He is sweet, generous caring and comforting. Robert McCabe of St. Pius X Parish in Southgate, a kind and caring individual who greatly helped during a family tragedy. He is so easy to talk to, even when face-to-face in the confession room, always makes time to exchange in conversation, goes above and beyond to acknowledge a job well done and has an AWESOME sense of humor. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. Wed like to thank Fr. No matter what I am going through, he is always by my side. At each parish he is very effective at preaching, visiting the sick, celebrating the Eucharist, encouraging the youth, evangelizing, working with the poor and more. Several parishioners responded to Fr. Since joining Archbishop Vignerons home parish, Immaculate Conception in Ira Township, in 2004, we have been blessed with wonderful spiritual leadership by Fr. Three Choices for Priests in Love If a priest falls in love, he has three choices for his future lifestyle: 1) The Celibate Way: Keeping his sexual urges under control and unexpressed. That is the message of Malachi 2:10-12. Barbara BechardSt. Alphonsus Church, Dearborn. Zenz is full of Gods love, and I have been privileged to witness this at St. Thomas More Parish in Troy. He always takes time to listen to grownups and kids, he treats us all the same. He makes Mass really special. He is always there for us, whether it be the choir (he has a wonderful voice), education, outreach programs, youth ministry and worship. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. Tom Belczak as our pastor and spiritual guide. That's certainly what happened in my family's church. He welcomed my mother when I brought her to visit St. Barbara. 20 Ways To Thank Your Pastor. Bugarin came to St. Joan of Arc in St. Clair Shores, he had a business to learn and great number of parishioners and staff demanding his attention. We dont remember his exact words, but basically Fr. He keeps our hearts on fire for God!We deeply cherish having Fr. But we would still see each other thru this process which probably was not helpful cause during this time he has been in three differ orders. He has brought much joy and understanding by the Gospel and by his interpretation of the Gospel in his homilies. He explains how the Gospel that was just proclaimed builds on what weve heard and learned in the last several weeks. Socorro Fernandes, SAC, pastor, and Fr. George is always present before and after Mass, greeting the congregation, sharing in everyday life experiences. James is making his way into the minds and hearts of those he serves. He also left a lasting impression on our children. Jillian Rae G.Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. DETROIT As has become our custom as Priesthood Sunday approaches each year, The Michigan Catholic asked its readers to tell us about their priests. Through his whole life he has remained faithful to God and waited patiently to become a bishop. Debbie SomandSt. Hugo of the Hills Parish, Bloomfield Hills. If you leave St. Augustine and St. Monica with anything less than blessings and a heart filled with love for your fellow Christians, than youve not fully experienced what a celebration of the Eucharist is about! He is kind and compassionate and funny and loving. Jim Moloney! It is my pleasure to introduce you to you for the first time. 6 Ways To Support Your Parish Priest 1. Fr. Aaron has made such a difference in my life and in the lives of countless others! Paul is a visible member of our school community. Thank you Fr. Fr. The woman, too, has faced struggles. He always reminded us to turn to the Lord. David, Fr. "When you witness a situation when someone is being rude to a priest, let him know that you noticed and express compassion." 13. They both go out of their way to do Christs work and do a lot for the poor. In observing him over the years, I am consistently inspired and impressed by his service and connection to people of all backgrounds. I see clearly Gods and the Churchs love through the helping hand of Fr. He is a man of deep faith in the Lord and we are drawn in toward God through his aura. He goes and does Gods work without question, but with the faith of the Lord. Fr. Thank you, Fr. Joe prayed the Stations of the Cross with us in church we know that he is really busy but the fact that he took time with us made us feel important and loved. With love he gave me this gift to learn his idiom. As a teenager, he connected with us in ways that you didnt see back then. Brian extending sincere and heartfelt handshakes to strangers: All who welcome me, welcome my Father., Also a caring listener with a delightful sense of humor, Fr. David Lesniak is leaving St. Alphonsus Church in Dearborn as of Oct. 1, we would like to let him know how much he will be missed as our pastor after all these years. 22. It is brilliantly done in a way that allows children to interact with him through skits, providing lessons for all, while at the same time helping the children to grow in their faith. Archbishop Allen Vigneron is a great archbishop because he loves God. 1 "I smile every time I think of you." Send a spontaneous text to let him know he's appreciated. They already have a commitment and that commitment is to God, his Church, and God's people. During the pre-marital preparation, every couple got to hear how the Church values and appreciates family. You don't even have to say "Father bless," just get ready to "catch the blessing" and he'll know what you're doing. He is constantly looking for ways to improve and grow the school, not only in number of students, but to grow the faith of kids and parents alike. Fr. Despite his incredibly busy schedule as pastor and vicar, he clears time to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation on a request basis. Our newest priest here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak is Fr. Hes a people-person. It was one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had since becoming a licensed professional counselor in 1990. Okeke attends every parish function and we have many! Father is also seen sporting his Red Hawk gear at many of our students sporting events. By sharing his personal experiences (facing seminary life; befriending a solitary, elderly person at a wedding reception), he opens our eyes, ears and hearts to the messages of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. John is very holy and faithful to God. He has enriched my life and his familys lives. Fr. 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