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Our pastor, Fr. Youve worked far beyond retirement age and done so with a cheerful heart because of your great love for God and His people. You have also monitored the improvement of our parish grounds and given encouragement to us all. . These fine men have provided our family with countless, and I truly mean countless, selfless offerings of love, friendship, guidance and wisdom, all from their hearts, which are full of the Holy Spirit. Greg is young because he worked very hard with people of all ages. To him the priesthood is a calling from God, not a career choice or 9-5 job. Mary ShackettOur Lady on the River, Marine City. Lesniak. Friends and family question our decision to drive that far to make St. Andre Bessette our parish home. Angelus Ligeti, OFM. No. Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. Wed like to thank Fr. As a parishioner and volunteer at the church, I can see how dedicated he is to the church and the people who are a part of it. Thank you! He shows kindness by saying Hello to us. Abigail B. He asks us questions in his homilies and encourages us to participate during Mass. Ignatius of Loyola, The parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, Erie, We at St. Benedict Parish in Waterford are truly blessed to have Fr. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. It was more important than preparing for just the wedding day. His kindness and generosity extends to all and he makes a point to visit all who were sick whether at home, or in the hospital. Joe takes the time to recognize our parish volunteers, whether its during a Mass or in person, even though he is the one who deserves our thanks. Fr. I met Fr. Tom Sutherland was pastor at St. Matthias Parish in Sterling Heights, that I noticed how he was dedicated to the Beatitudes of the Catholic faith. Fr. "You see a lot of familiar faces that you've known a long time. You can't control who loves you, who leaves you, who helps you, who betrays you. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. Thank you! Bob McCabe, for all that you do for the families of St. Pius X Parish and school. He takes to heart our joys, sorrows, hopes, fears, triumphs and defeats through prayer and blessings. When the typical lay person meets a priest, they perceive him first and foremost as a "celibate" and have an internal dialogue that goes something like this: "Is he really celibate? He shows his love for God and other virtues by leading our churches and schools. Paul Chateau, pastor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in Oak Park, is an attentive shepherd to his flock. I am in love with you. The Radvansky and Dayble familyOur Lady Queen of All Saints, Fraser. Later we began to widen the notion to anything that pointed to or reminded us of God. I do not work for the parish. Father serves and does not seek to be served! 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. He is, as Bishop Robert Baker said at our last confirmation, a gentle, holy man. Watching him all these years is the reason I love giving my time providing Communion and prayer to many hospitals of the sick. Terence Netter and Therese Franzese fell in love in New York City in the 1960s. He stressed the importance of families holding on to their traditions and values. Do you want to know why? F.A.B.O, on June 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 11. God Bless! This is what Catholics call . Stans article asking for items needed for the vegetable garden that was being planned, such as gardening tools or garden center gift cards. Lord, I love you with all my heart.". He changed our life and many others in that short time to be better people and to love one another and most of all trust Him and make Him your personnel friend and your life will be fuller. He has been with us only a few months and I know he will gain the love and respect of our parish family. Please know of our gratitude and appreciation for the gift of you! I feel happy when I'm with you 2. Tom stresses that we must put Jesus words into action that can be seen in the tremendous Christian outreach practiced at St. Kens: the Sunday food drives, the giving tree at Christmas, prayer ministry for the sick and so much more. Fr. Fr. We pray that God continues to bless him and want him to know what a blessing he is in our lives. A priest and a woman (who is not a family member) should avoid riding in cars together, just the two of them. Our parents were (and continue to be) so proud. A Ladies Guild, and, yes, we do make pierogies all year for our festival. Zbigniew also has brought two parishes together, not closed them. We thank you, Archdiocese of Detroit, for bringing Fr. Father always makes our Mass so meaningful and we are blessed to have him in our lives and our parish. Craig is just what our parish needed, a breath of fresh air. But, we were very blessed to have him choose to serve as our pastor at All Saints Parish in southwest Detroit. Fr. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville. Barbara BechardSt. Alphonsus Church, Dearborn. Zbigniew! I am a very faithful Catholic and I want to do what God wants me to do. Fr. I appreciate the opportunity to serve daily Mass, funerals, and other liturgical devotions with him. We are blessed to have him as our pastor. At Easter Vigil 2015, my sister became Catholic; it was Fr. Parker listened to all points of view with compassion and understanding as he led us in our new direction. Ron managed to keep the parish debt-free; he had a love for the Blessed Mother and built an outdoor shrine in her honor. Fr. Im referring to our pastor, Fr. Stanley, we thank you for everything you bring to us in your teachings and your wise words. He is a man of deep faith in the Lord and we are drawn in toward God through his aura. A priest and a Levite pass by without helping him. We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. Fr. As a parish, we will do our best to remember all that Fr. Stans interest in the developing ministry. Stanley Obloj as our pastor and shepherd. Fr. Grankowski officiating. Under the current leadership of Bro. Craig. Hendrico Rebello, SAC, associate pastor, are serving our parishes and are truly blessings in so many ways. 2: He is sweet, generous caring and comforting. still singing his praises. He is the only priest at Cabrini and his weekly duties include daily Masses Monday through Saturday, four weekend Masses and distribution of the sacraments. Fr. Joes flock includes a grade school and high school as well as aging parishioners and young families. Mike is a priest I admire for his daily example of being holy and an example of virtues in action. Jim Lopez as a pre-marital counselor at Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark churches in Marine City. Fr. I want to wake up with you in the morning and go to sleep with you wrapped around me in a cuddle at night. He owns everything. I believe that this is in part due to his life experiences. He remembers names and easily speaks with any and all patients and families, visitors in the hallway, volunteers, physicians, staff from all areas of the hospital, and our special needs students from Jo Brighton. We also need to remember Fr. I would never have thought of doing this if it hadnt been for Fr. There are only three Hungarian-speaking priests in the U.S. right now, so these two are called upon frequently to preach and give retreats elsewhere in the country. And like Jesus, he should have a deep love for the Church, the Bride of Christ. They run the St. John Capistrano Youth Foundation in New York City, and the newly dedicated Our Lady of Hungary Chapel in Washington, D.C., was 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. David Lesniak is a truly wonderful man in every way. He always takes time to listen to grownups and kids, he treats us all the same. Zbigniew Grankowski (St. Barbara Church, Dearborn) has been in our lives, especially for my younger son and his family. George, for going over and beyond your retirement years to share with us the gift of your priesthood a true servant and waiter of Christ! When you need help with bills, he is there to give a helping hand. He was our pastor for eight years. He helps parishioners and the community of Detroit by getting involved. He will go wherever he is needed, without question. We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. He makes Mass really special. Moloney visits our parish school every day and refers to the students as his buckaroos. That is what makes Fr. Darrell Roman. Fr. He honors Catholic tradition and saints and makes this a part of his example and preaching to us. The time we spend together is really special to me. Weve only been members of our parish for three years, but weve noticed a vibrancy that I havent seen for a while in churches in this area. I know because there was nothing for me after my confirmation. We often come to admire and feel close to people we work. Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. He takes a genuine interest in his parishioners and even their extended families and makes a point of greeting all who came to Mass. Our priest, Fr. The Wooten FamilyImmaculate Conception Parish, Ira Township. When we were told Fr. Again, Fr. Your time and dedication is greatly appreciated! Mike Verschaeve is a wonderful parish priest. Father gave a warm, loving homily and invited our whole family (four married children and 10 grandchildren) onto the altar for a special blessing. Is he gay? Thank you for the opportunity to sing his praises, because you would never learn any of this from him. Mary MinnichOur Lady on the River Parish, Marine City. No. As an on-the-go Army major, Im obviously blessed to have the support of citizen patriots like Fr. It was a great experience getting to know the phenomenal Clem Kern personally. Seldom do we find someone who so wonderfully and lovingly embraces and lives his vocation. He visits retirement homes. Zbigniew has welcome arms for all the children even if they are crying; his arms gave them comfort. No matter what I am going through, he is always by my side. Fr. May our Sweetest Heart of Mary be with you always. Aaron there is a simple sincerity and devotion to taking Gods message to His flock. Fr. Like many gay people he was wounded and rejected by the Catholic Church. My children have gotten to know and love him over the years, and he looks forward to our visits. 7. People look for the big guy whenever they are at church, in the gathering space, attending school functions and sports activities. He loves everyone no matter who it is. For the first time in many years Fr. Father has been a priest a short time, but you can already see the future holds great opportunity for him. The Responses and the Heartbreak. Several grades contributed to this letter of gratitude. I pray that we are able to continue to grow with his guidance and love for many, many more years to come. 7: He plays games with students. Ive been knowing Father since 1968 when he became the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Detroit. He says, Just call me whenever you need me.. John is very holy and faithful to God. Fr. We want to thank Fr. If we want to slide into our pew and be passively entertained for an hour then we do not understand the reality of the Mass. Fr. Every time I am in the hospital, this holy priest comes in to anoint me and listen to pains of my life journey. A priest should wear his clergy attire when giving direction to a woman. It was most difficult when the spiritual adviser of the hospital told us we should discontinue life support. We are very saddened to see him transferred to St. Timothy next week. Fr. Kern always seemed to help all of them, and he had time for everyone and everything. He has managed a fairly large parish, a Catholic school, and the diverse needs of both. Such a huge undertaking could only be filled by someone like Fr. David Lesniak, has been at St. Alphonsus in Dearborn for more than 11 years. 3: He is very fun. 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. #5 I wish you an awesome Pastor Appreciation month, and I hope you receive many thank-you cards. As Dr. Amy-Jill Levine discusses in a column in the January . Active-duty service in the U.S. Army comes with living under unique circumstances. He is our priest, and we all love him. I think he is a good priest because he cares about everyone. I was scared but you were there to help me and show me the way. 2. He is a committed Catholic priest. He deserves it. Parishioners wept openly at his last Mass here at St. Alphonsus. Booze. Stanley came along. Thank you, Fr. Jillian Rae G.Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. Msgr. He is kind and compassionate and funny and loving. We have altar boys, uses, Knights of Columbus and the Knights of St. John. Fr. Aaron De Peyster, pastor of St. Sebastian Parish in Dearborn Heights, is a true representation of what it would be like to have Jesus as a pastor. 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. But most important is to bring kids and teenagers close to God, by making his Sunday celebration for them by sitting on the floor with the kids to get on kids level when preaching Gods love. Fr. While our parish was experiencing a traumatic crisis in pastoral leadership last fall, Fr. He has watched me grow from a little girl to a woman of faith. Fr. I wasn't a romantic until I met you. Thanks to God and doctors at Botsford, Im writing to you. We have been at St. Alfred for 50 years, and when Fr. Robert McCabe of St. Pius X Parish in Southgate, a kind and caring individual who greatly helped during a family tragedy. Fr. You've probably spent hours flipping through your stacks of vintage records only to come away empty-handed. It is my pleasure to introduce you to you for the first time. It can get tense when a priest's expectations don't align with those of the lay leadership and parishioners. Our love, respect, and gratitude for him will always remain endless. Denis. He cares for everybody even if theyre sick and wounded, poor or rich, tomboy or princess, or loved or hated. When youre in his class at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, you want to learn. How rude of these people who rarely come to church, I thought. Fr. No. A few weeks later at a vicariate meeting, he gave a report and told everyone that I did a great job getting support, (that was probably due to him and his presence!). Stanley Obloj as our pastor and spiritual leader. He kept us interested in our faith. He also has the unique gift of being able to bring out the gifts of other people to serve those in need. I'll start off with some general ideas that can be used almost on any occasion: 1. Im going to tell you about my favorite priest. That's because Catholic priests must commit to a vow of celibacy. Noel follows up with some patients after theyre discharged making visits to their homes or visiting families after a patient has died. Ron enough!After Our Lady Queen of All Saints, closed we attended Mass at St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, and Fr. Tony Tocco at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills. Let's be clear: To leave in the middle of a confession is. To Father, excellence is not enough. He does daily Mass, which is rare anymore. We LOVE you Msgr. 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. Sharon DillawaySt. Francis of Assisi-St. Maximillian Kolbe, Ray Township, In July 1979, the parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish, Dearborn Heights, eagerly awaited the arrival of their new pastor. Our first meeting was about my baptism and becoming Catholic. This extraordinary priest is Msgr. Tony Sulkowski of St. Have Realistic Expectations and Be Helpful He sees our sins as a burden that he will take up (with Jesus!) His ability to all of a sudden show up is uncanny; his homilies, which simply strike the right chord, touches our hearts exactly where it is needed. He baptized four of my six children, and gave all but the youngest of us our first holy Communions. But, its worth noting. Joe for talking to my family on my First Communion day. Confessing to a priest makes you even more aware of God's mercy, because once the priest absolves your sin, you know immediately that God has forgiven you John 20: 23) The church has agreed that all Catholics must confess to the priest as a sign of true repentance, obey humbly, and stop finding reasons and justifications to disobey. Aaron has made such a difference in my life and in the lives of countless others! Fr. Tomek and Fr. My son met Father at a funeral for his brother-in-law last year and, both impressed and moved by Fathers eulogy, began to attend his church. Greg is a wonderful priest. Alex. We, at St. Isaac Jogues, are indeed blessed to have Fr. Mary TriggsOur Mother of Perpetual Help, Oak Park. And I forgot for a moment you should never turn your back on your enemy. He always stresses that we are a family of God. Craig. Fr. Zbigniew is always ready to listen and guide you on Gods path. In times of our happiness, he takes great pride and rejoices with us in the accomplishments of our children and parishioners. Zbigniew readily opened his formidable heart and arms to me upon my request from South Carolina to receive the sacrament of marriage in his parish community in 2016. He made you feel he knew every person he buried. Let him know that you notice the effort he makes to . Jim Moloney! Romero is drafting a bill that would require any religious leader in a position of authority to become a mandatory reporteran individual required by law to notify authorities of any admissions of. See if these three simple prayers don't usher you into a more intimate, loving relationship with the Lord Jesus. Lastly but not least, Fr. He is the epitome of faithful servant and of the existence of angels and Christ among us. He helped us to look forward instead of backward, without losing our former identities but instead merging them into one family. Rosemary BouttNational Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. 3. The story is told in Luke 10:29-37: A man going from Jerusalem to Jericho is attacked by robbers who strip him and beat him. Raymond and Paulina MiazekSt. Mark, Warren. Larry Siroskey, was forced to take a medical leave. Stanley Obloj is my priest and pastor. I always look forward to his homilies, which begin with a story, and always include a teaching that is worth reflecting upon throughout the week. They also have been wonderful blessings to our faith community and are dearly missed. Fr. What does that song say? Brother Ray not only serves as the pastor at St Charles Borromeo, he has the added responsibility of Nativity Parish and also runs the On The Rise Bakery, a Detroit-based ministry of the Capuchins. Although I have only known Fr. Fr. Don WatzaSt. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion. This selfish attitude has vanished because each Christmas (and at all Masses), I see a smiling Fr. O loving and gracious God, Father of all, you. We pray with Fr. We are grateful for the time and patience he devotes to our Catholic Church. Norman Thomas definitely deserves recognition in the upcoming Priesthood Sunday edition. This is my fifth year at St. Cyprian Parish in Riverview, and also my fifth year writing about Fr. Joe will become a lot taller. Brian on a golf course (admittedly, he dislikes the sport), but youll always spot him walking the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day. I recall my feelings of sadness a few years later, as I read of his death in an accident on the freeway. The way that he personalizes his homilies is a very special gift to all of us. Okeke has helped me actually connect what the Scriptures are saying and see the connection in my daily life. As a brand new pastor, Fr. From the beginning he has always made our family feel as if he had known us for a very long time. Aside from the label, vinyl records all look the same to the untrained eye. Grankowski is a one-of-a-kind priest and words cannot describe how he has impacted our lives. I want to thank Fr. At the end of the confession, the priest gives to the penitent what is called a "penance," a certain number of prayers to say, or fasting, or the giving of alms, or acts of mortification, or a way of the Cross, or a rosary. Aaron brought me back to my Catholic faith from a very dark place, and he continues to help me through spiritual guidance. Jim agreed to stay on only temporarily until a new full-time pastor was installed, but after six months agreed to stay on as long as his health remains good, and we pray it does for a long time! Greg Tokarski, our pastor at Mother of Divine Mercy Parish in Detroit and Sweetest Heart of Mary Church: We are so blessed to have you at our church, and at St. Josaphat and St. Joseph Church. Thank you, Pat. The enormous amount of time that it must take for Father to prepare for the childrens Mass at Christmas is very appreciated by many. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. Aaron and pray God will give you the help you need. As parishioners of St. Kenneth in Plymouth, we are blessed by the return of Fr. When Fr. Paul is a visible member of our school community. We have never met another priest quite like him. We are thankful that he has now been made our pastor for six years. We have gone through the difficult process of merging two parishes into one and Fr. Immediately afterward, he begins, and we join in, our parish welcome song, You are welcome in the name of the Lord.. You can't control your neighborhood, the traffic, the weather, or the economy. Greg has told me how much he appreciates and loves the love that we share as a married couple in the church. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. Father brushed up on his Spanish so he could minister to our parishioners who are of Mexican descent. Joseph Culotta has been here for seven years now, and if Bishop Baker moves him, Fr. Hes a people-person. "Giving in a regular, disciplined, generous way-up to and beyond the tithe-is simply good sense in view of the promises of God.". What a blessing she is. Parkers steady, kind and patient guidance has helped to ease the transition. He will be greatly missed by the parishioners of St. Alphonsus and we hope that the parishioners at St. Timothy will come to love him as much as he was loved here. Joe isnt afraid to tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. He greets us all entering the Church and upon dismissal he addresses as many parishioners as he can on his way back down the aisle. Thank you, Fr. Over 35 years ago at a small parish in Clinton Township named St. Valerie of Ravena, we received a new priest who was energetic, kind, loving and passionate about his faith. We have a picnic once a year. 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. Provide a Vacation - Without a doubt, there is one thing that every single pastor absolutely needs no matter who they are: rest.Whether this is a dubbed a vacation, trip, or sabbatical, all of the above allow for your pastor to . He leads by example just as Jesus did. 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! He is sincerely happy that we are there and glad to see us. Dan Trapp as my pastor. People felt his aura and our parish has been growing by leaps and bounds! Most of us expressed anger. We all love him and are willing to work with him. In the past, Fr. St. Isaac Jogues parishioners in St. Clair Shores were blessed when the archbishop assigned Fr. As the Catholic Church grows, and has family linked to its growth, it was comforting to hear Frs. We are like one big family. I am a parishioner at St. Isaac Jogues Parish in St. Clair Shores. Joe Mallia is not only the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Allen Park, but he is also its visionary, spiritual compass, servant and teacher. Greg has been appointed as pastor of our parish! Fr. He delivers excellent homilies as he brings to life the Gospel and the correlates the Gospel to other Scriptures and their application to our lives. Fr. He started the community dinner to feed the homeless people on Sundays. We are also grateful to Fr. Several parishioners responded to Fr. In the last few years, one of the most highly anticipated events is our Halloween Trunk N Treat. Fr. But he has become so confident in his preaching, and his homilies are always well prepared. Jim Mayworm as our pastor. Tom! After we told the hospital to keep trying, it seemed as if they would be successful, but sadly ultimately his heart wasnt strong enough to go on and we lost him a loss easier to accept because we knew we did all we could to try and help him. Both men have moved on to new assignments: Fr. Bonnie GarofaloSt. Isaac Jogues, St. Clair Shores. Well, he has M.S. Our pastor invokes the Holy Spirit before he delivers his homily. We thank the Lord for allowing us to have him with us as our pastor, spiritual guide, the one who is there for us when we need him the most. It was comforting to us to have him there. Darrell Roman as pastor of our parish. Thus a man who wants to be a priest must love Jesus Christ above all else. Ed:Fr. This is why Confession reveals the priest's own soul; it reveals his willingness to sacrifice his life with Christ. His words are meaningful and uplifting and get us through the week, Sunday to Sunday. It is with great pleasure and honor that I write this correspondence on behalf of St. Mark Parish and Fr. Once I made a presentation seeking help from the Downtown Businessmens Association, and he was a member of the board. He shows compassion, laughter, joy and love in all that he does for our parish. No. He is truly an asset to our parish. Thank you, Fr. Tom relates well to all ages: the young and the old, and in between. We love you so much! 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. When he learned of the death of an employees spouse, he went to her home after his shift ended. They often have to attend meetings in New York City, Toronto, Hungary, and Gylafehrvr in the Erdly Province of Romania, and other cities. Noel is compassionate, gentle and generous. 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