Then in the next moment he lifts us up in song to remind us we should be joyful in praising our God. See if these three simple prayers don't usher you into a more intimate, loving relationship with the Lord Jesus. Love your priests and bishops, just as they love you. Edward J. Prus was really important in Recife communitys life. They have now joined our church. G.M. He is the dynamo of a viable, energetic Christian community in Western Wayne County. When youre in his class at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, you want to learn. This not only demonstrates to the children how vital the sacraments are; it also demonstrates Fr. Hes a good priest who continues to travel to carry the Holy Eucharist to his parishioners., He has a wonderful sense of humor, always stressing the importance of laughter., He is always ready to help never too busy for anybody., When Father was hurt last year and away from his priestly duties he was overheard to say Im not taking care of my people., Fr. If there's a witch hunt in the church to remove the man at any cost, then of course he should point these flaws out in those who are making the accusations. He is never too rushed to listen, too busy to make time, or too tired to be available. 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. I got full support. Aaron brought me back to my Catholic faith from a very dark place, and he continues to help me through spiritual guidance. Let's be clear: To leave in the middle of a confession is. Zenz is full of Gods love, and I have been privileged to witness this at St. Thomas More Parish in Troy. Rita CastorenaSt. Andre Bessette Parish, Ecorse. Fr. Thank you, Fr. For example, he has inspired me to attend Mass on a regular basis, due to his phenomenal and engaging homilies, become a liturgical minister and Eucharistic minister, volunteer at various parish activities and join parish committees. Carolyn UtterSt. Michael Parish, Livonia. However, I have never been magnetized to a priest until Fr. Everyday I see you I want to run into your arms and kiss you. 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. George Charnley, a retired priest, for his continued service to our parish. In fact, he seems to take great delight in eating lunch with the students. He is not afraid to give hugs. Every time I am in the hospital, this holy priest comes in to anoint me and listen to pains of my life journey. He gives the best homilies every Sunday and theyre always from the heart never read off a piece of paper. As a brand new pastor, Fr. One was a Japanese family. The priest who inspired my husband and I is 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. We also thank Fr. I feel happy when I'm with you 2. Alexa D.Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. Alex Kratz, OFM, also came from Berkley and gave me last rites and prayed with my family. Grankowski officiating. You can't control who loves you, who leaves you, who helps you, who betrays you. When I hear the Sunday Gospel and then his homily, I always take something from it. Fr. Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. Top 10 things we love about Fr. Prayer #14. St. Isaac Jogues parishioners in St. Clair Shores were blessed when the archbishop assigned Fr. Our parents were (and continue to be) so proud. Feelings about a priest. He has been and continues to be a beautiful guiding light for our lifes journey. Msgr. Thomas and Fr. I would never have thought of doing this if it hadnt been for Fr. His smile lit up the church and you couldnt help feeling energized. He shows kindness by saying Hello to us. Ed., Hes there when you need him humble, selfless. Joe!Thank you, Fr. Im here to be your waiter. Just transpose that to be servant. He is the epitome of faithful servant and of the existence of angels and Christ among us. Joseph and Cheryl KiznerHoly Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Detroit. We also need to remember Fr. The woman will want to make excuses for him and will probably always love him. But a Samaritan stops and cares for him, taking him to an inn where the Samaritan pays for his care. So, Father, show the pastor the way. We pray that his stay with us will be blessed with much happiness. Thomas Villerot. He deserves it. I am writing this letter to tell you about my parish priest. Fr. 2. Fr. Going to shout he's coming back for you sometimes it's hard need to understand from each other so walk in the same it will build dividing walls between our And I'll I don't care enable you so take me by the hand gather we will work until he comes there's no foe that can defeat us when we're walking side by side as long as there is love we will He went off the highway to avoid fallen trash and debris; hitting something off the highway killed him. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville, is the most nicest priest in the world. Msgr. 6 Ways To Support Your Parish Priest 1. He is not afraid to give hugs. It cant be easy to balance all the demands of being a priest of both a school and a church, but Fr. He truly is a wonderful blessing to our parish and is loved by all. Leo. STO LAT!The Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish, Dearborn Heights. Fr. Lesniak for all he has done, we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. One teen parishioner has sponsored an ongoing diaper collection. Jim is administrator at St. Damian Parish, but the seven combined years I worked side-by-side with them have enriched my faith in all matters related to Church and family. St. John Vianney describes a priest as He who is not for himself, he is for you. Thats our pastor, Fr. Reconciling earthly family matters with the teachings of Christ can be challenging. Fr. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.". David Cybulski is to his parish (St. Joseph in Erie). 37 views, 5 likes, 0 loves, 3 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Center Road Church of Christ: Welcome to our Sunday morning worship I see clearly Gods and the Churchs love through the helping hand of Fr. Aaron DePeyster became the shepherd to St. Sebastian Parish, Dearborn Heights, in July 2011. A priest and a woman (who is not a family member) should avoid riding in cars together, just the two of them. As pastor of two clustered parishes, St. Cunegunda and St. Barbara, he is a very busy priest, but he ALWAYS has time for us to share in our familys happy moments in life or provide us with comfort and strength during lifes darkest moments. Besides encouraging us to smile every week, Fr. Darrell Roman as our pastor. The following prayer sums up what Fr. To quote Dickens, no matter what, we will not shut out the lessons that have been taught to us. Moloney also oversees the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, yet he always has time to care for his flock. Before his homily, he always asks if we have any visitors and he walks around asking their name and where they came from. In Fr. I have lost track of all the wonderful ways he has given to the archdiocese, but in all those places, I know that he has touched many hearts! Fr. You are my favorite person. I feel so safe and peaceful in your arms. Good Friday, Easter and Christmas Mass brought us closer to the life of Christ. 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. Fr. He listens to the other bishops, comforts them when needed, and shows joy instead of complaining. 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. Thank you Fr. 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. Have Realistic Expectations and Be Helpful Two parishioners worked on repainting a statue of Mary in the convents perennial garden that was taking shape and others helped to keep the garden watered. We have shared vacations, holidays, birthdays and weddings; lively debates about politics and religion; joys, fears and sorrows. Thomas has been and always will be a special blessing to me. And now that we are merged he has been assigned to be pastor at St. Timothy in Trenton. A parishioner and a momSt. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores. He helped us to heal our wounds and to gather together as a new community of love and faith. The man called to the priesthood leaves his family and everything else to be "alone with God." It is necessary to have a time for personal reflection, to listen to God and verify if it's a divine inspiration or not. He is a loving and caring priest with a heart of gold. Like many gay people he was wounded and rejected by the Catholic Church. Father serves and does not seek to be served! 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. He has a wealth of understanding and compassion, and has helped so many souls. Francesca FreemanSacred Heart Church, Detroit. With these I am rich enough and ask nothing more.St. Both priests have helped me when my parents and brother passed on with funeral Masses, rosaries at the wakes, etc. Moloney visits our parish school every day and refers to the students as his buckaroos. We would like to acknowledge how blessed and grateful we are to have Fr. David Burgard, Fr. Give me only Your love and grace. Maurice Henry Sands. If need be, you might find reasons for avoiding him, either at the parish or if he visits your home. Ron Babich for the 20 years of his dedication and service to the parishioners of Our Lady Queen of All Saints, Fraser. Friends and family question our decision to drive that far to make St. Andre Bessette our parish home. He spends the 40-minute period visiting with students and genuinely getting to know them. Aaron is known for always saying: Dont worry. Fr. Fr. Zbigniew is more than just a priest: he is pastor, family and friend. Richard Sipe, a married former monk who did a study of celibacy, estimates that, at most, 10 percent of priests are celibate their entire lives. No. They already have a commitment and that commitment is to God, his Church, and God's people. Ed and Mary HeplerSt. Alfred Parish, Taylor. Father prayed with us, encouraged us, and loved us. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. Greg has read the pain or suffering on their faces, and has expressed to them when they ask to talk with him that he has been waiting for them to come to him with their problem! Joe when he enters any of their classrooms. He explains how the Gospel that was just proclaimed builds on what weve heard and learned in the last several weeks. Currently, Fr. So neither one of us are close with the Priest marrying us. Youd never find Fr. People felt his aura and our parish has been growing by leaps and bounds! Fr. The Responses and the Heartbreak. I am in love with you. He always seems to have the right words when we face difficult times of illness or the death of a loved one. No. Thanks be to God for giving us the gift of Fr. I would like to mention my teacher, Fr. I know because there was nothing for me after my confirmation. DETROIT As has become our custom as Priesthood Sunday approaches each year, The Michigan Catholic asked its readers to tell us about their priests. I'll start off with some general ideas that can be used almost on any occasion: 1. He then relays powerful messages that are enlightening and inspirational. Ray Stadmeyer, OFM Cap., is the priest of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Detroit. Noel has changed the lives of many here at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Stanley cares about all of his parishioners his flock at St. Mark Parish in Warren. Paul is committed to modeling discipleship. What more could I ask from a loving God as I navigate through lifes complexities? Mark Borkowski, who was our pastor and loved by our parish. Larry Siroskey, was forced to take a medical leave. 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. This year, 2015, was the 110th anniversary of the founding of our parish and the 90th anniversary of the building our beautiful church. Having a brother in the seminary, we learned not as much about theology as about living life as good followers of Christ. You don't even have to say "Father bless," just get ready to "catch the blessing" and he'll know what you're doing. and he participates in every Mass at OLV. Abigail B. We could never thank Fr. Brian kindly lent me his ear when I sought his advice. Don WatzaSt. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion. By remembering and calling us by our names when we interact with him, he makes us feel loved and part of the parish family. He speaks well and tells us how much Jesus loves us and to share his message. Well we agreed to go forth with this and he did. Thank you for the opportunity to say thank you, not only from myself and my family, but from all those at the St. Joseph, Lake Orion, community. A Wedding Ceremony without Mass may have either a priest or deacon as celebrant. They often have to attend meetings in New York City, Toronto, Hungary, and Gylafehrvr in the Erdly Province of Romania, and other cities. In times of our happiness, he takes great pride and rejoices with us in the accomplishments of our children and parishioners. He is a blessing to me and everyone he comes in contact with. A modest person, he never touts this as his social action: Learn from me, for I am humble of heart., Once I arrived at a crowded Christmas Mass and found strangers occupying my pew. Tom! Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! At Easter Vigil 2014, Fr. Jim Mayworm as our pastor. We hope you stay at our parish for a long time! About three years ago, I moved to Farmington Hills, and in February of 2014 almost died. He says, Just call me whenever you need me.. His understanding, wisdom, loving guidance, deep faith and refreshing perspective were most helpful: Come to me, all you who are burdened.. I would like to take this opportunity to honor Fr. Jim has been like an answer to our prayers, and has done much to increase attendance and membership at our church as well as instituted some new ideas which have been most warmly received by our parish. Fr. He said, I am happy because I love God and I know He loves me. And we love him, too, and wish him Gods blessings and a happy birthday. Rosemary BouttNational Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. Fr. Thank goodness that 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) Fr. One thing he introduced was to have benches placed around the outside of the church building to encourage people to linger before and after Mass and get to know each other better. He is a true shepherd of God and lives the Gospel of love. Thank you, Pat. Always, always there is the presence of Christs love in his heart and that presence is willingly shared with all through his actions toward them. Thank you for letting me give thanks for a wonderful priest like Fr. Joe Horn. - Fr. He uses humor and love to reach out to our congregation, to express how much our God loves us and how we can reach out to God and accept that love. Sometimes I just cant see the way, but Father never wavered. This slight change in your behavior might even help the priest recognize and address what is happening in his own heart. We appreciate the time he takes to visit our classrooms and when he talks to us we feel good about our faith and ourselves. Jim Lopez as a pre-marital counselor at Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark churches in Marine City. Is he gay? Suzanne Szczepanski-WhiteGrosse Pointe Woods. Everyone who has ever been sick or shut-in sings his praises as a compassionate and comforting presence. Fr. He taught us the meaning of love and brotherhood, and also I thank him because now I can write in English. 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. Once they meet Fr. Tom Belczak of St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. Zbigniew as our pastor. We have gone through the difficult process of merging two parishes into one and Fr. At confession he forgives our sins. Most important to us, under his guidance we were inspired to view the merger not as a loss, but as a gain of a new opportunity for a more vibrant parish with new possibilities. 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. And I forgot for a moment you should never turn your back on your enemy. Most of them register to attend. Do you want to know why? I am not a volunteer. His outlook on life brings joy to ours. This new ministry, Gianna House, would initially open as an outreach, then become a residence for pregnant teens in need of housing, sustenance, education and support. 3: He is very fun. First pray to Jesus, admitting that you have sinned. He is always available to talk or just give you a pat on the back. Fr. Balazy is a very giving and forgiving man. Aaron has made such a difference in my life and in the lives of countless others! He works well with our other spiritual leader, Sr. Mary Downey. Okeke attends every parish function and we have many! We are fortunate at St. Mark Parish in Warren to have Fr. In addition to his formal commitments, Fr. I was scared but you were there to help me and show me the way. Aaron does this in the Holy Mass, when he re-presents the sacrifice of Calvary to the Father. Most of us expressed anger. The PodolskisSt. Barbara and St. Cunegunda, Dearborn and Detroit. George Charnley, retired clergy, but still assisting at St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. He has headaches and still comes to church for us. Whatever needs to be done for the greater good, he does with humility, dedication and love. Socorro Fernandes, SAC, pastor, and Fr. From the beginning he has always made our family feel as if he had known us for a very long time. Our vocations have increased since hes been at our parish. Miss Erzsbet Katalin HilprechtHoly Cross (Hungarian) Parish, Detroit. Jillian Rae G.Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. I am so grateful and thankful to God for this very special priest, and we are so blessed to have him as our pastor!Irene Nowak St. Sebastian, Dearborn Heights. I am so proud to have him in my life. At Easter Vigil 2015, my sister became Catholic; it was Fr. You have a deep love for Christ and His Church. Barnabs G. Kiss and Fr. On several occasions, fellow parishioners have expressed how Fr. Norman Thomas of Sacred Heart Parish, Detroit, drove many miles on four occasions to give me last rites, hear my confession and bring me holy Communion. Norman Paul Thomas is recognized in The Michigan Catholic Priesthood Sunday edition because he deserves it. I first heard of him through my dad, a union-activist at Ford Motor, who used to also go to meetings at Holy Trinity Church in downtown Detroit; there Fr. Okeke for his great leadership and for inspiring all of us to deepen our relationship with God. He acquired a reputation outside of church as the Labor Priest, and in the archdiocese and in his neighborhood as the welfare priest. One of the archbishops regarded him as a saint and amazing person. While our parish was experiencing a traumatic crisis in pastoral leadership last fall, Fr. He makes Mass really special. Are you ready? Phil Ching (2012-15), Fr. "God doesn't need us to give Him our money. 9: He is smart, creative, and talented. Fr. Suzanne Ignatius and Mike NorrisSt. Charles Lwanga Parish, Detroit. We would like to recognize Fr. Our friars are a blessing to so many. 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. He is a man of deep faith in the Lord and we are drawn in toward God through his aura. 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! You might not have thought of alcohol as a good gift for your priest, but it's a sure thing. He has a very personal and public relationship with Jesus Christ that comprehends the struggles in our personal and private lives between faith and doubt. Zbigniew, from the bottom of our hearts for all that you are and do for us. We, the parishioners of St. Mark Parish in Warren, are very blessed to have Fr. Earlier this year, my husband Larry was hospitalized and became very ill and was in the ICU, I approached Fr. Generally, if one of you is not Catholic, or you do not attend Sunday Mass regularly, the priest will recommend the Wedding Ceremony (without Mass). Bill Tindall personifies what a good priest and pastor should be. He practices the spiritual works of mercy by making sure everyone in the clergy does their job, by giving advice to those who need it, and being merciful to others. No. 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. Thank you for all your kindness and love. 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. He owns everything. 4: He always positive and smiling. Joe isnt afraid to tell us what we need to hear, not just what we want to hear. 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 dont remember his exact words, but basically Fr. Regardless of how I may feel coming into Mass, I always leave uplifted and refreshed. When I think of Fr. Craig. He had the altar painted and everyone is awestruck by its beauty. He accepts people, and life, as they are not as who or what he wishes they could be. Bryan Shackett special to me, besides the fact that he is my son, is his love of God and his total dedication to God and his faith. When I come back, I hope I have him as my teacher again. This is my fifth year at St. Cyprian Parish in Riverview, and also my fifth year writing about Fr. Both men have moved on to new assignments: Fr. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 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. Lisa HecmanczukSt. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park. He is patient with people, watches out for us, and teaches us to pray for protection from evil. Im sure he will bring his own special qualities and ideas that we are eager to embrace. With or without Fr. Lesniak taught us, to continue to grow as a people of faith, and we are so much better as a parish because of his leadership, guidance and friendship. James is making his way into the minds and hearts of those he serves. What an honor to serve along with Fr. The way that he personalizes his homilies is a very special gift to all of us. When I was a kid, sacramentals were thought of as things just beneath sacraments; they were holy objects that had been blessed, like rosaries and altar candles and holy water. It was an honor to work with both priests and to reinforce their values to each and every couple who wanted to participate in the sacrament of marriage at Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark churches. Joe takes time during faith formation so that we can make things right with Jesus again. Have Realistic Expectations and Be Helpful We appreciate the many ways Archbishop Vigneron helps us to be better Catholics and grow closer to God. He prays for everyone. Bill, Lisa, Emily, Stephanie and Ryan Gray. I thank you, and we do miss you. Answer (1 of 8): Priests are not 'available' for you to fall in love with. BOG ZAPLAC! 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. Jim graciously agreed to come out of retirement nearly two years ago from Florida to be our pastor. You're in love with him because he's somewhat "ordered" and a decent human being! Anthony ===== There are many reasons for you not to like your priest. You have a great smile and the parish is looking great. Although I have only known Fr. Fr. 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