Our pastor is a vocal supporter of Catholic education and furthers our mission daily. 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. He taught us the meaning of love and brotherhood, and also I thank him because now I can write in English. As we saw last week, the priests had failed to live and teach God's truth, causing many to stumble. At first, Fr. My family and I would like to thank Fr. We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. Stanley, we thank you for everything you bring to us in your teachings and your wise words. We come from Mexico City, and he welcomes all the traditions from our countries and that is important for us because he makes it feel like home, close to my real father that is far away from us. We would like to acknowledge how blessed and grateful we are to have Fr. Greg Rozborski. A parishioner and a momSt. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores. Fr. He goes whether they are Catholic or not. Joe provides hope that working together, we can bring about Christs kingdom. His sermons touch the very core of our hearts. I believe that this is in part due to his life experiences. Cornelius Okeke from St. Andre Bessette in Ecorse. He is sincerely happy that we are there and glad to see us. Father prayed with us, encouraged us, and loved us. He also knows every single students name at OLV. That is what I receive from him. I go to Daily Mass, and sometimes I find myself looking at Father longer than I need to. Wed like to thank Fr. Noel is so easy to speak with and makes one feel like he has all the time in the world for the person with whom he is speaking. The Radvansky and Dayble familyOur Lady Queen of All Saints, Fraser. Fr. We all love him and are willing to work with him. I relay this with some trepidation because this young priest, less than two years out of the seminary, is seriously trying to practice humility. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.". I am a parishioner of St. Mark Parish in Warren. Our vocations have increased since hes been at our parish. The St. Charles Lwanga Parish family in Detroit would like to congratulate Fr. He baptized four of my six children, and gave all but the youngest of us our first holy Communions. Here are some easy tips to help you spot a valuable 45 RPM record right away. On Oct. 18, 2015, Msgr. Immediately afterward, he begins, and we join in, our parish welcome song, You are welcome in the name of the Lord.. As Jesus taught us, the best leaders are those who serve and lead by example. One such priest, Fr. Zbigniew as our pastor. Mandatory celibacy defines a priest primarily by sex and places an inordinate amount of attention on his sex life. 9 likes, 0 comments - Carina Fraser (@that.catholic.widow) on Instagram: "Yesterday I spoke to the priest who married Keegan and I about how honouring Keegan as my husband." Carina Fraser on Instagram: "Yesterday I spoke to the priest who married Keegan and I about how honouring Keegan as my husband could still play a role in my life as a widow. Zbigniew! He shows compassion, laughter, joy and love in all that he does for our parish. John exhibits leadership skills that allow him to collaborate with parishioners along an unbelievable range of competencies. They have more projects not mentioned here, and they are young senior citizens. We pray that God continues to bless him and want him to know what a blessing he is in our lives. To him the priesthood is a calling from God, not a career choice or 9-5 job. In the past, Fr. Lifes leaders like him provide us with the purpose and motivation that we need to be better followers of Christ, neighbors and citizens. Ray Bucon, for being our very humble pastor at St. Sabina Church in Dearborn Heights, and for your incredible service to our parish, and to God and country. care. George Charnley, retired clergy, but still assisting at St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. You play a great game of hocker and youre pretty good on the softball diamond, too. With that being said, there are NOT enough words to express how much I admire Fr. Darrell is a very holy priest, a perfect homilist, has a beautiful singing voice and is very much a people-person. 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. I know because there was nothing for me after my confirmation. Stanley every single day. When someone needs a clergy person, the hospitals call on Fr. Norman Paul Thomas. He attends the narcotics meetings and AA. In Fr. 21. Thanks to God and doctors at Botsford, Im writing to you. Msgr. Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Church, Dearborn. Father is also seen sporting his Red Hawk gear at many of our students sporting events. Thank you, Msgr. Annes, the parish next door. Thank goodness that Fr. We will continue praying to God so Father doesnt have to leave us, but I am sure if Gods will and the Holy Spirit needs him to go somewhere else it is because St. Barbara and St. Cunegunda churches are strong in faith and work good together as one family. The woman went first and revealed that she had been cheating on her husband with a male friend of the couple. I know that my fiancee Emily, and my mother and aunt, all of Michigan, are so thankful for his blessing as well. Our lives are enriched and deepened through Fr. He later retired but continued to celebrate Mass all around the archdiocese. Fr. Everyone who has ever been sick or shut-in sings his praises as a compassionate and comforting presence. Second, this "retirement" is typically the last thing a priests ever wants. And now that we are merged he has been assigned to be pastor at St. Timothy in Trenton. We pray that his stay with us will be blessed with much happiness. 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. He helped us to look forward instead of backward, without losing our former identities but instead merging them into one family. He is ready to serve you whenever you need him. Grzegorz (Greg) Rozborski. The service of the pastor is selfless, the service of the priest is precious, the services of the clergy is sweet. He cuts off all contact with the woman. Okeke fills us each week with the Spirit of the Gospel and we truly feel weve had Jesus touch our lives after every Mass. We have a picnic once a year. Robert McCabe of St. Pius X Parish in Southgate, a kind and caring individual who greatly helped during a family tragedy. 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. This leaves him lonelier than he was before. He is a really good one. However, I have never been magnetized to a priest until Fr. Aaron says the Mass with such genuine reverence, passion, love, joy and enthusiasm, slowly and deliberately, so we can hear every word, which helps us to appreciate the Mass as the Holy Sacrifice it really is. 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! And we are so happy and glad! He leads us in hymns at weekday Mass unaccompanied whether in English, Italian, Latin, or Polish and makes sure we are all in key. Tom took time from his busy schedule to visit her wake. Don WatzaSt. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion. Before Mass, she will greet every person in church. He inspires everyone with his wise words, always entwining the Gospel into daily life in his homilies. Sean Bonner, who arrived this summer, and Fr. When duty calls, he is like a fire engine. Fr. Greg has been faced with many challenges from angry parishioners after the blending of three parishes into one. That statement was proven to be true when we were informed that our much-loved pastor, Fr. His outlook on life brings joy to ours. David Lesniak is a truly wonderful man in every way. As a PIME missionary priest, Fr. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. David Burgard, Fr. No matter what I am going through, he is always by my side. We still miss Fr. He really cares about our souls and getting us to heaven. I hope you like Fr. And thus begins a lesson to those who would seek to harm: Never underestimate what the Priest will do to protect the Princess and the Prick. Brian has never actually been my pastor but I feel deeply blessed to call him friend since childhood. Your reverent celebration of the Mass inspires young and old alike to strive for heaven. Sometimes I just cant see the way, but Father never wavered. Our pastor is Msgr. I wasn't a romantic until I met you. He leads us by providing many opportunities for spiritual growth. James A. Moloney. His constant reference to confession (sacrament of mercy) and his availability to anyone at any time has been admirably encountered any day of the week. It is obvious that Msgr. 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). Fr. 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? Its hard to believe another year has come and gone; Father still shows his wisdom and compassion. 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. As a teenager, he connected with us in ways that you didnt see back then. Thank you, Fr. From my grandparents to our own children, we couldnt ask for a more faithful, inspirational and loving parish priest than Msgr. Fr. His parishioners are his family and he desires to know us individually. Surely part of the solution has to involve more realistic expectations and a greater appreciation for the priesthood, the fallibility of the men who serve as priests, and the love these men have (and sacrifices they make) for the people they serve. and he participates in every Mass at OLV. The woman, too, has faced struggles. 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. Excitement and smiles from our students always greet Fr. He is also the official chaplain for our Dearborn Heights Police and Fire Department. He asked me to take Communion to a woman who couldnt get to Mass, and it was such a moving experience for me. Fr. He was raised a Catholic in his native Puerto Rico, but in . The pastor is basically the CEO who has to be mindful of the business to ensure that the parish survives and thrives. Aaron is known for always saying: Dont worry. 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. And I forgot for a moment you should never turn your back on your enemy. Fr. We have been very fortunate at St. Valentine Parish and Our Lady of Loretto Parish, both in Redford Township, to have wonderful Pallottine priests from India leading our parishes in recent years. Both men have moved on to new assignments: Fr. 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. Fr. He will go wherever he is needed, without question. Thank you, Pat. Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! 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! I love my priest because he is so gentle and kind. I want to wake up with you in the morning and go to sleep with you wrapped around me in a cuddle at night. Thank you for letting me give thanks for a wonderful priest like Fr. Whenever one of us gives him a gift or answers a request for help, there is a prompt, hand-written thank you note from him. 2. Fr. Thirty-six years of guidance, friendship, time and love. He always reminded us to turn to the Lord. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville, is the most nicest priest in the world. Then He grows in us and reveals to us all the secrets of His heart. 5. There were two dominant responses, each at about 40 percent of the total. He is patient with people, watches out for us, and teaches us to pray for protection from evil. He wanted to make everyone happy, which was a difficult process. Father always makes our Mass so meaningful and we are blessed to have him in our lives and our parish. 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. Father feeds, clothes the poor, the homeless and is on call 24/7 to anoint the sick. Several parishioners responded to Fr. Fr. We decided to talk to Fr. David Lesniak is a man of God and has done so much for our beloved St. Alphonsus Parish in Dearborn. When youre in his class at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, you want to learn. Fr. Managing a lifetime together trumps one special day getting married. He explains how the Gospel that was just proclaimed builds on what weve heard and learned in the last several weeks. Father is also responsible for bringing the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist to our school. He is very welcoming and friendly to all and has gone above and beyond not only for my family but for many others. Fr. Stans article asking for items needed for the vegetable garden that was being planned, such as gardening tools or garden center gift cards. He asks us questions in his homilies and encourages us to participate during Mass. He is our hero, and we respect and admire him beyond words. Bryan has only been a priest a little over a year and is the second-youngest priest in the archdiocese, I am always so impressed with his knowledge of Church history. For this and for a lot more reasons, I love Fr. Fr. 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 We appreciate the many ways Archbishop Vigneron helps us to be better Catholics and grow closer to God. The pastor's singular desire, Lord, is to serve and please You. He prays and listens deeply to Gods Holy Word to encourage his flock through its failures, sins, grandeur and beauty. He is a loving and caring priest with a heart of gold. In times of our happiness, he takes great pride and rejoices with us in the accomplishments of our children and parishioners. We have been at St. Alfred for 50 years, and when Fr. Today, we are stronger in our faith than ever before. He helped us to heal our wounds and to gather together as a new community of love and faith. He gives the best homilies every Sunday and theyre always from the heart never read off a piece of paper. He has been and continues to be a beautiful guiding light for our lifes journey. The vocation to the priesthood comes from a personal experience with Jesus, from a face-to-face encounter with Him. With these I am rich enough and ask nothing more.St. He is the epitome of faithful servant and of the existence of angels and Christ among us. Tom Belczak as our pastor and spiritual guide. Mark Borkowski, who was our pastor and loved by our parish. A Wedding Ceremony without Mass may have either a priest or deacon as celebrant. He goes to the hospital when one of his parishioners is ill. He visits retirement homes. 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. Hendrico Rebello, SAC, associate pastor, are serving our parishes and are truly blessings in so many ways. Jim Lopez as a pre-marital counselor at Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark churches in Marine City. Stanley Obloj, pastor of St. Mark, has enriched my life and has made me a better Christian. Fr. Ignatius of Loyola, The parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, Erie, We at St. Benedict Parish in Waterford are truly blessed to have Fr. He owns everything. On several occasions, fellow parishioners have expressed how Fr. Answer (1 of 8): Priests are not 'available' for you to fall in love with. He has a wealth of understanding and compassion, and has helped so many souls. Aaron also offers himself to others. I cant imagine being able to have gone through these tragedies without him. Paul is committed to modeling discipleship. The enormous amount of time that it must take for Father to prepare for the childrens Mass at Christmas is very appreciated by many. Tony Tocco at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills. Dianne ErhardSt. Ephrem, Sterling Heights. Far be it from me to think that Fr. 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. As you pray for the priests in your life, here are a few suggestions. John is very holy and faithful to God. The greeting you read on the website is pretty much universal. Lesniak for all he has done, we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Booze. I want to thank Fr. Feelings about a priest. Personally, as a 50-something-year-old man, and understanding the culture in which we live, these fine men of God truly put Christ first in everything they do, and it is nothing short of amazing that they are able to have the profoundly positive impact that they do in the world in which we live. Mark Borkowski. Ron managed to keep the parish debt-free; he had a love for the Blessed Mother and built an outdoor shrine in her honor. Then the man confessed . He is our example. It is about Him." If we look at the Mass as a concert or a Jesus pep rally we are going to be disappointed. He helps parishioners and the community of Detroit by getting involved. He is the reason I became a Eucharistic minister and to serve God. It turned out to be a colossal failure in which the presenters were more into controlling and leading than they were in real Church renewal. Father shows us that he, too, is an active member of this Catholic community by actively participating in the Lenten fish fries, church picnic, and ice cream social, to name a few. 4. He has a wonderful sense of humor. Parishioners were asked recently to share some of their feelings for and opinions of 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. Kishore Battu, SAC, now at St. Michael the Archangel in Livonia, were assigned to St. Valentine. Top 10 things we love about Fr. He knows that life is short, and each day, each hour, each minute brings us opportunities, gifts and blessings if we are open and willing to recognize and receive them. No. So far its working out pretty good; I love working there. We see your passion to meet the spiritual needs of everyone in our daily Masses and never miss a chance to be of help and service each and every day, rain or shine, sick or healthy. I feel happy when I'm with you 2. Zbigniew has welcome arms for all the children even if they are crying; his arms gave them comfort. When Fr. Mary MinnichOur Lady on the River Parish, Marine City. 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. You may now kiss the bride! You're in love with him because he's somewhat "ordered" and a decent human being! Fr. And as has become a custom, you responded with warm memories, words of gratitude, and all sorts of praise for those living the vocation of Holy Orders. He continues to work effortlessly to unite us in our endeavors for the continuous building of our community, which has fallen upon hard times. Stanley Obloj. 9: He is smart, creative, and talented. He is kind and compassionate and funny and loving. He is always striving to serve the Lord the best way he knows and he has many talents the Lord gave him to do just that! We have shared vacations, holidays, birthdays and weddings; lively debates about politics and religion; joys, fears and sorrows. 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. No. Okeke has helped me actually connect what the Scriptures are saying and see the connection in my daily life. When I think of Fr. Fr. He is there whenever we need him, and is such an excellent guardian of our parish resources. Lord, he deserves it. I cant tell you the number of people who came back to the Church because of Fr. 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. I thank God for his abundant blessing in sending us such a wonderful pastor. This is what I receive from him. Remember, Confession is always a place of victory. Paul Chateau, pastor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in Oak Park, is an attentive shepherd to his flock. When Fr. My husband and I are so happy that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops saw the talents he has and how much he loves the Lord and appointed him executive director of the African American and Native American missions! Suresh Rajaian, SAC, (currently in the Cayman Islands) and Fr. Ray Bucon recently received the Legion of Merit Award, one of the highest awards given in the U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious service culminating in a 26-year career as Colonel and Brigade Chaplain. A Ladies Guild, and, yes, we do make pierogies all year for our festival. Terence Netter and Therese Franzese fell in love in New York City in the 1960s. I now take Communion to two homebound people. His energy, leadership and support breathe life through our building. He borrowed the words of one of the most loved and cherished priests of our archdiocese (the late Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw): Hi, my name is George. Our children respond to his gentle love with their own love and respect. As we love the Lord Jesus, we enjoy Him. I need to tell you how I feel about you because it's consuming me. Bobs advice was very comforting and reassuring. At confession he forgives our sins. I am so proud to have him in my life. 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