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. A priest and a woman (who is not a family member) should avoid riding in cars together, just the two of them. Accept your lack of control. 201. The PodolskisSt. Barbara and St. Cunegunda, Dearborn and Detroit. Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. The following prayer sums up what Fr. 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. Without him there we would be without Jesus in our lives in the Holy Eucharist. Greg and prayed hard for everything to work out. Paul is a visible member of our school community. No. We are thankful to have Fr. He was raised a Catholic in his native Puerto Rico, but in . Once they meet Fr. They already have a commitment and that commitment is to God, his Church, and God's people. You have been a true give to St. Anselm Parish in Dearborn Heights. Brian Chabala, has been pastor of many parishes throughout his 38 years of priesthood. Wed like to thank Fr. #6 As we recognize pastor appreciation month, Thank you for your service to the church throughout the year. You aren't just my sun. 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. We love you so much! Fr. I cant tell you the number of people who came back to the Church because of Fr. He is a loving and caring priest with a heart of gold. He shows patience by not rushing Mass. Fr. Youve worked far beyond retirement age and done so with a cheerful heart because of your great love for God and His people. What a blessing this shepherd at St. Veronica Parish has been!Gianna House Board of Directors St. Veronica Parish, Eastpointe. He shows his love for God and other virtues by leading our churches and schools. A man who never believed anyone could love the son of such a monster. Bobs pastoral care and guidance have been invaluable. I now take Communion to two homebound people. Sometimes our parents cant get us to church to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation and Fr. We appreciate the many ways Archbishop Vigneron helps us to be better Catholics and grow closer to God. He gives scholarships for people to continue their education. Giancarlo Ghezzi could have chosen to serve in a distant land again. He prays that his feelings will stop. We would like to acknowledge how blessed and grateful we are to have Fr. Amen. You don't even have to say "Father bless," just get ready to "catch the blessing" and he'll know what you're doing. His homilies are spoken from his heart, not from notes. provide for their needs through your providential. 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. As an on-the-go Army major, Im obviously blessed to have the support of citizen patriots like Fr. He is a blessing to me and everyone he comes in contact with. Johns fidelity to the Church and his reverent celebration of the sacraments and the Eucharist that he demonstrates to the parishioners by his love for the Church and Jesus Christ. He leads by example and never admonishes; he is a blessing from God to the parishioners at St. Barbara and St. Cunegunda. He developed friendships with so many people it was hard sometimes to schedule a day to take him to dinner. A Ladies Guild, and, yes, we do make pierogies all year for our festival. The priest who inspired my husband and I is Fr. He high fives the children and teens, he goes to the hospital in the middle of the night, he visits with parishioners after Mass in the gathering space, he even fixes computers in his spare time. In addition to ministering to the spiritual needs of his parishioners, hospital patients and caregiving families, he can also be found cleaning, emptying trash cans, replacing paper towels and other activities as required. We also need to remember Fr. I want to thank Fr. Please never lose that special attention that you give to all of us. 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. Mandatory celibacy defines a priest primarily by sex and places an inordinate amount of attention on his sex life. Paul Ballien as our pastor. Barnabas Kiss, OFM, and our associate pastor, Fr. We, his parishioners are most fortunate to have Fr. Thank you, Fr. Fr. Barnabs G. Kiss and Fr. Tom. Being a pastor of a large parish with a school is a large responsibility. Both live in poverty. He is very approachable and we are very happy he is our pastor. The Wooten FamilyImmaculate Conception Parish, Ira Township. He was an accomplished painter and . Stanley Obloj. What makes Fr. Zbigniew, from the bottom of our hearts for all that you are and do for us. We are truly blessed to have him as our pastor. Okeke is the best; you see the love that he has for Jesus Christ and he inspires others to encounter that love as well. Francesca FreemanSacred Heart Church, Detroit. Grankowski officiating. Your Church is continually in need of priests, sisters and brothers to offer themselves in the service. David, Fr. We are blessed to have him as our pastor. He then relays powerful messages that are enlightening and inspirational. 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. Zbigniew Grankowski as our beloved pastor at St. Cunegunda Church in Detroit. Thank you for letting me give thanks for a wonderful priest like Fr. He is open to and available to people. Kishore Battu among us as well, but in particular our elementary school children have had the wonderful experience of enjoying his joyful, affirming spirit. He cares deeply about his parishioners, which is evident from the amount of time he spends getting to know each one. Perhaps the best route, the most practical route, is to remain polite with him, but to consciously limit your contact from him. I am sure that he will truly be bilingual upon his return to Michigan. All he has to do is ask and we respond. We thank you for being an example of perseverance, Fr. I feel happy when I'm with you 2. 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. He is present in his parish. St. Linus Catholic School in Dearborn Heights is beyond blessed to have Fr. I am a very faithful Catholic and I want to do what God wants me to do. This is my fifth year at St. Cyprian Parish in Riverview, and also my fifth year writing about Fr. He is the most spiritual, selfless and humble man I know. Zbigniew Grankowski. Lesniak, the St. Alphonsus Parish family wants you to know how special you are to us, how thankful we are to God that He gave us such a wonderful priest, even for such a short while, and we pray God continues to bless you. Ron Babich for the 20 years of his dedication and service to the parishioners of Our Lady Queen of All Saints, Fraser. 22. I thank God for his abundant blessing in sending us such a wonderful pastor. Despite his incredibly busy schedule as pastor and vicar, he clears time to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation on a request basis. Father is also seen sporting his Red Hawk gear at many of our students sporting events. Joe takes time during faith formation so that we can make things right with Jesus again. We are like one big family. 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. We thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Obloj, for giving us your son. 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. We must attain holiness for ourselves and for our priestly leader to be successful. Phil Ching (2012-15), Fr. Joe for all that you have done and all the sacrifices you have made for the IC community. He is the dynamo of a viable, energetic Christian community in Western Wayne County. Frequently he recalls childhood stories about antics with our oldest brother, Michael, and our sister Maureen whom he cherishes because he prayed for a sister. He always has a welcoming hug and warm smile for us. Parishioners of St. Sebastian ParishDearborn Heights. I'm a single girl. 7. I feel so safe and peaceful in your arms. We are also grateful to Fr. Stans article asking for items needed for the vegetable garden that was being planned, such as gardening tools or garden center gift cards. Norman Paul Thomas is recognized in The Michigan Catholic Priesthood Sunday edition because he deserves it. "When you witness a situation when someone is being rude to a priest, let him know that you noticed and express compassion." 13. He has no problem getting volunteers to do jobs around the church. 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. We pray that God continues to bless him and want him to know what a blessing he is in our lives. So far its working out pretty good; I love working there. 4. 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. At Easter Vigil 2014, 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 truly is a wonderful blessing to our parish and is loved by all. Thank you, Fr. Craig is just what our parish needed, a breath of fresh air. He visits retirement homes. They both go out of their way to do Christs work and do a lot for the poor. As a St. Mark Parish member for almost 40 years, I have experienced, firsthand, the service of numerous priests. Our priest is Fr. John and he helps us understand the importance of our guardian angel. Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski, has been a blessing to me when I needed an annulment, and he did everything to see to this. Are you ready? I seek to emulate his and the popes everyman approach to life. Joe also challenges us to follow Church teaching including weekly attendance at Sunday Mass, respecting life, and supporting social justice. Joe (drum roll please!) He has his face painted at our festival, keeping the children enthralled, and dances the polka with the grandmas. The past year was a difficult one for our family. He gives the best homilies every Sunday and theyre always from the heart never read off a piece of paper. He works so hard to shepherd the people of St. Michael Parish in Livonia. So neither one of us are close with the Priest marrying us. Suzanne Ignatius and Mike NorrisSt. Charles Lwanga Parish, Detroit. It keeps you coming back." Choir member Bruce Goeser, an Epiphany member for 51 years thus far, added an appreciation of the ministry. With all his inspiring homilies, you felt you knew and were a part of his family. 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. He is ready to serve you whenever you need him. A priest functions in persona Christi capitasin the person of Christ, head of the Church. Carolyn UtterSt. Michael Parish, Livonia. He has such integrity and honesty and this genuine childlike innocence about him whenever he speaks to you! Greg Rozborski of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Roseville. His passion for learning and gift for teaching are well received by our youth, with teenaged graduates of I.C. He tells good stories. James A. Moloney. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. He takes to heart our joys, sorrows, hopes, fears, triumphs and defeats through prayer and blessings. John exhibits leadership skills that allow him to collaborate with parishioners along an unbelievable range of competencies. For this and for a lot more reasons, I love Fr. still singing his praises. Im not scared anymore! Neither seek recognition. For the first time in many years Fr. "They tell priests, 'You've gotta feed the sheep.' "They've done that here. Parker is one of a kind and we are appreciative of all that he has done and will continue to do for the praise and glory of God and His Church. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. He is a hands-on priest. 6 Ways To Support Your Parish Priest 1. Tom Belczak of St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. Stanley every single day. 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. 11K views, 428 likes, 445 loves, 3.6K comments, 188 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from EWTN: Starting at 8 a.m. 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! Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville, is the best priest ever because he cares for everyone. I appreciated everything he has done for me. Like many gay people he was wounded and rejected by the Catholic Church. John is mindful of our needs and our capacity to carry on the Catholic tradition. Through his whole life he has remained faithful to God and waited patiently to become a bishop. Joe and I have laughed, cried (and argued) through many ups and downs. Tomek and Fr. Balazy is a very giving and forgiving man. 5: He has creative and interesting homilies. He shares what he knows with parishioners and priests by teaching all of us about God. What makes 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. What a blessing she is. This happened about a year and a half ago, and we were called Mission One, Two and Three. They also celebrate the Hungarian culture, enjoyed by the many Hungarian Catholics and those of us of Hungarian descent, who attend Holy Cross. Stanleys homily again! 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. Hendrico Rebello, SAC, associate pastor, are serving our parishes and are truly blessings in so many ways. I hope you like Fr. Greg has told me how much he appreciates and loves the love that we share as a married couple in the church. Edwin W. Balazy appeared on their doorstep, introduced himself and thus began a relationship that has lasted 36 years. Bob, who essentially said that ending his life was NOT the correct choice. They celebrate Mass so devoutly and beautifully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ by their words and actions every day. Fr. Okeke for his great leadership and for inspiring all of us to deepen our relationship with God. 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. He speaks well and tells us how much Jesus loves us and to share his message. Stanley, we thank you for everything you bring to us in your teachings and your wise words. John Zenz from Holy Name Parish in Birmingham. Our parents were (and continue to be) so proud. He is a true shepherd of God and lives the Gospel of love. Ever welcoming, Fr. He took interest in our youth group and came to our activities. Now, serve him. Your heart ached for him and with him when he lost his beloved dad and his treasured dogs. He brings the children up to the altar for the peace prayers and has one of them start the Our Father.. 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. There are many things about this very humble man that I am appreciative of. They included alcoholics as well as mothers and fathers who had encountered hard times. Fr. No. About three years ago, I moved to Farmington Hills, and in February of 2014 almost died. I have been blessed to know Msgr. He is a committed Catholic priest. 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. Ryan Adams. Kern always seemed to help all of them, and he had time for everyone and everything. Henry is the one who came into our lives and changed everything for the good. Bobs homily about Jesus divinity and humanity that first captured my sisters heart. This is what I receive from him. He doesnt beat around the bush either; he never mixes a talk of need and money in with his homily. BOG ZAPLAC! Answer (1 of 8): Priests are not 'available' for you to fall in love with. Joe was with me on the happiest day of my life, as well as the hardest. 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. I thank you, and we do miss you. His down-to-earth calmness helped us weather this situation. Tom Belczak as our pastor and spiritual guide. From the beginning he has always made our family feel as if he had known us for a very long time. Fr. Fr. 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. Bill, Lisa, Emily, Stephanie and Ryan Gray. He makes Mass really special. Aaron DePeyster became the shepherd to St. Sebastian Parish, Dearborn Heights, in July 2011. Additionally, the male-female attraction is natural law. As a member of the former Our Lady of Lourdes Church in River Rouge, which went through an extremely painful merger process with St. Francis Xavier Church in Ecorse to become St. Andre Bessette Parish, I am convinced that God blessed us by sending us Fr. I know that sometimes he is lucky to get four hours of sleep. From his no-fear confessions, healing Masses, to calling his parishioners by their first names, he deserves more than a mere letter of praise and recognition. Dealing with Rejection Next, comes acceptance. Top 10 things we love about Fr. He has brought much joy and understanding by the Gospel and by his interpretation of the Gospel in his homilies. God Bless! There is no one like him that can manage and maintain two churches and be involved in many organizations. Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! 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. His faith is evident in all he does and he sets a wonderful example for us of how to live our lives here on earth. Authentic, genuine, caring, conscientious, smart and loving, Fr. Fr. St. John Vianney describes a priest as He who is not for himself, he is for you. Thats our pastor, Fr. David Lesniak is a man of God and has done so much for our beloved St. Alphonsus Parish in Dearborn. Theodore Parker of St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Detroit. Aaron always makes the time to hear a persons confession whenever they ask him. Fr. Have Realistic Expectations and Be Helpful Stanley Obloj as our pastor and shepherd. Leo Sabourin has been a blessing to us at St. Constance Parish in Taylor. 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. If you're non-Orthodox, though, the priest probably won't be expecting you to ask for a blessing so he might try to shake your hand. At Easter Vigil 2015, my sister became Catholic; it was Fr. You make me feel alive. Robert McCabe of St. Pius X Parish in Southgate, a kind and caring individual who greatly helped during a family tragedy. Msgr. 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. He says, Just call me whenever you need me.. We are very saddened to see him transferred to St. Timothy next week. We do not come to Mass on Sunday for happy-clappy toe-tapping choruses. Grateful parishionerSt. Sabina Parish, Dearborn Heights. Stanley Pachla pastor of St. Veronica Parish in Eastpointe, is a special blessing in our lives. Learn from this special teaching by Pastor Chris how to use the name of Jesus to effect changes in your life, city and world He deserves it. 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