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 could have retired 15 years ago, but has stayed on at St. Anselm, where he is cherished by his parishioners. 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. As a teenager, he connected with us in ways that you didnt see back then. He has enriched my life and his familys lives. Sister Anne Mamienski, our pastoral associate, has been with us for one year. For example, you can expect to relocate every two to three years. 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. I love my priest because he is so gentle and kind. We are blessed to have him as our pastor. In the past, Fr. As parishioners of St. Kenneth in Plymouth, we are blessed by the return of Fr. He is not afraid to give hugs. A Nuptial Mass will require your celebrant to be a priest. 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. At Easter Vigil 2014, Fr. Fr. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. You don't even have to say "Father bless," just get ready to "catch the blessing" and he'll know what you're doing. He took interest in our youth group and came to our activities. 4: He always positive and smiling. Fr. They included alcoholics as well as mothers and fathers who had encountered hard times. We'll walk you through some cute ways to tell him you love him! Fr. As a congregation, we also give thanks for anyone celebrating the gift of life for the coming week; we sing Happy Birthday to those who are having a birthday. Fr. He was an accomplished painter and . He is patient with people, watches out for us, and teaches us to pray for protection from evil. Fr. 9 So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say . Hendrico Rebello, SAC, associate pastor, are serving our parishes and are truly blessings in so many ways. Love your priests and bishops, just as they love you. The Altar Society of Henry Ford VillageDearborn. This is one priest who cannot be replaced by his good deeds. 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. No matter what I am going through, he is always by my side. 5: He has creative and interesting homilies. He is always available to anyone who needs him and he greets everyone, personally, before each Mass. What makes Fr. 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. Fr. You aren't just my sun. 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. 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. Robert Slaton, associate pastor, are two amazing priests, each special in their own way. 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. Additionally, the male-female attraction is natural law. I do not work for the parish. Tom! Once a priest presents himself as a chaste, committed celibate but is actually sexually active, he has destroyed one of the pillars of his mental health It is easy to feel outrage at a priest. Our first meeting was about my baptism and becoming Catholic. That is until we met Fr. He is not above cleaning out closets discarding or recycling unused items weeding flower beds, and just working hard to get the church organized and restored. He was pastor of our church, St. Alfred in Taylor, for just four years. Fr. Mark Borkowski, who was our pastor and loved by our parish. Everyday I see you I want to run into your arms and kiss you. Craig. Grankowski! Joes flock includes a grade school and high school as well as aging parishioners and young families. He is very welcoming and friendly to all and has gone above and beyond not only for my family but for many others. He leads by example just as Jesus did. One of the first who comes to mind is Fr. Theodore Parker of St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Detroit. He also left a lasting impression on our children. He cuts off all contact with the woman. I am writing to The Michigan Catholic to let the world oops, Michigan know about a most wonderful priest named Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski? John Zenz from Holy Name Parish in Birmingham. He is a very devout priest and very humble, with a great sense of humor. However, I have never been magnetized to a priest until Fr. Fr. He exemplifies the love and mercy of Jesus. God bless you Fr. He could have retired, but we still have him. He stresses the importance of reconciliation and reception of the Eucharist. Jim Lopez as a pre-marital counselor at Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark churches in Marine City. I thank my Fr. Joe takes time during faith formation so that we can make things right with Jesus again. Mary ShackettOur Lady on the River, Marine City. Tom Belczak as our pastor and spiritual guide. Accept your lack of control. "Tithing isn't really giving - It's returning.". Stanley for all of the blessings you bring to our parish and to our family. Fr. "They tell priests, 'You've gotta feed the sheep.' "They've done that here. Barnabas is normally the celebrant at the weekly Mass that we attend, and his insightful homilies focus on the Scripture and its place in our world today. He has an aura of peace and love, which is shared by all who come in contact with him. Watching him all these years is the reason I love giving my time providing Communion and prayer to many hospitals of the sick. Mark, we still say the stations Marys Ways and many people come during Lent. Barbara BechardSt. Alphonsus Church, Dearborn. He prays for everyone. We love and appreciate our Pallottine priests!Raymond Mote Redford Township. Joseph Culotta has been here for seven years now, and if Bishop Baker moves him, Fr. Brian kindly lent me his ear when I sought his advice. We do not have to feel the regret of prematurely ending Dads life. Dear Father, Thank you for a pastor that seeks You with a whole heart. We look forward to traveling with him as he leads us on the road to strengthening our Catholic faith. "I love it when you wear that shirt." Most guys put effort into their appearance, but they don't usually get praised on it like ladies do. Jim Mayworm as our pastor. #5 I wish you an awesome Pastor Appreciation month, and I hope you receive many thank-you cards. He is the epitome of faithful servant and of the existence of angels and Christ among us. Hilarious, Lists, Priesthood Shaun McAfee He stressed the importance of families holding on to their traditions and values. Kishore Battu among us as well, but in particular our elementary school children have had the wonderful experience of enjoying his joyful, affirming spirit. 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 Father gave a warm, loving homily and invited our whole family (four married children and 10 grandchildren) onto the altar for a special blessing. I would like to mention my teacher, Fr. Patrick F. Halfpenny celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination. Kern would hold meetings of A.C.T.U. Fr. Three Choices for Priests in Love If a priest falls in love, he has three choices for his future lifestyle: 1) The Celibate Way: Keeping his sexual urges under control and unexpressed. What makes Fr. Craig Giera had some big shoes to fill when he took over after the death of our beloved Fr. He has been at several parishes. I am not a volunteer. Both priests have helped me when my parents and brother passed on with funeral Masses, rosaries at the wakes, etc. When I think of Fr. He uplifts us spiritually and helps us remember our humanness and strengths, and encourages us to overcome lifes situations with faith and grace. I got full support. Lord, I love you with all my heart.". care. He works well with our other spiritual leader, Sr. Mary Downey. James has demonstrated by his attitude and actions that he is a priest dedicated to the Church and to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Our priest is Fr. Our priest, Fr. Thank you, Fr. Reconciling earthly family matters with the teachings of Christ can be challenging. In short, the priest falls in love. 2. The Wooten FamilyImmaculate Conception Parish, Ira Township. For a believer to marry an unbeliever is to sin grievously against God and God's people. We know he cares and loves each one of us as lambs given to him by God to shepherd. His participation in the Mass is one that is dedicated to that moment. Stanley, for everything you are and do. His humbleness and sincerity during Mass shows his humaness, especially during the Confiteor, warms my heart he shows that he is one of us. He does not turn away from God and his love for God inspires us to pray more and live the Gospel message. Any time I went to Holy Trinity, I witnessed the line-up of needy people he took care of, that my dad used to speak of. It can get tense when a priest's expectations don't align with those of the lay leadership and parishioners. 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!). 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. Rosemary BouttNational Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. Aaron DePeyster became the shepherd to St. Sebastian Parish, Dearborn Heights, in July 2011. He has devoted his life to the Catholic Church and made many sacrifices to help us grow in faith. What a time to be alive and a Catholic! It is truly humbling to say that Fr. 5. For our sons to have this presence of Christ an integral part of their lives has been profound. Major Joseph A. Cosci, Jr. U.S. Army Cyber Command, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, I know it said to write a note, but we did a Letterman top 10! Fr. 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. 20 Ways To Thank Your Pastor. You have also monitored the improvement of our parish grounds and given encouragement to us all. David Burgard, Fr. At first, Fr. Tom now retired but still saying Mass at St. Matthias, hes still there helping us cope with cancer. Linus Kinyua in honor of Priesthood Sunday. Try one of these to melt his heart. To Father, excellence is not enough. We dont remember his exact words, but basically Fr. Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. Ive been knowing Father since 1968 when he became the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Detroit. When you need help with bills, he is there to give a helping hand. Wed like to thank Fr. 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. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. 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. Henry is the one who came into our lives and changed everything for the good. I wonder what he does with his sex drive. I thank God for his abundant blessing in sending us such a wonderful pastor. We have shared vacations, holidays, birthdays and weddings; lively debates about politics and religion; joys, fears and sorrows. You have a great smile and the parish is looking great. John Kopson (who interned with us), the words that come immediately to mind are good sports., Their insight in the confessional has been a great blessing to our family as well. Stanley came along. Cornelius Okeke from St. Andre Bessette in Ecorse. He is the most devoted, spiritual, humble, warm-hearted, hard-working and giving priest we have ever met. We often come to admire and feel close to people we work. Fr. He spends the 40-minute period visiting with students and genuinely getting to know them. When duty calls, he is like a fire engine. 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 understood all the questions and concerns that arose along the way and ensured that there were opportunities and forums to address them. This is what I receive from him. Tim is director of priestly vocations, and Fr. Darrell has wonderfully inspirational homilies. Top 10 things we love about Fr. Joe and I have laughed, cried (and argued) through many ups and downs. Stanley has been working on finding a better way through his words, prayers and actions to lead us in worship for the glorification of God! But, its worth noting. Our parents were (and continue to be) so proud. He shows his love for God and other virtues by leading our churches and schools. 8 A third time the Lord called, "Samuel!". 8: He writes interesting stories. 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. All of these are to "make up" for the sin, and to prove that the sorrow was sincere. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.". I am writing this letter to tell you about my parish priest. He tells good stories. Our pastor is a vocal supporter of Catholic education and furthers our mission daily. He is inspiring and gets our attention during the homilies. Thank you, Fr. For his happiness and that he may be well-rested: Pray that your priest is happy and he finds things that give him life . That is what makes Fr. 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. No carnivals, just our big family getting together for hot dogs and fun. He is the most spiritual, selfless and humble man I know. ET on EWTN: Holy Mass and Rosary on Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Thursday within the. Raymond H. Bucon, as our pastor at St. Sabina Church in Dearborn Heights. Joe Esper:No. It took just a short period of time for us to realize what a treasure we have in this priest! He takes a genuine interest in his parishioners and even their extended families and makes a point of greeting all who came to Mass. They also have been wonderful blessings to our faith community and are dearly missed. Fr. This extraordinary priest is Msgr. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville, is the best priest ever because he cares for everyone. Leo, they love him. Thank you, Pat. His homilies are fabulous; his dedication to his vocation is evident in every celebration of the Mass. Noel has changed the lives of many here at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. His smile lit up the church and you couldnt help feeling energized. He kept us interested in our faith. He takes to heart our joys, sorrows, hopes, fears, triumphs and defeats through prayer and blessings. The St. Linus Catholic School CommunityDearborn Heights. Second, this "retirement" is typically the last thing a priests ever wants. Mary TriggsOur Mother of Perpetual Help, Oak Park. Bob said that if there was any chance of him surviving, he should be given that chance and rather let nature take its course, words that gave a sense of relief, lifting a great weight from our hearts. I hope you like Fr. Abigail B. As a PIME missionary priest, Fr. When Fr. Slaton, associate pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish, is such a knowledgeable priest. He later retired but continued to celebrate Mass all around the archdiocese. Fr. One was a Japanese family. His down-to-earth calmness helped us weather this situation. Fr. Father makes everything special; we just recently celebrated my kids 18th and 16th birthdays, and the celebration he did for us was amazing. For many years you have been our shepherd of souls, guiding and directing us in all things spiritual, by way of example and through your teachings. May God continue to bless the people of our parish with the support and love of a priest that truly loves what he is and lives for the Lord! During the pre-marital preparation, every couple got to hear how the Church values and appreciates family. Jim graciously agreed to come out of retirement nearly two years ago from Florida to be our pastor. Thomas is greatly loved and respected by parishioners and the community. I am 84 years old and a Catholic all my life and have never left Mass feeling as good as I do now. Dealing with Rejection Next, comes acceptance. Please make time to attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass on a Sunday at 1491 Baldwin, Detroit, as my guest and get to meet this wonderful man and the parish. 2. He is never too rushed to listen, too busy to make time, or too tired to be available. A man who never believed anyone could love the son of such a monster. Pat practiced setting an example for us. Darrell Roman as our pastor. Aaron always makes the time to hear a persons confession whenever they ask him. Thomas Villerot. He loved people, even those who did not see the goodness in him. I believe that this is in part due to his life experiences. 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. 201. Father feeds, clothes the poor, the homeless and is on call 24/7 to anoint the sick. 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Without him there we would be without Jesus in our lives in the Holy Eucharist. He welcomes all guests who visit our church. His good nature and humor have been a blessing to our parish!Father Ed is the living example of the Good Shepherd in todays world. Jillian Rae G.Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. He is always there for us, whether it be the choir (he has a wonderful voice), education, outreach programs, youth ministry and worship. Tony Tocco at St. Hugo of the Hills Parish in Bloomfield Hills. of the gospel by lives of dedicated love. John is very holy and faithful to God. The most common gift noted was a cash gift equivalent to one week of salary. Ive dubbed him Fr. We also need to remember Fr. Thank you, Fr. He shows patience by not rushing Mass. Besides his physical energy, Fr. Im here to be your waiter. Just transpose that to be servant. Thank you for the opportunity to sing his praises, because you would never learn any of this from him. We thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Obloj, for giving us your son. He speaks well and tells us how much Jesus loves us and to share his message. Tim, Maya, Ava and Emma StacySt. Alphonsus, Dearborn. Although Fr. Fr. I am a member of St. Augustine and St. Monica Parish in Detroit, and I am so grateful to have Msgr. Aaron is a humble, good and kind priest, who is gentle, loving, caring, understanding, patient, empathetic and compassionate! Alex. And we are so happy and glad! In times of our happiness, he takes great pride and rejoices with us in the accomplishments of our children and parishioners. He is also the official chaplain for our Dearborn Heights Police and Fire Department. Stanley. Colonel Bucon demonstrated loyalty, unwavering professionalism, steadfast initiative, selfless service and unfailing devotion to duty, which earned him the supreme respect of the soldiers and families he served. When Msgr. My mother died that year, and Fr. Fr. I can now think of certain people whom I have known, heroes in my life who fit this definition in a special way. This slight change in your behavior might even help the priest recognize and address what is happening in his own heart. He is kind and compassionate and funny and loving. Turns out, you just didn't know what to look for. Barnabs G. Kiss and Fr. He comprehends, penetrates, and transforms our culture through his homilies. When I come back, I hope I have him as my teacher again. We want to thank Fr. Zbigniew has welcome arms for all the children even if they are crying; his arms gave them comfort. Tomek Maka and currently Fr. 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. As you pray for the priests in your life, here are a few suggestions. The woman will want to make excuses for him and will probably always love him. Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! Despite his incredibly busy schedule as pastor and vicar, he clears time to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation on a request basis. He guides his flock, watches over us, and is there when one of us calls out for help. Bonnie GarofaloSt. Isaac Jogues, St. Clair Shores. Ed., Hes there when you need him humble, selfless. 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! Ed is a wonderful and faithful priest. It shows! 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