He will go wherever he is needed, without question. Joe Horn. I appreciated everything he has done for me. Thank you, Fr. We are thankful that he has now been made our pastor for six years. He is a blessing to me and everyone he comes in contact with. We decided to talk to Fr. I appreciate the opportunity to serve daily Mass, funerals, and other liturgical devotions with him. Joe and I have laughed, cried (and argued) through many ups and downs. Our pastor is a vocal supporter of Catholic education and furthers our mission daily. I am a member of St. Augustine and St. Monica Parish in Detroit, and I am so grateful to have Msgr. If the priest hearing your confession cannot handle that or keeps doing the thing that is upsetting you, you can also just walk out. I deeply appreciate the servant leadership of Fr. Zbigniew also has brought two parishes together, not closed them. My priest at St. Barbara in Dearborn, Fr. It took just a short period of time for us to realize what a treasure we have in this priest! The enormous amount of time that it must take for Father to prepare for the childrens Mass at Christmas is very appreciated by many. We're glad this was helpful. Though he was 94 years old, the potential loss of the patriarch of our family was no easier to contemplate. He speaks well and tells us how much Jesus loves us and to share his message. It shows! 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 Trying to decide what to do was very difficult we didnt want him to suffer, but were we selfish in keeping him alive? Stanley Obloj, pastor of St. Mark, has enriched my life and has made me a better Christian. James is making his way into the minds and hearts of those he serves. Amen! 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. With each assignment he brings a sense of joy, delight, compassion, faith-filled preaching and a welcome sense of humor to his parishioners. Thanks to him I got married by the Church and since that day he makes sure I get closer and closer to God by inviting me to participate as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion and also as lector, thanks to those services my responsibility and love to God continues growing daily. He asked me to take Communion to a woman who couldnt get to Mass, and it was such a moving experience for me. Ed. Provide a Vacation - Without a doubt, there is one thing that every single pastor absolutely needs no matter who they are: rest.Whether this is a dubbed a vacation, trip, or sabbatical, all of the above allow for your pastor to . Being a man of action, he also teaches us as much by example as by word. Fr. _____ and _____, having witnessed your vows for marriage before God and all who are assembled here, by the authority invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. From the beginning he has always made our family feel as if he had known us for a very long time. John prays with us and listens deeply to Gods Holy Word and to the Church. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. That is the message of Malachi 2:10-12. 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). Carolyn UtterSt. Michael Parish, Livonia. Like many gay people he was wounded and rejected by the Catholic Church. Norman Paul Thomas. Stans article asking for items needed for the vegetable garden that was being planned, such as gardening tools or garden center gift cards. F.A.B.O, on June 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 11. Ignatius of Loyola, The parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, Erie, We at St. Benedict Parish in Waterford are truly blessed to have Fr. Tim and Jim share their values and beliefs to the couples who were preparing to embark on that journey. A different time we were part of a group of priests at a two-day program on Church renewal, organized by two local priests who had gone away on studies. Reconciling earthly family matters with the teachings of Christ can be challenging. His passion for learning and gift for teaching are well received by our youth, with teenaged graduates of I.C. Joe takes time during faith formation so that we can make things right with Jesus again. Zbigniew as my priest, my guide and my spiritual father, Irma Veronica PinaSt. Barbara and St. Cunegunda parishes, Dearborn and Detroit. Grankowski is a one-of-a-kind priest and words cannot describe how he has impacted our lives. Rooney is a caring priest and it is apparent to me that he cares so much about people. Father made the Mass so memorable for all of us. He loved people, even those who did not see the goodness in him. Stanley came along. He also left a lasting impression on our children. This is what I receive from him. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville, is the most nicest priest in the world. When youre in his class at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, you want to learn. Rosemary BouttNational Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. He sees our sins as a burden that he will take up (with Jesus!) We hope you stay at our parish for a long time! David Lesniak is a man of God and has done so much for our beloved St. Alphonsus Parish in Dearborn. Fr. I cant imagine being able to have gone through these tragedies without him. Annes, the parish next door. He works so hard to shepherd the people of St. Michael Parish in Livonia. Okeke is the most joy-filled person I have ever met, and he strives to communicate that joy and Gods love to each of us. Msgr. When Fr. His down-to-earth calmness helped us weather this situation. Each week you join us at our club to let us know that we, too, are a vital part of the parish. God has blessed us well!Students in the faith formation program at Immaculate Conception Parish, Ira Township. Joe makes time to have a presence around the parish and community. Seldom do we find someone who so wonderfully and lovingly embraces and lives his vocation. 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 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. We are very blessed to have Fr. They also celebrate the Hungarian culture, enjoyed by the many Hungarian Catholics and those of us of Hungarian descent, who attend Holy Cross. Today, we are stronger in our faith than ever before. 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. Prayer #14. His energy, leadership and support breathe life through our building. What a blessing this shepherd at St. Veronica Parish has been!Gianna House Board of Directors St. Veronica Parish, Eastpointe. He cares for everybody even if theyre sick and wounded, poor or rich, tomboy or princess, or loved or hated. "God doesn't need us to give Him our money. He is a warm and friendly person with a deep love of God. He said that once a couple in their 50s took turns confessing. But we would still see each other thru this process which probably was not helpful cause during this time he has been in three differ orders. David, Fr. Slaton, associate pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish, is such a knowledgeable priest. I thank you, and we do miss you. Second, Jos was a true and sincere seeker of spiritual truth. 3. Give him a compliment at a random time of the day. A priest and a woman (who is not a family member) should avoid riding in cars together, just the two of them. Our lives are enriched and deepened through Fr. 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. "Giving in a regular, disciplined, generous way-up to and beyond the tithe-is simply good sense in view of the promises of God.". Here are some easy tips to help you spot a valuable 45 RPM record right away. STO LAT!The Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish, Dearborn Heights. Basil the Great Parish in Eastpointe has the peace, sense of humor, wisdom and positive attitude of someone far beyond his years. They didnt have to be especially blessed; in a sense, all of Gods creation became sacramental. I cant tell you the number of people who came back to the Church because of Fr. He is truly a gift from God from the Archdiocese of Detroit. He cuts off all contact with the woman. If someone dies, he has the funeral Mass and goes to the cemetery for the burial. Tom! Stanley will occupy a place in my heart forever and I am so thankful for his presence and guidance, which has strengthened my spiritual journey. He brings the children up to the altar for the peace prayers and has one of them start the Our Father.. Our priest is Fr. Robert Slaton, associate pastor, are two amazing priests, each special in their own way. With or without Fr. To summarize, what draws people to Fr. Aaron there is a simple sincerity and devotion to taking Gods message to His flock. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. I am a member of St. Thecla Parish in Clinton Township, but between 2003-10, I worked with Fr. Fr. CFoxDWH. His lead is not always comfortable and he makes me question my own motives and for all of that, I thank God for Fr, Chris! Noel has changed the lives of many here at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Stanleys homily again! He cares deeply about his parishioners, which is evident from the amount of time he spends getting to know each one. He always has a welcoming hug and warm smile for us. Stanley, as a priest and a person, along with how fortunate our parish is to have him as our leader. We miss you, Fr. We have shared vacations, holidays, birthdays and weddings; lively debates about politics and religion; joys, fears and sorrows. Since my kids made their first Communion 10 years ago, he has showed so much interest in my familys spiritual life, he planted Gods seed in my heart and every day at church, he continues watering with all his love and care. Give the pastor Your vision. Your heart ached for him and with him when he lost his beloved dad and his treasured dogs. God Bless! During the past 11 years, Msgr. Alex Kratz, OFM, also came from Berkley and gave me last rites and prayed with my family. Thomas has been and always will be a special blessing to me. Fr. We are so blessed to have a very special priest here at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Birmingham, Ala. Fr. Besides his physical energy, Fr. Needless to say, it was again a meaningful tribute to his years of service to God, to his Church, and to all his fellow human beings. J.J. In addition to his formal commitments, Fr. Fr. Kishore Battu among us as well, but in particular our elementary school children have had the wonderful experience of enjoying his joyful, affirming spirit. Also, we noticed a large cat walking around the parish grounds, and it was Father with his face painted like a cat! I am writing this letter to tell you about my parish priest. One of the first who comes to mind is Fr. He is a man of deep faith in the Lord and we are drawn in toward God through his aura. A Nuptial Mass will require your celebrant to be a priest. Everyone has their own expectations for their parish. He is not afraid to give hugs. Debbie SomandSt. Hugo of the Hills Parish, Bloomfield Hills. 8: He writes interesting stories. The students in the faith formation program at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township would like to thank 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. He has served as pastor of St. Anselm Parish in Dearborn Heights since 1978; four generations of our family have been blessed by this good and holy man. Francesca FreemanSacred Heart Church, Detroit. How rude of these people who rarely come to church, I thought. Barnabs G. Kiss and Fr. There were two dominant responses, each at about 40 percent of the total. Thank you, 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. I like him a lot. Pauls amazing costumes! Noel follows up with some patients after theyre discharged making visits to their homes or visiting families after a patient has died. Although I dont get to my parish every week for Mass due to my work schedule, on the Sundays that I do get there, I feel so blessed and filled with the Holy Spirit that I just feel wonderful all day! Ed and Mary HeplerSt. Alfred Parish, Taylor. I recall my feelings of sadness a few years later, as I read of his death in an accident on the freeway. Zbigniew as our pastor. What an honor to serve along with Fr. I wonder what he does with his sex drive. Darrell. Greg has been faced with many challenges from angry parishioners after the blending of three parishes into one. His smile invites friendliness and caring. Ron could bake awesome cakes. He resides at a nursing home in Livonia and still loves celebrating Mass. Fr. Those who have witnessed his ministry are forever grateful that he touched their lives during ordinary as well as extraordinary life experiences. He stretches himself to be able to include all who call upon him for help spiritually or physically. Your homilies are edifying and you make it known by your words and actions that your mission as a priest is the salvation of our souls. He accepts people, and life, as they are not as who or what he wishes they could be. 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. Father prayed with us, encouraged us, and loved us. Fr. They are special men, both caretakers of this church and of the people who belong here. Brian has never actually been my pastor but I feel deeply blessed to call him friend since childhood. He knows how to cultivate those traditions that are most meaningful to his people. 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. 4: He always positive and smiling. He is a true, living example of a priest, who has gained the love, respect and admiration of the faithful people he serves on a regular basis. 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. My children have gotten to know and love him over the years, and he looks forward to our visits. Greg with this challenge, and Father said he would go to the hospital the next and not only give the rite of anointing of the sick, but also a special blessing! My husband recovered fully and Fr. 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. He remembers names and easily speaks with any and all patients and families, visitors in the hallway, volunteers, physicians, staff from all areas of the hospital, and our special needs students from Jo Brighton. Perhaps the best route, the most practical route, is to remain polite with him, but to consciously limit your contact from him. The members of the Friendship Club St. Anselm Parish, Dearborn Heights. Of course, the kids love the candy, but the real draw is Fr. Our entire parish community has reaped so many benefits from having Fr. St. Anastasia has always been blessed with outstanding pastors, and I have no doubt that Fr. We could never thank Fr. Joseph and Cheryl KiznerHoly Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Detroit. 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. One of our authors explains: "My spiritual sisterhood in college gave the friars a spiritual bouquet once, and they cried with joy and loved it. Msgr. He greets everyone outside of Mass. Our archbishop shows justice, peace and joy while leading our Catholic schools and parishes. One such priest, Fr. And now that we are merged he has been assigned to be pastor at St. Timothy in Trenton. Brian kindly lent me his ear when I sought his advice. I know that it is polite to invite the priest to the wedding. In fact, he was at the parish picnic playing waiter serving up the baked potatoes! He is always available to talk or just give you a pat on the back. 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. You always know youve been to church when you leave with him. George Charnley, a retired priest, for his continued service to our parish. Georges unflappable presence (like Jesus with his Apostles on the Sea of Galilee in the storm) was there. He kept us interested in our faith. Brian Chabala at St. Irenaeus Parish in Rochester Hills, speaks to us from his heart. 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! Next believe that Jesus is God's son, and that he died on the cross for your sins. Rest assured I will do my very best to make my exceptional priest proud. No. Remember, Confession is always a place of victory. Stanley for all of the blessings you bring to our parish and to our family. To him the priesthood is a calling from God, not a career choice or 9-5 job. 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. "When you witness a situation when someone is being rude to a priest, let him know that you noticed and express compassion." 13. Fr. In observing him over the years, I am consistently inspired and impressed by his service and connection to people of all backgrounds. He is a committed Catholic priest. One was a Japanese family. I thank my Fr. He has been and continues to be a beautiful guiding light for our lifes journey. Larry Siroskey, was forced to take a medical leave. Fr. What more could I ask from a loving God as I navigate through lifes complexities? Youd never find Fr. 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. I am a member of St. Cunegunda in Detroit and St. Barbara in Dearborn, and I will love to share with all of you why Fr. We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for our priest, Fr. Even when I lector at Saturday Mass, I come to Sunday Mass as well just to hear Fr. As a PIME missionary priest, Fr. Ed:Fr. Everyday I see you I want to run into your arms and kiss you. 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. Stephen Rooney has brought laughter and humor back into our lives here at St. Catherine Church, part of Our Lady on the River Parish in Marine City. When you need help with bills, he is there to give a helping hand. Suzanne Szczepanski-WhiteGrosse Pointe Woods. Thank you, Fr. We dont remember his exact words, but basically Fr. Thank you! Our love, respect, and gratitude for him will always remain endless. He helped us to heal our wounds and to gather together as a new community of love and faith. He is very involved in the things that go on in other peoples lives. In the last few years, one of the most highly anticipated events is our Halloween Trunk N Treat. 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. And the number one reason we love Fr. The greeting you read on the website is pretty much universal. Jim Moloney! Im sure he remembers each and every assignment, even at the ripe age of 97! 5: He has creative and interesting homilies. If you leave St. Augustine and St. Monica with anything less than blessings and a heart filled with love for your fellow Christians, than youve not fully experienced what a celebration of the Eucharist is about! When someone needs a clergy person, the hospitals call on Fr. Zbigniew is a gifted speaker and his homilies are very inspirational for us. Before the end of the day, they had to face a minor revolution from all of us there. 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. He has brought much joy and understanding by the Gospel and by his interpretation of the Gospel in his homilies. Earlier this year, my husband Larry was hospitalized and became very ill and was in the ICU, I approached Fr. Angelus Ligeti extra special is that they are deeply spiritual Franciscans who run Holy Cross (Hungarian) Parish in Detroit as well as St. Anthony of Padua Hungarian Parish in Windsor, and in addition, they cover a lot of other ground. He is our hero, and we respect and admire him beyond words. The PodolskisSt. Barbara and St. Cunegunda, Dearborn and Detroit. St. John Vianney describes a priest as He who is not for himself, he is for you. Thats our pastor, Fr. Through his whole life he has remained faithful to God and waited patiently to become a bishop. Kern for help. He has enriched my life and his familys lives. Thank you, Fr. He is a loving and caring priest with a heart of gold. They have deeply impacted our children, from an excellent education to teaching them high moral standards. He listens to the other bishops, comforts them when needed, and shows joy instead of complaining. St. Linus Catholic School in Dearborn Heights is beyond blessed to have Fr. Through his vocation he brings to the community a 21st century St. John Vianney. #6 As we recognize pastor appreciation month, Thank you for your service to the church throughout the year. While our parish was experiencing a traumatic crisis in pastoral leadership last fall, Fr. Try one of these to melt his heart. Aaron brought me back to my Catholic faith from a very dark place, and he continues to help me through spiritual guidance. Stanley for less than five years, I honestly feel like I have known him my whole life. This is what Catholics call . He visits the homebound weekly and when called, rushes to the bedside of the dying, even those who are not members of the parish. Both men have moved on to new assignments: Fr. This year, 2015, was the 110th anniversary of the founding of our parish and the 90th anniversary of the building our beautiful church. Stanley Obloj is a great source of inspiration for both of us. Marriage is a sacrament, and deciding to receive this sacrament comes with responsibilities. He wanted to make everyone happy, which was a difficult process. Zbigniew Grankowski, has been a blessing to me when I needed an annulment, and he did everything to see to this. 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. Bill Promesso and why we love him. 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. Fr. But then a thief stole my heart. Then He grows in us and reveals to us all the secrets of His heart. Craig. Fr. Im sure he will bring his own special qualities and ideas that we are eager to embrace. Fr. He shows kindness by saying Hello to us. 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 says, Just call me whenever you need me.. Amen. He baptized four of my six children, and gave all but the youngest of us our first holy Communions. He leads by example just as Jesus did. Friends and family question our decision to drive that far to make St. Andre Bessette our parish home. He connected with the young and old of our parish. Tom, and for coming back to us! 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. 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. They have now joined our church. He welcomed my mother when I brought her to visit St. Barbara. I see the smile on his face and realize that he is truly following the path that God has chosen for him. Our newest priest here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak is Fr. He who is not for himself, but basically Fr what more could I ask from a loving God I. 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