Fr. For our sons to have this presence of Christ an integral part of their lives has been profound. Henry Sands. He goes and does Gods work without question, but with the faith of the Lord. He leads us in hymns at weekday Mass unaccompanied whether in English, Italian, Latin, or Polish and makes sure we are all in key. Why do we love our priest? Joe Horn. His qualifications as a priest go beyond the calling of the faith. He uses his wisdom to teach us and guide us on our path to heaven. However, if he knows that you committed some kind of sin that automatically leads to an excommunication and therefore you are already excommunicated, he might inform you about that fact. 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? You aren't just my sun. He lives simply. They are special men, both caretakers of this church and of the people who belong here. Perhaps the best route, the most practical route, is to remain polite with him, but to consciously limit your contact from him. John is very holy and faithful to God. I personally am very much at peace in his class. Fr. Lord, I love you with all my heart.". All reached out to help because of Fr. He mentioned that Addison was my dads great-granddaughter in his homily. You might not have thought of alcohol as a good gift for your priest, but it's a sure thing. This year, 2015, was the 110th anniversary of the founding of our parish and the 90th anniversary of the building our beautiful church. We would like to recognize Fr. Joe!Thank you, Fr. So far its working out pretty good; I love working there. I am writing to The Michigan Catholic to let the world oops, Michigan know about a most wonderful priest named Fr. We do not have to feel the regret of prematurely ending Dads life. The following prayer sums up what Fr. Our entire parish community has reaped so many benefits from having Fr. You Gotta Have Heart, Miles and Miles of Heart? Well, I can tell you that Fr. Fr. When Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski, has been a blessing to me when I needed an annulment, and he did everything to see to this. Fr. However, I have never been magnetized to a priest until Fr. He shows the virtue of wisdom with his spiritual gift that allows him to share the purpose of Gods plan with us. Lesniak has guided us through the merger process with our neighboring parish, St. Clement. 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. Fr. Jim Moloney! I know that my fiancee Emily, and my mother and aunt, all of Michigan, are so thankful for his blessing as well. John Zenz from Holy Name Parish in Birmingham. Currently, Fr. During his nine-month absence, he taught us how to remain strong and maintain faith in the power of prayer. Both priests have helped me when my parents and brother passed on with funeral Masses, rosaries at the wakes, etc. Michael Zuelch, for coming to our parish, St. Mary in St. Clair. 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. Rosemary BouttNational Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak. If we know your situation, it helps us to counsel you. Then the man confessed . O loving and gracious God, Father of all, you. 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. I appreciate the fact that Fr. Stanley every single day. He is kind and compassionate and funny and loving. Fr. And the number one reason we love Fr. Through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, youve served humanity throughout the world. Joseph M. Esper for being our pastor. Then He grows in us and reveals to us all the secrets of His heart. Stanley to our parish. Zbigniew, besides being my pastor, is my spiritual father. He visits each classroom at least weekly and regularly attends sporting events and extracurricular activities. The St. Charles Lwanga Parish family in Detroit would like to congratulate Fr. He is our example. 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. Zbigniew Grankowski as our beloved pastor at St. Cunegunda Church in Detroit. Such a huge undertaking could only be filled by someone like Fr. He also has the unique gift of being able to bring out the gifts of other people to serve those in need. 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. No. Leo. 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. His passion for learning and gift for teaching are well received by our youth, with teenaged graduates of I.C. 1: He makes us happy to be Catholic!God Bless,Lawrence Ricard Principal Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Ira Township. We must attain holiness for ourselves and for our priestly leader to be successful. Joseph and Cheryl KiznerHoly Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Detroit. A Wedding Ceremony without Mass may have either a priest or deacon as celebrant. 10: He is an author of hymns and books. Craig. 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 Steve will become one of them. He kept us interested in our faith. You are my favorite person. Everyone has their own expectations for their parish. He is ready to serve you whenever you need him. Everyone who has ever been sick or shut-in sings his praises as a compassionate and comforting presence. Are you ready? Stanley for less than five years, I honestly feel like I have known him my whole life. Zenz is full of Gods love, and I have been privileged to witness this at St. Thomas More Parish in Troy. 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. Im sure he will bring his own special qualities and ideas that we are eager to embrace. His humbleness and sincerity during Mass shows his humaness, especially during the Confiteor, warms my heart he shows that he is one of us. Okeke! Studying to become a priest did not isolate my brother from the dramas of family life. 6: He makes everyone feel good about themselves. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.". We pray that God continues to bless him and want him to know what a blessing he is in our lives. Our children respond to his gentle love with their own love and respect. Thank you for all your kindness and love. Whatever suits his tastes, a nice bottle is always well-appreciated. God knows what he is doing and we thank Him every day for Fr. 22. Father has been a priest a short time, but you can already see the future holds great opportunity for him. Joe also challenges us to follow Church teaching including weekly attendance at Sunday Mass, respecting life, and supporting social justice. Having said this, Fr. It was more important than preparing for just the wedding day. Bobs pastoral care and guidance have been invaluable. Fr. I admire my priest very much, and I wonder if that's okay or if I might slip and fall in love with him. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville, is the best priest ever because he cares for everyone. He explains how the Gospel that was just proclaimed builds on what weve heard and learned in the last several weeks. He has such integrity and honesty and this genuine childlike innocence about him whenever he speaks to you! Turns out, you just didn't know what to look for. Several grades contributed to this letter of gratitude. He knows all our names. 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. I appreciated everything he has done for me. A rough year past, a better one coming. I need to tell you how I feel about you because it's consuming me. Father gave a warm, loving homily and invited our whole family (four married children and 10 grandchildren) onto the altar for a special blessing. John prays with us and listens deeply to Gods Holy Word and to the Church. With each assignment he brings a sense of joy, delight, compassion, faith-filled preaching and a welcome sense of humor to his parishioners. As a brand new pastor, Fr. 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! Fr. Theodore Parker of St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Detroit. George Charnley, retired clergy, but still assisting at St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. Fr. He then relays powerful messages that are enlightening and inspirational. In observing him over the years, I am consistently inspired and impressed by his service and connection to people of all backgrounds. We have a picnic once a year. He loves everyone no matter who it is. Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. But a Samaritan stops and cares for him, taking him to an inn where the Samaritan pays for his care. Fr. Remember, Confession is always a place of victory. Bryan Shackett special to me, besides the fact that he is my son, is his love of God and his total dedication to God and his faith. That is what makes Fr. He was pastor of our church, St. Alfred in Taylor, for just four years. I want to wake up with you in the morning and go to sleep with you wrapped around me in a cuddle at night. I know that sometimes he is lucky to get four hours of sleep. The woman went first and revealed that she had been cheating on her husband with a male friend of the couple. He is a man of deep faith in the Lord and we are drawn in toward God through his aura. They have now joined our church. He really is the ultimate epitome of what a priest should be a true representative of Christ. Edwin W. Balazy appeared on their doorstep, introduced himself and thus began a relationship that has lasted 36 years. The members of the Friendship Club St. Anselm Parish, Dearborn Heights. His ability to all of a sudden show up is uncanny; his homilies, which simply strike the right chord, touches our hearts exactly where it is needed. He is very approachable and we are very happy he is our pastor. He was our pastor for eight years. New churches, new schools, new streets; basically, America is home. Every time I am in the hospital, this holy priest comes in to anoint me and listen to pains of my life journey. As he alks down the aisle after Mass, kids scramble to be on the end of the row so he can give them a fistbump. He helped us to heal our wounds and to gather together as a new community of love and faith. Spiritual direction should take place during . So many memories you have left with us. He knows how to cultivate those traditions that are most meaningful to his people. For the first time in many years Fr. Fr. Hes gotten us through births and deaths and just regular days always reminding us that everything is within Gods plan. To honor this occasion, I embrace the opportunity to explain why I love my priest. We are so happy Fr. Aaron always makes the time to hear a persons confession whenever they ask him. We dont remember his exact words, but basically Fr. See if these three simple prayers don't usher you into a more intimate, loving relationship with the Lord Jesus. We're glad this was helpful. Bill Tindall personifies what a good priest and pastor should be. Once they meet Fr. Sometimes I just cant see the way, but Father never wavered. Norman Paul Thomas. 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. Fr. My children have gotten to know and love him over the years, and he looks forward to our visits. Those who have witnessed his ministry are forever grateful that he touched their lives during ordinary as well as extraordinary life experiences. He made you feel he knew every person he buried. Reconciling earthly family matters with the teachings of Christ can be challenging. He owns everything. 8. 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. Father is also responsible for bringing the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist to our school. At Easter Vigil 2015, my sister became Catholic; it was Fr. I am in love with you. Accept your lack of control. Declaration of Marriage. Our priest, Fr. Answer (1 of 8): Priests are not 'available' for you to fall in love with. Kern for help. Trying to decide what to do was very difficult we didnt want him to suffer, but were we selfish in keeping him alive? Tim and Jim share their values and beliefs to the couples who were preparing to embark on that journey. He is a warm and friendly person with a deep love of God. Fr. Fr. He is our priest, and we all love him. Fr. One of the first who comes to mind is Fr. I do not work for the parish. Fr. Aaron is also a strong spiritual leader and teacher who is very brave and courageous and will speak out to his parishioners at Mass, whenever necessary, about the current events affecting our Catholic faith, in his quest to get all of our souls to heaven!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. Fr. At Easter Vigil 2014, Fr. We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for our priest, Fr. 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. Father always makes our Mass so meaningful and we are blessed to have him in our lives and our parish. Fr. 201. The way that he personalizes his homilies is a very special gift to all of us. You're my moon, stars, and the whole galaxy. He makes Mass really special. I think about things he's said to me . Robert and Christine Phillips and familySt. Mark, Warren. I would love to praise my priest Fr. Parker listened to all points of view with compassion and understanding as he led us in our new direction. He uses humor and love to reach out to our congregation, to express how much our God loves us and how we can reach out to God and accept that love. To Fr. Thanks to God and doctors at Botsford, Im writing to you. Always Pray for Your Priest We often ask our priests to pray for us, but don't forget how much they need our prayers too, regularly and unstintingly! No parish cook or housekeeper. His parishioners are his family and he desires to know us individually. Ever welcoming, Fr. We werent sure about our future for several months in 2013, having to rely on the gracious contributions of numerous guest priests for many weeks. 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. 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. I can never have enough of you. I am 84 years old and a Catholic all my life and have never left Mass feeling as good as I do now. BOG ZAPLAC! Stan was asked if the parishs former convent might be available to house a new ministry that would reach out to pregnant teens, he warmly welcomed the idea. 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. His smile lit up the church and you couldnt help feeling energized. We truly appreciate you. You dont need to know a person for a long time to see how wonderful they are. What a blessing this shepherd at St. Veronica Parish has been!Gianna House Board of Directors St. Veronica Parish, Eastpointe. Bob welcomed me into the Church. Zbigniew Grankowski has touched our lives at St. Barbara in Dearborn and St. Cunegunda in Detroit in so many ways. I see clearly Gods and the Churchs love through the helping hand of Fr. John and he helps us understand the importance of our guardian angel. 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. His theological conversations have deepened the faith of his family. Thanks be to God for giving us the gift of Fr. They also celebrate the Hungarian culture, enjoyed by the many Hungarian Catholics and those of us of Hungarian descent, who attend Holy Cross. You reach out to every segment of your parish school, administration, parishioners, the elderly, the youth and youngsters. Marriage is a sacrament, and deciding to receive this sacrament comes with responsibilities. Fr. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. 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. 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! 7. He accepts people, and life, as they are not as who or what he wishes they could be. My love and respect for Father continues to grow and I honor him and pray that he will continue his work as our parish pastor. We, his parishioners are most fortunate to have Fr. 3: He is very fun. I am here to tell that 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. Paul Chateau, pastor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in Oak Park, is an attentive shepherd to his flock. A man who never believed anyone could love the son of such a monster. Don WatzaSt. Joseph the Worker, Lake Orion. Fr. Zbigniew as our pastor. He took interest in our youth group and came to our activities. Joe was with me on the happiest day of my life, as well as the hardest. When youre in his class at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, you want to learn. Bob McCabe, for all that you do for the families of St. Pius X Parish and school. 20 Ways To Thank Your Pastor. Ed and Mary HeplerSt. Alfred Parish, Taylor. Stanley, as a priest and a person, along with how fortunate our parish is to have him as our leader. He stresses the importance of reconciliation and reception of the Eucharist. Fr. Tom relates well to all ages: the young and the old, and in between. Sharon DillawaySt. Francis of Assisi-St. Maximillian Kolbe, Ray Township, In July 1979, the parishioners of St. John the Baptist Parish, Dearborn Heights, eagerly awaited the arrival of their new pastor. Fr. Last year, Fr. 8: He writes interesting stories. 5. Stanley Obloj. 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. That's because Catholic priests must commit to a vow of celibacy. Fr. Bobs homily about Jesus divinity and humanity that first captured my sisters heart. Second, Jos was a true and sincere seeker of spiritual truth. It shows! He remains faithful to God by praying. We only hope that he agrees to stay on with us for the foreseeable future!Tom and Lisa Lewis Waterford. Parishioners of St. Sebastian ParishDearborn Heights. I see the smile on his face and realize that he is truly following the path that God has chosen for him. Since finding out we share the same birthday, it is the first thing on my list of things I want to do for the day, to celebrate with him all these years later! Thank you, Fr. Joe brings his spiritual energy to enliven the community and remind us that we must all go forth as disciples of Christ. I love you Fr. "Tithing isn't really giving - It's returning.". He always has a welcoming hug and warm smile for us. He truly exemplifies what it means to be a Good Shepherd. still singing his praises. His homilies are spoken from his heart, not from notes. The friars have continued that tradition with a weekly Mass in the Hungarian language (in addition to celebrating Mass in English). We will do our best to continue his mission and grow this parish and continue to do work in Gods name. "They tell priests, 'You've gotta feed the sheep.' "They've done that here. He is a hands-on priest. He loved people, even those who did not see the goodness in him. Managing a lifetime together trumps one special day getting married. Joes flock includes a grade school and high school as well as aging parishioners and young families. We also thank Fr. Announcements are saved until the end of Mass, again, not mixed in. Sincerely, Attracted to My Priest Dear Attracted, Developing an attraction to a priest is not uncommon; it's just taboo to admit it. He always welcomes very warmly and sincerely new parishioners and visitors at the beginning of Mass. No. 9: He is smart, creative, and talented. No. We hated to see him leave our church, but the fact that many more will be helped and inspired by him is a good thing. Mike Verschaeve is a wonderful parish priest. He is a committed Catholic priest. Well be holding his feet while the bishop pulls him by the hands. What makes 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! Lesniak. During the past 11 years, Msgr. This is what Catholics call . Fr. You have been a true give to St. Anselm Parish in Dearborn Heights. He always stresses that we are a family of God. Fr. Fr. 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. ADVERTISEMENT. Alan and Susan AyoubSt. Mark Parish, Warren. Noel has changed the lives of many here at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Your support of our parish school is wonderful and you have given the young men in our parish who may be contemplating the priesthood a great role model to follow. Dear Father, Thank you for a pastor that seeks You with a whole heart. We have shared faith. This is what I receive from him. A priest functions in persona Christi capitasin the person of Christ, head of the Church. I thank God for his abundant blessing in sending us such a wonderful pastor. 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. As parishioners of St. Kenneth in Plymouth, we are blessed by the return of Fr. 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 . 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 always seems to have the right words when we face difficult times of illness or the death of a loved one. Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! 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. Joe prayed the Stations of the Cross with us in church we know that he is really busy but the fact that he took time with us made us feel important and loved. Joe for all that you have done and all the sacrifices you have made for the IC community. Georges unflappable presence (like Jesus with his Apostles on the Sea of Galilee in the storm) was there. With these I am rich enough and ask nothing more.St. 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. Im writing about Fr. Lesniak for all he has done, we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Darrell Roman welcomed us with open arms. Greg is a wonderful priest. St. Isaac Jogues parishioners in St. Clair Shores were blessed when the archbishop assigned Fr. It was comforting to us to have him there. I would never have thought of doing this if it hadnt been for Fr. Regardless of how I may feel coming into Mass, I always leave uplifted and refreshed. He welcomed my mother when I brought her to visit St. Barbara. Good Friday, Easter and Christmas Mass brought us closer to the life of Christ. Top 10 things we love about Fr. After we told the hospital to keep trying, it seemed as if they would be successful, but sadly ultimately his heart wasnt strong enough to go on and we lost him a loss easier to accept because we knew we did all we could to try and help him. A new priest comes into their parish and unilaterally makes decisions that change the culture and community. I appreciate the opportunity to serve daily Mass, funerals, and other liturgical devotions with him. May God bless you in your new parish. He taught us the meaning of love and brotherhood, and also I thank him because now I can write in English. St. John Vianney describes a priest as He who is not for himself, he is for you. Thats our pastor, Fr. Jillian Rae G.Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. Mike has not only been able manage the responsibilities of the parish but has developed a personal relationship with the parishioners. 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. Because of Fathers influence and our wonderful principal, Sr. Catherine Marie, we now have a new, $80,000 science lab that is the envy of our community. We truly appreciate all the energy and strength in faith that he invests in our community. 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! Barnabs special project. We are like one big family. She was an assistant to Rudolf Bing, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera. We are blessed to have him as our pastor. Grankowski is a one-of-a-kind priest and words cannot describe how he has impacted our lives. ET on EWTN: Holy Mass and Rosary on Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Thursday within the. Fr. They already have a commitment and that commitment is to God, his Church, and God's people. He brings the children up to the altar for the peace prayers and has one of them start the Our Father.. We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. Watching him all these years is the reason I love giving my time providing Communion and prayer to many hospitals of the sick. 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. His smile invites friendliness and caring. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. J.J.s warm, enthusiastic and approachable personality always made you feel welcome and completely at ease. 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