We thank GOD for Fr. Brian Chabala, has been pastor of many parishes throughout his 38 years of priesthood. Father made sure that the building was in good repair, joined Gianna Houses board at the encouragement of Sr. Diane, and often spoke to parishioners of this developing ministry and placed articles in the bulletin, which in effect recruited parish support for the developing project. Greg is a wonderful priest. Both priests have helped me when my parents and brother passed on with funeral Masses, rosaries at the wakes, etc. My sister and I are eternally grateful. This a story about two people who fell in love with each other and gave that love back to God in. And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me.". David Lesniak is a man of God and has done so much for our beloved St. Alphonsus Parish in Dearborn. 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. He is a very devout priest and very humble, with a great sense of humor. This is what I receive from him. He is an understanding person. Tom suffered as Christ and rose above adversity with the help of the power of his parishs prayer. The woman went first and revealed that she had been cheating on her husband with a male friend of the couple. We pray that God continues to bless him and want him to know what a blessing he is in our lives. Youd never find Fr. I am in love with you. Tom was there to counsel and help them through their difficult time. George Charnley, retired clergy, but still assisting at St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. Joseph and Cheryl KiznerHoly Cross Hungarian Roman Catholic Church, Detroit. Suzanne Ignatius and Mike NorrisSt. Charles Lwanga Parish, Detroit. Raymond and Paulina MiazekSt. Mark, Warren. He made you feel he knew every person he buried. Thank you, Fr. Brian Chabala at St. Irenaeus Parish in Rochester Hills, speaks to us from his heart. Darrell Roman. 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. What a blessing this shepherd at St. Veronica Parish has been!Gianna House Board of Directors St. Veronica Parish, Eastpointe. He has been and continues to be a beautiful guiding light for our lifes journey. We are grateful for the time and patience he devotes to our Catholic Church. Fr. Stanley every single day. The most common gift noted was a cash gift equivalent to one week of salary. When Fr. You have also monitored the improvement of our parish grounds and given encouragement to us all. George Charnley, a retired priest, for his continued service to our parish. He has brought much joy and understanding by the Gospel and by his interpretation of the Gospel in his homilies. He is our priest, and we all love him. He is serving us at Henry Ford Village Chapel and St. Clement Church in Dearborn. With love he gave me this gift to learn his idiom. We are getting married in the Church that his extended family belongs to. If we know your situation, it helps us to counsel you. Fr. I met Fr. We have been blessed the past few years at Holy Family Parish in Memphis with great associate priests. Joe Horn. But, we were very blessed to have him choose to serve as our pastor at All Saints Parish in southwest Detroit. The students in the faith formation program at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township would like to thank Fr. He has a wealth of understanding and compassion, and has helped so many souls. Is he gay? One of those came from pastors or church members who shared with me that they indeed did give a gift to their pastor during the Christmas season. I believe that this is in part due to his life experiences. 4. 2. The past year was a difficult one for our family. Noel is so easy to speak with and makes one feel like he has all the time in the world for the person with whom he is speaking. Robert Bauer at St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families Parish in Warren in July 2013. To summarize, what draws people to Fr. BOG ZAPLAC! Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. I wonder what he does with his sex drive. Grzegorz (Greg) Rozborski. 22. Jim Grau, during Priesthood Sunday. Father always makes our Mass so meaningful and we are blessed to have him in our lives and our parish. J.J. He cares deeply about his parishioners, which is evident from the amount of time he spends getting to know each one. He was pastor of our church, St. Alfred in Taylor, for just four years. John Piper. For example, he took part in the cake walk; he didnt win! Father has be criticized and disrespected in letters and phone calls, but all in all expresses his love for his people! It is good to recognize our priests, especially those who go over and above their parish boundaries to help you. I am sure that he will truly be bilingual upon his return to Michigan. The time we spend together is really special to me. Thank you for your love, prays, kindness, words of encouragement, compassion, empathy, and all that you do to support the church members. We appreciate the many ways Archbishop Vigneron helps us to be better Catholics and grow closer to God. On several occasions, fellow parishioners have expressed how Fr. Anthony ===== There are many reasons for you not to like your priest. One was a Japanese family. Linus Kinyua in honor of Priesthood Sunday. It makes me happy when you're happy. From the contemporaneous books of Ezra (9, 10) and Nehemiah (13:23-29) we learn that one of the ways the priests . When he consecrates the host, he does it with great joy and respect. still singing his praises. We are thankful to have Fr. Stephen Rooney, pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish, and Fr. This is what Catholics call . And we are so happy and glad! I could go on and on, but I think you get the gist of what my priest does in his parish. He has such integrity and honesty and this genuine childlike innocence about him whenever he speaks to you! Abigail B. Parkers steady, kind and patient guidance has helped to ease the transition. Do you want to know why? Mary ShackettOur Lady on the River, Marine City. "When you witness a situation when someone is being rude to a priest, let him know that you noticed and express compassion." 13. Thank you, Fr. His parishioners are his family and he desires to know us individually. Regardless of how I may feel coming into Mass, I always leave uplifted and refreshed. We are very saddened to see him transferred to St. Timothy next week. We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for our priest, Fr. He prays and listens deeply to Gods Holy Word to encourage his flock through its failures, sins, grandeur and beauty. Father serves and does not seek to be served! From the beginning he has always made our family feel as if he had known us for a very long time. And a great credit to Sacred Heart Major Seminarys teaching. Tom, and for coming back to us! Tim and Jim share their values and beliefs to the couples who were preparing to embark on that journey. 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. It can get tense when a priest's expectations don't align with those of the lay leadership and parishioners. 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. Fr. Fr. Perhaps the best route, the most practical route, is to remain polite with him, but to consciously limit your contact from him. The enormous amount of time that it must take for Father to prepare for the childrens Mass at Christmas is very appreciated by many. 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. He always has a welcoming hug and warm smile for us. Jim has been like an answer to our prayers, and has done much to increase attendance and membership at our church as well as instituted some new ideas which have been most warmly received by our parish. Mark Borkowski. Ray Bucon, for being our very humble pastor at St. Sabina Church in Dearborn Heights, and for your incredible service to our parish, and to God and country. Henry Sands. We pray with Fr. If the priest hearing your confession cannot handle that or keeps doing the thing that is upsetting you, you can also just walk out. Im writing about Fr. A sweetheart lit up my world. Confessing to a priest makes you even more aware of God's mercy, because once the priest absolves your sin, you know immediately that God has forgiven you John 20: 23) The church has agreed that all Catholics must confess to the priest as a sign of true repentance, obey humbly, and stop finding reasons and justifications to disobey. Like many gay people he was wounded and rejected by the Catholic Church. We would like to recognize Fr. 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! 3. I am a member of St. Augustine and St. Monica Parish in Detroit, and I am so grateful to have Msgr. 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. 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. His humbleness and sincerity during Mass shows his humaness, especially during the Confiteor, warms my heart he shows that he is one of us. As members of several churches during the course of our marriage, we have known many pastors by name but none knew us by name. Neither seek recognition. Here are some easy tips to help you spot a valuable 45 RPM record right away. My son and his family (including a 17-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter) enjoyed attending Fathers Masses and wanted my husband and I to experience Mass with this welcoming, caring, and down-to-earth person. There are many things about this very humble man that I am appreciative of. No. Barnabs special project. You play a great game of hocker and youre pretty good on the softball diamond, too. Robert Slaton, associate pastor, are two amazing priests, each special in their own way. He is a hands-on priest. He lives simply. A parishioner and a momSt. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores. He cares about everyone in our school and parish. This is why Confession reveals the priest's own soul; it reveals his willingness to sacrifice his life with Christ. Managing a lifetime together trumps one special day getting married. 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. A nice bottle of winemaybe a fine porta 12-year-old bourbon. Barnabs G. Kiss and Fr. Raymond H. Bucon, as our pastor at St. Sabina Church in Dearborn Heights. He is involved with the young people, which is long overdue in the Catholic Church. Fr. Fr. the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists. There are only three Hungarian-speaking priests in the U.S. right now, so these two are called upon frequently to preach and give retreats elsewhere in the country. I want to thank Fr. Well we agreed to go forth with this and he did. Stanley Obloj, pastor of St. Mark, has enriched my life and has made me a better Christian. With that being said, there are NOT enough words to express how much I admire Fr. Pauls amazing costumes! He always takes notice of who is at Mass, and he has always managed to give me the exactly right word of encouragement at the right time. It was one of the most rewarding professional experiences I have had since becoming a licensed professional counselor in 1990. He understood all the questions and concerns that arose along the way and ensured that there were opportunities and forums to address them. When he learned of the death of an employees spouse, he went to her home after his shift ended. The St. Charles Lwanga Parish family in Detroit would like to congratulate Fr. I now take Communion to two homebound people. Zbigniew Grankowski, longtime and beloved pastor of St. Barbara Church in Dearborn. Several parishioners responded to Fr. He is our hero, and we respect and admire him beyond words. His homilies are inspirational and thoughtful, which remind us of Gods presence in our lives. Okeke! Fr. He stresses the importance of reconciliation and reception of the Eucharist. He loves everyone no matter who it is. As an on-the-go Army major, Im obviously blessed to have the support of citizen patriots like Fr. As a small thank you, we'd like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Robert Bauer has made a difference with his pastoral care, insightful homilies and love of Jesus and his holy Catholic Church. He greets everyone outside of Mass. Joseph M. Esper for being our pastor. Last year, Fr. As a PIME missionary priest, Fr. You may now kiss the bride! As Clem Kern joined in, he was choked with emotion and actually shed tears in voicing his disappointment another side of a great man and a great little saint. Paul is committed to modeling discipleship. 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? He prays that his feelings will stop. We know there are a lot of good, hardworking priests out there, but Fr. Paul is a visible member of our school community. Sister Anne Mamienski, our pastoral associate, has been with us for one year. I would never have thought of doing this if it hadnt been for Fr. His homilies are spoken from his heart, not from notes. We are truly blessed to have him at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. The New York Times recently spoke to an Italian couple a woman and a priest who fell in love, putting the man in a situation where he "could lose everything" if their secret got out. If there's a witch hunt in the church to remove the man at any cost, then of course he should point these flaws out in those who are making the accusations. We pray that his stay with us will be blessed with much happiness. Greg has told me how much he appreciates and loves the love that we share as a married couple in the church. For example, he has inspired me to attend Mass on a regular basis, due to his phenomenal and engaging homilies, become a liturgical minister and Eucharistic minister, volunteer at various parish activities and join parish committees. Darrell Roman as our pastor. Fr. Lesniak was being assigned to another parish, his parishioners were, and still are, very upset. He is kind and compassionate and funny and loving. "Giving in a regular, disciplined, generous way-up to and beyond the tithe-is simply good sense in view of the promises of God.". On May 17, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at St. Barbara with Fr. Additionally, the male-female attraction is natural law. Cornelius Okeke from St. Andre Bessette in Ecorse. We could never thank Fr. And with all that red meat and gift #7, he'll need an outlet to burn calories. He shows kindness by saying Hello to us. He works well with our other spiritual leader, Sr. Mary Downey. 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. Second, this "retirement" is typically the last thing a priests ever wants. Okeke has helped me actually connect what the Scriptures are saying and see the connection in my daily life. Steve Wertanen has just recently become our new pastor at St. Anastasia Parish in Troy. Because for many decades Ive heard Gospel 101 preached in so many homilies. Joe!Thank you, Fr. Rooney. Tom stresses that we must put Jesus words into action that can be seen in the tremendous Christian outreach practiced at St. Kens: the Sunday food drives, the giving tree at Christmas, prayer ministry for the sick and so much more. I relay this with some trepidation because this young priest, less than two years out of the seminary, is seriously trying to practice humility. 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. He spends the 40-minute period visiting with students and genuinely getting to know them. Talk to a priest you admire about how you feel. David Lesniak is leaving St. Alphonsus Church in Dearborn as of Oct. 1, we would like to let him know how much he will be missed as our pastor after all these years. You have made a big difference in the lives of the people of St. Mark. Zbigniew Grankowski is so special for my family. I can never have enough of you. Ignatius of Loyola, The parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, Erie, We at St. Benedict Parish in Waterford are truly blessed to have Fr. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. The Wooten FamilyImmaculate Conception Parish, Ira Township. He is truly an asset to our parish. Joseph Culotta has been here for seven years now, and if Bishop Baker moves him, Fr. 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. Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! Fr. 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. 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. He is always available to talk or just give you a pat on the back. One word to describe her is energy. We all love her as well. Fr. I am so grateful and thankful to God for this very special priest, and we are so blessed to have him as our pastor!Irene Nowak St. Sebastian, Dearborn Heights. It is my pleasure to introduce you to you for the first time. See if these three simple prayers don't usher you into a more intimate, loving relationship with the Lord Jesus. Prayer #14. His faith and LOVE keeps us coming and we are a beacon of light. He visits each classroom at least weekly and regularly attends sporting events and extracurricular activities. This happened about a year and a half ago, and we were called Mission One, Two and Three. Some Internet research found that others who had gone through this process seemed to deeply regret making the choice to discontinue life support. He is the only priest at Cabrini and his weekly duties include daily Masses Monday through Saturday, four weekend Masses and distribution of the sacraments. We have shared faith. When someone needs a clergy person, the hospitals call on Fr. As the Catholic Church grows, and has family linked to its growth, it was comforting to hear Frs. Alex Kratz, OFM, also came from Berkley and gave me last rites and prayed with my family. Our love, respect, and gratitude for him will always remain endless. Thomas Villerot. Next believe that Jesus is God's son, and that he died on the cross for your sins. Under the current leadership of Bro. Studying to become a priest did not isolate my brother from the dramas of family life. Once I made a presentation seeking help from the Downtown Businessmens Association, and he was a member of the board. He will go wherever he is needed, without question. We love you so much! He has an aura of peace and love, which is shared by all who come in contact with him. When I hear the Sunday Gospel and then his homily, I always take something from it. He borrowed the words of one of the most loved and cherished priests of our archdiocese (the late Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw): Hi, my name is George. This is my fifth year at St. Cyprian Parish in Riverview, and also my fifth year writing about Fr. Francesca FreemanSacred Heart Church, Detroit. Zbigniew has welcome arms for all the children even if they are crying; his arms gave them comfort. But he has become so confident in his preaching, and his homilies are always well prepared. 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 Fr. So far its working out pretty good; I love working there. Both friars are stewards of our church and its surrounding grounds; the church was built 90 years ago by faithful Hungarian families, many newly arriving from the old country with a shared goal of building a place of worship for Hungarian Catholics. St. Linus Catholic School in Dearborn Heights is beyond blessed to have Fr. 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. The service of the pastor is selfless, the service of the priest is precious, the services of the clergy is sweet. Norman Thomas of Sacred Heart Parish, Detroit, drove many miles on four occasions to give me last rites, hear my confession and bring me holy Communion. He deserves recognition for his sense of humor, and the ability to make his students relax because of his humor. We love him because he loves our children and knows how to reach out to the young. 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. Confession is available six days a week for forgiveness and counsel; and when we have events to help others at our church, the people of St Johns always respond in very generous ways which is a direct reflection on Fr. A priest and a Levite pass by without helping him. I see clearly Gods and the Churchs love through the helping hand of Fr. Aaron is a humble, good and kind priest, who is gentle, loving, caring, understanding, patient, empathetic and compassionate! His theological conversations have deepened the faith of his family. I always look forward to his homilies, which begin with a story, and always include a teaching that is worth reflecting upon throughout the week. Steve will become one of them. He gives the best homilies every Sunday and theyre always from the heart never read off a piece of paper. Stanley Obloj is a great source of inspiration for both of us. Our friars are a blessing to so many. The answer is, "It is not about you. I am writing to The Michigan Catholic to let the world oops, Michigan know about a most wonderful priest named Fr. Im sure he will bring his own special qualities and ideas that we are eager to embrace. In short, the priest falls in love. And I forgot for a moment you should never turn your back on your enemy. The woman will want to make excuses for him and will probably always love him. I would like to mention my teacher, Fr. I'm a single girl. Everyone who has ever been sick or shut-in sings his praises as a compassionate and comforting presence. Everyone has their own expectations for their parish. He is very involved in the things that go on in other peoples lives. Aaron and pray God will give you the help you need. When Fr. Parishioners of St. Sebastian ParishDearborn Heights. He listens to the other bishops, comforts them when needed, and shows joy instead of complaining. Msgr. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. _____ 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. Lesniak. May our Sweetest Heart of Mary be with you always. Fr. Lesniak taught us, to continue to grow as a people of faith, and we are so much better as a parish because of his leadership, guidance and friendship. I admire my priest very much, and I wonder if that's okay or if I might slip and fall in love with him. The St. Linus Catholic School CommunityDearborn Heights. 4: He always positive and smiling. and offer them to the Father, while offering us the mercy of God. Joe for talking to my family on my First Communion day. Debbie SomandSt. Hugo of the Hills Parish, Bloomfield Hills. Our priest, Fr. Fr. It keeps you coming back." Choir member Bruce Goeser, an Epiphany member for 51 years thus far, added an appreciation of the ministry. Our daughter and her husband were taking pre-Cana classes and were so impressed with Fr. We truly appreciate all the energy and strength in faith that he invests in our community. 6. "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. We thank you, Archdiocese of Detroit, for bringing Fr. I love you! As Jesus taught us, the best leaders are those who serve and lead by example. Remember, Confession is always a place of victory. Noels light is his willingness to share of himself. Fr. Im not scared anymore! Brian kindly lent me his ear when I sought his advice. Thank you Fr. Thank you for letting me give thanks for a wonderful priest like Fr. To let go of someone you love, you need to accept that you can't control many things in your life. 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. As a St. Mark Parish member for almost 40 years, I have experienced, firsthand, the service of numerous priests. Lesniak, we pray that our parish will live on and thrive. Let him know that you notice the effort he makes to . In the last few years, one of the most highly anticipated events is our Halloween Trunk N Treat. It was an honor to work with both priests and to reinforce their values to each and every couple who wanted to participate in the sacrament of marriage at Holy Cross, St. Catherine and St. Mark churches. First, by "retire," lets make sure we all know that priests never stop being priests, and even when they do retire from parish duties, they usually continue to support their diocese in baptisms, weddings, etc. He was raised a Catholic in his native Puerto Rico, but in . 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. Once they meet Fr. I want to wake up with you in the morning and go to sleep with you wrapped around me in a cuddle at night. Thank you! My family and I would like to thank Fr. Fr. 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