how to tell a priest you love him

Henry Sands. There is Saturday mass at my church at 4pm so he will not be attending the reception (nor did I really ask him to, but the secretary said some brides invite him, some don't and since I didn't know who my priest was going to be, I never sent a formal invitation) Fr. He brings the children up to the altar for the peace prayers and has one of them start the Our Father.. I am a convert and it is through him that I have learned why we call our priests father.. Bring attention to how good he makes you feel and how any passing thought of him warms your heart. 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! With three sons to raise in this world filled with distractions and moral challenges, my husband and I are grateful that Uncle Pat is an active presence in our family; a sign not only of love of family, but love of God. Greg and prayed hard for everything to work out. Our parents were (and continue to be) so proud. Pamela MertesImmaculate Conception, Ira Township, Fr. A priest and a woman (who is not a family member) should avoid riding in cars together, just the two of them. He works so hard to shepherd the people of St. Michael Parish in Livonia. He tells good stories. I want to thank Fr. The following prayer sums up what Fr. Father made the Mass so memorable for all of us. What makes Fr. Stanley, we thank you for everything you bring to us in your teachings and your wise words. 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. 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. I see clearly Gods and the Churchs love through the helping hand of Fr. Craig is just what our parish needed, a breath of fresh air. In fact, he was at the parish picnic playing waiter serving up the baked potatoes! He is inspiring and gets our attention during the homilies. I am . We had been without a full-time pastor since his predecessor, Fr. Ron, but God was looking out for us when he sent Fr. Fr. No. As Jesus taught us, the best leaders are those who serve and lead by example. He makes Mass really special. He deserves it. He is a warm and friendly person with a deep love of God. 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. Father makes everything special; we just recently celebrated my kids 18th and 16th birthdays, and the celebration he did for us was amazing. Greg has a big job, but he is doing great. Henry is the one who came into our lives and changed everything for the good. It will be OK., You know that Fr. 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. He goes whether they are Catholic or not. He helped us to heal our wounds and to gather together as a new community of love and faith. Fr. One was a Japanese family. A parishioner and a momSt. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores. He also knows every single students name at OLV. Prayer #14. Several grades contributed to this letter of gratitude. 4 . I feel so safe and peaceful in your arms. When this semester is over, I will be a better person for knowing him. His words are meaningful and uplifting and get us through the week, Sunday to Sunday. He stressed the importance of families holding on to their traditions and values. Our newest priest here at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak is Fr. Fr. Joe takes the time to recognize our parish volunteers, whether its during a Mass or in person, even though he is the one who deserves our thanks. Barnabas Kiss, OFM, and our associate pastor, Fr. During the past 11 years, Msgr. The Radvansky and Dayble familyOur Lady Queen of All Saints, Fraser. He resides at a nursing home in Livonia and still loves celebrating Mass. I want to wake up with you in the morning and go to sleep with you wrapped around me in a cuddle at night. We would like to recognize Fr. 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. I thank God during each Mass for Fr. Thank you for your love, prays, kindness, words of encouragement, compassion, empathy, and all that you do to support the church members. When Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski, has been a blessing to me when I needed an annulment, and he did everything to see to this. Fr. Thank you for your feedback. My children have gotten to know and love him over the years, and he looks forward to our visits. He explains how the Gospel that was just proclaimed builds on what weve heard and learned in the last several weeks. Edwin W. Balazy appeared on their doorstep, introduced himself and thus began a relationship that has lasted 36 years. Our priest, Fr. At our recent parish festival, Father was an active participant. 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 Thank you! I would like to take this opportunity to honor Fr. ADVERTISEMENT. He always reminded us to turn to the Lord. We want to thank Fr. Authentic, genuine, caring, conscientious, smart and loving, Fr. He led us in rebuilding our parish into a home that speaks to each of us of Gods will for us in our lives. Second, this "retirement" is typically the last thing a priests ever wants. I know that my fiancee Emily, and my mother and aunt, all of Michigan, are so thankful for his blessing as well. He is the dynamo of a viable, energetic Christian community in Western Wayne County. Aaron says the Mass with such genuine reverence, passion, love, joy and enthusiasm, slowly and deliberately, so we can hear every word, which helps us to appreciate the Mass as the Holy Sacrifice it really is. We do not come to Mass on Sunday for happy-clappy toe-tapping choruses. 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. Simply tell the Lord, "Lord Jesus, You are my first love. Everyone who has ever been sick or shut-in sings his praises as a compassionate and comforting presence. Thank you for the opportunity to sing his praises, because you would never learn any of this from him. Thomas is greatly loved and respected by parishioners and the community. 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. Ryan was ordained in 2014 and was a little nervous at first preaching to the congregation in our octagonal church. 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. Fr. He always takes time to listen to grownups and kids, he treats us all the same. Fr. That is until we met Fr. Darrell has wonderfully inspirational homilies. 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! Zbigniew Grankowski has touched our lives at St. Barbara in Dearborn and St. Cunegunda in Detroit in so many ways. What does that song say? 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. He knows that life is short, and each day, each hour, each minute brings us opportunities, gifts and blessings if we are open and willing to recognize and receive them. Now, serve him. 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. We'll walk you through some cute ways to tell him you love him! Zbigniew! Jim is administrator at St. Damian Parish, but the seven combined years I worked side-by-side with them have enriched my faith in all matters related to Church and family. Second gradeOur Lady of Victory School, Northville. Our love, respect, and gratitude for him will always remain endless. _____ 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. 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. 6 Ways To Support Your Parish Priest 1. 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. Brian Chabala has miles and miles of heart. Zbigniew is a gifted speaker and his homilies are very inspirational for us. Joe when he enters any of their classrooms. 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. Lord, I love you with all my heart.". Fr. He is our priest, and we all love him. 7: He plays games with students. His outlook on life brings joy to ours. Ever welcoming, Fr. 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. James has demonstrated by his attitude and actions that he is a priest dedicated to the Church and to our Lord, Jesus Christ. He is there whenever we need him, and is such an excellent guardian of our parish resources. Fr. Studying to become a priest did not isolate my brother from the dramas of family life. Spiritual direction should take place in a room with windows or an open space where others can see what's happening. Parishioners were asked recently to share some of their feelings for and opinions of Fr. Fr. I am here to tell that Fr. He is present in his parish. He helps parishioners and the community of Detroit by getting involved. Stanley Obloj is my priest and pastor. David, Fr. Parishioners wept openly at his last Mass here at St. Alphonsus. He also prayed with my family. The pastor's singular desire, Lord, is to serve and please You. John Dumas as our parish priest because he helps us learn about God. Greg Tokarski, our pastor at Mother of Divine Mercy Parish in Detroit and Sweetest Heart of Mary Church: We are so blessed to have you at our church, and at St. Josaphat and St. Joseph Church. A priest is one who offers sacrifice. We just want to let you know what a blessing Fr. Suresh Rajaian, SAC, (currently in the Cayman Islands) and Fr. I am not Catholic and my FH never went to church growing up. Mary MinnichOur Lady on the River Parish, Marine City. He leads by example just as Jesus did. For his happiness and that he may be well-rested: Pray that your priest is happy and he finds things that give him life . It makes me happy when you're happy. Its been a difficult year. He takes time off to come in the hall in the morning to see us. Thank you for letting me give thanks for a wonderful priest like Fr. He said, I am happy because I love God and I know He loves me. And we love him, too, and wish him Gods blessings and a happy birthday. We look forward to traveling with him as he leads us on the road to strengthening our Catholic faith. The answer is, "It is not about you. Fr. But a Samaritan stops and cares for him, taking him to an inn where the Samaritan pays for his care. Father prayed with us, encouraged us, and loved us. You can't control your neighborhood, the traffic, the weather, or the economy. Stans interest in the developing ministry. Thank you, Fr. Mark, we still say the stations Marys Ways and many people come during Lent. The friars have continued that tradition with a weekly Mass in the Hungarian language (in addition to celebrating Mass in English). Mike has not only been able manage the responsibilities of the parish but has developed a personal relationship with the parishioners. Fr. Stanleys homily again! He loved people, even those who did not see the goodness in him. His passion for learning and gift for teaching are well received by our youth, with teenaged graduates of I.C. Ed:Fr. As we love the Lord Jesus, we enjoy Him. Msgr. Ive been knowing Father since 1968 when he became the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Detroit. 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. Zbigniew, besides being my pastor, is my spiritual father. He visits retirement homes. Moloney also oversees the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, yet he always has time to care for his flock. He could have retired, but we still have him. Jim Mayworm as our pastor. Theodore Parker of St. Charles Lwanga Parish in Detroit. David Lesniak is a man of God and has done so much for our beloved St. Alphonsus Parish in Dearborn. We thank you, Archdiocese of Detroit, for bringing Fr. As members of several churches during the course of our marriage, we have known many pastors by name but none knew us by name. 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. Thank you Fr. We, his parishioners are most fortunate to have Fr. He is truly a gift from God from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Paul Chateau, pastor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish in Oak Park, is an attentive shepherd to his flock. Stanley for less than five years, I honestly feel like I have known him my whole life. St. Anastasia has always been blessed with outstanding pastors, and I have no doubt that Fr. I am a parishioner of St. Mark Parish in Warren. Fr. We also thank you for helping our parish community reflect on the gift of eternal life. A sweetheart lit up my world. He exemplifies the love and mercy of Jesus. Slaton, associate pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish, is such a knowledgeable priest. He taught us the meaning of love and brotherhood, and also I thank him because now I can write in English. Marlene JohnstonSt. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families, Warren. Stans article asking for items needed for the vegetable garden that was being planned, such as gardening tools or garden center gift cards. May our Sweetest Heart of Mary be with you always. All he has to do is ask and we respond. In the last few years, one of the most highly anticipated events is our Halloween Trunk N Treat. John Piper. You make me feel alive. Ray Stadmeyer, OFM Cap., is the priest of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Detroit. Stanley Pachla pastor of St. Veronica Parish in Eastpointe, is a special blessing in our lives. He always seems to have the right words when we face difficult times of illness or the death of a loved one. Fr. Ed., Hes there when you need him humble, selfless. Steve will become one of them. He mentioned that Addison was my dads great-granddaughter in his homily. Before the end of the day, they had to face a minor revolution from all of us there. J.J. When Fr. 6: He makes everyone feel good about themselves. Suzanne Szczepanski-WhiteGrosse Pointe Woods. He prays and listens deeply to Gods Holy Word to encourage his flock through its failures, sins, grandeur and beauty. Being a man of action, he also teaches us as much by example as by word. Fr. Through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, youve served humanity throughout the world. I'll start off with some general ideas that can be used almost on any occasion: 1. I like him a lot. 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. As Dr. Amy-Jill Levine discusses in a column in the January . Fr. Somehow he is able to accomplish in a 24-hour day what measures up to much more for most of us! If you are forcing yourself into a love relationship with a priest, it means that you are pushing him into a situation where his f. Stanley Obloj came to St. Mark Parish in Warren in 2012, we immediately knew we were receiving a wonderful blessing. John and he helps us understand the importance of our guardian angel. I know that it is polite to invite the priest to the wedding. We have never met another priest quite like him. 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. I think about things he's said to me . The greeting you read on the website is pretty much universal. Fr. Both live in poverty. He made you feel he knew every person he buried. Always, always there is the presence of Christs love in his heart and that presence is willingly shared with all through his actions toward them. Our first meeting was about my baptism and becoming Catholic. Fr. Take, O Lord, all my liberty, Receive my memory, my understanding and my will. He remains in our prayers as he continues his ministry. He is very welcoming and friendly to all and has gone above and beyond not only for my family but for many others. In addition to his formal commitments, Fr. I can now think of certain people whom I have known, heroes in my life who fit this definition in a special way. Ignatius of Loyola, The parishioners of St. Joseph Parish, Erie, We at St. Benedict Parish in Waterford are truly blessed to have Fr. He owns everything. In observing him over the years, I am consistently inspired and impressed by his service and connection to people of all backgrounds. He shows the virtue of wisdom with his spiritual gift that allows him to share the purpose of Gods plan with us. We believe that if there were more priests like him, wed have more people (especially younger ones) in our churches today. At Easter Vigil 2014, 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. Kishore Battu among us as well, but in particular our elementary school children have had the wonderful experience of enjoying his joyful, affirming spirit. 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. 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. Moloney visits our parish school every day and refers to the students as his buckaroos. Fr. All reached out to help because of Fr. They have deeply impacted our children, from an excellent education to teaching them high moral standards. John exhibits leadership skills that allow him to collaborate with parishioners along an unbelievable range of competencies. Fr. Darrell Roman as pastor of our parish. No. 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. Ryan Adams. Give them support. Stanley, for everything you are and do. We have a picnic once a year. He is the pastor of St. Barbara in Dearborn and St. Cunegunda in Detroit, who calls his parishioners my beloved and is beloved by his parishioners. Accept your lack of control. George is always present before and after Mass, greeting the congregation, sharing in everyday life experiences. Regardless of how I may feel coming into Mass, I always leave uplifted and refreshed. 2. I can never have enough of you. He is truly an asset to our parish. Fr. The PodolskisSt. Barbara and St. Cunegunda, Dearborn and Detroit. We still miss Fr. Our archbishop shows justice, peace and joy while leading our Catholic schools and parishes. Clem Kern, later dignified as Msgr. You have been a true give to St. Anselm Parish in Dearborn Heights. You have also monitored the improvement of our parish grounds and given encouragement to us all. I am praying to God every day that Fr. Excitement and smiles from our students always greet Fr. Darrell Roman. You have a deep love for Christ and His Church. My son met Father at a funeral for his brother-in-law last year and, both impressed and moved by Fathers eulogy, began to attend his church. It was a great experience getting to know the phenomenal Clem Kern personally. My father was always struck by a large number of poor people waiting in the hall to see Fr. He demonstrates these characteristics himself, but admits to not being perfect. Maurice Henry Sands. 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. His smile lit up the church and you couldnt help feeling energized. The woman went first and revealed that she had been cheating on her husband with a male friend of the couple. 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. 21. I believe that this is in part due to his life experiences. Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski, longtime and beloved pastor of St. Barbara Church in Dearborn. He has enriched my life and his familys lives. 4: He always positive and smiling. I love you Fr. He prays for everyone. Stanley to our parish. Bob, who essentially said that ending his life was NOT the correct choice. 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! 8: He writes interesting stories. 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 is very approachable and we are very happy he is our pastor. George Charnley, retired clergy, but still assisting at St. Kenneth Catholic Community in Plymouth. Larry Siroskey, was forced to take a medical leave. Richard Perfetto for his service as parish administrator and for the calming influence he brought during our period of turmoil. Abigail B. He visits each classroom at least weekly and regularly attends sporting events and extracurricular activities. The woman, too, has faced struggles. Although Fr. Zbigniew Grankowski. Our daughter and her husband were taking pre-Cana classes and were so impressed with Fr. Ron enough!After Our Lady Queen of All Saints, closed we attended Mass at St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, and Fr. I could go on and on, but I think you get the gist of what my priest does in his parish. The year was 1984, while Fr. 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. Fr. Thank you, Fr. Tom has been blessed with that gift and he generously shares it with us along with his great sense of humor! 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. 5. Greg has read the pain or suffering on their faces, and has expressed to them when they ask to talk with him that he has been waiting for them to come to him with their problem! Joe!Thank you, Fr. and offer them to the Father, while offering us the mercy of God. Tim Birney and Fr. St. John Vianney describes a priest as He who is not for himself, he is for you. Thats our pastor, Fr. Denis Theroux from Our Lady of Victory Parish in Northville. He baptized four of my six children, and gave all but the youngest of us our first holy Communions. Pauls commitment to forming disciples. For our sons to have this presence of Christ an integral part of their lives has been profound. Lesniak has guided us through the merger process with our neighboring parish, St. Clement. That is what I receive from him. Nevertheless, our family is blessed to experience the gifts of his priesthood and faith shared so lovingly. He sees our sins as a burden that he will take up (with Jesus!) Paul is a visible member of our school community. 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 cuts off all contact with the woman. 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. Tony Sulkowski of St. He is courageous in that he has not been afraid to implement changes in the parish that will help us to better know and understand the teachings of the Church and how it applies to our lives. Stephen Rooney, pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish, and Fr. Raymond and Paulina MiazekSt. Mark, Warren. Your giving reveals who has your heart.". Ron could bake awesome cakes. His down-to-earth calmness helped us weather this situation. He speaks well and tells us how much Jesus loves us and to share his message. Fr. He deserves it. Thank goodness that Fr. I am a member of St. Thecla Parish in Clinton Township, but between 2003-10, I worked with Fr. You have a great smile and the parish is looking great. Tom! 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. Tom Belczak as our pastor and spiritual guide. God has blessed us well!Students in the faith formation program at Immaculate Conception Parish, Ira Township. They celebrate Mass so devoutly and beautifully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ by their words and actions every day. The Altar Society of Henry Ford VillageDearborn. Joseph Esper our priest. Thank you, Fr. We are blessed to have him as our pastor. 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