05/19/2026
Congratulations to Fr. Andrew Swietlik on his priestly ordination and Mass of Thanksgiving this past weekend!
He spoke beautifully about the importance of daily Mass, prayer, and the role that family and parish community played in helping him hear and answer God’s call. We were also deeply moved by the thoughtful gifts he presented to his parents, a stole for his father and a special linen cloth called a maniturgium for his mother, signs of gratitude and of a life offered completely to God.
Please keep Fr. Andrew in your prayers as he begins his priestly ministry. And let us continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
💛Heavenly Father, we ask You to raise up holy priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated men and women to serve Your Church. Inspire hearts to hear Your call, give courage to those discerning their vocation, and strengthen all who have answered You with generous faith. Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, may many souls follow Christ with joyful and faithful hearts. Amen.💛