Rev. Michael Pawelko

Ordained: May 15th

 

Current Assignment: Our Lady of Good Counsel, Southampton

 

Home Parish: Saint Isidore, Quakertown

What year did you enter the seminary?
Fall 2002

 

What did you do prior to seminary entrance?
After high school I entered the workforce, first assembling and inspecting aircraft instruments and later working with fiber optics. I was also active in my local Knights of Columbus Council and volunteered in many different activities at my parish from bingo to being a sacristan.

 

What influenced your decision to enter the seminary?
A younger priest who came to my parish and had a great devotion to the Eucharist and the Rosary influenced my decision to give it a try.

Why do you want to be a priest?
I believe it is what God wants of me and there is no greater life than to serve at His altar and preach the gospel.

What did your family and friends think about your decision to enter the seminary?
When I first told family and friends that I was serious about applying to the seminary, I experienced the full range of responses from “that is great” and “good for you” to “are you crazy?”. But, now there is general support, even among those who thought I was “crazy”.

What do you do for fun?
I love to listen to music, go to the ball games, watch sports and periodically go to the movies. Nothing exciting or exotic, I’m afraid, but just good, clean fun.

Who is your favorite Saint?
Besides Our Blessed Mother, who is the cause of our joy, I would have to say St. Augustine, who is the Patron Saint of Theologians.

What advice would you give to a young man thinking about the seminary?
Don’t be afraid! For you can only learn more about yourself and God’s plan for you by giving the seminary a try.