Just wondering if I have something wrong about Priests.
My husband and I were having an urgent family problem yesterday and needed some moral guidance on the issue.
Our Parish Priest is a very friendly fellow that we have gotten to know well in the last few months but it seems that every time we need to talk to him about something he is ignores us.
After leaving him numerous messages yesterday as well as checking with the secretary and being told that he was aware that we were calling but he had a late meeting and would call when he was done.... to sending him an email late last night asking if we could schedule an appointment and still hearing nothing yet today.
We are new Catholics so do we have it wrong, this is not what he does? It is rather hurtful that we can not get a response at all.
We understand that he is busy but a quick phone call or email saying that he is busy would be all that is needed at this point, it is starting to feel personal.
I have my Rite of Welcoming soon and I am wondering, do I really want to go through with it with this Priest who does not seem welcoming at all.
My husband and I were having an urgent family problem yesterday and needed some moral guidance on the issue.
Our Parish Priest is a very friendly fellow that we have gotten to know well in the last few months but it seems that every time we need to talk to him about something he is ignores us.
After leaving him numerous messages yesterday as well as checking with the secretary and being told that he was aware that we were calling but he had a late meeting and would call when he was done.... to sending him an email late last night asking if we could schedule an appointment and still hearing nothing yet today.
We are new Catholics so do we have it wrong, this is not what he does? It is rather hurtful that we can not get a response at all.
We understand that he is busy but a quick phone call or email saying that he is busy would be all that is needed at this point, it is starting to feel personal.
I have my Rite of Welcoming soon and I am wondering, do I really want to go through with it with this Priest who does not seem welcoming at all.
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Re: No Response Priest
Tue, September 25, 2007 - 7:29 PMIt's unfortunate you had this experience, I'm so sorry. :o(
I know that priests are usually overworked; however I do feel there is no reason to be discourteous and not reply back to someone, even if he must say he doesn't have time right now to meet up with you. SOMETHING should have been said to you; if not by him, then by having an assistant or receptionist relay a message to you.
Please don't be disheartened. Perhaps this is just not the right priest for you? -
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Re: No Response Priest
Tue, September 25, 2007 - 7:45 PMHusband talked to the secretary today and she was very surprised that the Priest had not contacted us, she assured him that she would make sure he knew that we were trying to get in touch with him and still nothing.
We live in a small community and other than visiting Priests, he is it.
As of tonight I have decided to contact my sponsor and the RCIA leader and tell them I am putting off my Rite Welcoming for awhile.
As my husband has said, the Church is not just this one Priest but at this point it would be very hypocritical to have him lead a Welcoming Rite which I am involved in. -
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Re: No Response Priest
Tue, September 25, 2007 - 7:56 PMI can't blame you for feeling that way. So sorry.
I have the advantage to belonging to a choice of 3 parishes within my locality, all nearby. So I pretty much could have my pick of priests.
With you living in a small community, it's so very important the parish priest be accommodating and available.
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Re: No Response Priest
Wed, September 26, 2007 - 11:02 AMHi i can understand where youre coming from but that is no reason to shange your mind and there are lots of other people that you can talk to in the meantime like for instance i myself am a life coach and it entails helping my clients with all aspects and i would be happy to advice you on your delema and its your choice to take my advice or not or if you feel that you want an opinion from a religous background thats ok too but just to let you know that if your in a small community there are strangers like myself who are willing to help in any way i hope you find your solution and feel more accepted.
best of luck, MGWOY
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Re: No Response Priest
Thu, September 27, 2007 - 10:26 AMTo follow up:
The Priest met up with us at Family Rosary last night.... he has apologized and had some great advise on the problem that we were having.
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Re: No Response Priest
Wed, January 16, 2008 - 8:12 AMI am happy to hear he finally caught up with you. Priests are so very busy these days, they have so much on their plate that we don't see. Even so, he could have attempted to set some time aside for you, then maybe he didn't have a definite slot to put you in because of some other things, such as sick calls, deaths, etc. Maybe, he was doing a bit of research on your problem before he felt comfortable speaking with you. They don't know everything, and sometimes it can be overwhelming when people ask for advice and they are not certain of the answer.
May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may our Almighty Father bless the priesthood and continue to lead them in all wisdom and understanding.
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