Page 24 September 2014 Cosentino said it was extremely rare that anyone became upset with Kunkel at her parish, but when they did, the devout priest made it a priority to help people maintain their faith by personally inviting them to homemade meals or coffee. Debbie Georgianni, who is the region’s community relations representative and an announcer for Immaculate Heart Radio and used to work with Kunkel, said the priest is kind, genuine and loving. “He is also funny and has a great voice,” Georgianni said. Kunkel said he is always amazed at the support he receives from the community and appreciates the opportunity to “become in mass the role of Jesus.” “It’s a grave responsibility and an honor to play that instrument of God’s healing,” Kunkel said. “And whenever I celebrate the mass, it’s such an honor that the Lord is letting me do this.” He added, “I don’t deserve this, but God allows me to do this.” ’      = +   Apostle, Kunkel captured the attention of parents when – instead of focusing on himself – he took time out to recognize one of the altar servers, who was serving         &= He asked the parishioners for a round of applause on behalf of the youth. “I wanted him to feel honored and Priest Continued from page 22 thanked him publically,” Kunkel said. Kunkel said he frequently recognizes the “very pure faith and vibrancy” he sees in youth at the school and parish. “I hope the children here will feel the love that God has for them,” Kunkel said. "     <     his dog Hope who often captures the most attention. }+           "|     = }+  where Hope is if I don’t have her with me.” In fact, Hope, he said, will appear in this year’s school talent competition. But on a more serious note, Kunkel said he has a number of goals in his new role. He hopes to continue developing the = +   # 7 "   an innovative adult learning center at the church, which offers Catholic theology classes. Additionally, he hopes to be able to invite those who are struggling with            = He also takes regular pilgrimages around the world, where he shoots beautiful photos to give to attendees or enlarge for sale in the parish store. “He is a very good person inside,” “    = }7   <       &     ”+   “=        =$|    " }7$ <   • God continues to protect him, so that he can be a charity for all.”

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