Father Ralph is a wonderful person who has great ideas and gets everyone
involved in the church. He really brings a great understanding to gospels
and all the teachings. 
Community Bulletin Board
Here are some of the gifts Father Ralph is bringing to St. Brigid's family as told to us by people who know him...
Father Ralph is a wonderful person who has great ideas and gets everyone
involved in the church. He really brings a great understanding to gospels
and all the teachings.
---- Lauren Hyman
Member of St Thomas More Youth Group
Our family is from Our Holy Redeemer Parish in Freeport. This was Fr.
Ralph's first assignment after becoming a priest. We were very fortunate to
have him here until he was assigned to St. Thomas More. In fact, much of his
Freeport family still is in touch with him and enjoy his company at family
get togethers, etc.
Where do I begin to tell you about Fr. Ralph!
Let me start by saying that the parish family of St. Brigid is indeed blessed
to have Fr. Ralph join their family. Not only is he a wonderful,
spirit-filled person but he is talented in so many areas it is hard to sum
them up simply. He is very creative and his love of his vocation affects
everyone around him. His enthusiasm is contagious!!! His homily is always
thought out and thought provoking. His ability to get people to volunteer
their special gifts is truly amazing. His computer skills leave the majority
of folks amazed. He was a "computer pro" way before it was the "in thing."
He often surprised our parish family with edited videos in which we sometimes
starred.
Fr. Ralph is someone who we will never forget and thank God for allowing us
to share in his gifts.
God Bless your parish family at St. Brigid's as you go through this
transition and be prepared for the wonderful gift that you will receive in
Fr. Ralph.
---- Mary Ann Garrett
Friend and former parishioner and catechist
Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport
Father Ralph is really a kind person, and he always seems very wise to me. If
you need someone to talk to, definitely consider going to him. Father Ralph
is very talented when it comes to technology, too. He makes great videos for
the church all the time. Also, he's very organized. When I helped decorate
St. Thomas More for Christmas, he directed the entire thing! Thanks Father
Ralph!
---- Member of St Thomas More Youth Group
He gives a his whole heart to the job and is always there with a smile and
willing to listen to new ideas.
---- Teen -- St Thomas More
Father Ralph is a very nice person and funny too! It's rare to see Father
Ralph without his video camera. He loves to film. He also edits the movies,
and the outcome is usually very humorous. Father Ralph ran the "Community
Nights" for the Saint Thomas More parish confirmation program. This is a night for 8th graders to
reflect on things and play games, watch movies with hidden meanings that you
were to seek out. Overall Father Ralph is a great person and you are lucky to have him
joining your Parish!
---- Dana C
Youth Group Member - St Thomas More
His gifts are many, wit, computer wiz, artistic, creative and innovative. He
uses all these talents - along with a deep spirituality to enrich all around
him. He has an abundance of joy and exhilaration that is infectious. I have
known Fr. Ralph since he spent his pastoral year at our parish while he was a seminarian. It was obvious then, that he would be an extraordinary Priest and
we were always jealous of the parishes that he served. While I am envious of
the great experience you have ahead of you, I am also joyful that you will
have a wonderful Pastor! He has the exuberance of a child and the wisdom usually reserved for the very old.
---- Linda Quenzer
Fr. Ralph spent his pastoral year at St. Martin's, Amityville and we've
kept in touch since.
I feel Father Ralph was very charismatic and vibrant with his parishioners.
He was the first priest that I ever knew that came into our neighbor's home
for prayer and discussion. This helped us strengthen our own faith. He will be a great asset to your community.
---- Grace McGloine
Our Holy Redeemer Parishioner
Father Ralph is truly interested in the community. He comes to the local ballgames. He goes to the High School Concerts to support us. He says it's because he likes the music but we know its to "recruit" musicians for church. Then he writes music parts for our instruments and gives us special parts at mass.
---- St Thomas More High School Student
Father Ralph loves all as Jesus loves. He appreciates his talents and willingly gives his
hand.
---- St.Thomas More "Senior"
The gifts and talents Father Ralph shares in his ministry are love and
enthusiasm that cannot help but be contagious. Whether teaching in the form
of a game for children, or finding an arena in which adults can feel
comfortable sharing and learning, Father Ralph has an incredible talent for
sharing the Word of God on many levels.
---- Ginny Watral
A St. Thomas More parishioner, catechist and friend
ENTHUSIASM! ENTHUSIASM! ENTHUSIASM!
Father Ralph has a great talent for touching individual people with his
kindness and humor. He makes all masses, services, and functions more
enjoyable through his touch of creativity. The Parish of St. Brigid is indeed
blessed to be gaining such a wonderful man as their pastor. (Enough so as to
make me consider moving to Westbury)
My parents, my husband, myself, my sisters... indeed anyone that has
experienced Father Ralph's ministry will forever have fond memories of him
and pray for the day when he might once again cross our path as a shepherd and
a friend.
---- Theresa Duran
Our Holy Redeemer Parishioner --I worked with Fr Ralph on Antioch and Renew 2000
Fr. Ralph is probably the most enthusiastic and creative person I have ever
met.
---- Barbara Eberst
Friend & Our Holy Redeemer parishioner who worked with Fr. Ralph in many
areas of parish life & RENEW 2000
Some of the gifts and talents that Father Ralph shared with his old parish
was making people want to love GOD the way he loved GOD. He uses his sense
of humor to relate each individual situation to references in the Bible. You
are incredibly lucky to have him at your parish.
---- Ashley Serrago
Teen at St. Thomas More
A wonderful sense of humor that allows us to see him as a human being, not
just a priest, and a wonderful ability to share his joy in his faith.
---- Ellen Millar
A parishioner of St. Thomas More and a RENEW 2000 facilitator
Father Ralph shares happiness, joy, and love to all his parishioners. You will
soon see him with his video camera, just smile and wave because he puts
together wonderful films of the parish family. He is also wonderful with the
love of gardening, and he welcomes all help.
---- Maria Culliton
Parishioner of St. Thomas More
The living example of God's love here on earth. His warmth, concern for
people (real), his sense of humor, and his teachable and correctable
attitudes. Much more!!!
---- Mary Carilli
St. Thomas More Parishioner
Father Ralph is a warm people-person. When you watch him during mass, you
feel that he has a direct link with God that is truly wonderful. He has a
great sense of humor and his singing voice isn't bad either. He sang "Be Not
Afraid" to a group of graduating seniors and there was not many people in
church that didn't have to wipe a tear or two away. Father Ralph will be deeply missed. Consider yourselves lucky!
-- St. Thomas More Parishioner
Father Ralph comes to you with the wonderful gift of unending faith. He has the
ability to prepare a homily that brings the gospel to every person at Mass.
His enthusiasm, love, and caring are nonstop!
-- St Thomas More Parishioner
It's hard to describe Father Ralph in a few words...
He makes religion come alive, and your faith can't help but grow. He is
enthusiastic, has a great sense of humor, and is full of energy. His homilies
are fantastic.
His love of God and his love for the people in the community comes across in
everything he says and does. He manages to get everyone involved in
something, and enjoying every minute! He truly takes an interest in each and
every person he meets. He is especially good with children and teenagers.
---- Chris Weiler
St Thomas More Parishioner
I grew up in Freeport, and was a parishioner of Our Holy
Redeemer. I met Father Ralph when I was in High School through various
organizations including our youth group, Antioch, teaching religious ed, the
annual St. Rocco feast and working in the rectory.
I cannot describe how happy I was when I got married. To top it off my
husband and I bought a home in Hauppauge, where we immediately became members
of St. Thomas More.
When I first met him his enthusiasm about everything amazed me. He was so
full of life and took great joy in everything he did. That joy seemed to
pour over into everyone that surrounded him.
It has always been apparent that Fr. Ralph is truly filled with the Spirit.
It has been a pleasure and an honor to be a parishioner in two parishes that
have been blessed by the presence of Fr. Ralph. My parents, brother,
sisters, husband and children would certainly agree.
Thank you to Fr. Ralph from the bottom of my heart. He will be missed. You
will feel his wonderful presence immediately. Enjoy him. God Bless you all.
---- Theresa Reece
Parishioner, St. Thomas More & Former Parishioner Our Holy
Redeemer
Father
Ralph introduced young adults to each other and helped guide the formation of
a Young Adult group at St. Thomas More. Although the Young Adult group at St.
Brigid's is well organized, at St Thomas More we were starting from scratch.
He helped organize young adult events like the barbeque at Hoyt Farm, Christmas
potluck supper, faith sharing, etc.
-- Regina
An older Young Adult from St Thomas More
Father Ralph will make a great impression on the people of St. Brigid,just as he did at
Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport where he served as Parochial Vicar after his
ordination. (My former parish). The people of God at St.Brigid are very
fortunate to have him as their new Pastor.
---- Deacon Jim Blaney Deacon, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Palm Harbor, Florida.