Wisdom From The Rock God Calling

Deacon Jon Woost was ordained on May 2 of this year.  Deacon Jon and his wife, Carrie, join host Paul Orlousky this week on God Calling.  He has 3 brothers in ordained ministry; Bishop Michael and Fathers David and Thomas.  Paul and Deacon Jon discuss his growing up in a traditional Catholic family and how it affected him and led to Carrie's conversion and now how together they are using God’s call to minister at St Bernard and St Mary parishes in Akron.

Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. David Woost, Pastor of Divine Word Parish, Kirtland, OH. He describes his emphasis on community involvement by the Parish as a key to its vitality along with the sacraments.  He and his parish are spending 500 days working on self improvement, spiritual, health etc..

Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Christopher Zerucha, Pastor of St. Bernard & St. Mary Parishes, Akron, OH.  Fr. Zerucha remembers being at many Masses in his Grandmother's living room as she hosted priests in town for parish missions.  Fr. made a Teens Encounter Christ Retreat right after he turned 16.  This had a big impact upon him and contributed to his decision to become a priest.

Paul Orlousky's guests are Dick and Chris Russ.  Dick is a well known former TV newsman in Cleveland and is now host and board member for The Rock Catholic Radio.  His wife, Chris, also has a background in TV broadcasting.  They are both devout Catholics and have son who is a priest in the Jesuit order.

Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Thomas Johns, Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish in Mentor, OH.  In 2001 Fr. Johns was diagnosed with lung cancer and was not expected to survive.  With many prayers from his parishioners he did survive.  In thanksgiving he set up a shrine to St. Peregrine at the Parish.

Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. John Singler Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Berea.  He and his twin brother, Fr. James Singler, joined the Seminary at the same time and were ordained together.  Fr. James Singler is the retired Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Cuyahoga Falls

Paul Orlousky's guests are Greg & Stephanie Schutte.  They have been married for 31 years and have seven children, so it's pretty clear they know the work it takes to live a successful married life  Greg is Senior Director of Marriage Works! Ohio.  Greg & Stephanie won the "2026 Radiate Christ Award for Marriage and Family."

Paul Orlousky's guest is Fr. Neil Kookoothe.  Father had an amazing nearly 25-year run as pastor at St. Clarence Parish in North Olmstead, a vibrant place with tons of volunteers and even a bookstore where Catholics from all over can find inspirational items.