Parish pastors Collaborators


Mr. Zbigniew Krawczyk - Church
It comes from Apt, since the child served as an altar at the table of the Lord. He wanted to be a priest or a monk. Church Zbigniew Krawczyk - because of the question - was born on 21 May 1934 From Łazami became involved with the parish priest, Fr. Kopeciowi Thaddeus, who from his home parish in Opatów arrived as pastor of the Laz. "Soon after, he asked me to come in about 2 weeks to help him help clean up the securities, and furnishing the new facility rozlokowaniu. I was then 24 years. These two weeks slightly extended the ... "- with a smile, says Zbigniew Krawczyk, who not for a moment regretted the decision. Here he met his future wife, here too, their daughter was born, here was also a grandfather.
The monk without habit

The parish church has become his home, who cares about even better than his own. Day begins in the chair. 5.30, half an hour later, the church is to attain all of the last button. The Lazy there is probably someone who would not know the church, we can say that it is "Man and the Legend", due to a rare execution by the half-century profession - the sacristan. Their service - fully God and the Church with great dedication. Łazowski parish church assists with the holy sacraments vast majority of parishioners. From the Baptism., Through Confirmation, the Eucharist, the sacrament of penance, anointing of the sick, the priesthood, until marriage. Helping with the sacraments, was made through their "second minister". Endowed by successive pastors boundless confidence, because of its impeccable views and exceptional character traits, which include: honesty, reliability, punctuality, responsibility, generosity and diligent, constantly involved in the church of St. Michael the Archangel and all that falls within the proper functioning of the temple. "If my count leave for 50 years, it may zebrałyby a total of 2 weeks" - says the church. "The responsibilities of our church is huge. He starts work early morning, and often ends late at night, especially during festivals and celebrations, because then more work - says pastor Łazowski community. - Such a church will not find in the whole diocese, "- he added. Zbigniew Krawczyk is a very devout and has a great respect for the Eucharist. Working life in the church and staying there for many hours a day, more than one result would probably behave in a rut, and in this place, as in any other job. But he is free from rutyniarstwa in the temple, even when repeating the same process, maintains focus, making sure that spends all the time in the presence of God. Besides, for him it does not work, but to serve God and people. "I'm such a religious brother without a habit" - tells about himself. Strength to live, to the ministry in the church draws from prayer of the rosary. "Always in the morning and evening pray the rosary, because without it can be hard. That is my whole life. This prayer was for me a special support, in our parish when a split occurred when the national church was built, and his supporters wanted to take care of our parish church. Then the day and night guarded the gates of the church. This is the only unpleasant experience during these 50 years, which fortunately wybrnęliśmy, but remained in my memory forever - says Krawczyk. - I have never met me there is no pain from the parishioners, on the contrary, people are always sympathetic and kindly treated me, like priests - Fr. Kopec, Fr. Szostek, Fr. Zachuta and Fr. can. Leonard Zagorski. During my ministry through the parish scrolled over 30 curates, which are also very fond memories "- says Jubilat.

Mr. Stefan Guardian - Organist
With passion and sensitivity
Workplace organist Stephen Guardian for the past 30 years is a church. Michael the Archangel in Lazy. Its purpose, more passion and purpose is to open hearts to experience the mysteries of faith and liturgy honoring ceremony. His music and singing in large part to help the faithful to live piously and worthily the sacred rites. That is the role of the organist in every church. But this man performs his duties with passion and unprecedented sensitivity.
Stefan Guardian celebrates 30th anniversary of his work łazowkiej organistowskiej in the parish, but the music is bound since childhood. Musical talent inherited from his parents, who had perfect pitch and a beautiful voice, but had no educational opportunities in this direction. The home ground - the Radom already as a little boy began playing the piano, following in the footsteps of his older brother, moreover, who played on the piano. His first musical instrument was the accordion. And then began the serious study culminates gaining further qualifications. First 5-year study Organistowskie at the Diocese of Sandomierz, and later the State Secondary Music School in Czestochowa. Worked as an organist in the parish. St. Bartholomew in Crane, at the Salesian priests in the parish. St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr in the White, and also in the Military Garrison Orchestra in Czestochowa. "Through his friend the priest learned that there is a need for the organist in the community of St. Michael the Archangel in Lazy. In 1978 I moved here with his wife and from then on to the land related to the fate of our marriage and family "- says Stefan Guardian. Privately, the organist is the father of two daughters - Sylvia and Marty, and grandfather of Monica and Majka.

In his kingdom

His presence in this region resulted in a female choir in Rokitno Nobles, Senior Club Choir in Lazy and Parish Children and Youth choir, and above all keeping the powerful church choir, "Michael". Choristers emphasize the strong commitment to the work of the organist. "It is the heart and soul of our team. This humble, great man. Without it, our achievements would not be "- they say. For him, this work is all life. It draws strength from her joy and satisfaction. And if it came to choose him again, it certainly would have chosen the same, because "music is in me, music makes me" - says Jubilat.
His "kingdom" is the chorus, where of course the main place is occupied by the authorities. When Stefan Guardian plays and sings, it seems as if man was in the middle of the music, then plays the air, walls, and statues of saints rejoice in listening to the master. "I feel the best in our church, where the 26-pipe organ company" Truszczynski ". They have a beautiful sound, "- says the organist. "When will be close to any church and has the potential to enter the choir, will not fail to benefit from this. Even abroad, there were such situations husband "- says jubilarian wife Danuta.

Great love

"In this profession to be an artist is not enough. This is work for those who are ready for the many sacrifices and continuous improvement. To be a good organist need to call. Work requires the preparation of the organist, for each day of the liturgical calendar is different, and impose the appropriate choice of repertoire. The organist can not therefore afford neither the flexibility nor the routine, the play is, as usual. All parts of the Mass. are different and also require very specific chants and songs, also there is no place for freedom. We must also remember the fact that the whole ceremony was one topic, so that the songs were mixed with the Gospel and the homily. What song, at which point can be made, do not need to know the faithful. However, work organist include following the rules dictated by the liturgy "- emphasizes Fr. Zagorski.
"Such work is difficult because it requires some sacrifices. You must be available at the moments when the whole family would be together, for example, on Sundays and holidays. And just then husband, father, grandfather goes to church. Few say - go - on the wings as it fly there. It is his great love "- says the wife of the organist.
The Guardian Stephen action that does not work, but of service, which shapes his life. He loves his profession. He believes that without the appointment of an organist is not able to perform his functions for a long time, because it will be too tiring for him.
"It's not just an organist, and our voice, which, moreover splendor all Masses. It is the voice of good, benevolent man "- say residents of Laz. "As in any profession, so in this, need some motivation. Particularly valuable is that it is someone you need "- confesses. And just what he does makes him great satisfaction, especially when he finds out that thanks to someone feels good in the church. When you see the sense of their work, it does not lack the energy to play, even during several Masses. one Sunday.

The same waves

"The liturgy is something holy and just what is the most beautiful and best of all, you can use during the liturgy - says the pastor, Fr. Zagorski Leonard, who sees to it that during the Mass. were used the best incense, beeswax candles, beautiful the hosts and hosts, but also to the external appearance of the church, and reverberating in the music were high. According to the cooperation with the pastor and organist of the church depends on what are people - just working for a living and pursuing their vocation. - Cooperation is perfectly arranged, when the priest, church organist and feel the same, the desire to give the Liturgy of the heart and soul. This is a great joy to everyone in our parish for many years definitely on the same wavelength "- emphasizes Fr. Zagorski.