"Woodrow Wilson was president, people drove their Model Ts to see
Charlie Chaplin movies, and World War I had just ended when Deacon
Lawrence Girard was born on Nov. 21, 1918. Since his birth a century
ago, the world has not slowed down, and neither has he - or at least not
much for a century-old deacon.
"Deacon Girard serves eight Masses a week at St. Sebastian Church in
Dearborn Heights, Michigan - one a day and two on Sundays - reading the
Gospel and intentions and helping distribute Holy Communion. According
to his pastor, Father Walter Ptak, 'He's not only 100, but he is full of
life and so active.'"
A recent National Catholic Register article profiled Deacon Girard and his ministry.
To access the complete National Catholic Register report, please visit:
Centenarian of Faith: 100-Year-Old Deacon Still Serves 8 Masses a Week (27 JAN 19)
Background information:
Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, Dearborn Heights, MI
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