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"I am writing this letter to recommend Catholic FX for any ministry capacity that calls for a musically solid praise and worship group. I have known Natalie and Tom for manyyears, and I have had them and the rest of the band play with me on more than one occasion. I have found upon working with them that they are talented musicians with a particular gift for leading praise and worship. I would recommend them to anyone who might need a P&W band to come and play at their event."

God Bless,
Martin Doman
President Christ Music

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Dear Tom,

 

I just wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to work with you (and Ryan and Natalie!) this summer. As CatholicFX, your spirit and music was a gift to all of us. I was truly impressed by the talent of your whole group.  As musicians and worship leaders, you guys just did an excellent job. As you led us in prayer, you were also praying, which is so very important! Your passion as young, faithful Catholics is exactly what our young church needs to see.God Bless you in your ministry and please feel free to share these comments with anyone you like.

  

                                                                                        Peace In Christ,

Steve Angrisano

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"As a young person himself, Tom can reach youth "from the inside out" - speaking to them as a peer in language they can understand and relate to.  At the same time, Tom can be an example and teacher, not only through his solid foundation in theology and his understanding of Church teaching, but through his uncomppromising and enthusiastic commitment to his Catholic faith.  Tom captures the perfect blend of challenge and compassion in his talks, calling young people to desire and strive for holiness and purity, and yet always reminding them of God's boundless mercy!   And his talens as a music minister and worship leader help him to create the fertile environment in which the seeds he plants can take root.
I strongly encourage anyone to bring Tom to their parish or school.  Your young people are bound to be blessed!"
 
David Hajduk
Speaker, author, musician
Campus Minister
Delbarton
Morristown, NJ

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"It was a great and awesome pleasure to have CatholicFX assist us during this event.  The ministry team provided praise and worship music during Eucharistic Adoration and led small discussion groups with the students.  CatholicFX did an incredible job being docile to the Spirit and remaining on task while they were ministering—something very hard to balance at times!  The ministry team seems to have an excellent grip on Catholic theology and their faithfulness to the Church and Her mission is unquestionable.  I would highly recommend CatholicFX to assist at any youth related event.  The ministry team has a strong presence and crafted leadership abilities which in turn foster attention and respect.  Their organized commitment to proclaiming the Gospel message through word, witness, and music provides an invaluable resource for all high school teachers and youth ministers."
 

John Gribowich, Jr.

Assistant Campus Minister & Theology Teacher

Allentown Central Catholic High School

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“Nate Gulya and Tom Lelyo are coordinating this group of college age students to perform various ministries in the surrounding Catholic parishes.  They recently supplied the liturgical music for a Sunday Mass here at St. Anne’s.  They were cordial, well prepared, and showed themselves to be very talented musically.  The parish response was very positive, so we plan to have their music ministry here on a regular basis.  It is with no hesitation, therefore, that I recommend CatholicFX to anyone as a group who will serve well and effectively”

 

Rev. Anthony P. Mongiello

Pastor St. Anne’s Parish

Bethlehem, PA

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"On a personal note, I am most grateful that you, and your peers, are active in this ministry, which is very important and much needed amongst young people today! The example of the genuine faith of the team members, and your ability to convey it in such a “down to earth” manner, as well as your desire to pass on to others the faith that is obviously so important to each of you, is nothing short of inspirational to me, as a priest!

Speaking for myself, as well as the members of Saint Ephrem Teen Group and Saint Ephrem Teen Board, we look forward to welcoming the Catholic FX Team back next year for another excellent Teen Group retreat!"

 

Rev. Timothy F. O’Sullivan

Parochial Vicar

St. Ephrem's Parish

Bensalem, PA

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"I received 102 responses to the 'Student Evaluations' that were completed on Saturday and all of the responses were overwhelmingly favorable.  Included in the responses were statements such as 'CatholicFX was aesome!', 'We really liked how the band talked with us.', 'All the activities that CatholicFX had us do really connected us to our faith.'...
I was thoroughly impressed with the depth and quality of your presentations and how all your information, activities and music connected with the students.  I would be happy to recommend CatholicFX to one and all."
 
Joseph F. O'Toole Jr.
Director of Religious Education
St. Agnes Parish
Perkasie, PA

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Feel free to contact these people and see what they have to say about CatholicFX!

Martin Doman
 
John Flynn
 
Steve Angrisano
 
 

Diocese of Allentown

Mr. Stephen W. Mickulik
Holy Name High School
Reading, PA
Director of Campus Ministry
(610)-374-8361 ext 31

Kathleen Closkey
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Allentown, PA
Director of Campus Ministry
(610)-437-4601
 

Mary Ellen Johns
Office of Youth & Young Adult
Allentown, PA
Director OYYAM Allentown Diocese
570-277-0123

Diocese of Paterson

David Hajduk
Delbarton School
Morristown, NJ
Director of Campus Ministry

Fr. George Gothie
St. Jude Parish
Hopatcong, NJ
Pastor
(973)-398-6377

Camile Kluge
St. Joseph's Church
West Milford, NJ
Youth Director
(973)-697-6100

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Mr. Joseph O'Toole Jr.
St. Agnes Parish
Sellersville, PA
D.R.E. Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.)
(215)-257-1811

Pamela Dempsey
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Director for Parish Youth Ministry Archdiocese of Philadelphia
(215)-965-4639