Terry Jancik ordained newest deacon for diocese

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Terry Jancik, a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids, was ordained a permanent deacon by Bishop Donald Kettler Aug. 15 at Sacred Heart. Jancik will continue his work as parish secretary at St. Peter and St. Paul Parishes, as well as serving the One in Christ Area Catholic Community (Sacred Heart; Annunciation, Mayhew Lake; St. Francis Xavier, Sartell and St. Stephen, St. Stephen). Read our feature about Deacon Jancik here.

Terry Jancik stands with his wife, Barb, at the start of the ordination Mass.
Jancik lies prostrate before the altar as the assembly prays the Litany of the Saints.

Bishop Kettler prays over Jancik during the Rite of Ordination.
Bishop Kettler extends his hands over Jancik during the Laying on of Hands during the Rite of Ordination.

Barb Jancik and Deacon Joe Kresky assist with Investiture with Stole and Dalmatic.
Terry Jancik assists with his first Mass as a permanent deacon.

Author: Dianne Towalski

Dianne Towalski is a multimedia reporter for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.

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