The nearly 500 children preparing for their sacraments at St. Michael Church now have a renovated and central place to learn the Gospel and prepare to commune with God Himself.
The street that a fallen hero grew up on now bears his name. Last week, 40th Street between 4th and 5th avenues in Sunset Park was renamed for FDNY Marine Pilot Thomas P. Phalen.
Brooklyn's News 12 visited St. Michael's on Easter Sunday (April 1, 2018) "Christians across New York City celebrated the Easter holiday to mark the resurrection of Jesus. It was a full house at Saint Michael’s Church in Sunset Park Sunday morning."
From The Tablet: “He was someone of great faith which gave him strength and courage when he served our city. He was always smiling and truly was a great man that so many people looked up to. He was very present in the parish and the neighborhood, if anyone needed his help he was always there for them. Everyone he met loved him. Of course he is remembered for his heroic actions on 9/11, as he was able to help and save so many people. He will never be forgotten.” - Father Kevin Sweeney
Family and friends, as well as members of the New York City Fire Department and various other agencies gathered at St. Michael's RC Church to say a final farewell to Thomas Phelan, a dedicated parishioner and a member of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Courtesy of Currents News.
St. Michael's Parish mourns the loss of Thomas Phelan, a dedicated parishioner and a member of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). "Thomas was a hero, in every sense, putting others before himself, willing to lay down his life for others" - Fr. Kevin Sweeney, Pastor Eternal rest grant unto Thomas O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace! Amen. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!