Jacob Sasak

Home Parish
St. Joseph Parish, Lake Orion

Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Year
College Propaedeutic II

Favorite Bible verse?
“He must increase; I must decrease.” (John 3:30)

Favorite quote from Jesus?
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)

Favorite liturgical time?
Advent

Most beautiful church?
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes

Favorite Old Testament figure?
Elijah

Favorite saint?
Hard to pick a favorite but I have a close devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux

Favorite Marian devotion or apparition?
The Rosary and Our Lady of Sorrows

Person that helped you discover your vocation?
St. Therese of Lisieux

What do you like to do for fun?
Read, hang out with friends, play tennis, lift weights

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?
Heaven, but until then, Rome would be sweet.

Favorite food?
Margherita Pizza

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer or athlete?
C.S. Lewis and Ven. Fulton Sheen

Favorite band or song?
I have quite a broad taste, but I like the Beatles.

Were you an altar server?
Yes, it was hugely instrumental in discerning my vocation.