Jake Rapanotti

Home Parish
St. Mary Parish, Royal Oak

Seminary
Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Year
Configuration I

Favorite Bible verse?
Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath give praise to the lord”

Favorite quote from Jesus?
Matthew 7:11 “ If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him.”

Favorite liturgical time?
Advent

Most beautiful church?
Old St. Mary’s in Detroit

Favorite Old Testament figure?
Joseph, son of Jacob

Favorite saint?
Hard to pick a favorite but St. Ignatius has played an important role in my vocation

Favorite Marian devotion or apparition?
Rosary

Person that helped you discover your vocation?
Fr. Mike Verschaeve, Fr. Paul Snyder

What do you like to do for fun?
Playing, listening, watching and talking about music. Exploring the outdoors. Going with friends to Mass and then getting food or drinks after.

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?
Rome, Italy

Favorite food?
Popcorn

Are you inspired by any author, actor, singer or athlete?
J. R. R. Tolkien, Jeff Cavins

Favorite band or song?
I have a pretty eclectic taste (ask me about it) but have always really loved Foo Fighters

Were you an altar server?
No, but I did lector in high school and have played in music ministry