June
9, 2015
Recently
I had the privilege and joy to hear the superb, engaging and uplifting music of
Mr. Michael Bokulich at a ceremony in Watsonville. It was a pleasure to
hear his music and also the joyous rhythms as he and his fellow musicians
played and led us in song. I thank God for the opportunity to hear and
experience the very talented musician, Michael Bokulich.
With
esteemed joy,
+Most
Reverend Richard J. Garcia, D.D.
Bishop
of the Diocese of Monterey in California
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June 9, 2015
Michael is a
gifted, passionate, and committed musician, and composer of religious
music. I had the fortune of working with him at our parish of Our Lady
Help of Christians in Watsonville for the past year. Michael does this with
passion as a ministry of service and love for God and as an opportunity to
inspire and bring God's people in worship and love.
Blessings,
Fr. Joseph
Fr. Joseph Mathew Paradayil
2401 East Lake Ave
2401 East Lake Ave
Watsonville
CA 95076
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July
22, 2015
Michael
Bokulich as a musician, singer and leader in different forms of worship has
been a true gift to the church and parish. Intelligent and possessed of a
sense of humor, Michael is easy to work with regarding liturgy. He has
gone out of his way to encourage and lead groups in prayer; his specialty when
I was his pastor was praise. I would be happy to provide
further information and can enthusiastically recommend Michael Bokulich.
Blessings, Fr. Patrick Dooling
Associate Pastor
San Carlos Cathedral Parish Mission
Monterey, CA
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June 9, 2015
Michael Bokulich is an outstanding Musician that brings lots of
enthusiasm to our youth Masses. He is a great asset to our Church as a
collaborator with our Confirmation students. His dedication and hard work made
a positive difference in our Religious Education program.
Sincerely, in Jesus and Mary,
Sister Silvia Castillo, FMA
Director of Religious Education
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June 11, 2015
Michael Bokulich is unbelievably talented.
When you have the talent that Mike does combined with his
passion to use his gifts to give glory to God, it makes for incredible
music and experience. All the focus is on God which makes for very powerful worship
experiences. I have had the pleasure of hearing Mike play for over 15 years and
I am still amazed by his passion and humility.
I am a huge fan and support him 100%
Paul Croghan
High School Youth & Confirmation Director, St. Joseph’s
Capitola
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June 11, 2015
The one word I would use to describe Michael's music is
"prophetic." The anointing on him is to take others to the prophetic
realm where Christ heals, restores, and those in spiritual captivity are set
free. It is the difference from playing music and worshiping the Lord, taking
us to the place where deep calls to deep.
Therese M. Catalano, M.Div.
Pastoral Coordinator of New Pentecost Catholic Ministries,
Monterey
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July 15, 2015
Everyone has been given gifts that when used
give glory to God, but Mike Bokulich has a gift for music that
both glorifies God, and equally as important, brings others
closer to the Lord. To hear Mike play is to experience the presence of
God in a much deeper and more personal way. It is rare that a musician
has the ability to truly inspire with his
music, or his lyrics, or the passion
with which he performs, but Mike has the rare gift of doing
so with all three.
Chris Croghan
Chris Croghan
Jr. High Youth Minister, St. Joseph’s Capitola
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Jun 12, 2015
Michael Bokulich touched our lives by his heart
for God which flowed through his music.
We traveled to Santa Cruz to attend a monthly
adoration event (service) where he and his wife led us in worship, bringing me
always into an amazing intimate encounter with Jesus.
God used Michael's rich, smooth voice and
skilled guitar playing to cut through the exterior concerns of my life, and get
me into a place where I could let the Lord into my heart with his peace and
healing.
Michael's own original songs are profound, yet
refreshing; the kind of songs I want to keep playing and singing. They never
get old. (I won't be satisfied, My heart is not proud).
Michael's faithfulness and reverence to the
liturgy has always been an inspiration to me as a music minister in my
parish.
Michael has a solid grasp on how to communicate
God's word prophetically through his songs.
Theresa Huether
St. Justin’s Parish, Santa Clara
St. Justin Charismatic Prayer Group
(Prayer group and worship leader, and gifted musician. She
has written a lovely little testimony booklet, “I’m Singing a New Song.” To
order a copy you can email her at theresahuether@gmail.com. )
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June
9, 2015
Michael
singing is soulful and inspiring. His prayer comes thru his voice as he sings
and leads us all inward, and to our voice outward...to praise our glorious
God.
Theresa Herning
Theresa Herning
Education
Consultant
Compassionate
Family Services
Education
Specialist
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June
10, 2015
We first heard Michael's music at a Life Teen Mass. As I looked
around the church, I saw normally apathetic teens joining in. Teens, atheist
friends, grieving adults, I've seen all of them touched by his music, singing,
and leadership during multiple Masses and weekend retreats. His music has
touched me repeatedly, from mercy when I was furious to peace when I was
grieving at my sister in law's funeral. I'm so grateful for the wondrous gift
God has given him, and for his generosity in sharing it. Frequently, when the
cross seems heavy and God's consolation isn't with me, I find myself singing
Michael’s song "Oh Hidden God," and I have peace. Thanks Michael!
MB Lazaneo (parishioner of
St. Joseph’s Capitola)
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June 9, 2015
Quite simply, Mike Bokulich
sings with a voice for someone whose ears are attuned to the sounds of American
Folk music but speak plainly of the power of God.
I’m pretty sure I would not
have done RCIA if I had not witnessed Mike during several masses and his voice
and commitment. It felt real and most importantly, it spoke to someone who was
hearing music in a different genre…this was not “church music.” It was
soul music spoken by a distant relative of Woody Guthrie.
His natural guitar style and his
baritone and commitment don’t pretty up the Lord’s message. He recognizes
the wonder and Joy, but his music also lets the listener know that the
journey isn’t always easy. He’s speaks to someone who may not
have always been an angel.
Plus he’s just a great guy…and a
darned good contractor.
~Brad Roades (parishioner of St. Joseph’s Capitola)
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June 12, 2015
(About Mike Bokulich)
Inspired and Anointed are the words that most commonly come to mind. “Led by
the spirit” would be another.
Vincent Lopes (parishioner of St. Joseph’s Capitola)
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June 12, 2015
Michael's music is prayerful and filled with the Holy Spirit. It
has the ability to direct one's heart and mind straight to Christ. He is
incredibly gifted as a worship leader.
Liz Findrick (parishioner of St. Joseph’s
Capitola)
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