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2010/01/01 Dear Fr. Ariosto, We wish and pray to Supreme Powers, to continue to shower their blessings on all mankind for years to come. May the God Almighty protect and safeguard us all, from mishaps. Bringing good health, peace, satisfaction & prosperity for the entire family. With Love & Regards, Meghnath, Pushpa & Aanchal [Pirla/Vasco Goa, India]

2009/06/01 Father Coelho, Thank you again so very much for officiating our ceremony. It was a wonderful ceremony. [Michelle Salem & John Michael Gutierrez @ Blackhawk County Club, Danville 2009/05/30 Picture ►]

2009/02/22 Dear Ariosto, Thank you very much for providing us such a beautiful ceremony. It was perfect! With sincere thanks for your thoughtful kindness. Love, Jennifer and Chris [Jennifer Jimenez & Christopher Wong @ Ruby Hill Golf Club, Pleasanton CA 2008/11/02].

2008/02/28 Dear Father Ariosto, I'm sitting here thinking about our wedding this past weekend and have a calm, peaceful feeling washing over me. The care you took to get to understand our relationships and what was important to Brian + me was so evident to us...as well as the whole family. When, in the past, I would daydream about the day I got married...I knew it would be something wonderful, filled with happiness, but had never fully grasped how colorful and woven with meaning it would truly be. I cannot recall any other time in my life where I was on the receiving end of such intense spiritual energy and love. .... When you involved our families to verbally express blessings during the ceremony I knew we were going to be witnesses to some very special moments where they were taken to higher places...inspired by our love. Thank you so much for that...it meant so much to have them directly involved. Every member of our families have come to us sharing words about how unique and wonderful you were...and how connected everyone felt by your warmhearted approach + interest in our union. That is so beautiful! Your gifts, blessings, and energy are those cherished elements that are now woven into our experience as husband and wife and I do know that, from you, Brian + I will seek guidance and support as we embark on this amazing journey in life + love together. .... Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your involvement + blessings! ~[Dena Dirc & Brian Boeddeker @The Mountain Inn, Mill Valley CA 2008/02/23]

2007/11/07 Dear Fr. Ariosto, We wanted to thank you for giving us a wonderful ceremony. We couldn't ask for more. We loved it. We were glad we chose such an spiritual event and you made it last a lifetime for us. I hope you keep this picture as a memoir for our special day. We hope to visit you or see you in the near future. with so much love and thankfulness. Monica and Francisco Avila [@ La Hacienda de las Rosas, Moraga CA - 2007/09/08]

2007/06/27 Hello Father Ariosto, Once again, thanks for unifying Armand and I last Saturday! We are doing great and getting ready to go to France. We would like to stop by to meet with you possibly tomorrow in the morning (around 10:30 am). Please let me know what time is the best for you. Encore quelques jours de suspense... God bless, [Diane Gbeasor and Armand Komlanvi @ Green Valley Country Club, Fairfield CA - 2007/06/23]

2007/01/14 Dear Father Coelho, Thank you so much for your E Mail and your prayers. How nice to hear from you. I am doing fine, it just makes me mentally exhausted at times. I have an appointment with UCSF on the 22nd for a second opinion. We will see what they have to say. Who knows, they may have just the new drug for me that will end this. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Please give my love to Vivian and hope to see you both sometime soon. Love, Jan [A faithful parishioner of St. John's Church, Hayward,CA]

2006/07/29 Father Ariosto Coelho, Thank you so much for being an important part of our special day. The meeting we had with you was great and initiated thoughts and ideas about how we want to grow as a couple. Again - Thank you so much. We appreciate your openness and positive energy you create and exude. Warm regards, Elaine & Stephane Dessus @ Ruby Hills Golf Club, Pleasanton, CA.

2006/06/21 Ti-Ariosto, I really do appreciate your "2 bits" response to the The DaVinci Code and the A-B-C-D analysis to the subject. After reading this article, the simplicity of the depth of Awaken - Balance - Centre - Delight has sunk in ! B2 Fernandes @Dell.com Bangalore India]

2006/05/21 Father Coelho, Thank you so much for your love, blessings and guidance. Your love and direction have helped shine a bright light into our future. Love, Lily & Miguel Escobedo @ Galaxy Commodore Yacht. Alameda CA.

2006/05/13 Dear Father Coelho, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you once again for inducting our youngest daughter Brooke into the kingdom of heaven. Her Baptism on Saturday was truly a blessed event. Heather & I are so very thankful that you were able to preside over this occasion. Your role or perhaps path within our lives continues to grow as indeed, our bond continues to strengthen. Being in your presence conveys such a very peaceful and soothing aspect to our lives, it’s as though we travel together in spirit on a daily basis. Simply talking with you Ariosto, has to be one of the easiest & most pleasurable things Heather & I both look forward to. Your ability to make others feel comfortable is very sincere & quite obvious. This in turn, provides the ink of which those whom you speak with, are encouraged to add their stroke to the conversational canvas. I have no doubts that our connection is one that shall stand throughout our many life cycles. It is very appropriate, that you have stood with us at our wedding, our eldest daughter Emily, our son Ryan & now our youngest daughter Brooke’s Christening. Both my extended family & Heather’s think the world of you, as do we. Our love & appreciate for your wisdom, guidance & smile can be seen in our faces, as it could of every face in attendance on Saturday. We will talk soon Father Coelho. Very truly yours, Ned & Heather Hagan. Los Altos, CA.

2005/11/28 Dear Father, Sorry to send you our thank-you so late, but we wanted to wait to send you a photo from our Big Day! Marriage has been amazing, eye-opening in so many ways. We also do treasure our 'comfort in silence'. Thank you for joining us in union and providing exceptional words of wisdom. Love, Jonathan & Jessica Wilhelm @ Mayacama Golf Club, Santa Rosa, CA - 2005/09/24)

2005/08/23 Hi Fr. Coelho, Thank you again for celebrating our wedding. I'm sorry that the rest didn't hear your homily. [Please read below "May Your silence ..."] I assure you though that we will keep it in mind. Just some changes I wanted to make on the webpage. ... We'd also appreciate a copy of the photos you took. The sample you posted on the page was brilliant. [Maida Ruaza & Brian Malby @ Lion’s Gate Chapel - McClellan, CA - 2005/08/21]

"May Your silence be comfortable.

In that silence, may you experience the height of intimacy,

the depth of communication and the powerful presence

of God’s Spirit of Love that gives and forgives.

If you do this, your marriage will be a lasting one

and your children will be happy.

I wish you HAPPINESS AS A MARRIED COUPLE!"

Fr. Ariosto Coelho

2005/07/30 Dear Father Ariosto J. Coelho, Shalom u'vrakha, I am looking forward to performing the wedding this weekend with you. ... - Kol brakhot tobot (Only good blessings) Rabbi Gershon Caudill (2005/0725) -Jewish Interfaith Wedding Network [Elizabeth Wilgus & David Pardes @ Buehler Alumni Center, Davis, CA.]

2005/07/09 Hi Father Coelho, Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to meet with Chuck and I last weekend (02/19/05). We really enjoyed speaking with you, and appreciated taking the time to step back a little and really think about our relationship. We are really looking forward to having you officiate our wedding on July 9! Just one question for you---from reading through the packet you gave to us, I wasn't quite clear whether we are to mail the donation check to the White Robed Benedictines or just bring it with us to the ceremony. Which do you prefer? Thanks again, and we'll be back in touch as soon as we've decided the readings, etc. for the wedding ceremony. Take care, Molly [Molly Madigan & Charles Pisula @ Nestldown, Los Gatos, CA.]

2005/02/20 Dear Fr. Coelho, Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to preside at our wedding. We are so glad to have met you and to have you be a part of our special day. Thank you. Love, Yvette & John. [Ruccolo-Barg @ Trinity Episcopal Church, San Francisco, CA.]

2004/12/12 Dear Father Coelho, Paul and I can't thank you enough for the consolation you gave us during this difficult time. The beauty of the services you conducted has helped us all tremendously & we deeply appreciate all you have done. Sincerely, Pam Katevecs [Marie Katevecs -Paul's mother born in Boston, MA in 1910- died in Hayward, CA on Dec. 1, 2004, A Memorial service was held at St. John's Church in Hayward on Dec. 5 and the Funeral Service was held at the Inspiration Chapel in Napa, CA on Dec. 7.]

2004/10/02 Dear Fr. Coelho, Thank you for the beautiful ceremony you performed in Sacramento, on Sat, 10-2-04, uniting Nina Manfredi and Tom Marini. Our gratitude for the wonderful beginning you gave Nina and Tom's marriage. God's blessings to everyone, everywhere. Love and Peace, Peggy and Al Manfredi

2004/08/08 Father, Thank you so very much for joining us on Sunday. Heather and I are pleased that you were able to attend to us, not only for our wedding, but have seen us through this, our second child's Baptism. ... Best, Ned [The Hagan Family, Los Altos, CA.]

2004/07/03 Dearest Father Coelho, We would like to Thank you for performing such a wonderful ceremony ... everyone enjoyed it very much! All of the words you said - we will cherish & take with us down our path of marriage. Sincerely Anilyn & Jose (Anilyn Ballesteros & Jose Lalimarmo II @ Palmdale Estates, Fremont, CA. 2004/05/01)

2004/05/19 Father Coelho, Thank you so much for performing such a beautiful marriage ceremony for Christine and Tim. We found it very touching and inspiring. Sincerely Mena Fadelli (Christine Fadelli & Timothy White @ Marines Memorial Club, San Francisco, CA. 2004/05/15)

2004/05/03 I want to Thank You so much for your web page. It has helped me so much. I visit your page often. I read the words and the meaning and I found myself to believe in the meaning of the Spirit of God. I began to follow his direction. I realized nothing can change overnight, but your web page helped me face life with courage and hope and brought me self esteem. ... Keep up your web page. Its the best thing that ever happened to me. I would like to help people to get them into believing in the Spirit of God, to share my experience. ... Fatima Thayer

2004/03/26 Fr Coelho, I want to take a moment in the midst of all the rushing around preparing for the wedding to thank you for your role in our blessed day. It means the world to us to have our marriage blessed and we have waited a long time for this day to finally arrive. We also appreciate your words of counsel during our meeting. It was very beneficial to our relationship. (Marisol [Lara] & Jose Gutierrez @ Piedmont Community Hall, Oakland, CA. 2004/03/27)

2003/10/29 Dear Father Coelho, Thank you so much for officiating at our marriage. Your special touch to the ceremony enhanced the experience for everyone. Richard and I enjoyed getting to know you. We were so happy that you were able to also attend our rehearsal. May God bless you today and everyday. Sincerely Trish Wilson. (Patricia Ann Sean & Richard Allen Wilson @ Hayes Mansion, San Jose, CA. 2003/10/18)

2003/09/10 Hello Father Coelho, Thank you again for the wonderful ceremony you performed at our wedding. We are so blessed to have a wonderful wedding and marriage. I have a question about our license. You sent in the License and I have to request a copy from the County Clerk? I'm just a little confused. I guess I'm just confused about what I have to do. Thanks Again. Leah Wolles & Ricardo Allen (@ Hotel de Anza, San Jose, CA. 2003/06/22)

2003/04/12 Father Coelho, Jim and I got the marriage license yesterday. I remember discussing what you wanted us to do regarding delivering the license to you, but I can't remember what the conclusion was. Let me know if you have special instructions or if we should just bring the license on the day of the wedding. Thanks, and we20ll see you in two weeks! Erin Peirce (Erin Ann Peirce & James Joseph Vito @ Fort Mason Chapel, San Francisco, CA. 2003/04/26)

2003/02/16 "I have been privileged to officiate at hundreds of wedding ceremonies in ancient shrines, beautiful churches, awesome gardens, remote forests and serene beaches. I have prepared bi-racial and interfaith couples, young and old couples, but to this day I have not married a couple whose combined age is over 170, and I ask myself "Why did Jesus choose me for this privileged event? How hast He made me equal unto them?" From Fr. Coelho's homily : marriage of the Elderly ... delivered during the Nuptial Eucharist uniting Ida Cambesi and George Dowling [1912-2005] at St. John's Church in Hayward, CA, USA.

2003/01/01 Dear Father Coelho, Thank you very much for officiating our wedding ceremony. You were right to say not to worry that you would ensure that it would go well, and it did! We have been given many compliments regarding the ceremony particularly the manner in which you conducted it. We thank you for helping us create s wonderful memory that will forever be with us. May God bless you! Take care and Happy New Year! Love Indelisa & Arun. P.S. Please excuse our lateness in thanking you! (Indelisa Carillo & Arun Ramanathan @ Dunsmuir Gardens, Oakland, CA. 2002/07/28)

- This picture was taken during the Hindu ceremony

2002/12/28 Dear Fr. Ariosto, We thought you might like a small remembrance [picture] of the happiest day of our life and with God you helped to make it special. For this you will always have a special place in our hearts. ... You are in our thoughts & prayers. Peace! Sincerely Kathy [Majorca] & Martin Cruz (@ El Buen Pastor Parish, Redwood City, CA. 2002/12/28)

2002/10/06 Fr. Coelho, We’re both honored and blessed to have you baptize our twin daughters today, eight years after you married us. It means so much. Thank you for agreeing to do the service in our backyard. What a very special day this is for our family. You’re a big part of this day. Sincerely, Shannen & James Enos. Castro Valley, CA.

2002/09/14 Dear Father, Thank you so much for officiating at our wedding – your kind words helped make our day very memorable. We’re glad you could play such a special part in making our dream come true. Respectful, Mr. & Mrs. M. Modesti (Julie Anderson Skopp & Michael Angelo Modesti @ Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA.)

THE APACHE PRAYER

"Now you will feel no rain,

for each of you will be the shelter to the other.

Now you will feel no cold,

for each of you will offer warmth to the other.

Now you will feel no loneliness,

for each of you will be a companion to the other.

Now you are two bodies,

but there is only one life before you.

Go now to your dwelling place,

to enter the days of your life together.

And may your days be good,

and long upon the earth."

2002/06/21 "Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens: a good marriage must be created." From Fr. Coelho's RITUAL Celebrating the Love of Heather LeAnn Kennedy and Timothy Wayne Rantz at Sand Harbor on Lake Tahoe in Nevada.

2002/06/02 Dear Fr. Ariosto, It was so nice to meet with you yesterday. We felt very comfortable and cared for. We are happy you will be part of our most joyous day. Your insights and comments were taken and given with love. Warm thoughts Karen and Ken from Hayward, CA (Karen Francone & Ken Hart @Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, CA 2002/09/21.)

2002/04/28 Fr. Coelho, Thank you so much for blessing us on this very wonderful day. Your warmth and wisdom have meant a lot to us. Best regards, Kelley & Jose (Kelley Marie Versteegh & Jose Alberto Neves Jr. @ Enotria Café & Bar, Sacramento, CA.)

2001/10/14 Dear Fr. Ariosto, We very much enjoyed to celebrate our wedding together with you. On June 23^rd we promised to love and support each other for the rest of our lives and we hope you will continue to be our witness. We thank you very much for the beautiful service in the Presidio Chapel (San Francisco, CA). Everybody was very touched by your warm words. We also thank you for the beautiful collage you sent us after the wedding. Clemens and Wei from Ann Arbor, MI. (Wei Li & Clemens Sialm @ Presidio Interfaith Chapel, San Francisco, CA. 2001/06/23)

2001/08/18 Dear Father Ariosto, Thank you so much for helping us celebrate our wedding on August 18^th. We felt very comfortable with you leading us through this emotional ceremony of love. Our guests were very impressed by you, and many said it was the best ceremony they have ever seen, the way you drew the guests into the celebration. Thank you again. Tom and Natalie. (Natalie Jo Huening & Thomas Paul Cameron @ California Golf Club, South San Francisco, CA.)

2001/07/22 Dear Father Ariosto, Thank you so very much for being with us for Kate and Patrick’s wedding. The ceremony was beautiful and we appreciate your personal involvement with our young people ... they are so special to us, and we feel very fortunate that they found you to solemnize their celebration of marriage. George and I are sorry we didn’t have time to talk with you after the ceremony, but we know you had a busy schedule. We are grateful for your blessings on our children. Sincerely, Lucia and George Foster. (Kathleen Brooks Foster & Patrick Timothy Blue @ Berkeley Faculty Club, Berkeley, CA. 2001/07/21)

2000/08/15 Fr. Coelho, We just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you again for the performing our ceremony. You did such a great job, and we still hear compliments on how you brought the guests into the ceremony. Once again thank you so much. Angelo & Stacey. (Stacey Nadine Starback & Angelo Gorgulho @ Elks Lodge, Gilroy, CA. 2000/07/21)

1993/12/04 "My dear Alan and Karen: As you embark on THE ADVENTURE OF MARRIED LIFE today, may the WORD OF GOD be a lamp on YOUR PATH TO LOVE AND HAPPINESS. May the prophetic and mystical radiance of God shine on your faces, on the faces of your children and of all those near and dear to you. May you discover and live the most appropriate messages in the readings which you chose for the Eucharistic Liturgy of this your Nuptial Celebration." From Fr. Coelho's HOMILY : My Beloved is Mine ... delivered during the Nuptial Eucharist uniting Karen Coelho and Alan Viegas at St. Michael RC Church in Taleiganv, Goa, India. [Please see the picture below on the right.]

1981/02/04 Fr. Coelho assists his parents Xavierito Coelho [1900-'87] & Valdemira Reis Fernandes [1907-'94] as they exchange their Golden Wedding Vows and Rings [please see the picture above on the left] and his younger brother Rosarito Coelho wed Nimmi Cana during the Nuptial Eucharist at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Navelim, Goa, India.