223101 Henry Charles Gracz

A kind and gentle spirit who truly embodied the principals of the faith. He truly welcomed and accepted all. You are missed dear Father Gracz. Although I know you are with the heavenly Father, the world is definitely poorer because of your absence.

As a Georgia State employee in Capital Hill for a number of years I served at the 12:10PM Mass community where I first knew Father Henry. He was a great homilist and a very fine priest. He was open-hearted, generous to a fault, and in every way he could he extended kindness and well being to others. He brought out the best in many. He was so dedicated to his mission. The angels have led him into paradise. My life and the life of many others is enriched in having known such as excellent priest...

I met Monsignor at the holy name society breakfast at transfiguration

A great priest, remembered from my childhood when he was at St. Peter and Paul near Decatur. Always loved seeing and talking with him when we were able to visit The Shrine. Always an inspiration of how to live the Life.

He officiated at the marriage of our son and daughter-in-law in 2017. What a truly wonderful human being. May he rest in the peace he so richly deserves.

RIP. Monsenior Henry Gracz I watched you from Afar. Joyce O'Kusky Wirherbee,N,Y,

When I had back surgery in November,1987, he visited me in the hospital. He asked about the pain. My response was "the power of prayer" and he just smiled and his beautiful blue eyes sparkled. Being hugged by him was an embrace of love. At that time he was pastor at Transfiguration. The Deacon who witnessed my marriage in New York, told me get in touch wih him.His presence wil be greatly missed.

Father Henry blessed my family in countless ways. He was in Athens when I was an undergraduate at UGA, he administered Sacraments for us at Transfiguration, and gave good counsel many times over the years. We will not soon see his like again. Here he is at Ben and Sandra's wedding in the North Georgia Mountains in 2001. Heaven bless this saintly man.

I met Father Henry when he came to Atlanta to be the Pastor at St. Peter and Paul nearly 50 years ago. He became instrumental in my family and always available when we needed him. He was also present to assist at two of my daughter's weddings. His love and care for his parish family, and others, was a blessing and we will always cherish.