Msgr. Michael J. Eivers, 88, of Pembroke Pines, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Msgr. Michael was born in Ireland, a farmer’s son, born in the lush meadowlands of Longford, where there are forty shades of green. He was one of three children born to Mitchell Eivers and Nellie (Kenny) Eivers.
He attended Callyfad National School and graduated high school from St. Mel’s College in Longford. He entered the seminary at Holy Ghost Missionary College in Dublin. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy at the University College in Dublin and received his license in Theology in 1955.
Msgr. Michael was appointed to the missions in Nigeria, West Africa where he ministered for 11 years. When his missionary work was interrupted by deportation in a civil war, he accepted ministry in the USA and served in the Diocese of Orlando and Miami. In 1973, he was appointed pastor of St. Boniface Catholic Church where he served for 21 years. Before Archbishop McCarthy retired, his final assignment was to appoint Msgr. Michael as founding pastor of St. Edward Parish. The church building was dedicated on January 22, 2000, by Archbishop Favalora, and the parish community grew to 3,000 families at the time of Msgr. Michael’s retirement in July, 2011. His motto was “Not by might, not by power, but by my spirit says the Lord.” Zech. 4:6
Preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Nellie, his brother, Tony and sister, Kathleen. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Anna Eivers; nieces, Margaret “Pat” Hobbs, Theresa Geilfuss, Ursula Eivers, Annmarie Morris; 9 grandnieces and nephews and 7 great-grandnieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, from 6-9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 13, 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care
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John and Claudette Angel (Lakeland, Florida)
January 11, 2017, 12:00 am
Dear Fr Mike, congratulations, you have made it back "home" and are now face to face and in the forever arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who we know you love. In our 22 years at St. Boniface you taught us so much, truly a once in a lifetime experience, and we are forever thankful and will never forget you. And, now, you can be our intecessor as you know we have lots of prayer requests. Would you please give the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph a kiss and hug for us ! Until we meet again, our love, John, Claudette and Family .
Jenny Laroche (NYC)
January 11, 2017, 12:00 am
jrjlaroche@yahoo.com Father Micheal was my priest for over 10 years. My family has been going to St. Edwards since they moved to Pembroke Pines 20 years ago, and Father Micheal became a familiar and trusting face in my childhood. I send his family love and light now and wish comfort and peace in knowing that he served the Lord and brought families from all over peace and comfort throughout their lives. May my papi, Elie Eddy, who recently passed away welcome him at heavens gates and confirm all he preached with a smile. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Ruby L Logan (St Edwards Catholic Church)
January 14, 2017, 12:00 am
Father Mike you will be greatly missed. When I came to Florida in 2004, you were the one that welcomed me to St Edward and introduced me to the different ministries that have greatly enhanced my spiritual life . As a result of your homilies and your teachings I am now more attuned to my Faith , have learnt more about my Faith and can truly say, I am now more equipped to defend my Faith. Thanks Father Mike. You are the best.