My PokerStars Audition Video

[ChrisGlet]

What program did you use to edit the poker scene?

[DeathTours]

Congrats on the big win! And please pray for all those non believers below that are posting negative stuff! We need more positive stories like yours.

Oh, and Jesus was there, and he knew what cards everyone had. LOL, Good thing you didn't let him play.

[DeathTours]

Also I ran across a video of a guy and his family who could use your prayers. They have had alot of bad luck and think praying would be a great thing for them. Look for PS video for Lowel. Thanks.

[jodyswed44]

I'm very happy for you. It just proves that good things happen to good people like yourself. I recently won and had to make a video myself and discovered how hard it is to make a video. Your audition tape was put together very well. You deserve to be on the show. I hope you reach your goal in building your new church.

[Dynomantis]

Really great video and concept. Too bad PokerStars chose only people with sob stories about their lives! So much for Mr, Joe Blow who is just trying to get a leg up in life! I lost my home in the recession and I guess I should have cried that song in my audition to get in!!!!!

[rickzenick]

send me your blesing i finshied in the top 10 and would love to get on the show

[1044012]

You did a great job on the show. Have a great life, your on your way to the top.Must feel great to know the cards are in your corner.

[GracesMom1]

What a crock. I thought the finale players were under a confidentiality agreement until the show airs. There was a piece on AOL today from the New York Post (I think) about the man who won the Million.

[FVRowingClub]

Great video Father Andrew - it was inspirational for me in making both my husband's and now mine! Although my husband's first video was rejected, we have a chance thru mine and now that he has won a 2nd time, yet another chance!

Looking forward to seeing you at the Million Dollar tabel!!

[joeharris1013]

Hello Father, . . . Need to ask a little "forgiveness" . . Used you're appearance on the show in my video with sort of tongue in cheek joke about praying at the poker table . . remaxjoe

[DENOAIRFILMS]

LOLOLOO............like hes REALLY! gana give all that money to the church, GOOD JOKE MY FRIEND!

[saintfactory]

Already did, my friend! The gameshow wired it directly to the church! God bless you!

[1044012]

@saintfactory Why people cant except life for what it is. Positive energy or god how ever you prefer to anounce it, is with us always. tap into it and see where it takes you. god blesses thoes who under stand this.Our creator will always be biger then ourself's. Give what you can we only have a short time .If you get so far down I suggest you look up. Its the only way out.

[spicer44]

Seems like such a gimmick... and I believe it's against the bible to gamble, but personally, if it's for a good cause and you live up to it, then good luck and good on ya!

[Mfiebi16]

Father Andrew, it was a pleasure meeting you today at Mellow Mushroom. I wish you the best of luck when you go back to Cali!

[AKEAMAI]

Who ever you are I pray that God will forgive you for mocking Catholic priesthood.

[Mfiebi16]

He does not mock Catholic priesthood whatsoever. He is a genuine person and very good at what he does, not to mention very dedicated and passionate about his work. He plans to donate any winnings directly to the church building fund, If you ask me, that is extremely generous, most people could not do the same!

[Martonio69]

Hope to see you at the final table Father Andrew....it was a pleasure meeting you.

[saintfactory]

It was a pleasure meeting you, too! Did you end up getting to play or are they bringing you back for the second round of filming?

[Martonio69]

Yeah, I'm going back in December...waiting is the hardest part!

[manzion111]

what's the name of the song which start at 01:30 ??

[HariboStewieyes]

You are a poker playing priest, that means you pray to Phil Ivey am I correct?

[saintfactory]

No, just to Jesus! :)

[MarcoRaimondi33]

@saintfactory and Mary, right? :-)

[thtrtran]

Father, We will watch the show and pray for you.

[azam432]

Good show Padre.

Didn't get a chance to see the show, was having Thanks giving dinner with the family.

See you on the final table.

[1tontomato]

LOL, thanks for the good laughs. It's a great way to minister to TV land too. Just remember to have fun and to let the Holy Spirit guide you. Can't go wrong with the Holy Spirit. Thanks to brother poker for the opportunity.

[mickycrocket]

Do me a favour and have a word with the God of Poker.. And get me on TV !!

[mickycrocket]

That was a good

[TheAnotherko]

Just saw the show, great job! I hope I get a chance to play on the final table with you. ( if they ever pick me) lol. AnotherKO.

[MikeMcBluff7]

Check all FOX channels. It's on two different time zones right now.

Father Andrew, great work on Daniel. That was a tough final hand ... all in with only a pair.

If I am selected and win I'll see you at the season finale. Good luck at the tables.

[xxxMCR63xxx]

ok so i am in rock hill and went to watch the poker game at 4:30... instead of poker, it's a post football game news broadcast... grrrrrrr

[xravisn]

Dont you have kind of an unfair advantage Padre? I mean having a direct line to the Man and all......................Love your sense of humor. I have no doubt you will achieve your 5 million dollar goal. Good luck and God Bless

[victorfeltes]

Father Andrew,

The providence of God is funny, and your video was too. I offer my retroactive prayers that you did well at the table but I'm confident that you did good by your mere presence. Keep going all-in with the good you do.

Your old friend,

Father Victor Feltes

[barryg1954]

We can't restrict ourselves from activities that some people are unable to moderate. Or maybe you would advise Father Andrew not to go to restaurants because so many people have lost their live savings opening one. And don't watch TV because many people can't watch in moderation.

[bewareofthecow]

It's a trapp

[saintfactory]

UPDATE FROM FR. ANDREW: I was accepted as a contestant and went to LA last weekend to compete! It was a ton of fun and I will be on the first episode airing this Sunday afternoon October 11th on FOX.

[gimpin2fold]

how do you know when they accept you? by email?

[ms1finley]

Oh yeah! I am in competition with you for a slot & I'd vote for you too!

Be blessed!

m

[GracesMom1]

Good Luck this weekend!!!!

[altooname]

Hey, Padre Andrew...here's wishing you the best not only in the audition but much more importantly, your ministry through the many years ahead. God bless you and, well, OK, also your luck at the table!

Don in Baltimore.

[mickycrocket]

nice one!

[CaptainZackSparrow]

I'm just glad they're choosing more than one video, cause it's tough to beat a paint balling poker playing priest who's going to give his winnings to charity!

[Mathias35]

ahhh father andrew you are the best!!! good luck!!! Retreat team is praying for you!!

[loree212]

"Americas' most beloved poker playing preacher!" Oh lol! Cracks me up!! You are awesome Father Andrew and we just love this video! You are loved! and we are blessed to have you as our parish priest! Thanks to you my kids want guinea pigs, more legos' and want to go to mass and live for Jesus! Thank you~! You are a joy~! may God Bless you and Keep you!

[CSenouillet]

Good Luck Father Andrew! We miss you at SGGCS! Awesome idea to raise the money!

[marshabrong]

Lots of luck, Father Andrew. What an awesome idea for a fund raiser. Hope you make and I will surely be watching. Enjoy your homily's and together you and Father Ray are a wonderfull team.

[odrisck]

Father! This is Kathy O'Driscoll no pressure or anything but we really need to break ground here, so win win win go get em!

[prego1970]

I wish you all the luck. This is Woodyboyds. I respect what you are trying to do. I wish you well. Good luck!

[matt99jay]

From 1-on-1 basketball matches in his backyard to street hockey matches (that ended abruptly when the city dump guys mistook our sweet goals for trash) to bike races and ramps (that ended abruptly when I schlepped over the ramp like Napoleon Dynamite) to countless hours of Mario Kart...this guy's the real deal. To his competition, as you sit staring at each other with cards in hand, remember this...what kind of person lies to a priest, man?! Seriously, you need to think twice before bluffing.

[saintfactory]

As far as non-heavenly stuff goes, there's got to be nothing better than nailing an opponent with an expertly aimed, perfectly ricocheted, across-the-field green turtle shell in Mario Kart battle mode!

[drummercanyon]

agreed...

[thatCarbonekid619]

agreed

[csiuda124]

Fr Andrew - what other hidden talents do you have. We sure will be pulling for you to get that prize!

[ReelScreens]

Great Job! We are praying for you to win!!

[devaaangel]

way 2 go Father . Bluffton is behind you.

[drummercanyon]

I serve for him

[marciam02]

great job andrew! glad to see you're still able to play paintball now that you're a priest :) best of luck getting picked, and let me know if you do get picked so i can watch you on tv!! - marcie

[AtticusKillough]

Wonder if Msgr. Brovey would do this for Prince of Peace -- ha!

[digidubluv1]

You go Fr Andrew, but where is spiderman? He would have been great as the paintball shooter.

Good Luck and God Bless We will pray for your success to the $1,000,000.

Your Curcillo Group from Aiken

[VronDolphin315]

This is a really awesome video, Fr. Andrew!!! We are totally rooting for you, too!!! THEY'VE GOTTA PICK YOU!! If you play cards as well as you deliver a homily and serve God's people, you will win the million easily. Thank you for wanting to do such a generous act for St. Michael's Parish. You truely inspire us all!!!

[themamaang]

Awsome video Father. We are rooting for you. My husband and I go to 7:00am Mass on Sundays and we wish you "Good Luck". Win the "MIL" so we can start building our new church.

'WAY TO GO FR. ANDREW"

[dmbrowne00001]

Hi Father, we're from Hamilton, Canada and we visit St. Michael's every year. We were at your 5pm mass on Sunday when you announced your bid (you are a funny guy!!!!). We wish you all the best of luck and we'll take your cause back home with us to drum up support there too.

PS. We didn't see how the cards played out but we're guessing you probably would have ended up with four 3's.

[lefty4salem]

our prayers and support for Father Andrew and parish...

LLoyd and Mary Mineroldi

[theoakley6]

Awesome!  They have to pick you!

[tombet481]

Go Father Andrew. We R here for you all the way. Get R Done!!

[RobsWorld247]

Best of Luck

[2lilbutterfly]

Way to go Father.. another vote !

[pjsenior]

We are all with you from St Mikes

[frankytowngirl]

What a great video Father Andrew! We are behind you. And thanks for always giving such an enthusiastic sermon!

[smilinjack29]

SWEEEET! Best of luck Fr. Andrew :)

[patdanpiecoo]

Hi!

[Rigby54]

Father Andrew, thanks for representing ....nice!

[uToob3]

This is great Father! And YES folks, this guy is for real! He deals an awesome homily in the morning, plasters you to death in paintball (Lord have mercy!), and in the evening will empty your wallet -- all in the name of God!

Prayers of votes going out to you and St. Michaels!

Signed... SGG fan...!

[hockeywidow11]

Go Fr. Andrew, we're behind you.

[KyleKov]

Father Andrew, you have my vote, even though you always forget my name after mass.

[saintfactory]

How could I ever forget you, amazing whats-your-name? :- )

[lmalteagles]

Got your sister's approval. Amazing job!

[ChloeMacAngel86]

We love you, Father Andrew. This video is great.

-Clare

[napkinglasses]

This video is waaay better than the others!  Plus what an inspirational story!

[pensivedance]

Great Video Fr. Andrew...you got the 'Dancing Crabb's' vote...

[beachpoles]

Great - pick this one!