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The Warm Up - Sunday January 11, 2026

As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this weekend and conclude the Christmas season, we rejoice in another epiphany moment---discovering who Jesus is as Lord and Saviour.  This feast reminds us that we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be Christ in our world today.  Will the Christmas spirit carry us through the days and weeks ahead?

The Warm Up - Sunday January 4, 2026

Happy New Year!!  Merry Christmas!!  This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord as the wise men pay homage to Christ in Bethlehem.  Epiphany means reveleation or discovery---may we this Christmas rediscover Jesus in our lives and give him the gift of our hearts!!

The Warm Up - Sunday December 28, 2025

Merry Christmas!!  This weekend we celebrate the FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY---how can Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus teach us to be family in our world today??  Listen to find out!!

LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #4

Fr. John concludes this Advent message series inviting us on a new path as faithful and loving disciples this Christmas. He even asked CHAT GPT for help inviting others for Christmas Masses.

Faith & Works - Episode #30 - THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD

Fr. John interviews Maureen MacDonald, who wears many hats in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  Her newest role as the WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD covers a wide range of ministries and responsibilities at our weekend Masses.  Listen as she shares her work and support making sure our weekend liturgies change lives!!

The Warm Up - Sunday December 21, 2025

As we prepare for the Fourth Sunday of Advent---we encounter Mary, Joseph and an Angel of God.  May we say YES like Mary and Joseph to follow God's path and be missionaries of hope and joy in our lives, in our parishes and of course the world.  We need the courage, grace and power of the Holy Spirit to guide us.

LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #3

In this third homily of the series, Fr. John reflects on the call of our family of parishes being a needed light of Christ in our world today. Gathered as one family we seek to share the light of Jesus and help change the world.

LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #2

Fr. John continues this Advent message series as he invites all of us to be God's influencers leading people to Christ like St .John the Baptist. Fr. John talks about Kim Kardashian, Christiano Ronaldo, Bishop Fulton Sheen and Bishop Robert Barron. Find out why by watching or listening today!

The Warm Up - Sunday December 14, 2025

What signs of Christ do we see in our lives and in our family of parishes?  There are many but can we see them and can we help make them happen as faithful disciples?  The disciples of St. John the Baptist approach Jesus and wonder if he is the one they have been waiting for?  Are we ready for Christmas?  Are our hearts open for the King of Kings?  Happy Advent!!

The Warm Up - Sunday December 7, 2025

As we prepare for the Second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist comes unto the scene to wake us up and remind us to make straight the pathways for the Lord.  May we always be open to God's grace in our daily lives!!  Happy Advent!