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The Warm Up - Sunday December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas!!  As we celebrate the gift of Christ this joyous season we also celebrate how the incarnation, God becoming one of us, changes who we are!!  Jesus came to transform us and set us on the path to heaven.  It begins with his birth and through the Christmas story---we can discover how to live each day as faithful disciples!

The Gifts of Advent Series - Reflection #3 - Love

Fr. John continues this special series reflecting on the GIFT OF LOVE that we receive in Advent. Although this is Gaudete Sunday---the Sunday of Joy, Fr. John wants to end the series with joy that leads to Christmas.  In this reflection, Fr. John invites us to discover real love in our lives that only Christ can give and share with us.  Our love must go beyond ourselves as pure gift expecting nothing but goodness for the sake of others.

The Warm Up - Sunday December 18, 2022

As we approach the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are presented with the powerful role of St. Joseph.  Not through words but through actions of faithfulness, love and discipleship, Joseph responds to the angel who speaks to him in a dream.  St. Joseph reminds us that our faith is rooted in actions and service for the sake of the Gospel.  How are we signs of God's love in our world today?

The Warm Up - Sunday December 11, 2022

We are getting closer and closer to Christmas!!  Hopefully we are taking the time to make straight the pathways of the Lord.  In the Gospel this weekend, John the Baptist sends his disciples to see if Jesus is the one they have been waiting for.  Jesus responds--look at what you see and hear.  Where do we see and hear Jesus in our world today and do people see and hear Jesus through us?  

The Gifts of Advent Series - Reflection #2 - Peace

Fr. John continues this special series reflecting on the GIFT OF PEACE that we receive in Advent. There is a sense of internal and external peace that requires hard work, faith and constant attention. Peace is not a passive reality. We are all called to be peace builders.

The Warm Up - Sunday December 4, 2022

Fr. John gets this reflection in just under the 10 minute mark talking about John the Baptist, Matthew's connections to the Old Testament and the need to live a life of reconciliation and healing.  A lot to talk about and Fr. John rises to the challenge!!

The Gifts of Advent Series - Reflection #1 - Hope

Fr. John begins this Advent Series describing the difference between a present and a gift while focusing on the gift of HOPE during the Advent season and fulfilled through the birth of Christ!

The Game Plan II Message Series -Homily #4

Fr. John concludes this message series by talking about the "fourth tire" of WITNESS & SERVICE that implements the new pastoral vision for the family of parishes as faithful disciples. Advent helps us wake up and live the Gospel today!

The Game Plan II Message Series -Homily #3

Fr. John continues this series introducing the four wheels that will move the pastoral plan for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes forward by discussing a year dedicated to GIFTS & CALL.

The Warm Up - Sunday November 27, 2022

Happy New Year!!  This coming weekend we begin the Season of Advent---a time to make straight the pathways of the Lord and to stay awake!!  Listen to Fr. John as he shares about Advent past, present and future!!