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The Warm Up - Sunday September 25, 2022

This weekend we hear the gospel of the rich man and Lazarus.  How often do we pass by and intentionally ignore those who are in need of material things but most especially a connection---to be included.  This gospel is a stark reminder of our responsibility to serve, support and embrace those who are suffering.  We are called to be Christ for one another.

Game Plan - Homily #2

Fr. John continues with the second homily of the GAME PLAN message series focusing on two qualities of being a faithful disciple---we are called to SERVE and seek FORMATION to be faithful followers of the Lord.

The Game Plan - Homily #1

Fr. John begins this new message series that seeks to explain the pastoral strategic plan for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes for the next number of years. He begins with the pillars for the family of FORMING DISCIPLES who REACH OUT TO ALL.

The Warm Up - Sunday September 18, 2022

We cannot serve two masters---who are we going to serve?  Jesus makes it very clear in the gospel that we cannot balance living for ourselves and for him.  We have to decide.  Our parish communities are great places for us to find out that serving the Lord brings us completion and fulfillment.  Listen for more!!

The Warm Up - Sunday September 11, 2022

What does a lost sheep and a lost coin have to do with our faith?  Jesus in the gospel reminds us that we are all about seeking out those in need of God's love, healing, grace and hope.  Our world is missing the heart of what it is to be truly alive.  It is up to us to shine the light of the gospel in our world today.

The Warm Up - Sunday September 4, 2022

Jesus has very high standards if we are going to be his disciples---what do we need to consider before making this commitment that will totally transform and fulfill our lives?  Listen to find out more!!

The Warm Up - Sunday August 28, 2022

How can inviting people over for dinner turn into a reflection on the kingdom of heaven?  Listen as Fr. John reflects on a gospel dinner Jesus had with some scribes and Pharisees.  Who should you invite to dinner?  This is actually very important for each of us to consider.  Listen to find out more.

This Parish Has talent - Homily #3

Fr. John concludes this message series with a challenge for everyone who seek to enter through the narrow door---surrendering ourselves to God through ministry, outreach and service. All of us need to step up after the pandemic bringing Christ to others!

The Warm Up - Sunday August 21, 2022

How can we get through the narrow gate and enter the Kingdom of Heaven?  It's all about making Christ the centre of our lives and making sure that the last go first.  Listen and discover how Jesus inspires us to be hope in our world today!!

This Parish Has Talent - Homily #2

Fr. John continues in his latest message series talking about a "golden buzzer" to shorten homilies and the fact that Jesus wants to set us on fire to live and share the Good News. Christ also calls us to choose who we will serve--Him or ourselves?