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LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #1

Fr. John begins this special Advent message series talkng about the need for light in our lives. We all need light and of course---the light of Christ is most important. Will be step into the light of God's love this Advent?

The Warm Up - Sunday November 30, 2025

Happy New Year!!  This coming Sunday we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and the new liturgical year.  Are we awake and ready to welcome Christ in our hearts and to be his faithful disciples?  Listen to find out more!

Pre-Advent Parish Mission 2025 - Session Two

Fr. Patrick Beneteau concludes the mission with the second evening session.

Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Monday Morning Homily

Fr. Patrick reflects at the Monday morning Mass of the mission preparing for Advent and Christmas.

Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Weekend Homily

Fr. Patrick Beneteau begins the parish mission with the weekend homily.

Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Session One

Fr. Patrick presents his first session for the pre-Advent mission.

GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #7

Fr. John concludes this message series reflecting on how God shares his kingdom with us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King.  May the Lord be king of our hearts and lives!

The Warm Up - Sunday November 23, 2025

This coming weekend we celebrate the last Sunday of the Church's year with the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe.  The gospel chosen for this celebration is the Lord's crucifixion---the most perfect act of love of the King for his people.  Jesus is a king who does not impose his power but uses his grace to set us free!!  Will we be faithful servants and share the light he offers to each of us?

GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #6

In the sixth homily of the message series Fr. John reminds us that in the chaos and the ups and downs of life---God helps us endure and persevere. This is good news. Fr. John even talks about St. Ignatius of Loyola and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

The Warm Up - Sunday November 16, 2025

As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year---we are reminded to endure as witnesses of the Good News in everything we do.  We should not get caught up in things of this world but use things of this world to bring others to the grace of heaven.  Will we trust the Lord and endure the challenges of the world and share His mercy together?