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Sunday October 10, 2021 Homily

Fr. John concludes this message series sharing the future path for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes but also a need for change for all parishes to embrace the mission of the Gospel.  Fr. John talks about the young man in the Gospel wanting to gain eternal life—this can only happen when we let go of our own agenda/plans and follow the Lord without any distractions.  To be faithful disciples and followers of Christ, we must change and adapt often.

The Warm Up - Sunday October 10, 2021

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!!  As we give thanks to God this weekend, we reflect on what things in our lives are holding us back from entering into the Kingdom of Heaven?  It is hard to get to heaven not because God makes it difficult but because we choose so many other things than eternal life.  Our faith helps us stay on track for eternity.

The Warm Up - Sunday October 3, 2021

The Sacrament of Marriage is a real tangible sign of God's love for us and our love for God.  Fr. John reflects on the call of love, sacrifice and service in marriage and how that helps all of us be better disciples of Jesus. 

Sunday September 26, 2021 Homily

Fr. John preaches the second homily in his latest message series called THE COMEBACK. In this homily he reminds us to think of the bigger picture (God's way) and personal change to mount a comeback.

Sunday September 19, 2021 Homily

Fr. John begins a new message series called THE COMEBACK by setting the scene of the many storms in our world today that have overwhelmed us!!  Yet through many examples of various "comebacks" in history--we do realize that together as people of faith and with Jesus, we can share the Good News and mount a true comeback that changes the world!!

The Warm Up - Sunday September 26, 2021

Jesus challenges us to purge what does not help us be faithful disciples in our own lives but also in the lives of others.  How are we instruments of hope and not a sign of loss?  Fr. John shares how we can do some fall cleaning this weekend.

The Warm Up - Sunday September 19, 2021

Check out the latest WARM UP as Fr. John shares his reflections on the upcoming Sunday gospel.  Who is the greatest follower of Jesus?  To be first and the best we must be last of all.  What does that mean?

The Warm Up - Sunday September 12, 2021

Who do you say that I am?  Jesus puts this powerful question before the Apostles and all of us this Sunday.  How do we answer this question?  Who is Jesus for us? A friend, a helper, a guide or someone we talk to only when we are in trouble?  Or is Jesus our Master, King and all?  

The Warm Up - Sunday September 5, 2021

Jesus heals a man who is deaf and cannot speak.  This powerful grace offered to this person in the gospel of Mark this weekend is offered to each of us too---so that we are always open to Christ in everything we do.  Listen as Fr. John talks about the second great miracle in this story!!

The Warm Up - Sunday August 29, 2021

We can sometimes put things out of order or disconnect them from the heart of matters.  Jesus deals with this in the gospel this coming Sunday as some Pharisees and scribes don't understand why His disciples are not following some human traditions.  Listen and find out more!!