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!!

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!!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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!

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?

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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?

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.

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?

Fr. John continues to preach about the GOOD NEWS of our faith by reminding us that we are the Church---the temples of the Holy Spirit and living stones and a flowing river of salvation for the world. We have the privilege of sharing in the work and ministry of grace with Christ. That is always good news!