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REVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday August 3, 2025What are our lives all about?  Is it about stuff?  Do you have a storage unit or is your garage/basement filled with boxes not remembering what is there?  Jesus in the gospel warns us about all kinds of greed and the call for us to be rich towards God.  How can we do this?  Listen to find out more. 2025-07-3009 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday July 27, 2025Prayer is important not just for ourselves but for the sake of others.  Jesus always answers our prayers but not always the way we want----but definitely the way we need.  Prayer transforms our lives and always calls us to action.  Does our prayer help us to be a better disciple in our world today? 2025-07-2109 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday July 20, 2025In the gospel this weekend we hear the story of Martha and Mary who host Jesus and the disciples at their home.  Martha is busy and distracted with tasks and Mary is at the feet of Jesus listening to Him.  This gospel reminds us that we are called to push away the many distractions that we have in our lives and be connected to Christ and one another. 2025-07-1409 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - July 13, 2025The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us that to show mercy means to embrace the inconvenience of the Gospel with radical generosity.  God's love helps us see this as a true way to encounter and embrace our neighbours---that is---everyone because they are our brothers and sisters! 2025-07-1210 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 29, 2025This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.  These two great apostles teach us how to be faithful and loving disciples in our world today.  Their presence and grace lives on in the Church and should in each one of us. 2025-06-2809 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 22, 2025As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, we remember that at Mass we received the Risen Lord himself---so that we can share His love, hope, joy and peace with the world.  The Lord magnifies the ordinary and makes things extraordinary.  Let us trust in Him!! 2025-06-2009 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 15, 2025This Sunday we celebrate Trinity Sunday.  The heart of God is love.  The Father, Son and Holy Spirit radiates love that goes beyond themselves as a community of grace.  We are made in the image and likeness of God---we too are called to be a community of love and light.  How can that happen?  God invites us into His divine life---will we say YES? 2025-06-1309 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 8, 2025Come Holy Spirit!!  This weekend we celebrate Pentecost Sunday in which we embrace the breath of the Holy Spirit  having the courage and grace to bring healing, hope and eternal life!!  The Church does not have a mission, it is mission!!  May we be true missionaries in our world today. 2025-06-0209 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 1, 2025This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord---we celebrate Christ Risen and are commissioned to be true witnesses in our world today.  How can we share the Gospel in our world that can change the lives of people?  Only together as faith communities willing to serve and sacrifice for others.  COME HOLY SPIRIT! 2025-05-2910 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday May 11, 2025Jesus is the Good Shepherd who guides us---the sheep.  As we celebrate the Easter season we rejoice in the gift of the resurrection and as faithful sheep, turn down the noise around us and tune into the voice of Christ.  We do this so we can be faithful disciples sharing the JOY OF THE GOSPEL!! 2025-05-0609 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday May 4, 2025As we celebrate Easter and the Resurrection---Jesus appears for the third time to the disciples showing them the reality that He is alive!!  What does Easter mean for us and do we find the Risen Lord in our daily life?  We need to fall in love with Him and follow Him sharing the joy of eternal life that we can experience even now!! 2025-05-0209 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Good Friday April 18, 2025Today we celebrate Christ's death on the cross for our salvation.  We come to hear the Passion according to John, adore the cross of salvation and receive Holy Communion at the Solemn Good Friday liturgy.  May this day of prayer and reflection transform us as faithful messengers of the Good News today!! 2025-04-1808 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Holy Thursday April 17, 2025As we enter the Easter Triduum with Holy Thursday, we are embarking on a spiritual journey of grace where we encounter Christ and His eternal love for us.  Jesus washes the feet of the disciples as we hear from the Gospel of John today---may we be open and allow Christ to cleanse us with His love and may we serve others with that same compassion and hope!! 2025-04-1709 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday April 13, 2025Fr. John reads the shorter version of the Passion according to Luke and offers some reflections that can help us journey through Holy Week to Easter.  This is the beginning of the most powerful time in the liturgical year---may we be attentive to the grace and strength of the season!! 2025-04-0709 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday April 6, 2025This coming weekend we have the story of the woman caught in adultery from the Gospel of John.  This powerful moment in Christ's ministry beckons us to change our perspective from condemnation and judgment to compassion, mercy and forgiveness.  Lent is all about changing our ways and follow God's way.  Will we allow that to happen in our lives? 2025-03-3109 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 30, 2025The parable that we hear this weekend reminds us of how the Gospel is unfair----in a good way.  The Story of the Prodigal Son is really a story of the wasteful Father who brings compassion, mercy and life back to his younger son.  Lent helps us be wasteful or generously unfair with compassion and love to those who need God's grace, bringing hope. joy and love to those in greatest need. 2025-03-2410 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 23, 2025Lent is a time for us to reflect on whether we are being faithful disciples that bear good fruit for the world.  If not, then we need to change and if not enough, we need to do more.  Our God offers us many many chances to change and return to him---but there is an urgency on our part to do this quickly and without delay.  Let' also help others draw close to the love of Christ!! 2025-03-1709 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 16, 2025As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, we experience in the gospel another epiphany moment on a mountain top realizing who Jesus really is as the Son of God.  We need mountain top encouragement and perspective to be true missionaries in our world.  Where do we find them in our lives today? 2025-03-1010 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 9, 2025This coming weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent.  This holy season is a journey and pilgrimage that has us travel from sin, death and selfishness to peace, service and life by embracing Christ in our lives.  Are we on the move or are we staying still?  Is Lent a time of change for us?  Do we think we need change?  Listen for more! 2025-03-0310 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 2, 2025This weekend's gospel reminds us that for us to be a good tree that bears good fruit we must have a heart dedicated to God.  A good tree does not bear bad fruit.  We are all invited to reflect on our lives seeking to be the best version of ourselves for the sake of the kingdom.  Can we find the logs in our eyes?  Listen for more! 2025-02-2409 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday February 23, 2025Fr. John goes five seconds over the 10 minute mark this weekend because there is so much in the gospel to talk about.  If we live half of what Jesus calls us to in the gospel----we would become living saints!!  And yes---this is what we strive for! 2025-02-1910 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday February 16, 2025The gospel this weekend reminds us to look past the immediate---to hold on for the Kingdom of Heaven.  We do this by giving ourselves away---to be poor for the sake of others.  In this way we truly are missionaries and pilgrims of hope.  Will embrace the path of discipleship or try to take care of ourselves alone? 2025-02-1209 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday February 9, 2025Jesus calls Simon Peter to go out into the deep waters for a catch and changes his life!!  When we let Christ into our lives he makes all things new----may we not be afraid and follow Jesus like Simon, James and John.  It will be the best lives we could ever have!! 2025-02-0809 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday February 2, 2025This weekend we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord.  Mary and Joseph present Jesus to God as was the custom.  They encounter Simeon and Anna---experiencing another epiphany moment discovering who Jesus is.  This feast helps us live our faith today.  Listen to find out more!! 2025-01-3109 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday January 26, 2025Each of us are anointed to carry on the mission of salvation in our world today.  Christ beckons us to adapt and change for the sake of mission.  We do not do this alone---Christ gives us the Holy Spirit and we do this together.  Will we say yes? 2025-01-2509 minREVJJREVJJFaith & Works - Episode 27 - 52 Years of ServiceFr. John interviews Lynda Cadotte, who after over 52 years of service to Catholics in Chatham, is retiring.  In this brief conversation Lynda shares how she was hired on a temporary basis which then became a life-long time of service to parishioners of all ages.  Lynda will definitely be missed!!! 2025-01-2317 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday January 19, 2025This weekend we return to Ordinary Time but not an ordinary Gospel.  We visit a wedding feast in Cana from the Gospel of John--the first miracle of this Gospel.  Jesus makes what is ordinary extraordinary.  He can do this with our lives too!!  Mary guides us as she tells the servants and each of us--"Do whatever he tells you!" 2025-01-1309 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday January 12, 2025This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord which is not just about Jesus, but also about us!  We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit at our baptism but also the fire of God's love to help transform the world.  Do we truly understand the gift, opportunity and obligation we have to share Christ's love with perseverance, endurance and zeal?  I think this feast helps us realize this more.  May we always be humble like St. John the Baptist sharing the Good News!! 2025-01-0909 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday January 5, 2025This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord.  It is a reminder for us to search for Jesus in our daily lives seeking conversion, renewal and transformation so that we can be faithful and loving disciples becoming epiphany moments for others.  Let us discover the light in the midst of darkness and be light for the world! 2025-01-0310 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday December 29, 2024Merry Christmas!!  This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family.  The gospel includes references to Easter, searching for Jesus, the importance of our parishes and so much more!!  Listen to find out more!! 2024-12-2909 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Christmas Day - December 25, 2024Merry Christmas!!  The birth of Christ brings great joy to all people!!  The shepherds are the first to hear this Good News of salvation and go with haste to Bethlehem.  What gift is God offering us this Christmas to bring us great joy?  Will we be able to embrace this gift or be distracted with the noise of the season? 2024-12-2410 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday December 22, 2024Mary goes with haste to Elizabeth sharing the joy of the Good News!!  This entire gospel reading shows us how we are called to be joyful disciples who embrace the love of Christ and share that grace with those around us.  May we always radiate the Good News of salvation. 2024-12-1809 minREVJJREVJJMy Words Will Never Pass Away - Homily #3Fr. John concludes this message series reminding us that real change calls us to leverage and not reject what fades or is temporary.  We live in this world but can choose to utilize what is around us and the opportunities we have to bring Christ to our hearts and to others.  Fr. John even talks about our smart phones as a way to do this.  Real conversion happens not only in our hearts, but in our actions. 2024-12-1017 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday December 15, 2024St. John the Baptist answers the question posed to him---What are we to do?  Making straight the pathways of the Lord can only take place when we live and share the Good News with others---especially those in need.  Advent is a time to reset and change lanes---living our lives better and differently.  What is John the Baptist telling us to do today? 2024-12-1009 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday December 8, 2024John the Baptist echoes the voice of the prophet Isaiah in the gospel this weekend.  Advent is a season of hope and change--to become more like Christ and to make straight our paths and help others to do the same.  Will we choose this Advent to do more or will we fall asleep to another season of preparation? 2024-12-0309 minREVJJREVJJMy Words Will Never Mass Away - Homily #2Fr. John continues with the second homily of this series inviting everyone to "reset" during the Advent season---drawing closer to Christ and renewing our lives. Like computers and electronics, we must shut down and restart to be back in sync. 2024-12-0114 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday December 1, 2024Happy New Year!  Well almost---this weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and so the new liturgical year.  The gospel this weekend invites us to embrace the hope of Christ which is bigger than the challenges and fears we have.  Advent is a time to prepare for Christmas but also for the second coming of our Saviour who will take us home.  Let us be alert and ready---avoiding the fading distractions of this world. 2024-11-2609 minREVJJREVJJMy Words Will Never Pass Away - Homily #1Fr. John begins a message series on change in our lives and in our family of parishes---change is constant and things fade away--but Christ's love and words never pass away. Let us be wise and focus our efforts on what does not pass away. 2024-11-2218 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday November 24, 2024This coming weekend we celebrate the SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING.  The gospel offers a contrast of two different kingdoms--that of Pontius Pilate and that of Jesus.  Very different---opposites in fact.  What does each offer and which one brings us the truth?  Yet which kingdom do we spend our time in?  Can we fully embrace Christ as King of our hearts? 2024-11-2209 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday November 17, 2024As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year, we are reminded that everything will fade and pass away, but Christ's words, love and presence will not.  We need to draw close to Christ so that we can fully live and journey to heaven.  Cemeteries remind us of light, hope and joy that only Christ can offer.  Listen for more!! 2024-11-1309 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday November 10, 2024The gospel challenges us to be more like a poor widow who places all her trust in God while the rich give to the treasury out of their excess and abundance.  Who do we truly rely on and place complete trust in?  Is it God or ourselves?  Who do we choose and how can we change? Listen for more! 2024-11-0909 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday November 3, 2024Jesus is asked what is the greatest commandment in the Gospel this weekend----he responds with two---Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love our neighbour as ourselves.  There is nothing greater than this.  How can we live this out each day?  Listen to find out. 2024-10-3109 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday October 27, 2024Today the Gospel tells the story of a blind beggar named Bartimaeus who cries out to Christ so that he may see again.  In this great miracle he sees Christ as the Son of God and follows Him.  May we always cry out to the Lord so that we may see as God sees---seeking to be instruments of mercy and love in the world. 2024-10-2508 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday October 20, 2024This weekend the Gospel reminds us to be servant of all like Christ.  James and John wanted to sit on the left and right hand side of Jesus in the kingdom without really understanding the call of faith is to be humble and slave of all.  We can't get caught up in fame or fortune but of humble and loving service--this makes us rich in the eyes of God. 2024-10-1510 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday October 13, 2024Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!  As we give thanks for the countless blessings in our lives we are called in the Gospel this weekend to inherit eternal life by changing our lives---becoming Christ by following the rules, re-organizing our priorities and then live differently following Christ.  This may seem impossible but for God all things are possible. 2024-10-1010 minREVJJREVJJFaith & Works - Episode 26 - THE ALPHA SERIESFr. John interviews Christine Canniff and Renée  Culverwell--parishioners along with Pastoral Minister Colleen Keane about the Alpha Series that took place in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes this past year in preparation for the next series in January 2025.  Colleen describes the why and how Alpha works while Christine and Renée share their personal experiences of the journey that has enhanced their faith!! 2024-10-0831 minREVJJREVJJLiving God's Way Message Series - Homily #3Fr. John concludes this message series reminding us that we are all chosen, anointed and sent out to blaze a new pathway to Christ for others. We are all missionaries---but do we really know this? 2024-10-0416 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday October 6,2024This weekend Jesus reminds us of the covenant of love for the sake of the other in the Sacrament of Marriage.  Married couples are true and real signs of how God loves us and how we are called to love God.  May we give ourselves away sharing God's grace serving everyone around us!! 2024-10-0409 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday September 29, 2024The Gospel this weekend reminds us to take account and purge things that take us away from God's love and path while embracing a deeper spiritual life to draw close to the Lord.  Jesus in the Gospel also challenges us not to be stumbling blocks or obstacles for others drawing them away from the path of eternal life.  This Gospel gives us lots to think about!! 2024-09-2309 minREVJJREVJJLiving God's Way Message Series - Homily #2Fr. John continues this message series reminding us that to go God's way we must seek to serve, sacrifice and be last. There are graces and blessings not being caught up seeking to be first in line or sports champions!! We have to see the bigger picture and include everyone! 2024-09-2213 minREVJJREVJJLiving God's Way Message Series - Homily #1Fr. John begins this new message series reflecting on the choices we make each day. Will we follow God's way of discipleship or MY WAY like Frank Sinatra's song? What will help us along the path of faithfulness? 2024-09-2115 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday September 22, 2024Jesus in the Gospel this weekend teaches us that if we want to be the greatest, we must be last of all and servant of all.  This is not what the world teaches us and yet the Gospel always calls us not to think about ourselves but to think about others.  We must love Christ by loving others through humility, service and sacrifice.  When we embrace this Gospel path our lives are truly transformed and filled with grace.  Are you ready? 2024-09-1809 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday September 15, 2024Jesus asks the disciples---WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?  Our answer to this question will help us see God's view of our lives and the world in addition to our willingness to take up our crosses and follow Him.  Who is Christ to each of us?  A friend? Distant relative or Master, Teacher and Messiah?  Listen to find out more! 2024-09-0909 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday September 8, 2024Jesus in the gospel this Sunday heals a deaf and mute man---opening up his ears and freeing is tongue to proclaim the Good News.  What areas of our lives need healing and being opened up?  This healing and transformation will mean change for us---are we ready to trust the Lord and follow Him? 2024-09-0209 minREVJJREVJJFaith & Works - Episode 23 - Fr. Patrick BeneteauThis is one from a few years ago during the pandemic that is being posted to Fr. John's new podcast host site. Fr. John interviews Fr. Patrick Beneteau, an amazing young pastor who has learned to adapt and serve his parish communities using technology as a way to stabilize, feed and spread the Good News for and with his parishioners.  Fr. Patrick along with the priests he works with have a YouTube cooking show!!  Watch this wonderful episode of FAITH & WORKS to be inspired during this challenging time of the pandemic and see hope and faith grow!2024-08-2625 minREVJJREVJJFaith & Works - Episode 24 - RetrouvailleMary Catherine Bishop (at the time at St. George Parish, London) interviews those involved in the RETROUVAILLE ministry in the Diocese of London. 2024-08-2628 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday September 1, 2024Jesus seeks to transform our hearts from within with His love and grace.  This transformation allows us to share His Gospel in new and creative ways in a world that has greatly changed. May we have the courage to have the Good News at the heart of our faith and not simply external traditions. 2024-08-2609 minREVJJREVJJFaith & Works - Episode 25 - THE CHOSEN SEASON ONEFr. John continues a podcast series that started at St. George Parish in London a few years ago (the first 24 episodes).  He begins the series again with the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  Fr. John and Ali Chinnick interview Pete & Mary Foley who were participants on THE CHOSEN small group series Season One.  Listen and see what an amazing experience it truly was for them!! 2024-08-2529 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday August 25, 2024Peter makes a profound profession of faith in the Gospel today when Jesus askes the Twelve if they too will walk away and not follow Him.  Peter reminds us that Jesus has the words of eternal life.  What feeds our hearts and souls in our daily lives---Jesus or the noise of the world?  Listen to find out more! 2024-08-1909 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday August 18, 2024Jesus is the bread of life that has come down from heaven---without Him we have no life but with Him we have eternal life.  Christ makes it very clear that the Eucharist is at the heart of our faith so He can abide in us and we in Him.  May we truly seek out Jesus who is love and not be distracted by fading things of this world. 2024-08-1209 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday August 11, 2024We continue to reflect on Jesus who is the BREAD OF LIFE this coming Sunday from the gospel of John.  For us, it is all about truly understanding who Jesus is as the Messiah and source of eternal life.  Do we treat Him as such in our lives? 2024-08-0709 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday August 4, 2024What are we searching for in our lives that brings completion and fulfillment?  Does Jesus bring us wholeness and peace or do we search for Him looking to see what He can do for us?  Jesus says I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE----if we welcome Him we will never be hungry or thirsty.  What an amazing gift as Christ feeds us at each celebration of Mass. 2024-07-2909 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday July 28, 2024In the gospel this weekend Jesus feeds the five thousand with five barley loaves and two fish---so much so that everyone is satisfied.  There are even twelve baskets full left over.  Jesus makes the ordinary extraordinary and the impossible possible.  What can He do with us?  Will we let him change us?  Listen to find out more!! 2024-07-2409 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday July 21, 2024The Apostles come back from being on mission to share their stories and experiences with Jesus.  Christ invites them to rest, reflect and prepare for the next mission to share the Good News.  Our parishes are places for us to gather, rest, reflect and be sent out.  We need Jesus and we need each other to truly be the Gospel in our world today. 2024-07-1709 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday July 14, 2024Jesus sends his disciples out in pairs on mission without much---a staff, sandals and a tunic.  No bread, no money, no extras.  They had to rely on God's grace and not be distracted in their mission to bring love, joy and the gospel to the world.  We too are sent out on mission with only what we need---Christ and each other as we work together bringing hope, healing and joy.  Are you willing to risk and trust the Lord? 2024-07-1209 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday July 7, 2024Knowing who Jesus really is as the Son of God makes a difference on how we live our daily lives.  If He is the Messiah and the source of our lives---He comes first and above all.  If Christ is just someone we know about and seek out for our own benefits we cannot be transformed by His love.  May we surrender to Christ our Saviour! 2024-07-0609 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 30, 2024Jesus performs a powerful miracle as he raises Jairus' daughter from the dead.  Our Lord came to bring us new life and to embrace him in everything we do so that we no longer fear anything---but believe.  How can we place Christ first in our lives and allow Him to give us a new way to live? 2024-06-2509 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 23, 2024Jesus calms a storm as he and the disciples are in boats travelling to the other side of the sea.  Jesus brings peace and stillness in our lives----especially in the midst of our storms.  How does he do this for us and how can we help others in the midst of their storms? 2024-06-2009 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 16, 2024This weekend the gospel offers us two parables of what the Kingdom of God is like.  It may surprise us to realize that it is not what we would expect----and that is a good thing!!  Listen for more insights on how we can build God's kingdom and not our own. 2024-06-1109 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 9. 2024Fr. John gets close to the 10 minute mark as he reflects on this short but packed gospel reading for this weekend.  We are called to be one family seeking to cast out darkness through love and service.  Can we really reject God's love?  Jesus talks about the unforgiveable sin.  Listen for more! 2024-06-0309 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday June 2, 2024As we celebrate Corpus Christ, we seek to be filled with Christ to then feed others with Christ.  To receive the Eucharist, we become Jesus who then is shared with those in need.  Jesus is always with us to inspire, ignite and empower us to bring gospel joy to the world. 2024-05-3009 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday May 26, 2024This weekend we celebrate TRINITY SUNDAY.  Hear Fr. John talk about how basketball connects with God as Father, Son and Spirit.  You be the judge if it makes sense. 2024-05-2210 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday May 19, 2024This weekend we celebrate Pentecost----the gift of the Holy Spirit.  How can the third person of the Trinity actually help us be disciples?  Why did Jesus give us the Advocate?  Fr. John shares a prayer that helps us understand so much more! 2024-05-1709 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday May 12, 2024This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and receive the great commission of proclaiming the Good News everywhere.  We do this in our own personal lives but also in our parish communities.  Jesus is the vine and we are the branches---and we are called to bear much fruit.  Do we have the courage and trust in the Lord to share His love with the world?  He is always with us and helps us do what seems impossible. 2024-05-0609 minREVJJREVJJWe Are an Easter People - Homily #3Fr. John concludes this Easter message series by reflecting on how we can be good branches bearing good fruit for the Gospel to be seen in our world. It means remaining connect to Christ the vine. 2024-05-0516 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday May 5, 2024In this relatively short Gospel we remember that we are chosen by Christ to share his love to the world by our sacrifices and service.  In this way we can bear much fruit----and help transform this world.  We are an Easter people and that makes a difference!!!  Listen for more! 2024-05-0109 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday April 28, 2024The gospel this weekend reminds us that Jesus is the vine and we are the branches.  We can only produce fruit when we abide in Christ and He in us.  How can we do this in our world today?  Listen to find out how it can and needs to happen today. 2024-04-2409 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday April 21, 2024This coming weekend we celebrate GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY.  Jesus is the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and His sheep know Him.  Do we recognize the voice of the Lord in the midst of all the noise in our world?  How can we help Jesus bring unity and peace in our world?  Listen to find out more! 2024-04-1609 minREVJJREVJJWe Are an Easter People - Homily #2Fr. John continues this Easter message series reflecting on the call for us to be distinct witnesses of the resurrection so that we can transform our world. He even talks about Coca-Cola bottles!! Watch to learn more!! 2024-04-1417 minREVJJREVJJWe Are an Easter People - Homily #1Fr. John begins this Easter message series quoting St. John Paul II--"We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song!"  For us to spread the Good News of the resurrection, we need to share the joy of eternal life through unselfish love.  When we share Easter joy with others, the grace of the resurrection grows!!  We must see signs and be signs of the Risen Lord so that the light of Christ may be seen. 2024-04-1117 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday April 14, 2024During the Easter season we are reminded that we are witnesses of the resurrection.  Do we have a deep relationship with the Risen Lord that transforms our lives that we can share with others?  What can we share about Christ who is alive?  Listen to find out more! 2024-04-1010 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday April 7, 2024Jesus is alive and appears to the Apostles.  He sends them on mission through the power of the Holy Spirit.  We too are called to be on mission with Easter joy in our hearts and in everything we do.  May we appreciate this Easter season to be filled with the joy and peace of Christ! 2024-04-0708 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #7 - March 29, 2024Jason Denys is a member of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes and usually attends St. Ursula Church.  He is a family doctor who seeks to help those in need.  He has musical talent and loves God.  In this talk you see all of this and so much more.  There is even a very nice surprise at the end.  Jason is a faithful disciple who shares who he is and what he has to bring people closer to Christ. 2024-04-0424 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 31, 2024--EASTER SUNDAY!!Fr. John walks through the Easter Triduum and shares how he will journey through these sacred days leading up to Easter Sunday and the resurrection.  These days are about Jesus but also us who are His faithful and loving disciples. 2024-03-2809 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #6 - March 22, 2024Maureen MacDonald shares some of her faith journey during the Lenten SHARING FAITH SERIES at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. 2024-03-2618 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 24, 2024Fr. John reflects on the short gospel that is read at the beginning of the Palm Sunday celebration as Jesus enters humbly into Jerusalem.  What a different entrance for the king of kings!!  We too must enter into Holy Week and Jerusalem with humble and open hearts to receive the Lord who saves us!! 2024-03-2209 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #5 - March 15, 2024John and Mary Lou Wood share a bit of their faith journey during our 2024 Lenten Friday night series. A wonderful husband and wife who regularly attend St. Agnes Parish---part of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. 2024-03-1626 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 17, 2024As we draw closer to Holy Week, the gospel intensifies as Jesus senses the cross very close.  We hear in the gospel another epiphany moment as we hear the voice of the Heavenly Father.  Are we ready to surrender and be the faithful disciple Jesus calls us to be?  When we serve and sacrifice we create much fruit of grace. 2024-03-1109 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #4 - March 8, 2024Walter Debicki, a parishioner of Our Lady of Victory Polish Catholic Community, part of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes, shares a bit about his faith and how God has guided him in life. 2024-03-0924 minREVJJREVJJA Flash of New Hope - Homily ThreeFr. John concludes the message series reflecting on the need for right worship---that is, directing our efforts and prayers to God's will and not our own.  RIGHT ACTION is seeking to carry the cross each day serving others---which then creates moments of grace and flashes of new hope.  May we always risk getting out of our comfort zones to bring the hope and joy of Jesus to the world. 2024-03-0516 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 10, 2024Jesus is the light and he came to us not to condemn us but to save us.  Lent is about walking in that light so that we are transformed and reflect that light in our world.  May we always celebrate Lent joyfully seeking conversion and renewal. 2024-03-0409 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #3 - March 1, 2024Meagan King, a young person that attends St. Joseph Church in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes shares a faith witness calling us to love as Christ loves. The world needs love and it needs us. 2024-03-0216 minREVJJREVJJLenten Mission 2024 - Night #3 - EstherFr. Danny concludes the mission reflecting on Esther and completing his vocation story.  Mission accomplished. 2024-02-2841 minREVJJREVJJLenten Mission 2024 - Night #2 -DavidFr. Danny continues to share his own vocation story and talks about King David and his response to God's call.  It's complicated.  Listen to find out more. 2024-02-2753 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday March 3, 2024The cleansing of the temple we hear from the Gospel of John this Sunday reminds us of the call for right worship.  We need to pray and worship the Lord attentively so that we can act and serve with grace and joy.  Right worship leads to mission and right action.  May we be open to what Jesus wants to offer us each time we pray.   2024-02-2708 minREVJJREVJJLenten Mission 2024 - Night #1 - AbrahamFr. Danny Santos offers his first major reflection on the call and response of Abraham in the Old Testament. 2024-02-2645 minREVJJREVJJLenten Parish Mission 2024 - Weekend HomilyFr. Danny Santos begins the Lenten mission at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes with the weekend homily----inviting all of us to be saints. 2024-02-2610 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #2 - February 23, 2024Sr. Eleanor Gleeson, an Ursuline Sister of Chatham shares a bit of her faith story during this Lenten series at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. Sr. Eleanor offers great wisdom and expresses a love for Christ that can inspire us all!! 2024-02-2517 minREVJJREVJJSharing Faith Series - Session #1 - February 16, 2024The mother and daughter team of Renee and Adele Culverwell share a bit of their faith journey in the first session of this Lenten series at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. Sharing the gift of faith and having the courage to witness the Good News in our lives is a true gift that helps all of us on the pilgrimage to heaven. 2024-02-2521 minREVJJREVJJThe Warm Up - Sunday February 25, 2024This Sunday the gospel is about the Transfiguration----another epiphany and revelation of who Jesus is.  It is also about us and the need for mountain top experiences that give us encouragement and ignites within us the zeal to be faithful and loving disciples.  May we have those mountain top experiences often that beckon us to courageously and generously share the Good News!! 2024-02-1909 min