This 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 ..read more

Fr. 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 ..read more

In 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 ..read more

The 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 ..read more

This 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 ..read more

Fr. 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 ..read more

Fr. 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 ..read more

During 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 ..read more

Jason 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 ..read more

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 ..read more