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This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and hear the great commission----the heart of what we are called to be and do as the Church---the Body of Christ.  May we always be faithful to our mission!!

This weekend Jesus shares about the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will guide us to always be close to him.  If we love Christ, we will follow His commandments and share the light of grace with the world.  May we always embrace the Holy Spirit in our lives!

Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.  This is the way for us to experience the resurrection here and now.  The gospel this weekend reminds us to always abide in Christ as He abides in the Heavenly Father.  May we share the joy and love of Jesus Risen in everything we do!!

This weekend we celebrate GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY---a chance to tune into the voice of Christ who is the Good Shepherd who give an abundant life to His sheep.  There are a lot of voices out there---will we have the courage to turn down the noise and tune into the loving voice of our Saviour?

The road to Emmaus teaches us how to share and live the resurrection each day and be disciples in our world today.  We accompany, we listen, we share and we witness the love of Jesus in our lives with others!!  May we always recognize Christ in the Eucharist---the breaking of the bread!!

The gospel this coming weekend calls us on mission to be Christ in the world bringing mercy, compassion, healing and reconciliation.  We hope that through our actions, service and sacrifice---others may see the Risen Lord through us!!

Happy Easter!!  Jesus is Risen!!!  The tomb is empty---how can we live the resurrection today?  Listen for some ideas!!

Fr. John continues this series reflecting on catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.  Fr. John focuses on talks 9/10/11 and shares about true consolation and confirming our choices.

As we prepare for the Triduum, this weekend Fr. John reflects on the first reading from Isaiah as we celebrate Palm Sunday.  We are all called to set our faces and lives like flint----determined and resolute to share the Good News and offer our lives for the sake of the Gospel.

Fr. John continues this Lenten series reflecting on the second chance given to Lazarus after being raised from the dead and St. Francis of Assisi who calls us to always forgive. We can live a new life here and now.

Fr. John continues this series reflecting on the challenge of desolation and how we can learn and grow from the stuggles of our lives.  This is based on the catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.

Fr. John continues his Lenten message series talking about the man born blind and how Jesus heals us so that we can truly see----and he even talks about former Notre Dame football head coach Lou Holtz!!

This weekend we see the raising of Lazarus----the last miracle prior to the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.  Jesus renews our lives, unbinds us and sets us free!!  Do we beleive that Jesus can do this for us here and now?

The man born blind can see again----He can see the injustices of the world and can see Jesus as the Son of God---and worships the Lord.  The man born blind becomes a messenger of love and a faithful disciple sharing the Good News.  What blindness needs healing in our lives?  What are we missing and not seeing around us?  Can we truly see the Lord in our lives?

Rebuidling our faith during Lent requires us to apprach things unafraid of being messy----seeking and offering kindness and not limiting God's grace in our lives.

Fr. John continues this discernment series by reflecting on the need for desire and to re-read the story of our lives if we are going to discern and makeright decisions in our lives.

In this second session, Fr. John reflects on catechesis 3 & 4 from Pope Francis reflecting on the need to develop a friendship with Christ and to know ourselves. Both are required to assess situations and know how we react so that we can make the best choices each day.

Fr. John introduces and reflects on the first two sessions of catechesis on disernment that Pope Francis offered as a series during papal audiences on Wednesdays at the Vatican. How can we best make the right decisions that allows us to follow the Lord and be filled with grace? Session 1 focuses on the season of GIFTS & CALL at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes while also reflecting on what it means to discern and the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Lent is a wonderful time to look at the areas of our lives that need repair, upgrades and renovation. We need to embrace a new perspective on Christ and how we are supposed to live our lives. Are you ready to climb up the mountain and seek change?

Our Lenten journey seeks to radically change our lives---drawing closer to Christ who brings us true joy through the living water of love, mercy, grace and peace He offers each of us.  Will we seek the well of 'living water' or will we simply be be preoccupied with the well that always runs dry and leaves us thirsty for truth, meaning and purpose?

Lent is a season to gain perspective, receive encouragement and grow in confidence---not being afraid!!  The gospel this weekend invites us to see things differently so that we can be faithful and loving disciples of the Lord!!

Fr. John concludes the message series challenging us to say YES OR NO choosing to follow Christ or ourselves.  May we always make the right choice.

Happy Lent everyone!!  We enter into the 40 days of this holy season and we hear Jesus lead by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.  Jesus was tempted to be someone other than himself----Lent helps us stay true to who God has made us to be.  The source of our happiness is to live as God made us---sharing who we are and what we have with others as faithful disciples.

The gospel this weekend encourages us to go the extra mile and discover the heart and passion of our faith.  We are called to be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees while seeking to reconcile with one another.  Our faith is not about following rules but having a love for Christ and others.  May we allow the Lord to bring our lives to fulfillment!!

Fr. John continues with this latest message series inviting us and explaining what it means to be salt and light for the world. May we eagerly respond to Christ's call to serve, share and be faithful disciples!

Fr. John continues his message series on being faithful disciples---HERE I AM LORD, I COME TO DO YOUR WILL. He reflects on the need for meekness in our lives--which is not a weakness.

Fr. John interviews Renée Culverwell--Discipleship Lead for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  They discuss a new Lenten Small Group series open for all parishioners.  They discuss the importance of small groups to help become faithful and loving disciples.

We are called to be salt and light in the world today as faithful and loving disciples.  There are many opportunities in our family of parishes to bring the flavour of the gospel and the light of Christ in a world that is hungering and searching for truth, hope and joy.  May we all seek to help transform the world!

This weekend we hear Jesus proclaim the Beatitudes on a mountain top.  This is the framework and mission of discipleship for all of us.  We are called to be the best version of ourselves seeking to be meek, gentle, merciful and pure in heart.  Alone this may be extremely difficult, but with Christ and others---we can become what the Lord has anointed us to be.

Jesus calls us to build the kingdom by being fishers of people.  This means active engagement---reaching out and connecting with those who need healing, love, peace and Christ.  We do not sit back and wait but must search bringing the presence of the Lord to others.

We are baptized to become disciples---messengers of the Good News. How do we respond to God's invitation to help build the kingdom? It starts with us saying--HERE I AM LORD-----SEND ME!!

In the gospel this weekend Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James and John to be fishers of people!!  We too are called not to simply live a faithfilled life but be proactively drawing people to Jesus.  We do this through invitation, hospitality, witness and service.  We are sent out and are not to be complacent or wait for people to come to us.  Let us all cast a wide net of grace and hope to the world!

Welcome to the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time!!  After the Christmas season we hear from the Gospel of John as John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Messiah and testfies by sharing his faith story.  We too are called to recognize Jesus as the Lord in our daily lives and share our faith story to bring people closer to Christ.

As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this weekend and conclude the Christmas season, we rejoice in another epiphany moment---discovering who Jesus is as Lord and Saviour.  This feast reminds us that we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be Christ in our world today.  Will the Christmas spirit carry us through the days and weeks ahead?

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!