This weekend Fr. John continues in this message series focused on the the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel. This weekend he reminds us that we all have cracks and gaps in our lives---but God fills these gaps when we seek the Lord out with humble and open hearts.

This weekend's gospel is all about the need for humility in our lives.  This helps us build our relationships with God and others---and helps us change and become who God has made us to be.  Without humility, we push away the Lord and those around us.  May we always have open and generous hearts rooted in a need for God's powerful love!

Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on prayer as our faith language in which we speak to God and we listen to him. We know that God is on our side and works for us and with us so that we can live the best life ever---even when God says no to our prayers sometimes!!

In this episode we welcome the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes FAMILY & SCHOOL LEAD -- Ali Chinnick.  Fr. John chats about this new pastoral ministry role in the family of parishes as we continue to restructure in order to most fully live out the IGNITE THE MISSION Pastoral Plan.  Ali and Fr. John discuss the amazing ministry taking place in all our schools, sacramental preparation and our outreach to families!!  There is a lot of GOOD NEWS!!

Jesus tells the disciples a parable about a widow and an unjust judge that remind us to pray always and not to lose heart.  The good news is that God is for us and helps us because He loves us---we don't need to convince Him of that.  He is on our side--so we need to trust Him and open our hearts and lives to His grace.

Fr. John begins a new seven part message series called GOOD NEWS. Christ and His gospel is always good news and Jesus heals our lives. We are called to seek healing from the Lord and be healers for others. This is GOOD NEWS!

This weekend the gospel tells us Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one came back to thank Him.  Jesus always seeks to heal us and bring us life---we need to search and cry out---LORD, MASTER, HAVE MERCY ON US!!  Christ heals us so we can heal others----what AMAZING NEWS!!  Let us always celebrate and share the power and grace of the gospel!!

Fr. John concludes the message series with a final homily reminding us that if we want to increase in faith and discipleship--the family of parishes is the perfect place to grow!

How can we increase our faith?  The gospel this weekend invites us to have faith the size of a mustard seed---which can move a tree into the sea!!  May we be faithful and humble servants helping build the kingdom together.

Jesus shares a parable in the gospel this weekend that causes us to reflect personally and calls us to action in our world today.  Will we make what Jesus shares a priority in our lives?  Listen to find out more!

We can only have one master----we cannot serve God and wealth nor ourselves.  How can we choose God rather than so many other things in our lives?  Are we shrewd enough to make sure faith is first in our lives?  Listen to learn more!!

Fr. John continues in his message series called ALL IN by calling all of us to jump into the deep end and be disciples in the world that needs to see and know a better path---the path of Christ. He shares 6 qualities that the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes is focusing on for all parishioners.

Fr. John continues in his message series called "ALL IN" by reflecting on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. To be a disciple we need to embrace the cross of salvation offered to us by Christ and to share the gift of the Cross to help all those in need.

Please check out the newest “FAITH & WORKS” podcast as Fr. John interviews two new Catholics—Len & Robin Thomason.  Listen to their journey to Chatham, to our family of parishes and to Christ in the Catholic Church.  Who knew that a full parking lot at Mass can change lives? 

Fr. John begins a new message series reflecting on the Chatham Catholic IGNITE THE MISSION PASTORAL PLAN on forming disciples who reach out to all.  This first homily reminds us to place Jesus at the top of our priority list.  Listen to know how to do that better.

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.  Jesus descended from heaven to lift us up to heaven.  This happens through the gift of the cross.  May we serve as disciples lifting other people up to our Father in heaven!

The gospel invites us to be humble so that others may exalt us.  May we always realize that we are not the centre of the universe and there is a true grace when we honour, love and support others.  This weekend's gospel was so meaningful to Fr. John----he went passed the 10 minute mark---but not by much!

This weekend Jesus tells us to strive through the narrow door to enter the Kingdom of God.  What does this really mean?  Do we have to earn our way to heaven?  Not really.  We are called to live a life rooted in Christ alone, who is enough and not try to carry everything else that the world offers.  Like athletes, we are called to surrender ourselves to the life of the gospel each day.  Will we choose the Lord?  Listen to find out more.

In the gospel this Sunday, Jesus says he hasn't come to bring peace but division.  What does He mean?  There is no room to sit on the fence or be lukewarm.  We need to choose to follow Christ and set aside the division in our hearts and around us.  How can we do that?  Listen to find out more.

The gospel this weekend reminds us to be on guard, living and sharing the Good News so that when Christ returns he finds us faithfully serving.  Do we invest in our heavenly future or simply seek to secure earthly comfort that eventually fades away?  May the Lord help reorganize our priorities with the call to mission first in our lives!!