Father John Homilies

12.5.21

“Ready or not here He comes”

As the Advent Season rolls along towards Christmas joy we must be ready … to prepare the way of the Lord! Will we be prepared? How do we prepare?

In Father John’s Homily we hear of St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother teaches us the way to make straight his path.

9.8.21

September 8th Bishop Kulick Confirmed 70 students for the parishes of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Immaculate Conception.

Listen now to his homily and address to our students!!

9.2.21

“The Heart and Soul of the Commandments’ ‘

As we begin our series on the Ten Commandments in the Bulletin I thought my Sunday Homily will set the stage for how to read the articles on the Ten Commandments each week.

Please remember to pass on the bulletin articles on to Adult children and friends and neighbors for it is a good evangelical tool!

Also please remember to place your Ten Commandment signs in the yard again as a reminder to all who will pass by your house!

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SIGN OR CAN NOT FIND YOUR OLD ONE WE WILL HAVE THEM AVAILABLE THE WEEKEND of Sept 11/12.

Father John

Heart & Soul of the Commandments:

8.15.21 Eucharistic Procession Homily:

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8.1.21 “Work for the Imperishable food”.

7.25.21 “What good is this for so many?”The disciples feel inadequate in their ability to do what Jesus asks when he orders them to feed the 5,000 with 5 barley loaves and two fish. But how they accomplish the task is by giving their insufficient nature over to Christ. Yes, Father John explains that God always gives more than we can handle.

7/18/21 Seek the Shepherd.

11/1/2020 Feast of All Saints.

10/13/2020

Dear Parish Family-

It is with great rejoicing to announce that over the past week, at four separate liturgies, I had the privilege to confirm 90 students from our two parishes! I know that many of you have been praying for our candidates as they took a “longer” journey to full initiation into the Catholic Church.

I want to Thank Ryan and Tara Lynn, Amy Kobus, Susan and Matt Cheplic who assisted me in their preparation over the past two years through the Matthias project!

I want to thank John DePaulo, Mike Boccabella, Bill Kersting and Deacon Jeff for their assistance in the liturgy, I also want to thank Louis Scavnicky for being present to take photographs of all the students!!!

I share with you the homily that I preached which speaks on the three key functions of the Sacrament of Confirmation which our bestowed upon our students.

Through Confirmation they were fully initiated into the Church to empower them to become the 12th apostle and develop a devotion and love of the Holy Spirit.

I hope you enjoy sharing in this moment

Pictures can be found on both parish websites/facebook pages

Father John

Confirmation 2020:

9/17/2020 Today is the Feast of Saint Robert Bellermine. Doctor and Bishop of the Church, Saint Robert was known as a great shepherd of his people by leading in example and teaching. Today the Liturgy of the Word (readings at Mass) speak of the power of God’s Grace and our need to be disposed to it as apostles of Christ. Please find the audio of today’s morning’s homily reflecting on this call as a reminder to pray for our past Bishop Malesic, Msgr. Kulick our appointed administrator of the Diocese and for our future Bishop who will be chosen by our Holy Father Pope Francis.

During the pandemic we have been inflicted with the anxiety, fear and uncertainty. Today’s Gospel reminds us of the value of seeing things from God’s perspective and that what really matters is not today’s concern but the concern today for things that are eternal. I share my homily with you as a reflection and a reminder that there is an urgency for eternity!!!

Monday, August 24, 2020: Feast of St. Bartholomew:

August 23, 2020: 21st Sunday in Ordinary time: “Who do you say I am?”

July 12, 2020: 15th Sunday in Ordinary time: “Four dispositions to the Word of God”

June 28, 2020: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. “Sacrifice brings great rewards.” The Gospel yesterday (Sunday) challenges us to gain a disposition and perspective that is necessary to accept the challenge of discipleship. But, as we know in our earthly life, in order to optimize the reward great sacrifices needs to be made. But the disciples’ sacrifices pay dividends that are out of this world!!!