by Fr. John | Feb 25, 2026 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
GROWING THE MISSION By Fr. John Jasica Happy Lent everyone!! This might seem to be an odd thing to say but Lent is a great season of change, healing, hope, renewal and grace. It is a time for us to get back on track, grow in our relationship with Christ, others and...
by Fr. John | Feb 10, 2026 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
By: Renée Culverwell, Discipleship Lead REASONS There are at least twelve reasons I can think of for joining a Small Faith Sharing Group during Lent, but for this bulletin insert, I am happy to share three with you. The first reason to participate in a Small...
by Fr. John | Jan 24, 2026 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
GRATITUDE FOR OUR JOURNEY AS A FAMILY I want to express my gratitude to our Chatham Catholic Pastoral Council and Finance Committee for their wisdom, faithfulness, dedication and leadership as we move forward in our IGNITE THE MISSION Pastoral Plan. Their prayerful...
by Fr. John | Jan 20, 2026 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
REMEMBERING & EXPERIENCING GRACE This coming Monday, January 19th, marks one year since the Closing Mass at St. Agnes Parish. I am keeping all former St. Agnes parishioners and those who regularly attended the 11 AM Mass in my prayers this weekend. I know that...
by Fr. John | Dec 20, 2025 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
Over the Advent season, I have been preaching a special message series (homily series) called “LET THERE BE LIGHT—Opening Our Lives to the Light of the World.” (go to www.chathamcatholic.ca to watch or listen to the series) It has been a wonderful chance to invite...
