by Fr. John | May 2, 2026 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
What a super start for Small Groups! Alleluia! Alleluia! By: Renée Culverwell, Discipleship Lead Many thanks to all who participated in our Small Groups for Lent. Ninety-three people participated in Small Groups from our Family of Parishes. We are thrilled to hear...
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 John Jasica | Jan 31, 2026 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
QUALITIES OF DISCIPLESHIP Our IGNITE THE MISSION Pastoral Plan seeks to develop, support, grow and encourage all parishioners to be faithful and loving disciples of Christ who reach out to all—especially those in need. We also want to create opportunities within our...
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...
