by Fr. John | Feb 24, 2023 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
By: Fr. John Jasica A TIME OF PRAYER, DISCERNMENT & HOPE Last weekend we officially began our “IGNITE THE MISSION” time of prayerful discernment for the future of our family of parishes. We can no longer remain the way we are with declining attendance, revenues,... by Fr. John | Feb 16, 2023 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
By: Fr. John Jasica AND SO WE BEGIN—WITH GOD’S HELP This weekend we officially begin the prayerful consultation and discernment process for the future of our Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. I want to thank the Family Pastoral Council, Family Finance Committee... by Fr. John | Feb 10, 2023 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
By: Fr. John Jasica “CHRISTENDOM” IS DEAD – BUT CHRISTIANITY IS NOT Last weekend I wrote an article for the bulletin (family website—press the IGNITE link on the home page) describing the overall mission of the Church and how our family of parishes must adapt... by Fr. John | Feb 5, 2023 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
By: Fr. John Jasica IGNITE THE MISSION:WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH? What is the real purpose of our family of parishes and the Church in our world today? This is a very important question as we discern the future of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. Is... by Fr. John | Jan 25, 2023 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
MAKING 2023 A POWERFUL YEAR OF FAITH Last weekend I began a new message series for a new year. You can go to the family website (www.chathamcatholic.ca) and follow the link or go to my website (www.revjj.ca) and click on the message series icon to watch or listen to... by Fr. John | Jan 14, 2023 | News, Shield of Faith Blog
By: Fr. John Jasica HAPPY NEW YEAR!! A TIME FOR NEW THINGS! The Christmas season has ended and we have now entered 2023. May this new year offer us new opportunities of grace, light, joy and peace. May this year be filled with faith, renewal and transformation in...