SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POSTS
FALL SERIES – JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL
By: Fr. John Jasica FALL SERIES - GENEROUS MERCY THE UNOFFICIAL END OF SUMMER Although summer does not officially end until September 22nd this year, with the return to school this past week—summer has ended. There is joy and sadness with this reality. The joy is of...
SUMMER SERIES – TAKING UP OUR CROSS
By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIESTAKING UP OUR CROSS THE LAST HOMILY OF THE SERIES This weekend I am preaching the last homily of this summer August message series. I hope you have enjoyed the reflections and that they have challenged all of us to realize that Christ...
SUMMER SERIES – JESUS–OUR BEST FRIEND
By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIESJESUS--OUR BEST FRIEND HOMILY #1 - GOD ALONE SATISFIES In the first homily of this series, I reflected on the fact that only God can fill our hearts completely. Despite knowing this, we so often try so many other things that are...
SUMMER SERIES – GOD’S HOUSE IS FOR OUTSIDERS
By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIES--GOD'S HOUSE IS FOR OUTSIDERS HOMILY #1 - GOD ALONE SATISFIES In the first homily of this series, I reflected on the fact that only God can fill our hearts completely. Despite knowing this, we so often try so many other things that...
SUMMER SERIES – EYES FIXED ON CHRIST
By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIES--EYES FIXED ON CHRIST THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS SERIES As I mentioned in last weekend’s article, I love preaching in the message series format. It allows me to explore a major theme rooted in readings over multiple weeks which helps me...
SUMMER SERIES – VERY POSSIBLE
By: Fr. John Jasica A NEW MESSAGE SERIESWITH EXTRA HELP Beginning this weekend, I will be preaching a new summer message series called MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE. It has been a little while since I have preached in a series format but I have to admit, it is my...
IGNITE THE MISSION – SHARING WHO WE ARE
By: Fr. John Jasica GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING!! Last week I began my sixth year as the pastor of the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes. The time has gone by so quickly!! I can remember my first months here as we dealt with the final phase of the pandemic which...
IGNITE THE MISSION – SMALL GROUPS – A SUPER START
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...
IGNITE THE MISSION – GROWING THE MISSION & GROWING GOD’S GRACE
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...
IGNITE THE MISSION – WHY JOIN A SMALL GROUP THIS LENT?
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...