THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK When people are asked to recall and identify the seven sacraments of the Church, they will rhyme off Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation Marriage, Priesthood, and Last Rites, and rightly so. [Speaking of Last Rites, a … Continue reading
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It’s All About LifeThere are few things in life and fewer topics on the radio that can get me going as much as the topic of abortion. The word abortion has become a dirty word not only because of what … Continue reading
Buddy RememberedOver two years ago I lost my long-time dog and friend, Buddy, a Shepherd/Collie cross. It was the same day actor Heath Ledger died. Over the past years I have often spoke and written about death and the fact … Continue reading
MAKING A DIFFERENCEWhen I used to live in Barrie in my former parish of St. John Vianney, several times a day I would walk my dogs through the woods just across the street from the rectory on Baldwin Lane. Winter, … Continue reading
NEXT WEEK’S HOMILY – “IT’S ALL ABOUT ME!”Actually, it’s not all about me, but I will be sharing my vocation story in the homily at all of the Masses next weekend. I think it is important to do this so … Continue reading
At the Mass of Chrism held on Tuesday of Holy Week at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto, Archbishop Thomas Collins gave the homily which addressed the reason for the Chrism Mass recalling that Christ Himself instituted the Eucharist and the … Continue reading
First Holy Communion – Celebration Dates First Holy Communion will be celebrated this Sunday and next Sunday in the season of Easter At St. Leo the Great Church at 2:00 p.m. Mass SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010 For St. Leo … Continue reading
BLESSED EASTER Throughout the days that followed the Resurrection of Jesus Our Lord, those closest to Him, scandalized by the brutal death of their teacher and friend and in fear of their own lives as known followers of the One … Continue reading
HOLY WEEK THE GREAT THREE DAYS Parents, please note that the Mass of Holy Thursday, the Good Friday Service and the Easter Vigil are solemn liturgies that can be rather long in duration and can seem an eternity to small … Continue reading
CALLING WEDDING COORDINATORSLast fall I placed an ad in the bulletin asking for parishioners who might be interested in becoming wedding coordinators to please contact me. We had a total of seven people who responded. Some received training shortly afterward … Continue reading