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2015 archive of Blog

2015 archive of Blog

Pentecost, Year B, May 24, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 5/28/15

Let me give you a bit of bible history.  For the Jewish people, they knew that God was with them and that they were the chosen people . . . by the presence of fire.  They had a tent, which they called the “Tent of Meeting” (Exodus 40:34-35).  It ... Read More »

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, May 10, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 5/14/15

I need many volunteers up here.  What in the meaning of the phrase . . . “to throw like a girl?” 

I  have a number of sponge shapes.  I want you each to take a few and throw them . . . like a girl. [Have them throw the ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B, April 26, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 4/27/15

[Story] Once upon a time, there was a small town in the wine country of Italy.  Everyone in the town either worked at a winery or had their own vineyards to make their own wine.  This area was famous for its excellent merlot wine.  Well, about this time of ... Read More »

Third Sunday of Easter, Year B, April 19, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 4/27/15

Like many of you, I have been enjoying these warm days.  Especially if you remember that a year ago, we have received 11 ½ inches of snow on April 17.  So I have been poking around with the plants around the Parish House.  You see, that is very sandy ... Read More »

Second Sunday of Easter, Year B, April 12, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 4/13/15

Can you think of somebody who is pretty cool?  I think that the desire to cool has been around forever.  It certainly was a quest back when I was in High School.  And I know that it is still here today at all our area schools.  Did you know ... Read More »

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 5, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 4/07/15

JOKE:  A priest died and went to heaven.  As he is waiting in line to go through the Pearly Gates, there is a long line, so he starts chatting with the man in front of him.  The man tells him that he was a Taxi Cab driver in New ... Read More »

Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, April 3, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 4/07/15

In the Catholic tradition, there is an ancient liturgy for those who have died.  It is called a Requiem Mass.   It is in Latin, usually sung,  and resembles a regular Mass except that it doesn’t have a few sections and adds a few more parts.  One part that is ... Read More »

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, March 29, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 4/02/15

I have a question for teenagers in the congregation.  Who’s in a sport or activity currently? [Have them raise their hands].   What activity are you in?  [Elicit responses and I choose one person]

 

Can you just show up at the first meet/match and perform well?  [Discuss importance of ... Read More »

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B, March 22, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 3/25/15

[Story] Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who liked to collect things.  He venture into an antique shop where he came upon a large object covered with a sheet.  [point to the object]

He asked the storeowner what it was.  The owner said, “It is a ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B, March 15, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson

Posted by Michele Skeim on 3/18/15

You know, I always thought that my next parish after this one would be “the dynamic” parish of my priesthood.  For if I start over, I wouldn’t make the same mistakes that I made when I first came to this area.  I realize that, even though I changed much ... Read More »

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