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 »