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First Sunday of Advent, Year C, November 29, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 12/01/15
I sing:
1. People, look east. The time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table. People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way.
Isn’t that a nice song? ... Read More »
Christ the King, Year B, November 21, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 12/01/15
Remember last week when I talked about “letting go?” Well, let me tell you how “letting go” can happen. I suggest that when there is a big change in your life . . . make time to be in that space and tell the stories of all the memories ... Read More »
Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, November 15, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 11/17/15
OK, think of your life as a tree. I need a few volunteers. [Instructions to volunteers in italics]
I want you to pretend to be trees.
1. First, A tree has roots. So be let us see your roots [demonstrate by showing my feet]
Sometimes deep roots . ... Read More »
Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, October 25, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 10/26/15
Sing verse 1
In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song; This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fierc
est drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my ... Read More »
Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, October 11, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 10/15/15
If you have a cell phone with you, I would like you to take it out right now. Go ahead and use it if you want. Take a picture of me or record this homily. [I pose for some pictures.] Ok, now set the phone aside.
As you ... Read More »
Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, September 13, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 10/15/15
Sometimes life feels puzzling. Sometimes we are not sure of how we “fit in” or in what direction we should go. Well, the gospel invites us to answer the question of who Jesus is in our lives. We can respond as the disciples did, or we can create our ... Read More »
Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, September 20, 2015 (Fall Fest), by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 9/21/15
Sometimes things are not always as they seem. For example, does one plus one always equal two? That is an odd question, because it seems so simple. But what if you took one piece of gum and stuck it into your mouth, then added another . . . one ... Read More »
Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinarty Time, Year B, August 30, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 9/02/15
With the start of school approaching, many of you already have your school supplies. One of my favorites for the start of school (which should also be required for High Schoolers . . . because it could ease many stress issues) is a box of crayons. [Reveal a box ... Read More »
Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, August 23, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 8/27/15
School is about to start so for all of you I have a quiz for you. If you answer yes to any of these statements count one finger on your right hand. If you answer no to any these statements count a finger on your left hand.
On ... Read More »
Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B, August 16, 2015, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 8/17/15
A week ago I was leaving one of my happy places . . . the Canadian boundary waters, called Quetico. It was actually a cold and wet trip, but I still loved it. We fished nearly every day, on my very first cast, I connected with a good size ... Read More »