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Browsing the August 2015 archive of Fr. Matt's Homilies

Homily July 26, 2015 - Pastoral Plan Mass of the Holy Spirit

Posted by Fr. Matthew Strickenberger on 8/01/15

          We are well into this process of Pastoral Planning for the Diocese of Erie.  For the past year, we have been meeting with the Diocese and the Consultants to let them know who we are as St. Bartholomew's.  I am truly grateful to the Members of the Parish, ... Read More »

Homily July 12, 2015

Posted by Fr. Matthew Strickenberger on 8/01/15

There is a picture of Pope Benedict on retreat with his brother priests - they're listening to the retreat master preaching on God knows what.  The picture shows the Holy Father checking his watch - and the caption reads, "see, no one likes long sermons"

 

They say that ... Read More »

Homily July 5, 2015

Posted by Fr. Matthew Strickenberger on 8/01/15

What is going on in our nation anymore.  We live in an odd time - It's a crazy time - lots of crazy thoughts and opinions anymore.  We have lost our minds - and worse, we are losing our humanity and a sense of who God created us to ... Read More »