Sermon 21 February 2021 (Lent 1)

Part 1: Lent by Bp. Elmer Belmonte, Diocese of Europe

Part 2: Rejecting lies and following the Way by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  The celebration of Lent developed from the process of preparing catechumens for baptism. Each year Lent prepares us to receive the new life of Easter, ever growing, ever maturing. “If we have the right kind of attitude as we walk through the season of Lent, we will come out victorious and we will celebrate” (Bp. Elmer Belmonte). But what kind of attitude?

Lectionary:  Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-22; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

Referenced Scriptures:  Revelation 2:4, Isaiah 61:4, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6

Recording – Sermon Part 1 (Bp. Elmer):  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqS2mamNFxIk2iTcJ?e=okv7Az

Recording – Sermon Part 2 (Fr. Dana):  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSpVy3Alfnc2RMqH?e=gQLaCM

Notes – Sermon Part 2 (Fr. Dana):  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSszYeejIQJfITKX?e=udEez2

Sermon 14 February 2021 (Epiphany Last)

You have what they need by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Satan has blinded the minds of unbelievers, the lost, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that reveals Jesus Christ.  But God has made His light shine in our hearts to give us that gospel. The lost need it.  We have it.  What is the solution?

Lectionary:  2 Kings 2:1-11; Psalm 50:1-23; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 28:19-20

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSCgCzuOGBsI6Poh?e=uXQeQ5

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqSHj7NmvAgCk2Xu7?e=74fObr

Sermon 07 February 2021 (Epiphany 5)

Where are we, and where are we going? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Perhaps you think you know the direction the church and the world is heading in the coming year. But what if you are wrong? What if God’s plan is completely different?

Lectionary:  Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-20; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:32-39

Referenced Scriptures:  Matthew 7:12; Psalm 91:1-7

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqRjcebVmgx2707jE?e=M4qc4q

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqRc3vffUhOksvdda?e=zFHOce

Sermon 17 January 2021 (Our Lord and Giver of Life)

The Sanctity of all human life by Fr. Terry Gensemer, CECforLife

Simple Summary:  [pre-recorded video]

Lectionary:  Jeremiah 31:10-17; Psalm 10; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 2:1-14

Referenced Scriptures:  [not listed]

Recording – Sermon:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/CjGA-O3TKqSj-9oB_fK_COWoMzmoaISGjIKVE9-gXZeNXenA63C0fJjvy3AXvZEq.K_GqPMxBkDAWVBIM?startTime=1610730534000

Sermon 13 December 2020 (Advent 3)

How can there be joy? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  There is so much pain, so much heartache.  How can we talk about joy … or peace … or even hope? True joy doesn’t exist in this world, because every happiness can be taken away.  Only the joy that Jesus brings is eternal: it cannot be taken away in this world or the next.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11; Psalm 126:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28

Referenced Scriptures:  Luke 4:21-22; John 16:33; Revelation 7:16-17

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqHi5AYJPKOjeb9Uf?e=ff0Lzr

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqHlQBnSbttOBJqit?e=pJu1ZO

Sermon 29 November 2020 (Advent 1)

Love invests in the Kingdom of God by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  What is God’s motivation for everything He does – everything He has ever done, everything He is doing now, and everything He will do in the future? It is one thing only: it is love. Love became a man and gave Himself for us, and He calls us to do the same.

Lectionary:  Isaiah 64:1-9a; Psalm 80:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Mark 13:24-37

Referenced Scriptures:  1 John 4:8; Romans 12:2; Ezekiel 36:26; Zechariah 13:9; Luke 10:27; Matthew 5:44; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Philippians 2:1-4; Luke 19:41-44

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqGIdERF9TFympWnx?e=qC1R7f

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqGHS56F48PtDzg0f?e=zqwhvy

Sermon 22 November 2020 (Christ the King)

Are you a faithful servant of the King? by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  Christ is the King – there is no other: what sort of subject are you? Christ is the Good Shepherd – the only Good Shepherd: what sort of sheep are you?. Matthew’s Gospel describes the day of judgment, when the sheep and the goats are separated. The criteria for separation is not the evil they have done, but rather the good they have failed to do. Perhaps we should all take a moment to examine our lives and our priorities….

Lectionary:  Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:21-28; Matthew 25:31-46

Referenced Scriptures:  Colossians 1:16; 1 Peter 3:22; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Matthew 28:18-20; Psalm 100:3; Matthew 18:6-7

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqFt-NUKsYyobPKRM?e=eNAe9n

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqFOZUeVfFQ_JPDxe?e=V28WDY

Sermon 15 November 2020 (Proper 28)

Investing your gifts in the Kingdom by Fr. Dana

Simple Summary:  The Day of the Lord is coming. To those not ready it will be like a thief in the night. We make ourselves ready by investing in our fortress – but what is our fortress, and how do we invest in it?

Lectionary:  Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30

Referenced Scriptures:  Habakkuk 2:1; Luke 9:25; Psalm 91:2; Psalm 144:1-2

Recording – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqFLlwLw_pKlzdq8L?e=JuveYF

Notes – Sermon:  https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqFOZUeVfFQ_JPDxe?e=4jgEph

Recording – Sermon (afternoon baptism of Caleb Macasling):  https://1drv.ms/u/s!AvYHlhfoSlmRqFFtyzV5xMLPpD8V?e=bCc1sQ