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Fr. EGS
I am a Roman Catholic priest and the Pastor of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached at the 10:30 A.M. Mass on Sunday, June 25, 2023 - the XII Sunday per Annum - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells - the last Sunday Sermon preache by Fr. Eric Sternberg.
The sermon preached at the Easter Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection - April 8, 2023 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached at the Good Friday Passion - April 7, 2023 - about the unity between Jesus and Mary and the saving power of the Cross.
The sermon preached at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - April 6, 2023 - where Fr. Eric preaches about love and service as the way forward through the Into the Deep Initiative.
In this sermon, Fr. Eric announces the Pastorate and priest assignments of the Into the Deep Initiative as decreed by Bishop Donald J. Hying - as preached on March 5, 2023 - the II Sunday of Lent - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached on the first day of the new year of 2023 - the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - on the blessing and purpose of the Pilgrim Icon of the Mother of God as preached at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached on Sunday, November 13, 2022 - the XXIII Sunday after Pentecost - at the Traditional Latin Mass at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church on the importance of being Pious and Sincere.
The sermon preached on Sunday, November 13, 2022 - the XXXIII Sunday per Annum - on the End of the Word.
The sermon preached on Sunday, November 6, 2022 - the XXXII Sunday per Annum - the third INTO the DEEP presentation, on the proposed Pastorates.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 30, 2022 - the XXXI Sunday per Annum - the second INTO the DEEP presentation, on Bold Solutions.
The sermon given on Sunday, October 23, 2022 - the XXX Sunday per Annum - the first INTO the DEEP presentation, on Guiding Change.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 9, 2022 - the XXVIII Sunday per Annum - the 16th week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart on the importance of Small Groups.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 2, 2022 - the XXVII Sunday per Annum - the 15th week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart on Catholic Action.
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 25, 2022 - the XXVI Sunday per Annum - the 14th week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart on the Apostolate of the Sacred Heart.
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 18, 2022 - the XXV Sunday per Annum - the 13th Week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart on being Apostles through Love.
The sermon preached on September 11, 2022 - the XXIV Sunday per Annum - the 12th week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart on Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 4, 2022 - the XXIII Sunday per Annum and the 10th Week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart on Love for the Mass!
The sermon preached on Sunday, August 28, 2022 - the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells and the 9th Week of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart.
The 8th sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart preached on the XXI Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 21, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The 9th sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart preached on the XIX Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 14, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The 7th sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart preached on the XVII Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 31, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The 6th sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart preached on the XVII Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 24, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The 5th sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart preached on the XVI Sunday per Annum - 17 July 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The first class in the Summer 2022 Adult Formation Session - The Christian Meaning of Suffering - July 12, 2022.
The 4th sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart preached on the XV Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 10, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the 15th Sunday per Annum - July 3, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia; the III sermon of the Crusade of the Sacred Heart.
The sermon preached on the 14th Sunday per Annum - June 26, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells; the Second sermon in the Crusade of the Sacred Heart.
The sermon preached on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi - Sunday, June 19, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
It is the first sermon in the series 'Crusade of the Sacred Heart' titled, "Life of Faith."
The sermon preached on the V Sunday of Easter - 15 May 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the beauty and glory of the Blessed Sacrament!
The sermon preached on the IV Sunday of Easter - 8 May 2022 - on the topic of the recent leak of the Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the 1972 decision of Roe vs. Wade at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The letter by Bishop Donald Hying, Bishop of Madison, as read and commented on by the Pastor on the III Sunday of Easter - 1 May 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the II Sunday (Divine Mercy Sunday) of Easter - 24 April 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the Easter Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection - April 16, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion - 15 April 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the Mass of the LORDS SUPPER on the eve of Holy Thursday - 14 April 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia.
The sermon preached on Palm Sunday - 10 April 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells
The sermon preached on the V Sunday of Lent - 3 April 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisonsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the IV Sunday of Lent - 27 March 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the III Sunday of Lent - 20 March 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached on the II Sunday of Lent - 13 March 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells about the power of Eucharistic Adoration.
The sermon preached on the I Sunday of Lent - March 6, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Ash Wednesday - March 3, 2022 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the Traditional Latin Mass on Sunday, January 23, 2022 - the III Sunday after the Epiphany - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached on Sunday, January 23 - the III Sunday per Annum - at at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells
The sermon preached on Friday, December 24th - the Vigil Mass of Christmas - at the Church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 24th - the XXX Sunday In Ordinary Time Per Annum- at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 17th - the XXIX Sunday In Ordinary Time Per Annum- at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 10th - the XXVIII Sunday In Ordinary Time Per Annum- at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 3rd - the XXVII Sunday In Ordinary Time Per Annum- at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 12th - the XXIV Sunday In Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 5th - the XXIII Sunday In Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, August 29th - the XXII Sunday In Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the 5th Anniversary of the Dedication of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church - Saturday, August 28th - Vigil of the XXII Sunday In Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, August 22nd - the XXI Sunday In Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The class taught by Fr. Eric Sternberg on Tuesday, August 17th as part of the Adult Faith Formation Summer Semester.
The sermon preached on Saturday, August 14th - the Vigil of the Assumption of Mary - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 23, 2021 - the solemnity of Pentecost - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 16, 2021 - the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the LORD - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 2, 2022 - the V Sunday of Easter - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
A talk on the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus and how suffering is important in the Christian life.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 2, 2021 - the V Sunday of Easter - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on the IV Sunday of Easter - April 25, 2021 - on the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the Eucharistic Miracle of Buenos Aires in 1996
Session 1 of the Adult Faith Formation Spring Semester 2021 on the subject of the Resurrection of Jesus.
This course was taught on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
The sermon preached on the III Sunday of Easter - April 18, 2021 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, April 11 - Divine Mercy Sunday - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached on Sunday, April 4, 2021 - Easter Sunday - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI
The sermon preached on Friday, April 2, 2021 - Good Friday - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached on Thursday, April 1, 2021 - Holy Thursday - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, March 21, 2021 - the V Sunday of Lent - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preach on the IV Sunday of Lent 'Laetare Sunday' - March 14, 2021 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on Sunday, March 7, 2021 - the III Sunday of Lent - on the need to purify our souls.
The sermon preached on Sunday, February 21, 2021 - the I Sunday of Lent - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached at the 6 pm Mass on Ash Wednesday - February 17, 2021 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells. Have a great LENT!
The sermon preached on the V Sunday per Annum - February 7, 2021 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on what fasting is and on making a resolution of fast during Lent.
The sermon preached on the IV Sunday per Annum - January 31, 2021 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on making a resolution to pray during Lent.
The sermon preached on the III Sunday of Ordinary Time - Sunday, January 24, 2021 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the Feast of the Holy Family - Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached at the Christmas Mass in the Day on December 25 , 2020 - Christmas Day - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia at the Christmas Mass in the Night celebrated at Midnight, December 25, 2020 in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, December 20 - the IV Sunday of Advent - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, December 13, 2020 - the III Sunday of Advent - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, December 6, 2020 - the II Sunday of Advent.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on November 29, 2020 - the First Sunday of Advent.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on Sunday, November 22, 2020 - the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King of the Universe.
The sermon preach on Sunday, November 15, 2020 - the XXXIII Sunday per Annum - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the parable of the talents.
The sermon preached on the morning of Sunday, November 8, 2020 - the XXXII Sunday per Annum at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the subject of understanding correctly the signs of the end of history.
The sermon preached on the morning of Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on what a saint is and why we can be devoted to them.
The sermon preached at the Church of Saint Cecilia on the XXX Sunday of Ordinary Time, October 25, 2020, on the proper theology of the Papacy and how we should understand it.
The sermon on the Christians political duty preached on the XXIX Sunday per Annum, October 18, 2020, at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on Sunday, October 4, 2020 - the 27th Sunday per Annum - on the subject of why and how the Christian is pro-life.
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 13, 2020, the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the reason why we are to attend Mass every Sunday.
The sermon preached on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the method of prayer commonly called meditation.
The sermon preached on Sunday, July 26 - the XVII Sunday per Annum - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on July 18, 202 - the Vigil of the XVI Sunday of Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, July 5, 2020 - the XVI Sunday of Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on June 28, 2020 - the 13th Sunday per Annum - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells. Presume nothing. Communicate everything. If there's no solution, there's no problem.
The Sermon preached on the XII Sunday of Ordinary Time, Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Trinity Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 31, 2020 - the Solemnity of Pentecost - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the Ascension of our Lord Jesus into Heaven.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 17, the VI Sunday of Easter, at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on the power of putting love into everything, 'sanctifying Christ as LORD of you hearts.'
Sermon preached on Sunday, May 10, 2020, the Fifth Sunday of Easter at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells using the example of Venerable Francis Xavier Nguyen van Thuan to encourage us to build up our spiritual lives.
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on Sunday, May 3, 2020 the Fourth Sunday of Easter. This sermon uses the example of the heroic Catholics of Japan to highlight how we can strengthen our faith.
Sermon preached at the Easter Sunday Mass of the Lord's Resurrection on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon Preached at the Easter Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached at the Good Friday liturgy of the Passion of the Lord on April 10, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia.
The sermon preached on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia on whether or not we will embrace the technocratic vanity of modernity or the infinite and humane power of Jesus Christ.
The sermon preached on the III Sunday of Lent, 15 March 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on the II Sunday of Lent at the church of Saint Cecilia on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
The sermon preached on the I Sunday of Lent at the church of Saint Cecilia on Sunday, March 1, 2020.
Sermon preached at the start of Lent - Ash Wednesday - February 26, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia
The sermon preached on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the church of Saint Cecilia wherein the Pastor give more guidance on how to approach Lent and the up-coming evangelical push.
The first of a two-part sermon on how we will prepare to invite people into friendship with Jesus and look upon the past with gratitude, the present with enthusiasm and the future with confidence.
The sermon preached at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The sermon preached at the Mass at Night on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells
Sermon preached for the IV Sunday of Advent at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, December 15, 2019, the 3rd Sunday of Advent at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon preach on the II Sunday of Advent at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Fr. Eric's commentary on the paragraphs #1 - 108 from the Catechism of the Catholic Church for our 'read the Catechism in a Year' endeavor.
The sermon preached on the First Sunday of Advent 2019 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells by the Pastor, Fr. Eric Sternberg
The Sermon preached at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church about the trials at the end of History and what to do about it.
Sermon preached on the importance of The Jesus Prayer on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the church of Saint Cecilia.
The sermon preached about the importance of the Catechism on Sunday, October 20, 2019 - the XXIX Sunday of Ordinary Time
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 13, 2019 - the XXVIII Sunday of Ordinary Time - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on September 29, 2019, the 26th Sunday per Annum on the topic of Eucharistic Adoration and how good it is to think of God and forget yourself.
The sermon preached for the XX Sunday of Ordinary Time, August 18, 2019 at the church of Saint Cecilia.
The sermon preached on Sunday, August 11th, the 19th Sunday per Annum with my thoughts on the horrific violence in our nation. Preached at the church of Saint Cecilia.
The sermon preached about the importance of Catholic Schools on Sunday, August 4th at the church of Saint Cecilia.
We must love Heaven and be prepared to live for our eternal home! The sermon preached on Sunday, July 7, 2019 the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time at the church of Saint Cecelia.
Sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia on the Solemnity of Pentecost 2019 about the power that comes when we share the Gospel.
Sermon preached on May 26, 2019 in the church of Saint Cecilia on the messages given to the world by Our Lady in Fatima.
Sermon preached on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 19, 2019 outlining the basic history of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima with emphasis on the Miracle of the Sun.
Sermon preached on the Good Friday Passion of the Lord, April 19, 2019 at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
The homily preached at the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the church of Saint Cecilia
Mercy and Justice are found in the face to Face encounter with Jesus - taste and SEE how good the Lord is. The sermon preached on the IV Sunday of Lent at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon preached on the Veil of Manopello and the power of authentic Christian iconography to edify the spiritual life - II Sunday of Lent, 17 March, 2019.
Sermon preached on the I Sunday of Lent - 10 March 2019 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon from the 8:00 A.M Mass of Ash Wednesday at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon explaining the rite of penitence and the singing of the Gloria at during the Introductory Rites of the Holy Mass.
This homily addresses the meaning of the procession, the reverencing of the altar and the sign of the Cross
The first in a series of sermons about the Mass which addresses the importance of Tradition. Preached on January 27, 2019 in the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon preached for the II Sunday of Ordinary Time at the church of Saint Cecilia on January 20, 2019.
Homily preached by Fr. Eric Sternberg, Pastor, Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, Wisconsin Dells at the Christmas Eve Mass in the Night on December 24, 2018
Homily preached on the IV Sunday of Advent - December 23, 2018 - at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Homily preached for the III Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2018 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells
The sermon preached on October 21, 2018, the 29th Sunday per Annum, at the church of Saint Cecilia.
The sermon preached for the Second Sunday of Advent at Saint Cecilia Catholic church on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
The Sermon preached for the First Sunday of Advent on December 2, 2019 at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
The sermon preached on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells, WI
The sermon preached at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, September 23, 2018.
The homily preached this past Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells
The sermon preached on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The homily preached for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
The homily preached for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 5) at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
The Blood that brings us together pours from the Sacred Heart - build the habits needed to keep the power of the Sacred Heart alive and strong in your heart.
Sermon preached on Sunday, June 17 at the parish church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
Sermon #1 of the Summer of the Sacred Heart series preached by Fr. Eric Sternberg at the church of Saint Cecilia in Wisconsin Dells.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 20th - the Solemnity of Pentecost at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 13th - the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The sermon preached on Sunday, May 6th - the 6th Sunday of Easter at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The sermon preached on Sunday, April 29th - the 5th Sunday of Easter at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The sermon preached on Sunday, April 22nd - the IV Sunday at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The sermon preached on Sunday, April 15th - III Sunday of Easter at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The sermon preached on Sunday, April 8th - Divine Mercy Sunday at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.
The homily preached on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the 10:30 am Mass at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church.