Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary's Immaculate Conception Parishes: Recent Episodes
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Listen to homilies and educational activities from Saint Frances Cabrini Parish and Saint Mary's Immaculate Conception Parishes in West Bend WI
Deacon Nicholas Waddell preaches for his first Mass as a Deacon at SFC on Good Shepherd Sunday.
Father Ken Geraci joins us for our Parish Mission 2025 entitled "Why Be Catholic?"
Session #4 is titled "How to Pray the Mass"
Hosted at SFC Church on Thursday, April 3, 2025
Father Ken Geraci joins us for our Parish Mission 2025 entitled "Why Be Catholic".
Session #3 is titled "Two Obstacles to Healing?"
Hosted at SFC Church on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Father Ken Geraci joins us for our Parish Mission 2025 entitled "Why Be Catholic?".
Session #2 is titled "Why Do We Do That as Catholics?"
Hosted at SFC Church on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Father Ken Geraci joins us for our Parish Mission 2025 entitled "Why Be Catholic".
Session #1 is titled "What Did Jesus Do?
Hosted at SFC Church on Monday, March 31, 2025
Father Geraci introduces our Parish Mission in light of the Gospel reading of the Prodigal Son
Father Strand talks about Jesus' mercy and challenges everyone to get to the sacrament of reconciliation and get there often!
A traditional hymn attributed to this cherished saint is known as St. Patrick's Breastplate. The full version of this hymn is fairly long with most arrangements focusing on the last 15 lines. Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me. One of our cantors sang this shortened version of the hymn in Old Irish yesterday at 8:00 Mass. Enjoy listening to this as you celebrate this beloved saint! You can find the full text of the hymn here: https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/st-patricks-breastplate.html
Homily from Archbishop Grob on the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Mass was the celebration after the Wisconsin Pueri Cantores Music Festival.
Father Michael Malucha, vocations director for the Milwaukee Archdiocese, joins us for Mass to kick off National Vocations Week.
Join Father Strand as he explores these important questions about Death in a presentation held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish
What does the Church teach about cremation/burial/Funeral Masses? What about a "Celebration of Life"?
What is the best way to make sure your family knows and follows your wishes?
Why is the sacrament of "Anointing of the Sick" so important?
How do you go about pre-planning your funeral?
Did you know you can remember your parish in your passing?
Our guest presenter is Isaiah Richie from Schloemer Law Offices in West Bend
https://schloemerlaw.com/our-people/isaiah-richie/
Resources from the talk....
Funeral Planning for SFChttps://saintfrancescabrini.com/funerals Funeral Planning for Saint Mary'shttps://stmaryparishwb.org/funeral-planning Pro-Life WI Power of Attorney
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEQ1lUlmy2rrtMzW3mJ7-mIM2T3-j5lx/view Catholic Addendum to Power of Attorneyhttps://www.archmil.org/ArchMil/Resources/COMM/Catholic_Addendum_to_Power_of_Attorney_for_Health_Care_08-2014_-_FINAL.pdf
Our guest priest from the Missionary Fraternity of Mary in Guatemala reflects on the Gospel message.
Father Kevin Harmon explains the history of Marian Antiphons and how they made their way into faithful Catholics' daily lives.
Father Luke Strand gives a powerful homily during Father Zachary Galante's Mass of Thanksgiving on May 18, 2024 at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish.
Father Strand reminds us that Jesus Suffers for us and also with us....all for God's glory.
Father Harmon talks about Psalm 51 and the need to both acknowledge the fact that God is both Just and Merciful.
We must recognize our sin, confess our sin, and trust in God's mercy.
This is a compilation of the choral pieces from the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday, March 9, 2024 following the American Federation of Pueri Cantores Milwaukee Youth Choral Festival hosted at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish in West Bend, WI
Father Ryan Ackmann is our guest priest as we host the American Federation of Pueri Cantores Milwaukee Youth Choral Festival.
Father Harmon reminds us that we are rooted in Christ and that we need to view the world in light of our baptism.
Father Strand challenges us to prepare a game plan for Lent as we reflect on the story of Jesus healing the leper.
Father Strand assures us that there really is a devil and he comes after us with temptations gradually. We must be willing to fight for Christ and be members of his Holy Army.
Father Nathan Reesman walks us through how we arrived at the SFC worship space remodel and takes a deep dive into the mural of "Christ Enthroned in Majesty".
Archbishop Listecki talks about the two-fold purpose of the Altar. He reminds us to make our lives a sacrifice and receive God into our lives.
Father Strand reflects on The Holy Family and how hidden acts of love make your family holy.
Father Strand focusses on the gift of the Eucharist and shows us that because of the Eucharist, we can celebrate Christmas always.
Father Harmon reminds us that through Christmas God gives us the grace to know Him and love Him.
Father Harmon talks about Heaven in session #4 of "The Last Four Things"
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Father Brad Krawczyk gives a presentation on December 11, 2023 at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish.
"The Holy Eucharist and The Holy Mass: Being Brought into the Unseen World"
Father Kevin Harmon presents Session #3 of "The Last Four Things" on Hell.
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Father Harmon Focuses in on Judgment for Session #2 of the series; "The Last Four Things".
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Deacon Dominic references the beautiful new mural at SFC Church as he reflects on the First Sunday of Advent and breaking through the darkness to prepare a dwelling for Christ
Father Kevin Harmon talks about death in this first session of "The Last Four Things"
on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Father Strand reminds us that our lives belong to God and we must offer our lives to God at Mass.
Deacon Dominic invites us to enter into the 1st Reading with him and leads us in being vigilant in sharing the message of the Church.
Father Jacob Strand reminds us that God calls us to be "All-In" with our faith. Sometimes that requires us to let go of the things of this world.
Father Kevin Harmon reminds us that it is not enough to be a member of The Church; we need to be in friendship with God.
Father Harmon focuses in on the virtues of humility and meekness and how they lead us to God.
Father Strand introduces himself to the parish and then talks about Holiness.
Holiness is both a gift from God and also a daily task.
Father Kevin Harmon reflects on the movement from fear to peace. He highlights what we should fear...separation from God.
Deacon Dominic reminds us that the Eucharist is a life-giving and ever-lasting gift that should be treasured.
Father Kevin Harmon reminds us that we will be held accountable for our actions in this life.
Deacon Dominic talks explains that we are all "living stones" in building the The Church.
Father Kevin Harmon reminds us where true contrition for sin comes from....the wounds of Jesus.
Father Kevin Harmon talks about Sacramental Certainty and relying on Christ and His words.
Father Luke Strand highlights the fact that Jesus is the light in the darkness...Jesus gives us everything we need to achieve eternal happiness.
Father Kevin Harmon speaks about the institution of the priesthood on this Holy Thursday.
Father Kevin Harmon talks about Transubstantiation, Ad Orientem, and other important topics related to the Mass.
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Father Kevin Harmon reminds us of the importance of doing everything for the Glory of God and the Salvation of Souls.
Father Kevin Harmon reflects on the virtue of Charity after The Stations of the Cross meditation on March 31, 2023
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Father Harmon talks about Communion and Concluding Rites.
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Father Kevin talks about Passiontide and reminds us about the human and divine nature of God.
Father Tom reminds us that the deepest part of life is available to each of us right now, through Jesus.
Father Kevin Harmon covers the Offertory & Eucharistic Prayer in Session #4 of the Journey into the Mass Series.
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Father Kevin Harmon reminds us that Christ is the one who gives us the grace to overcome sin.
Father Kevin Harmon reflects on the virtue of humility following Stations of the Cross on March 17, 2023.
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Father Kevin Harmon explores the topic of the Liturgy of the Word.
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Father Kevin Harmon reflects on the collect (conclusion of the opening rite) of the Mass today.
Father Kevin Harmon talks about the Introductory Rite: Preparation and Mystagogy
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Father Kevin introduces the series and talks about church architecture.
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You are welcome to learn more with "A Devotional Journey into the Mass" by Christopher Carstens
Father Kevin Harmon reflects on the virtue of patience within the Stations of the Cross.
Handout can be found by clicking HERE
Father Harmon discusses the importance of handing on the Catholic Faith to the next generation.
Bishop Schuerman reminds us that we are called away from division and toward the unity of God's Word.
Father Kevin Harmon reflects on the words of John the Baptist, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."
Father Nathan shares about the Feast of the Epiphany, in light of how we are changed by our encounters with Christ.
Father Nathan also shares some parting thoughts with the parish, as this is his final Mass here as our pastor.
Father Nathan gives a talk to confirmation students about The Church's Understanding of Gender Ideology on November 12, 2022.
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Father Nathan reminds us that God becoming man in order to live in our humanity with us is cause for us adore Him.
Father Kevin reflects on what is revealed about God the Father through His Incarnation.
Father Nathan poses the question: Will we will allow ourselves to be changed by our encounter with God?
Father Nathan reminds us that the Lord is generous and loving to us and we are poor and lacking.
Lord, Come and save us!
Father Kevin reflects on The Feast of Christ King and that we were made to worship our King.
Father Kevin reminds us that at the resurrection, we will belong entirely to God.
He tells us to be authentically Catholic and not water-down the gospels.
Father Nathan talks about what it takes to grow a saint and our need to marvel at what God has done.
Father Kevin explains that everything should be oriented toward God; for his praise and glory.
Father Nathan explains why we want to be like the tax collector in light of today's Gospel and ties it all together with our Commitment Sunday at SFC.
Father Nathan talks about a community comes together to worship and fight against the evil in this world.
Father Nathan reminds us that everything is a gift from God and we need to be grateful for it all.
Father Kevin reminds us about Divine Providence and and abandoning ourselves to His will.
Father Kevin shares a special message with our Journey friends during the Journey Mass on October 2nd.
Father John Schreiter is our guest priest this Sunday. He shares with us about God writing straight with crooked lines.
Father Kevin brings to light the simple way to conversion by spreading the mercy and love of God around the world.
Father Kevin reminds us about the importance of having reverence toward sacred things and how this translates into reverence for ourselves and others.
Father Kevin talks about death and what we, as Catholics, need to do to "Be Not Afraid".
Father Nathan offers a different perspective on the Martha and Mary Gospel story. He explains that for all the good that Martha is, Mary must be at our core, as individuals, and as a society.
Father Nathan reminds us that we are each sent on mission to grow and expand The Church throughout lives.
Father Nathan focusses on three points as we move forward from the Dobbs vs. Jackson Decision...
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Thanksgiving
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Praying for our Nation. This debate goes all the way back to Genesis and will not be resolved in the short-term.
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Creating a culture of life, starting with our own hearts.
Father Nathan talks about the great gift of the Eucharist.....the only cost to us is our belief.
Father Nathan tells us that God wants us to know the truth about who He is, and who we are.
Father Carlos explains that God fills us with His own life on Pentecost. Come Holy Spirit, Come!
Father Nathan reflects on the Ascension and how God does not abandoned us. He blesses us.
Father Nathan reflects on dwelling places in light of the scripture readings and of our LOA campaigns at the parishes.
Father Carlos reminds us of the importance to Love one Another as the Lord has loved us.
Father Nathan tells us that every era has had a time of great distress.
Every era also has a Good Shepherd. We must filter through all the noise in our world and listen to His Word.
Father Carlos reminds us that sometimes following the Lord leads to the cross.
We must persevere to the end to save your soul.
Father Nathan talks about the journey of faith and how the Lord guides us through worship, mission, and mercy.
Father Nathan talks about the key to having an "Easter Mindset".
Remember the words of Christ and cling to them throughout our lives. His words bring life.
Father Nathan challenges each of us to share God in abundance with a world that suffers from a scarcity of God.
He is Risen, Indeed.
Father Carlos invites us to learn from Jesus in His passion and death; how to cling to the Father in love.
"O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine."
Father Nathan reminds us that as we shout "Hosanna" and cry out for a savior, God will save us on His terms. He changes the world one heart and one Holy Week at a time. A different kind of world order will come not through weapons, but through the cross.
Father Nathan reminds us that God knows we sin, he loves us anyway, and he wants us to try again.
Father Carlos talks about the importance of remembering who we are, and making our way back to God.
Father Phillip Bogacki was the guest priest at our Lenten Mission on March 23, 2022. He reminds us that Time is Short, and Eternity is long.
Father Nathan reminds us that this life is short and God is generous in giving us the opportunity to repent. He reminds us that we need to spend time with God, who is mightier than us; but knows each of our struggles, challenges, fears, and needs.
Father Carlos reminds us that sin is the cause of all evil in the world today.
We each need to resolve to repent.
Father Nathan focusses in on the Lenten "Wilderness Walk", which will test us and bring to the surface our failings. He reminds us that God is faithful to us through all of our failings in life and his love for us does not waiver
Father Nathan reflects on the familiar scripture passages for Ash Wednesday and reminds us that even when we think we don't need God, we do.
Father Nathan reflects on the readings from today, reminding us that God never leaves us alone in our suffering. He allows suffering so we can say yes to Him over and over again. The love behind the cross changes the sour fruit of suffering into the best fruit.
Father Carlos tells us to imagine what God can do for each of us if we let Him into our lives like Peter did in the Gospel today.
Father Nathan reflects on the Gospel from 2 different vantage points; the Lord, and the Crowd.
Father Nathan talks about the significance of the baptism of Jesus, and connects that to our new adoration chapel in West Bend.
Father Nathan reflects upon the importance of family life; especially in discovering God's will for members of the family.
Father Carlos helps us reflect on the fact that God became Man, and that he also became bread for us in the Eucharist.
Father Nathan talks to us about the power that Jesus has over all, and invites us to share in this power by reaching out for Jesus.
Father Carlos talks about celebrating the birth of the one who came to save us from death.
Father Nathan reminds us that God is near.
We can rejoice in that fact and let all of our troubles melt away.
Father Nathan reminds us that God is "Large and in Charge" as we approach the feast of Christ King.
Father Carlos reminds us that Christ our Savior has destroyed death...and what that means for us and for the world.
Father Nathan talks about our call to service and we hear a wonderful witness talk from Lysette Kopecky as we kickoff our "Jesus Christ is Lord" Campaign.
Father Nathan talks about our call to service and we hear a wonderful witness talk from Dave and Debbie Schumacher as we kickoff our "Jesus Christ is Lord" Campaign.
Father Nathan reflects on the Gospel in the light of our theme, "Jesus Christ is Lord".
Father Carlos challenges us to allow our eyes, our hands, and our feet to lead us to God.
Father Nathan talks about putting our lives and hearts in order, with Jesus in the center.
Responding to Gender Ideology
with Father Nathan Reesman
Morning Session on September 14, 2021
Saint Frances Cabrini Parish
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Father Nathan explains adoration in light of the Old Testament.
Rooted Session at SFC
09/08/21
Father Carlos talks about the importance of honoring the Lord with our hearts and not just our lips.
Father Nathan reflects on the how important it is that we take God's word seriously and that we trust that His words will bring us salvation.
MCP speaker at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish on August 15, 2021.
Holy Savior Major Seminary, Asmara, Eritrea in East Africa
Father Carlos reflects on the beautiful feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Father Nathan reminds us that in our journey from slavery to heaven, God is the only one to satisfy us.
Father Nathan teaches about the beautiful gift of the Mass and how we are called to engage in it. We must be present to whom is present to us.
Father Carlos give a beautiful homily about how we become the body of Christ that we receive in the Eucharist.
Father Nathan talks about how our God is ordinary....and that's what makes him extraordinary.
Kara gives a beautiful and encouraging witness talk about her mission work through FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).
You can contact Kara to find out more at kara.conley@focus.org.
Father Carlos challenges us to approach the Lord with the same faith and eagerness as the woman in the Gospel reading.
Father Nathan shares about how Jesus calms the chaos in our lives and why trusting Him brings us calm.
Father Carlos talks about the parable of the mustard seed with our Journey friends at this very special Journey Mass.
Father Nathan focuses on the themes of Blood and Covenant on this Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Father Nathan describes what it means to be in friendship with God and with each other.
Father Carlos talks about how amazing the Resurrection of the Lord is, and how it should transform our lives.
Father Carlos talks about celebrating the mercy of God, while reminding us that it is also our call to be merciful.
Father Nathan tells us not to worry about the "burning ban" and spread the Light, the Gospel, and the Church.
Father Nathan talks about how choices are at the center of everything on Good Friday. God chooses us, and it moves us to choose Him.
Father Nathan talks about both the fragility and the durability of The Church; including The Eucharist, the Ordained Priesthood, and our love and service to each other.
Father Nathan talks about the dying and rising pattern in the life of Jesus, and in our own lives.
Father Phillip Bogacki is our guest speaker for "The Gift of Sunday" Lenten Mission.
Saint Frances Cabrini Parish on Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Father Nathan offers a quick reflection on the topic of facemasks as he highlights the antiphon from the 2nd Sunday of Lent: Psalm 27: 8-9
"Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face.
It is your face, O Lord, that I seek;
hide not your face from me."
Father Nathan draws parallels between our society dealing with the realities of the pandemic today and our knowledge of the way society dealt with leprosy in the past. He reminds us that faith is essential.
Father Nathan talks about the annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and ties it in to the readings from today.
Here is a link the CSA video. https://youtu.be/LjMSCqCnfMM
Father Nathan talks about Jesus wanting us to give him the gifts of our fears, anxieties, sins and mistakes from our past.
Father Carlos Londono presented
"The Incarnation: Consequences of the Reality that God Became Man"
on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Saint Frances Cabrini Church
Does God Have A Plan? Lessons from Isaiah in Exile Father Nathan Reesman explores some of the key themes from Isaiah Chapters 40 through 55, commonly called Deutero-Isaiah, to better understand how the Prophet's lessons apply to us today. October 26 at 7pm and October 27 at 9am Saint Frances Cabrini Church HANDOUTS ARE LINKED BELOW Handout #1 Handout #2
In Search of the Catholic Vote: Why it's Complicated
A presentation and Q&A with Father Nathan Reesman
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Saint Frances Cabrini Church
Father Nathan talks about the Gospel message from this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time and we hear a great witness talk from Lynn Corazzi as we celebrate Commitment Weekend of our 'Be Not Afraid' campaign.
Father Nathan talks about Faith over Fear and our mission as a parish as he introduces our annual pledge appeal.
Father Nathan reminds us who the real Messiah is and that God is with His Church til the end of time.
Father Nathan Reesman talks about the importance of keeping our eyes on Jesus and trusting in His plan.
Father Andrew reminds us that In our Nothingness, God will give us everything that we need.
Father Andrew talks to us about being invited to be saints and our opportunity for final justice.