God Bless the U.S.A.—Billy Fredricks from 2022
Happy Independence Day to you from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda! A great time to revisit a moment…
Happenings (page 11)
Parishioner of the Year—Sally Mills!
Father Jerry: Now poor Father Steven and I were saving souls on the high seas of the fjords of Norway.Father…
Laborers in the Vineyard
Jesus sent them all. He sent them with their limitations and weakness. He sent them all to be His voice of hope and promise, His hand of healing, and His heart of love.
Just as that call was for the Apostles, it is for each of us. No exceptions or excuses are allowed.
A Prayer-filled Break
Prayer is sitting open before the Lord and allowing God to shower us with whatever gifts or insights He chooses.
Father Jerry’s Homily—Good Shepherd, April 30, 2023
First Communion, Good Shepherd Gospel, and the Fourth Sunday of Easter, on a windy beautiful day at Sacred Heart in…
Do You Know the Shepherd?
Sheep are defenseless creatures. They do not have claws or loud howls. Sheep can run fast or fly away when danger comes.
Two Invitations
Two invitations brought them to hearts burning with hope. It took two invitations for them to recognize Jesus. First, Jesus asks to walk with them, and then they ask Jesus to stay with them.
Fr. Jerry Skydives from 10,000 feet!
To benefit those in need in the Punta Gorda area, our St. Vincent de Paul conference raffled an opportunity to…
The Quality of Mercy
Mercy is what links us as a human family. It is the common bond for our world, the glue that has the potential to hold us together. If only we could recognize and unleash its power.
Father Jerry’s Easter Vigil Homily 2023
Six long weeks of Lent.I actually have done my Lenten penance.I have had no lima beans this entire time.Thank you.I’ve…