A Priest of Archdiocese of Detroit; ordained May 26, 2012. Fr. Steve currently serves at St. Joseph, Lake Orion and St. John Fisher, Oakland University. Previously Fr. Steve served St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada, MI; St. Augustine, Richmond; Holy Family, Memphis; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth; St. Lawrence, Utica; Divine Grace, Carleton; Community of Jesus Crucified Monastery, St. Martinville, LA; and St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park; and St. Francis/St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.
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Fr. Steve takes a deep dive into the beauty and meaning of why the Ascension is so importnat to us as Children of God.
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"Life without Jesus, is like a burger without the meat"--First Communion Mass at St. John Fisher (6th Sunday of Easter B)
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Jesus tells us that if we abide in Him then He will give us life. He is the VINE--we are the branches. Life is only in Him.
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Wait? I thought this was Good Shepherd Sunday--not Gate Sunday? Jesus refers to Himself as "the Gate" over 8 times in John chapter 10. Why?
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Luke 24:35-48 Jesus told His disciples that they too were witnesses. Let's live it.由Fr. Steve Mateja
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Thomas was not in the upper room when Jesus first appeared on Easter Sunday. But Jesus came in search for him to give him His mercy.
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Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?
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At every Mass the Cross is made present to us at Calvary. Mass is a timeless moment. Barabbas was set free...and its and image of you!
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The priesthood is for you; it is for your salvation. Pray for your priests that they may be strong.
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The choice is yours...to Crown Him or Crucify Him
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"Turn to your great protector for protection"-- Feast of St. Joseph Mission Weekend 2024: 3rd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja
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On the Feast of St. Joseph, Fr. Steve preached on the protection of St. Joseph
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"Surrender and you will know His love"-- Mission Weekend 2024: 2nd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve preached the Mass on day two of the parish mission and preached on the theme of surrender. He later handed out the surrender prayer novena cards to all in attendance and they prayed day one together.
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Fr. Jason Brooks lead the parish mission at St. John Fisher, Oakland University during the Lent 2024. A profound opprotunity to grow in faith and dive into what the Lord is saying to us in what Fr. Steve laid out for his vision for the parish as Acts 4 in '24. Belive it! Was Fr. Jason's first words pulling from Fr. Steve's state of the parish addre…
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"The Father's Kingdom is open to you!"-- Mission Weekend 2024: Sunday Homily Fr. Jason Brooks
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Fr. Jason Brooks preached a parish Mission at St. John Fisher on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. His theme was the parish theme that Fr. Steve layed out earlier in the year of: Acts 4 in '24.
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So many figures in scripture have had lives that were imperfect and yet God used them in profound ways to bring others to Him. He wants to use you in the same way.
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Three points: What is the goal of life? A windshield A Lebanese Priest don't die in mortal sin由Fr. Steve Mateja
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"Spiritual but not religious? Well Religion matters to God!"--3rd Sunday Lent (B) 3/3/2024 John 2:13-25
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People say all the time "I am spiritual but not religious". Does it even matter to God? Yes, it does! God has created us for worship--for religion. "Spiritual but not religious? Well Religion matters to God!"--3rd Sunday Lent (B) 3/3/2024 John 2:13-25 The cleansing of the Temple
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The conversation. Isaac. Our Mountain.由Steve Mateja
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Toxic masculinity versus authentic masculinity. What is a Christian man in this world?
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"The Holy Theotokos--she wants to bear you in her heart"--talk to parents at Family of Faith day
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由Fr. Steve Mateja
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This is the homily Fr. Steve gave at the parish for Ash Wednesday--slightly different.
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Fr. Steve and the CCM group put on a spectacular prayer gathering at Oakland University where numerous kids of different faith backgrounds joined in and stopped by for a bit.
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Armadillos. The bell. Wording makes all the difference.由Fr. Steve Mateja
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Chaldean Bishop, Francis Kalabat— talk to the college and young adult students Oakland University
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Bishop Francis Kalabat visited Saint John Fisher on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to celebrate the Chaldean mass and to spend time with the Chaldean and Roman Catholic students. We had an amazing turnout and a great evening together. Building a community of Catholic life at OU.
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Three points: Where do I find my consolation? Why do we have to pray? How did Jesus pray?由Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve address a Come Encounter Christ Mission talk at the Disciples Unleashed Family of Parishes (St. Francis/St. Maximilian, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Isidore). He spoke on the Power of Christ and how it is still available to us today!由Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve invited his friend John Kowalski out to share his story of healing and ministry. After his talk we prayed over a number of kids and saw some powerful healings.
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Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James and John to be His disciple. He is calling you also to follow Him!由Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve breaks open the latest Papal document that has caused much confusion: fiducia supplicans. We must give the Holy Father the benefit of the doubt that this was meant to strengthen same-sex couples in their lives to help them repent and come to Jesus.
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Keeping up with the Jones’ sugar in your coffee An icon of the Holy Family
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"The Angel's conversation between each other"--Christmas 2023: The Holy Incarnation of Jesus!
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There is a story of the shepherds overhearing the Angels talk to each other as they appeared to them in the fields: "why do you think He became so small...for them?" A question we must ask ourselves this day.
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The Church ramps up her energy here from December 17-23 and the use o the O Antiphons is at the mix of it.
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"Do you know what your God has done for you?"--3rd Sunday of Advent B 2023 (John 1:6-8, 19-28)
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If you know what God has done for you then we must be the light!
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Our Family of Parishes Young Adult Group met at St. John Fisher and Fr. Steve gave an Advent Reflection to them
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The Rorate Caeli Mass is an ancient Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is offered in the Darkness with only Candles to light the Altar--symbolizing the Light of Christ who is to come. The story of St. Lucy and God's providence for us
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Jesus wants to come and find you--don't sit in the shadows any longer.
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"Christopher Columbus and the Immaculate Conception"--the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2023
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This Feast Day is glorious and beautfiul, but it is also the patronal feast of the United States of America. But why? It has to do with Christopher Columbus. All things to Jesus through Mary!
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word. Mark 1:1-6 2nd Sunday of Advent Why does Mark begin with this prophecy?
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Our DRE, Judie Maguire gave an extraordinary talk at our womens conference a few months back but it didn't record. She was invited to give the talk at our young women's group that meets on Wednesdays. She speaks of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her how she realtes to the Father as daughter!
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由Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve shared a poignt word from the Lord where he believes God is calling all of us to make time for God. What ever that may look like for us individually--we must make time.由Fr. Steve Mateja
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