Coffee Conversations w/ Samantha Coffman, Fr. Joshua, and Deacon Bob

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A caffeinated smattering of thoughts on life, faith, and ministry.

Samantha Coffman, Fr. Andy, and Deacon Bob


    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Kintsugi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 32:03


    Send us a texthttps://www.ignatianspirituality.com/kintsugi-and-the-divine-potter/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UYypfrhSc8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTR7pCEZhhIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l70C3ePyIQ

    We Are The Clay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 36:35


    Send us a textCheck out The Great Pottery Throw Down on various streaming platforms

    Welcome Pope Leo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 34:25


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    Curiosity About the Conclave

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 35:10


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    Remembering Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 34:05


    Send us a texthttps://shareavision.org/father-fred-scholarship-fund/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8

    Ready For Holy Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 37:57


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    Unwrapping Palm Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 37:04


    Send us a texthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjtBSQuaScAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W7bBmlRLTohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM

    The Raising of Lazarus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 29:34


    Send us a texthttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/552119/the-rabbit-listened-by-cori-doerrfeld/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSYGIljR6sQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuYymYGGAmc (new retreat song)

    The Man Born Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 35:31


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    The Woman at the Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 35:03


    Send us a textJesus and the Woman at the Well (John 4)The Chosenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ordhsDeAt60My Soul is Thirsting/As Morning Breaks (Psalm 63) Steve Angrisanohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlnE8xNXx88

    Critical of Hypocritical

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 35:19


    Send us a textReckless Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6SSHuZvQEBulletin Cover https://parishesonline.com/publication-page/st-gabriel-church-44060?selectedPublication=https://container.parishesonline.com/bulletins/14/1286/20250302B.pdf

    Why This Lent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 32:35


    Send us a textIf you want to take a look at Angelo's book: store.bookbaby.com/stories-from-the-bean-table

    Memento Mori

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 33:06


    Send us a textMemento Mori (Remember your Death): Fr. Joshua and Dc. Bob talk about this ancient Catholic saying and other "Spooky Season" related topics. 

    Ode to St. Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 33:01


    Send us a textJoin us this week on the podcast as we reflect on the teachings and example of St. Francis of Assisi. San Damiano Cross meaning: https://franciscanmissionservice.org/2012/10/san-damiano-cross-telling-the-history-of-christs-passion/

    "Angels All Around"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 31:55


    Send us a textJoin us as we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels! 

    "Congress Recap with Barb Brandt & Tom Cahill"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 35:59


    Send us a textThis week on the podcast we welcome parishioners Barb Brandt & Tom Cahill who share their powerful reflections on their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress! National Eucharistic Congress Website: https://www.eucharisticcongress.orgSt. Gabriel Revival Event: https://www.st-gabriel.org/eucharisticrevival.html

    "Dealing with Habitual Sin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 32:48


    Send us a textHow can we get rid of habitual sins? Bulldog Catholic Article: https://bulldogcatholic.org/2016/04/22/lets-get-real-addressing-habitual-sin/Young Adult Wine Tasting Event: https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2330402

    "Only Love Fills Life"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 29:30


    Send us a Text Message.Join us as we dive deeper into the meaning of Pope Francis' Sunday Reflection on August 4, 2024 where he states "the path to take is that of charity which keeps nothing for itself, but shares everything. Love shares everything."Fox 8 News ~ Miraculous Our Lady of Fatima Statuehttps://fox8.com/news/look-large-crowds-gather-to-see-blessed-statue-touring-ne-ohio/Pope Francis ~ Angelus, Sunday August 4th https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2024/documents/20240804-angelus.html#:~:text=Angelus%2C%204%20August%202024%20%7C%20Francis&text=Dear%20brothers%20and%20sisters%2C%20happy,6%3A24%2D35

    "Does God Really Love All People?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 32:24


    Email us with questions or topics at coffeecoffeeconversations@st-gabriel.org

    "Overcoming Spiritual Dryness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 32:26


    Join us as we navigate through our battles in prayer & work to overcome spiritual dryness. Fr. Mike on Dryness in Prayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpYm6uEbemc

    "The Ark of the Covenant & God's Presence"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 30:41


    After watching Raiders of the Lost Ark, we unpack God's presence in the Old Testament with the Ark of the Covenant and Mary as the new ark holding the true presence of Jesus. How can we bring the presence of God to all those we encounter? Communion to the Homebound: To request the Eucharist to be brought to the homebound please contact: Maureen Dowd at mdowd@st-gabriel.orgSt. Gabriel Parish Office - 440-352-8282Prayer Button: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITT9R9QIk1LatKwIgD9EhqGWZMlase1dEZdQrSj6szB6DFg/viewform

    "Are We Having Fun Yet? w/ Alicia Henrikson"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 30:33


    Welcome Alicia Henrikson to the podcast! We just participated in our Annual Staff Fun Day this week. Join us as we discuss the importance of fun & relationships as we grow together personally and spiritually. Lady Caroline Cruise: https://www.ladycaroline.comStella's Art Gallery: https://www.stellasartgallery.comUrban Vintner: https://www.urbanvintner.net

    "Hungry For The Lord"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 34:16


    Deacon Bob calls in from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis with updates & profound reflections! After daily Mass, Cardinal Timothy Dolan states "people are hungry for the Lord." Only Jesus can satisfy the hunger of the heart. Email Deacon Bob your prayer intention at bgrgic@st-gabriel.org VHS Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Parables-Children-Cling-Greedy-Fool/dp/B016ALNLXKPope Francis "Thrift Shop" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyuTqtr4r08Congress Watch Party at St. Gabriel: https://www.st-gabriel.org/eucharisticrevival.html

    "Life Is An Adventure"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 31:40


    "Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure" ~ Pope Saint John Paul IIPlease pray for our group of High School & Middle School students attending Catholic Youth Summer Camp this week and also for Deacon Bob as he travels to the National Eucharistic Congress next week with several others from our parish. Email Deacon Bob with a prayer intention: bgrgic@st-gabriel.org National Eucharistic Congress Website: https://www.eucharisticcongress.orgCYSC Website: https://www.damascus.netSt. Gabriel Congress Watch Party: https://www.st-gabriel.org/eucharisticrevival.html

    "Keep, Toss, Recycle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 32:58


    St. Gabriel Mission Circle has brought back the Rummage Sale! Join us as we discuss how we "Keep, Toss, Recycle" in our earthly & spiritual lives.  Daily Examen: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/examen-prayer-card/?_gl=1%2A1btsccq%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMjQ5MjEyOTkyLjE3MTk2MDExMTY.%2A_ga_GPPPSJT7KX%2AMTcxOTYwMTExNi4xLjAuMTcxOTYwMTExNi4wLjAuMA..

    "National Eucharistic Congress 2024"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 32:53


    Deacon Bob and seven of our parishioners here at St. Gabriel will be attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this July! Join us as we discuss ways in which we can engage in the Eucharistic Congress as a parish and as individuals. Email Deacon Bob if you have a prayer request you would like them to take to the Congress: bgrgic@st-gabriel.org National Eucharistic Congress Website: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org

    "6/9/24 ~ LIVE FROM THE FESTIVAL"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 38:44


    To wrap up our St. Gabriel Festival Weekend, we invited Joe & Lauren Audino who will be stepping up as the new Festival Chairs! Thank you to Rory & Greg for 17 years of greatness. We also welcome Ethan to the podcast, a hardworking member of our maintenance staff here at St. Gabriel! 

    "6/8/24 ~ LIVE FROM THE FESTIVAL"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 36:12


    LIVE from the St. Gabriel Parish Festival we welcome David & Kirk! David is a very active member of our High School Youth Ministry and Kirk is  a new member of the Catholic Church. 

    "6/7/24 ~ LIVE FROM THE FESTIVAL"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 31:25


    Welcome Fr. David Stavarz & Scott Schauer to the podcast...LIVE from the St. Gabriel Parish Festival! 

    "6/6/24 ~ LIVE FROM THE FESTIVAL"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 31:01


    Join us LIVE for the 36th Annual St. Gabriel Parish Festival! Tune in every evening this weekend as we welcome special guests and have fun festival conversations. 

    "Summer Vacation & Jesus"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 31:56


    Join us as we talk about our exciting summer plans and how to still make time for Jesus during vacations. "For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~ Joshua 1:9MassTimes Website: https://masstimes.orgSt. Gabriel Parish Festival: https://www.st-gabriel.org/summer-festival.html

    "Fix Your Eyes"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 30:43


    "Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure." ~ Proverbs 4: 25-26 Blessed Carlo Acutis to become the first millennial saint: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/257780/carlo-acutis-to-be-first-millennial-saint-pope-francis-recognizes-miracle-for-canonizationJesus & Peter Chosen Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7WWi65gb14"Fix My Eyes" For King & Countryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2we03Sy4I"Oceans" Hillsong United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GGFb6LcX3U

    "Mary & The Holy Spirit"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 31:27


    Join us as we reflect upon the ways in which the Blessed Mother followed the Holy Spirit by her words and actions. Mary has been there for humanity throughout all of Church history, including the first Pentecost! "Rest On Us"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8MZbl-GRdY

    "Happy Ordination Season!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 31:41


    Join us as we discuss the beauty of ordination. On May 4th (2024), six men were ordained as permanent deacons in the Diocese of Cleveland. May 18th at 10am in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Bishop Malesic will ordain Deacon Michael Garvin to the priesthood. 

    "Healing Ministry w/ Karen Mooney"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 30:52


    Join us as we welcome Karen Mooney to the podcast who is the ministry leader of St. Gabriel's Messengers - Healing Prayer Ministry. Karen talks about the ways in which God can work through His people to bring healing to the Church. St. Gabriel's Messengers Page: https://www.st-gabriel.org/healing-prayer-ministry.html

    "Art & Devotion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 30:54


    Join us as we discuss the ways in which we can use art as a prayer tool. Praying with sacred art can transform the experience of both the faithful and the skeptical to greater devotion. Pope John Paul II - Letter to Artists: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/letter-to-artists-7981Visio Divina - Guided Videos: https://www.catholictv.org/visio-divina-episodes.htmlEmail us at: coffeecoffeeconversations@st-gabriel.org 

    "Welcoming & Serving Others w/ Paula Haumesser"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 29:07


    Paula Haumesser, the St. Gabriel Administrative Secretary, gives insight on how we can make those we encounter in our everyday lives  feel welcome and loved. 

    "The Lord Your Healer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 36:49


    Join us as Fr. Joshua gives us insight on the four types of healing that Jesus does: forgiveness of sins, physical healing, inner healing, and deliverance. Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance (Amazon Link) https://www.amazon.com/Unbound-Practical-Deliverance-Neal-Lozano/dp/0800794125Be Healed by Bob Schuchts (Amazon Link) https://www.amazon.com/Be-Healed-Guide-Encountering-Powerful/dp/1594714762/ref=asc_df_1594714762/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312281483245&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8727616620077877552&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015276&hvtargid=pla-433041103854&psc=1&mcid=1cb999f8e07b3875a6b588e34857867d&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9-_g366rhQMVajjUAR0a3QULEAQYASABEgJQ2PD_BwEHealing: Bringing the Gift of God's Mercy to the World by Dr. Mary Healy (Amazon Link) https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Bringing-Gift-Mercy-World/dp/1612788203Healing by Francis Macnutt (Amazon Link) https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Francis-Macnutt/dp/0877936765JPII Healing Center https://jpiihealingcenter.orgPeter's Shadowhttps://www.petersshadow.orgEncounter School of Ministry https://encounterschool.org

    "Fr. Fred's 46th Ordination Anniversary"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 31:11


    Join us for this very special episode as we celebrate Fr. Fred's 46th Ordination Anniversary! 

    "Preparing for Holy Week"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 31:48


    As we prepare to enter into the most sacred period of the liturgical calendar, join us as we reflect on ways we can enter into prayer and draw closer to God. St. Gabriel Lenten & Holy Week Schedule: https://www.st-gabriel.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201357/lent.png

    "St. Joseph, Protector of the Church"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 31:35


    We celebrate the Feast Day of St. Joseph on March 19th. He holds various titles but is ultimately the role model for husbands & fathers. Enjoy some of our favorite "Dad" stories! Litany of St. Joseph:https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-st-joseph-247Prayer for St. Joseph's Protection: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/prayer-for-st-josephs-protection-329Tiny Saints: https://www.tinysaints.com/collections/charms

    "We Need Each Other"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 33:46


    The importance of intercessory prayer & and our role as disciples of Christ. St. Gabriel Prayer Button: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITT9R9QIk1LatKwIgD9EhqGWZMlase1dEZdQrSj6szB6DFg/viewform

    "Knowing Christ this Lent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 31:15


    How can we get to know Christ as our best friend this Lenten Season? Hallow App Pray 40: https://hallow.com/pray40/St. Gabriel Lenten Opportunities: https://www.st-gabriel.org/uploads/5/5/2/0/55201357/lent.png

    "Our Vocation to Love w/ Maureen Dowd"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 30:58


    In response to Ash Wednesday & Valentine's Day, we reflect on what is means to love in each of our vocations. We remember that we are called to love one another as Christ loves us. Welcome Maureen Dowd, our Pastoral Associate to the podcast! 

    "Jail Ministry w/ Fr. Alex Spenik"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 33:40


    Welcome Fr. Alex Spenik, the Parochial Vicar at St. Mary's Painesville! Join us as Fr. Alex and Deacon Bob give us some insight on the importance of Jail Ministry. Looking to get involved with Jail Ministry in Lake County?Contact Fr. Alex at aspenik@stmarypvl.org or call (440) 354-6200 ext. 112Or Contact Deacon Bob at bgrgic@st-gabriel.org or call (440) 352-8282 

    "Celebrating Catholic Education"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 31:58


    Happy Catholic Schools Week! Join us as we reflect on the importance of Catholic Education in our world today. 

    "Welcome Fr. Joshua"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 30:33


    We are so blessed to welcome Fr. Joshua Trefney as our new Parochial Vicar here at St. Gabriel! Email us: coffeecoffeeconversations@st-gabriel.org 

    "Fr. Andy's Greatest Hits at St. Gabriel"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 31:58


    Join us as Fr. Andy reflects on his greatest memories & blessings during his time at St. Gabriel. His new assignment begins on 1/15 at St. Joseph Church (Strongsville). Prayers for Fr. Andy as he begins his exciting new journey. We will miss you! 

    "Seminary Life w/ Daniel Liberatore"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 33:17


    Join us as we welcome back Daniel Liberatore to the podcast! 

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    "Home for the Holidays w/ Fr. David"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 39:57


    Join us as we welcome back Fr. David to the Podcast for a Christmas Special! Email us your graces: coffeecoffeeconversations@st-gabriel.org TOB Overview: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/catholic-teaching/theology-of-the-body

    "Fr. Andy's 'Yes' to God's Plan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 29:00


    Fr. Andy is getting ready to take on his new assignment in January. He invites us to turn to Mary and Joseph during times of change and transition. Where is God calling you to say "yes" today? "Give God Your Best Yes (Like Mary Did)" ~ Fr. Mike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBctNfeqNKo

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