A caffeinated smattering of thoughts on life, faith, and ministry.
Samantha Coffman, Fr. Andy, and Deacon Bob
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
Send us a textCheck out The Great Pottery Throw Down on various streaming platforms
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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)
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
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
Send us a textIf you want to take a look at Angelo's book: store.bookbaby.com/stories-from-the-bean-table
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.
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/
Send us a textJoin us as we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels!
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
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
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
Email us with questions or topics at coffeecoffeeconversations@st-gabriel.org
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
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
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
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 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
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..
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
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!
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.
Welcome Fr. David Stavarz & Scott Schauer to the podcast...LIVE from the St. Gabriel Parish Festival!
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.
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
"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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
Join us for this very special episode as we celebrate Fr. Fred's 46th Ordination Anniversary!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Happy Catholic Schools Week! Join us as we reflect on the importance of Catholic Education in our world today.
We are so blessed to welcome Fr. Joshua Trefney as our new Parochial Vicar here at St. Gabriel! Email us: coffeecoffeeconversations@st-gabriel.org
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!
Join us as we welcome back Daniel Liberatore to the podcast!
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 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