Holy Angels Catholic Church

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about a variety of Easter topics. We hope you learn something about Easter that you might not have known before. Enjoy! Also as mentioned in this episode, when everyone was at home in 2020 it was easy to create the weekly podcast. Now that everything is slowly getting back to normal, there are more meetings, more funerals, and more visits for Fr. Howard. They will be taking a little hiatus from the podcast to regroup and figure out the best way to present it going forward that is consistent and still works with busy schedules. Thanks for your understanding!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

After a bit of a hiatus we are back with a new episode. This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about blessings...spoiler alert, anyone can do a blessing! Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about The Baptism of the Lord. But of course they find a way to also talk about Epiphany and the Wedding at Cana as well. This will be the last new podcast for a little while as they take a small break to regroup, plan, and record new topics. Enjoy!    Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The Christmas Season is still going strong! This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey decided to focus on the history of the Nativity Scene.  Merry Christmas!    Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Christmas may almost be here...but it's not here yet! Finish up Advent by listening to Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about the Fourth Sunday/Week of Advent. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week...you guessed it, the Third Week of Advent. Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about the (real) Prophet Zephaniah and much more. And just a note: it turns out we were in a room that had decorations of which Fr. Howard was allergic. You may notice a little more coughing than usual!    Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's the Second Week of Advent so that's the topic for this week! Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's unbelievable to say (or type) but it is already December and we are almost through our First Week of Advent. During Advent Fr. Howard and Lindsey will be looking at the readings and themes for each week. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We are after all from Holy Angels Parish, so Fr. Howard and Lindsey decided it was time to do a podcast episode all about Angels. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)      

There are so many more topics Lindsey and Fr. Howard could talk about on the issue of Respect Life, but since this is the end of October and the end of Respect Life month, they do a wrap up and rundown of a few more life issues. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey continue the conversation about Respecting Life by talking about how to create a culture of life instead of a culture of death.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

To continue the discussion of Life during Respect Life month (October) Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about the encyclical written by Pope Francis called Laudato Si'. And this week they welcome Hannah Bergland, Director of Faith Formation at Holy Angels, as a special guest. Here is the link to the encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html Here is a link to the prayer Canticle of the Creatures: http://www.slr-ofs.org/canticle-of-the-creatures.html    Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

To continue the discussion about Life Fr. Howard and Lindsey discuss the encyclical "The Gospel of Life" (aka "Evangelium Vitae") written by JPII.  Here is the link to the encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

October is Respect Life month. Most people get focused on babies but respecting life deals with birth to death and everything in between. During October, Fr. Howard and Lindsey will be talking about different Life issues. This week is an overview of the topic to get everyone started.   Here is the link to "Evangelium Vitae" that was written by St. John Paul II, Pope and Fr. Howard references: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey discussion taking Communion to the Homebound. Of course there are some tangents along the way but we know you've come to expect that by now!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about Catholic Schools! Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about statues and icons. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode of "Faith Facts with Fr. Howard", Lindsey and Fr. Howard discuss stipends and stole fees and then also inadvertantly Mass intentions. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)      

In this episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about music during worship. How music is picked, what music they like, and why you should sing along loud and proud! Enjoy.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Last podcast Fr. Howard, Lindsey, and Marie spoke about funerals. In this podcast the topic is cemeteries.    Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week we have special guest, Marie Joers, on the podcast with us. We are talking about Funerals - how we plan them, what we like about them, and walking with families through the journey. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

For this episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about why it is important to donate to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal (or whatever it might be called in your diocese). The clicking/tapping you may hear at the end of the episode is Lindsey trying to pull up the calculator on the computer to do some math! Sorry for the distraction.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

In this episode, Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about...you guessed it, the Solemnities of Jesus during Ordinary Time. Please note this was recorded at the beginning of June which is why there is a reference about being in the an earlier week of Ordinary Time. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Fr. Howard and Lindsey take a look at where we currently are with COVID and discuss if people will return to church.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On this podcast episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey discuss what is appropriate to wear to Mass, especially in the summer!    Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about the age old question: why go to church?   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey take a look at the Creeds. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

Fr. Howard had more to say about Vacations so today we have Vocations part 2.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Today Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about vocations...not vacations.   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week Fr. Howard and Lindsey finish their conversation about Adoration. A lot of great information involved! They will be taking the next few weeks off but will be back!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

For the next two episodes we are going to look at Adoration. This time we dig into the early history of Adoration. And don't forget Holy Angels has Adoration on Tuesdays from 8am-8pm. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Today Fr. Howard and Lindsey discuss Stained Glass Windows. Holy Angels has some beautiful windows. If you are not able to see them in person you can see pictures of the windows here: https://www.hawb.org/stained-glass-windows.html Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

For this episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey have a discussion about the Tabernacle. Did you know there is a whole podcast worth of information about it? Enjoy!     Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

One time Fr. Howard said he could give whole homilies about the Easter Candle. So we decided why not a whole podcast. So here it is, a podcast about the Easter Candle. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Pope Francis has declared this the Year of St. Joseph. So this week we discuss St. Joseph. Enjoy!   Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's almost Ash Wednesday so today we take talk about a brief history of Ashes. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We are back! Today's episode is about Parish Boundaries. While not normally used much anymore, at least in the Milwaukee Archdiocese, they did exist for quite a while. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Christmas is in the rearview mirror and Lent is still five weeks away. Which means it is officially Ordinary Time. So we decided to talk about...what else...the start of Ordinary Time! Enjoy.Note: we will be taking a few weeks off after this episode but we will be back soon with new episodes of Faith Facts with Fr. Howard. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Last week we took a look at the first eight days of the Christmas Season. This time we discuss the second half of the Christmas Season. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Merry Christmas! Yes it is still Christmas even though the day has past. Today we discuss the first 8 days of the Christmas Season. Trust us, there is a lot to cover in the first 8 days of Christmas! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   

Christmas is just a few days away but we wanted to take one more look at Advent. So we did a little bit of a deeper dive. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

December 17th starts the series of O Antiphon prayers leading up to Christmas. You have probably prayed some of them and not even known it! This week we talk about the O Antiphons! Enjoy. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Since today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and the Patronal Feast of the United States, what better topic to explore. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's a new Liturgical Year and the start of Advent. So we decided to talk about the Season of Advent! Enjoy. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's Thanksgiving week so what else could we talk about? Thanksgiving of course! Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

It's a special episode of Faith Facts with Fr. Howard! Lindsey and Fr. Howard sit down with fellow co-workers Barb, Hannah, and Brian to look back on the last 8 months which included: Church closures, capacity limits, live streaming, how they attempted to engage parishioners when they couldn't come to church and much more. What a wild ride this year has been. Enjoy!  Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Based on the title of this episode, we couldn't do this one by ourselves! In this episode we welcome Deacon Dave and Deacon Mark to join in our discussion on the Role of Deacons in the Church. Enjoy!  Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

We are back! In this episode Fr. Howard and Lindsey look at All Saints and All Souls Day. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On this episode we discuss Lay Ministry will some special guests. Besides Fr. Howard and Lindsey we also have other staff members Barb, Hannah and Brian. They talk about what they do at the Holy Angels and how important volunteers are. Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

This week we take a look at Faithful Citizenship. Election season is upon us! Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about how to vote thoughtfully. If you want to read the document we reference you can do so here: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdfWe hope you find this episode helpful! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

This week we decided to look at a topic that is affecting people right now. The decision of whether returning to Mass is the right choice for them or not. We have learned so often that if you miss Mass it is a sin. Fr. Howard unpacks that and informs us that there are times where it isn't a sin to miss Mass. We hope this episode can relieve some minds! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)