Pastors of Payne (County)

Catholic Converts of 2021

Who becomes Catholic? Lots of people right here in Payne County. Between our two parishes, 50 people this year. Father O'Brien and Father Kerry talk about some of the folks who are becoming Catholic this year in Stillwater.

Holy Week Through the Eyes of Priests

Holy Week is special time of year for the whole Church. What's it like for priests? Let Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien walk you through the week from Palm Sunday all the way to Easter Sunday with multiple stops in between.

Keeping Holy the Sabbath: The 3rd Commandment

Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry continue their ongoing series of podcasts on the 10 Commandments. This episode they focus on the 3rd Commandment and give practical tips for living the commandment with joy.

Beauty Attracts- An Update on St. John’s Building Project

Fr. Kerry gives an update on the St. John Catholic Student Center Building Project and talks about the upcoming Lenten Parish Mission at St. John's.

More on the building project

https://buildingsaints.com

The Fathers of Mercy 

https://fathersofmercy.com

”What Is Evangelization?” With Special Guest Stacy Humbert

St. Francis Xavier Director of Evangelization and Mission Stacy Humbert joined Fr. O'Brien as a special guest. They talked about evangelization, conversion, testimony, and witness. We need it all!

 

You can read Stacy's evangelization blog at https://evangelizationconversationsfx.com

Good Things Are Happening in the Catholic Church (locally and worldwide!)

This week, Father Kerry and Father O'Brien talk about the great things happening in the Catholic Church both locally and nationally. 

 

A few links:

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)- https://www.focus.org

Bible in a Year Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321

The Identity of Jesus (Bishop Barron)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8B9un_NyOU

 

 

 

 

Is Anyone Beyond God’s Mercy?

Many people feel distant from God because they don't understand the depth of God's mercy. Is anyone beyond God's mercy? That's the subject on this week's Pastors of Payne.

Ash Wednesday in the Time of Covid

Ash Wednesday is February 17, 2021. In the time of Covid, the distribution of ashes will look a little different this year. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry give us the scoop on how it will go.

 

 

Preparing for Lent in Payne County

With Lent 2021 on the horizon, our priests help us get ready for this holy season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

A few links:

CatholicPokes.com

SFXStillwater.org

The Bible in a Year Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321

The Fathers of Mercy- https://fathersofmercy.com

 

 

From Agnostic to Missionary: Father Kerry Interviews FOCUS Missionary Olivia Gonzalez

How does a woman go from raised Catholic to agnostic to college missionary? Meet Olivia Gonzalez, OSU FOCUS Missionary (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)! Her story can help us all minister better to friends and family. The key in inviting! Olivia was invited to Mass by a friend and it made all the difference.

https://www.focus.org/missionaries/olivia-gonzalez