St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church (Gilbert, AZ) Podcasts

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Reading I - Acts 12:1-11
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II - 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Gospel - Matthew 16:13-19

Fr Chris's Farewell

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Hard to believe this is my last video with you all. Know what a joy it's been for me to have walked with you for these past 12 years. You all hold a special place in my heart and I am grateful to God for my priestly ministry here. I will see you in the Eucharist! 

Fr. Chris

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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Reading I - Genesis 14:18-20
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4
Reading II - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel - Luke 9:11b-17

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Reading I - Prv 8:22-31
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II - Rom 5:1-5
Gospel - Jn 16:12-15

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Reading I - Prv 8:22-31
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II - Rom 5:1-5
Gospel - Jn 16:12-15

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Reading I - Prv 8:22-31
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II - Rom 5:1-5
Gospel - Jn 16:12-15

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Father's Day 2025

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Happy Father's Day! How cool that God our Father in Heaven let's us use His identity and relationship to showcase His goodness! God is so good!

Also, thank you so much for all who made the Mass in which Bishop consecrated our altar happen and the reception for Fr. Sylvester and I following. It truly meant a lot for us to be to celebrate with you. 

The relic in our altar is of Pope St. Sylvester who you can read about here: https://www.va...

Consecration of the Altar

Reading I - Mac 4:52-59
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 84
Reading II - Heb 13:8-15
Gospel - Jn 4:19-24

Pentecost Sunday

Reading I - Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 2728, 29, 30 (see 30)/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 (see 30)
Reading II - 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:817
Gospel - Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 

Pentecost Sunday

Reading I - Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 2728, 29, 30 (see 30)/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 (see 30)
Reading II - 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:817
Gospel - Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 

Pentecost Sunday

Reading I - Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 2728, 29, 30 (see 30)/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 (see 30)
Reading II - 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:817
Gospel - Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 

Farewell reception for Fr Chris and Fr Sylvester and Mass with Bishop Dolan

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

How good God is! We have a lot to be thankful for and celebrate as a community this week. Starting Saturday June 7th we have the ordination of one of our young men, Dcn. Jacob Chavez to the priesthood! After his ordination he'll be offering a Mass of Thanksgiving here on June 8th at our 4:30pm Mass with a reception to follow. 

Then, Tuesday June 10th at 6pm we have Mass with Bishop Dolan who'll be co...

Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy

Reading I - Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel - John 20:19-31

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy

Reading I - Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel - John 20:19-31

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy

Reading I - Acts 5:12-16
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel - John 20:19-31

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Easter Sunday

Reading I - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Reading II - Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8
Gospel - John 20:1-9

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Easter Sunday

Reading I - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Reading II - Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8
Gospel - John 20:1-9

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Easter Sunday

Reading I - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
Reading II - Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8
Gospel - John 20:1-9

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconveniences.

Good Friday

Reading I - Is 52:13—53:12
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25
Reading II - Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9
Verse Before the Gospel - Phil 2:8-9
Gospel - Jn 18:1—19:42

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconveniences.

Holy Thursday

Reading I - Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27
Reading II - Rev 1:5-8
Verse Before the Gospel - Isaiah 61:1 (cited in Lk 4:18)
Gospel - Luke 4:16-21

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconveniences.

Palm Sunday

At the procession with palms - Gospel - Luke 19:28-40
Reading I - Isaiah 50:4-7
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 22
Reading II - Phil 2:6-11

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconveniences.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading I - Is 43:16-21 or Ezek 37: 12-14
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) or PS 130(129):7
Reading II - Phil 3:8-14 or Rom 8: 8-11
Gospel - Jn 8:1-11  or Jn 11:1-45

We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconveniences.

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 7:55-60 or Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 or 17:20-26 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6)
Reading II - Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 0:19-23
Gospel - Lk 24:46-53

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 7:55-60 or Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 or 17:20-26 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6)
Reading II - Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 0:19-23
Gospel - Lk 24:46-53

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 7:55-60 or Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 or 17:20-26 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 (6)
Reading II - Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 0:19-23
Gospel - Lk 24:46-53

Altar Consecration on June 10!

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Tuesday night June 10, 2025 Bishop Dolan will be coming to St. Mary Magdalene to consecrate our altar. After the Mass please stay and enjoy some desserts. This will also be the farewell reception for Fr. Chris and Fr. Sylvester. We can't wait to see you there!

Fr. Chris

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 14:21-27
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1)
Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a
Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 14:21-27
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1)
Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a
Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 14:21-27
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1)
Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a
Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c)
Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel - Jn 10:27-30

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c)
Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel - Jn 10:27-30

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 13:14, 43-52
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 (3c)
Reading II - Rv 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel - Jn 10:27-30

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Reading I - Acts 14:21-27
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (see 1)
Reading II - Rv 21:1-5a
Gospel - Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

May is Mary's Month

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

During this month devoted to Mary there's a common theme in her messages to us, go to Jesus! Indeed Mary always leads us closer to Christ so may she intercede for us so that our trust, love, and faith in Christ may grow more fervently day after day. 

Fr. Chris

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Habemus Papam

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

This week's video is just a few of my thoughts and reflections on the conclave of 2025 and the election of Pope Leo XIV. 

Fr. Chris

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Congratulations to our First Communicants and Confirmandi

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Congratulations to the 104 young people making sacraments today (May 2, 2025). May the Body and Blood of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit lead you closer to Christ!

Fr. Chris

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There is room for you in the pierced heart of Jesus!

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Happy Easter! This weekend we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, that wonderful feast where we celebrate and give thanks for the victory of Christ over sin and death! 

Also I share a bit on Pope Francis and what I take away the most from his pontificate and legacy. 

Come join us for our Divine Mercy holy hour on Sunday April 26, 2025 from 3 to 4pm in the church!  

God bless, 

Fr. Chris

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Happy Easter!

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Blessed Good Friday and Happy Easter! How good God is! He allows His heart to be pierced today and the font of grace and mercy flow forth. But this also means that there's room in His pierced heart for each of us! I can't help but think about this during these most sacred days. Christ chooses each of us, Christ chooses you and He makes room for us in His heart so that we might dwell with Him forever. For this we can always give thanks and look to a...

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading I - Is 43:16-21 or Ezek 37: 12-14
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) or PS 130(129):7
Reading II - Phil 3:8-14 or Rom 8: 8-11
Gospel - Jn 8:1-11  or Jn 11:1-45

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading I - Is 43:16-21 or Ezek 37: 12-14
Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) or PS 130(129):7
Reading II - Phil 3:8-14 or Rom 8: 8-11
Gospel - Jn 8:1-11  or Jn 11:1-45