Wineskins

Wineskins September 27, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father Charles Rooney, OP on The Dominican Order.

Saint: Alaina Chepke will inform us about St. Theresa of the Child Jesus. 

Interview: Father Jim Korda will continue the series on Vatican II with the late Fr. Jeffrey Mickler, SSP on The Constitution On The Church.

Music: From the CD “Far More Precious” by Vince Ambrosetti.

Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins September 20, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Steven Kramer, DMin on End of Life Ministry.

Saint: Alaina Chepke will inform us about St. Padre Pio.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will continue the series on Vatican II with the late Fr. Jeffrey Mickler, SSP on Social Media.

Music: From the CD “Far More Precious” by Vince Ambrosetti.

Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Wineskins September 13, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Steven Kramer, D.Min. on Homiletics.

Saint: Alaina Chepke will inform us about St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will continue the series on Vatican II with the late Fr. Jeffrey Mickler, SSP on The Sacred Liturgy.

Music: From the CD “Far More Precious” by Vince Ambrosetti.

Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins September 6, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rachel Hrbolich on the Catholic Charities Merger.

Saint: Alaina Chepke will inform us about St. Peter Claver.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin a series on Vatican II with an interview with Father John Sheridan.

Music: From the CD “Far More Precious” by Vince Ambrosetti.

Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 30, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda will preview The First Friday Club speakers for next season with Mary Ellen Brannigan.

Saint: Ron Puhalla will inform us about St. Jeanne Jugan.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Sister Karen Barile,OSHJ about her vocation as an Oblate Sister.

Music: From the CD “There Can Be Miracles” by Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Regina Rogers, OSU will give us a reflection for The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 23, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Matthew Schmalz,PhD about Parish Mergers. 

Saint: Ron Puhalla will inform us about St. Augustine.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview George Beelen,PhD on Glimpses of the Holy Land. 

Music: From the CD “There Can Be Miracles” by Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Regina Rogers, OSU will give us a reflection for The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 16, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father John Sheridan about his vocation story. 

Saint: Ron Puhalla will inform us about St. Bernard.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Deacon Steve Kramer on Encouraging an Encounter with Jesus Christ. 

Music: From the CD “There Can Be Miracles” by Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Regina Rogers, OSU will give us a reflection for The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 9, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Arthur Bodenschatz about his vocation story. 

Saint: Ron Puhalla will inform us about St. Maximilian Kolbe.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude a two part interview with Matthew Schmalz,PhD on Global Catholicism and The Pope. 

Music: From the CD “There Can Be Miracles” by Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture:  Sr. Regina Rogers, OSU will give us a reflection for The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 2, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Karen Barile,OSHJ about her vocation as an Oblate Sister.

Saint: Ron Puhalla will inform us about St. John Vianney.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin a two part interview with Matthew Schmalz,PhD on Global Catholicism and The Pope. 

Music: From the CD “There Can Be Miracles” by Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Regina Rogers, OSU will give us a reflection for The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 26, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Kerry Robinson on Catholic Charities, USA.

Saint: Sr. Karen Marie Barile OSHJ will inform us on St. Ignatius of Loyola

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on his duties in The Office of Worship.. 

Music: From the CD “Best Loved, Celebrating 20 Years” by The Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Mary McCormick, OSU will give us a reflection for The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 19, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Nancy Voitus from Catholic Charities.

Saint: Sr. Karen Marie Barile OSHJ will inform us on St. James The Apostle.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Rachel Hrbolich on Catholic Charities. 

Music: From the CD “Best Loved, Celebrating 20 Years” by The Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture:Sr. Mary McCormick, OSU  will give us a reflection for The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 12, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father John Rovnak on his vocation to the priesthood.

Saint: Sr. Karen Marie Barile OSHJ will inform us on St. Kateri Tekakwitha.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michel Lavelle on the Annual Diocesan Appeal.

Music: From the CD “Best Loved, Celebrating 20 Years” by The Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Mary McCormick, OSU will give us a reflection for The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 5, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sr. Jeanne Thurin, HM on Jesus life Portrayed in Mime this is part three of a three part interview.

Saint: Sr. Karen Marie Barile OSHJ will inform us on St. Maria Goretti.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude a two part interview with Alan Ricks, Executive Director of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Mahoning District.

Music: From the CD “Best Loved, Celebrating 20 Years” by The Daughters of St. Paul.

Scripture: Sr. Mary McCormick, OSU will give us a re...

Wineskins June 28, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sr. Jeanne Thurin, HM on Jesus life Portrayed in Mime this is part two of a three part interview.

Saint: Meagen Farrell will tell us about St. Peter and St. Paul.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin a two part interview with Alan Ricks, Executive Director of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Mahoning District.

Music: From the CD “Come, You Who Labor” by Vince Ambrosssetti.

Scripture: Father Matt Roehrig, SSP gives us a reflection for the Thirteenth Sund...

Wineskins June 21, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sr. Jeanne Thurin, HM on Jesus life Portrayed in Mime this is part one of a three part interview.

Saint: Meagen Farrell will tell us about St. Thomas More.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude a two part interview with Kerry Alys Robinson on Catholic Charities, USA.

Music: From the CD “Come, You Who Labor” by Vince Ambrosssetti.

Scripture: Father Matt Roehrig, SSP gives us a reflection for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins June 14, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Arthur Bodenschatz on becoming a Transitional Deacon.

Saint: Meagen Farrell will tell us about St. Romuald.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin a two part interview with Kerry Alys Robinson on Catholic Charities, USA.

Music: From the CD “Come, You Who Labor” by Vince Ambrosssetti.

Scripture: Father Matt Roehrig, SSP gives us a reflection for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins June 7, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rich Matussi on Catholic Education.

Saint: Meagen Farrell will tell us about St. Anthony of Padua.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Deacon Arthur Bodenschatz on becoming a Transitional Deacon.

Music: From the CD “Come, You Who Labor” by Vince Ambrosssetti.

Scripture: Father Matt Roehrig, SSP gives us a reflection for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

Wineskins May 31, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Joe Carocci on Music and Liturgy, this is part three of a three part interview.

Saint: Tom Anderson  will inform us about St. Charles Lwanga & His Companions..

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle to discuss The Sorrowful  Mysteries as we conclude our Five part series on the Rosary.

Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary. 

Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for Most Holy Trinity Sunday.

Wineskins May 24, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Joe Carocci on Music and Liturgy, this is part two of a three part interview.

Saint: Tom Anderson  will inform us about St. Philip Neri.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan to discuss The Joyful Mysteries as we continue our Five part series on the Rosary.

Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary. 

Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for Pentecost Sunday.

Wineskins May 17, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Joseph Carocci,PhD on Music and Liturgy, this is part one of a three part interview.

Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Bernardine of Siena.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle to discuss The Luminous Mysteries as we continue our Five part series on the Rosary.

Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary. 

Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for the Ascension of the Lord.

Wineskins May 10, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rachel Hrbolich from Catholic Charities.

Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Matthias.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan to discuss The Glorious Mysteries as we continue our Five part series on the Rosary.

Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary. 

Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for The Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins May 3, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rich Matussi on The St. John Chrysostom Society.

Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Damien of Molokai.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Rovnak as we begin a Five part series on the Rosary.

Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary. 

Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for The Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins April 26, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father William Wainio on Vocations.

Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about St. Catherine of Siena.

Interview: Father Jim Korda concludes a two part interview with Jennifer Sharpnack on Diocesan Cemeteries. 

Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.

Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for The Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins April 19, 2026

Current Issue:Father Jim Korda talks with Rick Squier from Catholic Charities.This is part two of a two part conversation.

Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about St. Mark the Evangelist.

Interview: Father Jim Korda begins a two part interview with Jennifer Sharpnack on Diocesan Cemeteries. 

Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.

Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for The Third Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins April 12, 2026

Current Issue:Father Jim Korda talks with Rick Squier from Catholic Charities.This is part one of a two part conversation.

Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about Pope St. Martin I.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Deacon Ed Laubacher on the Hartville Migrant Center. 

Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.

Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday.

Wineskins April 5, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Valerie Luckey, OSB about The Benedictine Sisters. 

Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about St. Mary Magdalene.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Rovnak on the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Stations as our series on The Stations of the Cross concludes. 

Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.

Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the...

Wineskins March 29, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Valerie Luckey, OSB on Emmaus Ministries.

Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Isidore.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Eleventh and Twelfth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues.

Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.

Wineskins March 22, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Jim Kravec on A Post Pandemic World.

Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Turibius.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on the Ninth and Tenth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues.

Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins March 15, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Nancy Voitus from Catholic Charities Regional Agency.

Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Joseph.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father William Wainio on the Seventh and Eighth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues.

Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins March 8, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Steven Jones on Catholic School Safety.

Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. John of God.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Fifth and Sixth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues.

Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins March 1, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Vanessa White about her organization Catholic Women Preach.

Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Katharine Drexel.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on the Third and Fourth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues.

Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins February 22, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Jim Kravec on Holistic Care.

Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Polycarp.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father William Wainio on Stations One and Two. This is part two of an eight-part series on the Stations of the Cross.

Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand.

Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the First Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins February 15, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jennifer Sharpnack on the Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries.

Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Peter Damian.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Rovnak on the Stations of the Cross. This begins an eight-part series on the Stations of the Cross.

Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand.

Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins February 8, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Ed Laubacher about the Hartville Migrant Center, part two of a two-part interview.

Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Cyril and St. Methodius.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Dr. Jim Kravec on Catholic Health Care.

Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand.

Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins February 1, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Ed Laubacher about the Hartville Migrant Center, part one of a two-part interview.

Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Blaise.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Vanessa White on Spiritual Healing.

Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand.

Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins January 25, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jennifer Fischer on Faith in Catholic Schools. Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Thomas Aquinas. Interview: Father Jim Korda talks with Superintendent Steven Jones about Catholic Schools Week. Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins January 18, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Joan Lawson on her role as Diocesan Chancellor. Saint: Meg Daniluk will inform us about St. Agnes. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Dr. Rich Mattiussi on Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue. Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins January 11, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father John Sheridan on The Diocesan Tribunal.

Saint: Meg Daniluk will inform us about St. Anthony the Great.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Maddie Francisco on Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Baptism of the Lord.

Wineskins January 4, 2026

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Mary Ellen Brannigan on the upcoming Speakers for The First Friday Club.

Saint: Meg Daniluk will inform us about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Vanessa White on Spiritual Healing.

Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord.

Wineskins December 28, 2025

Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Margaret Marszal, HM about her life as a Humility of Mary Sister.

Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about The Solemnity of The Mother of God.

Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude the four part series on Church Mergers with Father William Kraynak.

Music: From the CD “Heaven On Earth” by the Kellenberg High School Choir.

Scripture: Father Matthew Zwilling gives us a reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.