Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionJuly 30, 202117th Friday in ordinary Time – July 30, 2021LV23, 1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37, Ps 81:3-6, 10 -11ab, Mt 13:54-56 A young man decides to leave the small town he grew up in because there is not much there to offer him. He heads out to the “big city” andContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-30-21”
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Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-29-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily – July 29, 2021Homily for the 17th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-29-21, Year BReadings: 1st Ex 40:16-21, 34-38, Gospel Jn 11:19-27Memorial – St. MarthaTheme: To Serve is Devine For Moses, serving the Lord was natural and engrained in him. He did as the Lord asked without question, without complaint. HeContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-29-21”
RE Teachers Needed
Religious Education Help Needed!DO YOU WANT TO LEARN AND GROW IN YOUR FAITH?THEN TEACH! Anyone who has ever helped with Religious Education will tell you that one of the best ways to learn is to teach. While it is important that you have a basic knowledge and grasp of the teachings of the Church beforeContinue reading “RE Teachers Needed”
Need Help – No Taxpayer Money to Fund Abortions
WE NEED YOUR HELP! It is critically important for a massive number of people to contact Congress to oppose taxpayer-funded abortion BEFORE Congress votes on the appropriation bill. EVERY VOICE IS IMPORTANT!SOON the House Committee on Appropriations will mark up the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) appropriations bill, which currentlyContinue reading “Need Help – No Taxpayer Money to Fund Abortions”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-1-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Our Lord gave us the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat in the 13th chapter of St. Matthew’s Gospel so that we might not be scandalized by the presence of evil in the Church. The kingdom of heaven subsists in the Catholic Church. JesusContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-1-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-1-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Nuestro Señor nos dio la Parábola de la Cizaña y el Trigo en el capítulo 13 del Evangelio de San Mateo para que no nos escandalice la presencia del mal en la Iglesia. El reino de los cielos subsiste en la Iglesia Católica. Jesús dijo queContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-1-2021 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-23-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionJuly 23, 202116th Friday, July 23,2021 in Ordinary Time, Yr1Ex 20-1:17, Ps 19:8-11, Mt 13:18-23 If it were just that simple to look at God’s laws and follow them, there would be no need to be reminded of them. But life is not that way. Life is full of ups and downs,Continue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-23-21”
St. James Feast Day
In this prayer to Saint James the Apostle,the faithful ask for the strength to fightthe good fight, as James did, in order to be worthy followers of Christ. Prayer to Saint James the Apostle O glorious Apostle Saint James, who by reason of thyfervent and generous heart was chosen by Jesus to be a witnessof HisContinue reading “St. James Feast Day”
Knights of Columbus Golf Outing
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!THERE WILL BE SOMEONEFROM THE KNIGHTS INTHE NARTHEX OF THE CHURCHAFTER MASSES THIS WEEKEND IF YOUWOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP! ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSGOLF OUTINGSWANHILLS GOLF COURSESATURDAY, JULY 31STDon’t want to golf? No problem!You may still attend the dinner at 6:00 p.m. $25 each for dinner only!For More Information Contact:Ken OlsenContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Golf Outing”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-22-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s HomilyJuly 22, 2021Homily for the 16th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-22-21, Year BReadings: 1st Sg 3:1-4a, Gospel Jn 20:1-2, 11-18Memorial – St. Mary MagdaleneTheme: Seek the One Whom Your Heart Loves Mary Magdalene loved the Lord. She loved Him so much that she risked her own life following Jesus to HisContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-22-21”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-25-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! July 25th is the feast of our patron, Saint James. He was one of the most consequential followers of Jesus Christ from the beginning of Our Lord’s public ministry. He continues to intercede before God’s glorious throne in heaven for the Church universal duringContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-25-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-25-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El 25 de julio es la fiesta de nuestro patrón, Santiago. Fue uno de los seguidores más consecuentes de Jesucristo desde el comienzo del ministerio público de Nuestro Señor. Él continúa intercediendo ante el trono glorioso de Dios en el cielo por la Iglesia universal duranteContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-25-2021 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-16-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionFriday, July 16, 2021 – 15th Week in Ordinary TimeEx 11:10-12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18; Mt12-1-8 We need to pay close attention to today’s reading from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. It is where God prescribes the method the Israelites will celebrate the feast of the PassoverContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-16-21”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-15-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s HomilyJuly 15, 2021Homily for the 15th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-15-21, Year BReadings: 1st Ex 3:13-20, Gospel Mt 11:28-15 Memorial – St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor; Born 1218 in Italy; Joined the Franciscan order; Became Bishop and Cardinal of Albano, Italy; He is considered the greatest exponent of mystical theology inContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-15-21”
2021 Diocesan Appeal Update
2021 Diocesan Appeal Update(Stewardship) St. James 2021 Goal is $75,862.00 Totals for 2021 Appeal as of July 13, 2021: Total Parish Families …………..….1,496 Number of Families pledged ………119 Total Pledged ……. ..$48,771.21 Total Paid by Parishioners …………$32, 471.21 Pledge Balance ………………..$16,300.00 Number of Pledges Fully Paid …………………..86 Number of Pledges Outstanding …………..33 Average Pledge AmountContinue reading “2021 Diocesan Appeal Update”
Religious Education Help Needed!
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN AND GROW IN YOUR FAITH?THEN TEACH! Anyone who has ever helped with Religious Education will tell you that one of the best ways to learn is to teach. While it is important that you have a basic knowledge and grasp of the teachings of the Church before you begin, youContinue reading “Religious Education Help Needed!”
Knights of Columbus Golf Outing
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSGOLF OUTINGSWANHILLS GOLF COURSESATURDAY, JULY 31ST Don’t want to golf? No problem! You may still attend the dinner at 6:00 p.m.$25 each for dinner only! For More Information Contact: Ken Olsen at: kcgolfplayday@gmail.com
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-18-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! As we continue to celebrate this year in honor of St. Joseph, we consider his example and life as role models for shepherds in the Church. His life was one of sacred responsibility over the true Body of Christ as he daily guarded theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-18-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-18-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! A medida que continuamos celebrando este año en honor de San José, consideramos su ejemplo y su vida como modelos a seguir para los pastores de la Iglesia. Su vida era una de responsabilidad sagrada sobre el verdadero Cuerpo de Cristo mientras cuidaba diariamente alContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-18-2021 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-9-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionJuly 9, 202114th Week Ordinary Time, FridayGn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23Also Memorial of Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, Martyrs Today not only marks Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, it also is a Memorial to St. Augustine Zhao Rong and about 120 other martyrsContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-9-21”
