Podríamos seguir reflexionando con el Papa Benedicto XVI en su exhortación Verbum Domini (La Palabra del Señor) sobre la primera parte de la Misa, la Liturgia de la Palabra. Escribe sobre el ministerio de los Lectores o Lectores. Nos recuerda que su papel va más allá de leer algo. Están proclamando la Palabra viva y santa de Dios. “El Sínodo sobre la Eucaristía ya había pedido que se prestara mayor atención al anuncio de la Palabra de Dios. Como es sabido, mientras que el Evangelio es proclamado por un sacerdote o un diácono, en la tradición latina la primera y la segunda lectura son proclamadas por un lector designado, ya sea un hombre o una mujer. Quisiera hacerme eco de los Padres sinodales que han subrayado una vez más la necesidad de una adecuada formación de quienes ejercen el munus de lector en las celebraciones litúrgicas, y en particular de quienes ejercen el ministerio de lector, que en el rito latino es, como tal, un ministerio laical. Todos los que han sido confiados a este oficio, incluso los que no han sido instituidos en el ministerio de Lector, deben ser verdaderamente idóneos y cuidadosamente entrenados. Esta formación debe ser bíblica y litúrgica, además de técnica: ‘La finalidad de su formación bíblica es dar a los lectores la capacidad de comprender las lecturas en su contexto y de percibir a la luz de la fe el punto central del mensaje revelado. La formación litúrgica debe dotar a los lectores para que comprendan el significado y la estructura de la liturgia deContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-21-24”
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Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-19-24
Friday, 15th week in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2024 Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; (Ps) Is 38:10-12-16; Mt 12:1-8 Personally, I think I would be rather upset if a prophet came to me and said, “Put your house in order, for you are about to die.” Yikes! I am not that old, (yet). But it isContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-19-24”
T-Shirt Sale for the Boone County Fair
THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! AUGUST 6TH – 11TH St. James is selling unisex adult t-shirts that support our belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. A limited supply of shirts sized Medium to 2XL will be sold at the Parish Festival on July 21st from 1- 5 pm atContinue reading “T-Shirt Sale for the Boone County Fair”
Fr. Timothy’s Installation Mass
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey’s Installation as Pastor of St. James is THIS Tuesday! THIS Tuesday, July 16th, at 5:30 pm., Bishop David J. Malloy will celebrate the Mass of Installation here at St. James installing Fr. Timothy Malcahey as our new Pastor. Please come as we welcome our new pastor – – All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
St. James Festival Raffle Tickets
Members of the Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets outside of church after Masses during the weekends leading up to the St. James Festival on July 21st. You may also purchase tickets at the parish office before July 21st during regular office hours. Cost of the raffle tickets are $20 each and need not be presentContinue reading “St. James Festival Raffle Tickets”
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time ofContinue reading “Religious Education Registration”
Fr. Timothy’s Letter 7-14-24
Dear Parishioners, Thank you for your acceptance of me as Pastor of St. James. It is a great grace for me, and I am eager to take on this role. We have already met (most of us) and you have kindly greeted and welcomed me. Now the Bishop is asking to present me to youContinue reading “Fr. Timothy’s Letter 7-14-24”
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-14-24
Queridos Parroquianos, Muchas gracias por haberme recibido como párroco de nuestra parroquia Santiago. Es una gracia enorme y tengo ganas de asumir este oficio. Ya nos hemos conocido (por lo menos la mayoría) y me han hecho sentirme en casa. Ahora toca al Obispo venir a presentarme formalmente y ceremonialmente dentro del rito de la Instalación durante Misa.Continue reading “Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-14-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-14-24
Let us continue our reflections on the great gift of the Eucharist during this year of Eucharistic Revival. The central Eucharistic celebration is the Mass. Again, the first part of the Mass is the Liturgy of the Word. The second part is called the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word prepares usContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-14-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-14-24
Continuamos nuestras reflexiones sobre el gran don de la Eucaristía durante este año de Avivamiento Eucarístico. La celebración eucarística central es la Misa. De nuevo, la primera parte de la Misa es la Liturgia de la Palabra. La segunda parte se llama la Liturgia de la Eucaristía. La Liturgia de la Palabra nos prepara para la Liturgia de la Eucaristía. Es posible que hayas escuchado el dicho de que la Palabra de Dios es una espada de doble filo. Nos consuela y nos desafía. Nos consuela con la Buena Nueva de nuestra salvación — el amor y la misericordia de Dios nos ganaron en Jesucristo que murió y resucitó. En él nos hemos convertido en hijos e hijas de Dios que lo llaman “Padre nuestro”. Nos desafía a vivir el camino de vida que nos enseñó Jesús. Algunas reflexiones del Papa BenedictoContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-14-24”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-12-24
Friday of the Fourteenth week of Ordinary time, Yr 2. July 12, 2024 Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51: 3-4, 8-9. 12-13, 14 and 17; Mt 10:16-23 Hosea’s prophecy closes on a note of hope. Verse 14:5 says, “I will heal their defection, says the Lord, I will love them freely.” These words are comforting to someoneContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-12-24”
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-7-24
In this year of Eucharistic Revival, I think it is important to remember that the first part of the Mass, called the Liturgy of the Word, is an essential part of the celebration. It’s more than, so to speak, a bunch of “stuff” that reads to us. What is proclaimed is the Holy Word ofContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-7-24”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
On Tuesday, July 16th, at 5:30 pm., Bishop David J. Malloy will celebrate the Mass of Installation here at St. James installing Fr. Timothy Malcahey as our new Pastor. All are welcome to attend!
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-7-24
En este año de Avivamiento Eucarístico, creo que es importante recordar que la primera parte de la Misa, llamada Liturgia de la Palabra, es una parte esencial de la celebración. Es más que, por así decirlo, un montón de “cosas” que nos leen. Lo que se proclama es la Santa Palabra de Dios. Es ciertoContinue reading “Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-7-24”
St. James Festival Raffle Tickets
Members of the Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets outside of church after Masses during the weekends leading up to the St. James Festival on July 21st. You may also purchase tickets at the parish office before July 21st during regular office hours.
MISSIONARY CO-OP
Next weekend, July 13th and 14th, is Missionary Co-Op Weekend. We will have a visiting Missionary Priest from Nigeria here at St. James speaking at all Masses. A second collection will be taken during the Masses; please be generous!
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time ofContinue reading “Religious Education Registration”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-4-24
13th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-4-24, Year B Readings: 1st Reading: Am 7:10-17; Psalm: 19:8,9,10,11; Gospel: Mt 9:1-8 Independence Day – USA Theme: Faith Leads to Forgiveness, Forgiveness leads to Healing We often hear Jesus saying to someone who has come to Him faith for help, “Your faith has saved you, go in peace,Continue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-4-24”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 7-5-24
Friday, the 13th week of ordinary time, July 5, 2024 Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 A long time ago, probably 30-plus years ago, we were doing a Bible study on the Gospel of Matthew. What struck me was the call of Matthew, how Jesus just walked up toContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 7-5-24”
Parish Office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day. It will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 8:00 am.
