Friday, July 21, 2023 – 15th week in ordinary time, also feast of St Lawrence of Brindisi Ex 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 celebrateContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 7-21-23”
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Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-20-23
15th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-20-23, Year AReadings: First Reading Ex 11:10-12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15 & 16bc, 17-18; Gospel Mt 11:28-30Optional Memorial: St. Apollinaris Bishop and Martyr Theme: Trust in Jesus to Carry the Load Do you ever wonder why all the little things that worry us during the day are somehow magnified atContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-20-23”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-14-23
14th Friday in Ordinary time, Feast of St Kateri Tekakwitha, July 14, 2023 Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mt 10:16-23 It’s hard for us to imagine how tough the apostles had it. After all, we can hardly function when our cell phone batteries go dead. “Ugh,” we cry, “Now I have toContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-14-23”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-16-23
Praised be Jesus Christ! In this Eucharistic Revival year, we consider today how to “make a visit” to Jesus in the tabernacle or during adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist. Jesus said, “Come to me…and I will give you rest.” (Mt. 11:28).How do you make a visit to Jesus? First, identify the closestContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-16-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-16-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! En este año de avivamiento eucarístico, consideramos hoy cómo “hacer una visita” a Jesús en el sagrario o durante la adoración de la Santísima Eucaristía. Jesús dijo: “Ven a mí… y te haré descansar”. (Mt 11:28). ¿Cómo haces una visita a Jesús? Primero, identifica el sagrario más cercano a tu hogar/trabajo. PodríaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-16-2023 – Español”
St. James Golf Outing
SAVE THE NEW DATE! FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2023 St. James Parish Golf Outing Swan Hills Golf Course 1:00 pm Shot Gun Start ~ Dinner Afterward Watch the bulletins and Newsletter for more information! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
St. James Religious Education Open Registration
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 2:00-6:00 PM (St James Center Meeting Room) ** Discount Ended June 27, 2023 ** *** Registrations after Wednesday, August 9th, will be charged a $20.00 Late Fee *** NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 ** Registration by Appointment is available: Call the RE Office to make anContinue reading ” St. James Religious Education Open Registration “
Raffle
St. James Feast Celebration Cash Raffle Only 500 Tickets to be Sold They are selling FAST! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE! CLOSE TO 400 TICKETS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SOLD! Tickets – $20 Each 1st Prize — $3,000 2nd Prize —$1,500 3rd Prize — $ 500 Winner need not be present. BC RaffleContinue reading “Raffle”
St James Festival
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ! ! ! DON’T MISS IT ! ! ! THE ST. JAMES FEAST CELEBRATION IS COMING SOON !
Carta de P. Geary, 7-9-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica (“CIC”) enseña que en preparación para la recepción digna de la Santísima Eucaristía, el “comportamiento corporal (gestos, vestimenta) de los fieles debe transmitir el respeto, la solemnidad y la alegría de este momento en que Cristo se convierte en nuestro huésped” (CIC, 1387). Los hechos hablanContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-9-2023 – Español”
St. James Feast Celebration
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ! ! !THE ST. JAMES FEAST CELEBRATIONIS COMING SOON !WHO DOESN’T LOVE A PICNIC WITH ALL OF YOUR PARISH FRIENDS?!!!BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR FOOD, MUSIC, AND FUN!Don’t forget to buy your Raffle Tickets!!!
Knight’s Golf Outing NEW Save the Date
SAVE THE NEW DATE! FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2023 St. James Parish Golf Outing Swan Hills Golf Course 1:00 pm Shot Gun Start ~ Dinner Afterward Watch the bulletins and Newsletter for more information! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
RCIA
“Awhile back, I thought about not coming anymore, but I am glad that I did. I am even thinking about coming again next year.” (Candidate, confirmed Easter 2023.) Are you seeking to become acquainted with or strengthened in the Christian life? Perhaps you have not been baptized, received the Holy Eucharist, or Confirmation, or maybeContinue reading “RCIA”
RE Registration
St. James Religious Education Open Registration Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 2:00-6:00 PM (St James Center Meeting Room) ** Discount Ended June 27, 2023 ** *** Registrations after Wednesday, August 9th, will be charged a $20.00 Late Fee *** NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023** Registration by Appointment is available: Call the REContinue reading “RE Registration”
Knights of Columbus Raffle
St. James Feast Celebration Cash Raffle Only 500 Tickets to be Sold GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE! 310+ TICKETS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SOLD! Tickets – $20 Each 1st Prize — $3,000 2nd Prize —$1,500 3rd Prize — $ 500 Winner need not be present. BC Raffle Permit on File. Members of theContinue reading “Knights of Columbus Raffle”
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-9-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The Catechism of the Catholic Church (“CCC”) teaches that in preparation for worthy reception of the Most Holy Eucharist, the faithful’s “bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest” (CCC, 1387). Actions speakContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-9-23”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-4-23
13th Week of Ordinary Time, Tuesday, 7-4-23, Year A Readings: First Reading Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3,9-12; Gospel Mt 8:23-27 Independence Day USA Theme: Steadfast in the Lord Your God We celebrate the birthday of our nation today. We are now 247 years old! I wonder what the founding fathers would say about the state ofContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-4-23”
Knight’s Golf Outing NEW Save the Date
SAVE THE NEW DATE! SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2023 St. James Parish Golf Outing Swan Hills Golf Course 1:00 pm Shot Gun Start ~ Dinner Afterward Watch the bulletins and Newsletter for more information!
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-2-23
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Holy Communion results from the union of Jesus Christ with a soul in the state of grace (i.e., a person who is Baptized and free of mortal sin). The Most Holy Eucharist may be administered to a person but that does not necessarily mean that heContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter for 7-2-23”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-2-2023 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Santa Comunión resulta de la unión de Jesucristo con un alma en estado de gracia (es decir, una persona que está bautizada y libre de pecado mortal). La Santísima Eucaristía puede ser administrada a una persona, pero eso no significa necesariamente que él o ella haya recibido la Sagrada Comunión. LaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-2-2023 – Español”
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