In addition to the current First Saturday 7:30 a.m. Masses, St. James will have 7:30 a.m. Masses on Saturdays going forward.
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Tear Drops Prayer Service
February 23rd, 6:00 p.m.St. James Catholic Church It seems in today’s world that many people are pulled in so many directions that there ends up being no room for faith and God in their lives. Whatever the reason people stop coming to church and focusing on their faith, we need to pray for them. ForContinue reading “Tear Drops Prayer Service”
RCIA
Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself theContinue reading “RCIA”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 2-20-2022
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The Word of God invites us to see things the way that He sees things. What does the Word of God say about love? How should we deal with enemies and those who persecute us? What is the criteria for our judgment from God? What will merit a reward?Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 2-20-2022”
Carta de P. Geary, 2-20-2022 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Palabra de Dios nos invita a ver las cosas de la manera en que Él ve las cosas. ¿Qué dice la Palabra de Dios acerca del amor? ¿Cómo debemos lidiar con los enemigos y con aquellos que nos persiguen? ¿Cuáles son los criteriosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 2-20-2022 – Español”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-18-22
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection6th Friday in Ordinary time, yr 2, February 18, 2022Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-6; Mk 8:34-9:1 Jesus does not mince words today. If you are ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of you. I cannot even imagine the humiliation one would have if even Jesus is ashamed of you. Make noContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-18-22”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 2-17-22
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – February 17, 20226th Week Ordinary Time, Thursday, Year CReadings: Jas 2:1-9, Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, Gospel Mk 8:27-33Optional Memorial: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite OrderTheme: Thinking as God Does Jesus said, “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” At first thought you mightContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 2-17-22”
Movie Night
Movie Night . . . Featuring . . . “UNPLANNED” Please join our Respect Life committee for the movie, “Unplanned” on Friday, February 25th, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. James Parish Center meeting room. “Unplanned” tells the true story of Abby Johnson’s experience working in a Planned Parenthood clinic and her inspiring transformation. ThereContinue reading “Movie Night”
Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary
Do you pray the Holy Rosary? Consider joining the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. The Rosary Confraternity is a spiritual association (of the Catholic Church), the members of which strive to pray the entire Rosary (praying just 3 to 4 Mysteries) over the course of a week. One rosary weekly for the rest ofContinue reading “Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary”
Church Window and Steeple Project
~ The Church Window Coverings Are On And The restoration Has Been Completed ~ Stop by and check it out! The next thing to come is our new steeple. Stay tuned for more details on that project.
Save the Date for Jesse Romero Lenten Mission
SAVE THE DATE ! ! !March 4th thru 6th, 2022THE ST. JAMES LENTEN MISSIONWITH ON FIRE EVANGELIZATIONJESSE ROMERO M.A. Watch for Additional Details!
Confirmations – February 12, 2022
Please pray for our young people of St. James Parish who will be confirmed by Bishop David J. Malloy here at St. James tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday Morning Masses Return
In addition to the current First Saturday 7:30 a.m. Masses, St. James will again have 7:30 a.m. Masses on Saturdays beginning Saturday, February 12th.
RCIA
As we move from the commandments that focus on our relationship with God to those that are directed toward our relationships with others, the 4th Commandment is the most logical pivot. From the Holy Family we learn that the family is where our interactions with others are fostered, and so we examine what it meansContinue reading “RCIA”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-11-22
5th Friday in Ordinary time, February 11, 20221 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-15; Mk 7:31-37 If someone walked up to you and said, “I am going to create massive division in the world, but you will gain from it,” what would you do? That is exactly what the prophet Ahijah said to Jeroboam when AhijahContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 2-11-22”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 2-13-2022
Dear Parishioners of St. Jams: Praised be Jesus Christ! The Scriptures for this Sunday place each of us in one of two categories. We are either blessed or cursed; just or wicked; headed for beatitude or headed for destruction. Into which category do we fall? Is it arbitrary? How can we know how God seesContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 2-13-2022”
Carta de P. Geary, 2-13-2022 – Español
Queridos feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol, ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Las Lecturas para este domingo nos colocan a cada uno de nosotros en una de dos categorías. Somos bendecidos o maldecidos; justo o malvado; encaminado a la bienaventuranza o a la destrucción. ¿En qué categoría caemos? ¿Es arbitrario? ¿Cómo podemos saber en cual categoría Dios nos ve? El profetaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 2-13-2022 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 2-10-22
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection – February 10, 20225th Week Ordinary Time, Thursday, Year CReadings: 1 Kgs 11:4-13, Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40, Gospel Mk 7:24-30Memorial of St. Scholastica – VirginTheme: Do the Good You Want “For I don’t do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want.” (Rom 7:19). St. PaulContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 2-10-22”
Save the Date for Jesse Romero Lenten Mission
SAVE THE DATE ! ! !March 4th thru 6th, 2022THE ST. JAMES LENTEN MISSIONWITH ON FIRE EVANGELIZATIONJESSE ROMERO M.A. Watch for Additional Details!
Confirmation Confessions
The Sacrament of ConfessionOn Wednesday, February 9th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,there will be seven priests at St. James Churchfor the Sacrament of Confession of those whoare being Confirmed and their parents and sponsors.This evening of Confessions is open to all who would like to attend.
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