Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Santísima Virgen María, al final de su peregrinación terrenal, fue llevada al Cielo en cuerpo y alma. Ella no sufrió corrupción porque ella es la Madre de Dios sin pecado. Ella está reinando gloriosamente como la Reina del Cielo junto a su DivinoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-15-2021 – Español”
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The Work Has Begun ! ! !
Thanks to the family who so generously provided the funding for the window repair and restoration, as well as the new church steeple,the work has begun on preserving our beautiful stained glass windows in the church for many years to come! Please remember this family in your prayers in thanksgiving for this much-needed gift toContinue reading “The Work Has Begun ! ! !”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-6-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionAugust 6, 202118th Friday in Ordinary time. The Transfiguration. Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2,5-6,9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Whenever I hear the Gospel reading from today, my mind always goes back to picturing the painting above the altar at St James Belvidere. It is a beautiful rendition of Christ’s Transfiguration. Every timeContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-6-21”
Holy Mass and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Tomorrow Morning, August 7th This Saturday, St. James will offer Mass at 7:30 a.m. followed by Adoration and Confessions.Benediction will close the Holy Hour at 9:00 a.m. All are Welcome – Bring a Friend!
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!”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-8-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The Most Holy Eucharist is the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. On the night before He died on the Cross to redeem us, Jesus instituted His Body and Blood and the priesthood that makes His Presence possible. Whenever the Holy Mass is celebrated the breadContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-8-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-8-2021 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! La Santísima Eucaristía es la carne y la sangre de Jesucristo. La noche antes de morir en la Cruz para redimirnos, Jesús instituyó Su Cuerpo y Sangre y el sacerdocio que hace posible Su Presencia. Cada vez que se celebra la Santa Misa, el pan y el vino se convierten en laContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-8-2021 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-5-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s HomilyAugust 5, 2021Homily for the 18th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 8-5-21, Year BReadings: 1st Nm 20:1-13, 34-38, Gospel Mt 16:13-23Optional Memorial – Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary MajorTheme: Trust in the Truth Trust, what is trust? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, trust is the assured reliance on character,Continue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 8-5-21”
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-30-21
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”
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”
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