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”
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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”
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
THE DISPENSATION FOR MASS ATTENDANCE HAS ENDED.
Bishop Malloy has lifted the dispensation from Mass beginning July 1, 2021, obliging us once again to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. The third commandment demands of us to keep holy the Lord’s Day as an act of justice toward God. It is time to returnContinue reading “THE DISPENSATION FOR MASS ATTENDANCE HAS ENDED.”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-11-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Through the extraordinary generosity of a parishioner’s estate, we are able to finish the remaining work on our expanded church dedicated in December, 2014. The bequest directs our parish to fix the remaining stained glass window coverings, (and repairs to the windows) and to construct andContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-11-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-11-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! A través de la extraordinaria generosidad del testamento de un miembro de la parroquia, podemos terminar el trabajo restante en nuestra iglesia que fue ampliada y dedicada en diciembre de 2014. El legado dirige a nuestra parroquia a arreglar los revestimientos de vidrieras restantes,Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-11-2021 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-8-21
Deacon Steven Johnson’s HomilyJuly 8, 2021Homily for the 14th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 7-8-21, Year BReadings: 1st Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5, 2nd Gospel Mt 10:7-15Theme: Saving Lives Free of Charge Many times, I find myself examining some good thing that happened to me. I ask myself, “Why did this happen to me?” I didContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 7-8-21”
Fr. Geary’s Relevant Radio Spiritual Direction Interview
Listen to Fr. Geary’s Spiritual Direction interview that he had at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6th on the Relevant Radio website:https://relevantradio.com/2021/07/the-inner-life-july-6-2021/
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Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-2-21
Deacon Stu Dobson’s ReflectionFriday, July 2, 2021 – 13th Week In Ordinary TimeGen 23:1-4, 19; 21:1-8; 62-67 Ps 106 Mt 9:9-13 We have heard a lot about Mercy over the last few years starting with Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2015 to 2016. During this special time, extra graces were endowed on usContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-2-21”
Fr. Geary on Relevant Radio
Tune in to Relevant Radio on 93.0 AM,the Relevant Radio APP or www.relevantradio.comat 11:00 A.M. Central TimeTuesday, July 6thfor the Innerlife ® show with Josh Raymondand Guest Spiritual Director,Our Very Own Pastor,Fr. Brian Geary!
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-4-2021
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Our nation was founded on the principle of self government under God. This presupposes the practice of virtue toward oneself and one’s neighbor and the vigorous practice of right religion. Without virtue and right religion the government our forefathers established will not long endure. VirtueContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 7-4-2021”
Carta de P. Geary, 7-4-2021 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Nuestra nación fue fundada sobre el principio del autogobierno bajo Dios. Esto presupone la práctica de la virtud hacia uno mismo y hacia el prójimo y la práctica vigorosa de la religión correcta. Sin virtud y religión correcta el gobierno que nuestros antepasados establecieron no duraráContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 7-4-2021 – Español”
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