Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Forgiving other people is one of the most difficult things to do. Yet, we take for granted God’s forgiveness toward us. The Lord died on the Cross to redeem us of all of our sins. If we fall on our knees and beg Him for pardon,Continue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 9-13-2020”
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Carta de P. Geary, 9-13-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Perdonar a otras personas es una de las cosas más difíciles de hacer. Sin embargo, damos por supuesto el perdón de Dios hacia nosotros. El Señor murió en la Cruz para redimirnos de todos nuestros pecados. Si caemos de rodillas y le rogamos perdón,Continue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 9-13-2020 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-10-20
Homily for Ordinary Time – 23rd Week Thursday, 9-10-20, Year A Readings: 1st – 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13, Gospel – Lk 6:27-38 Theme: Judging vs. Admonishing Have you ever told someone not to do something and then later you realize you’ve done that very thing you told them not to do? I remember one timeContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-10-20”
Want to learn more about the Catholic Faith?
“The Church will receive her perfection only in the glory of heaven.” Lumen Gentium. We are not there, yet, and this is why we must all pursue holiness, the topic of this Tuesday’s formation session in Connolly Hall. Come nurture your faith and accompany others on the way as Fr. Geary shares with us aboutContinue reading “Want to learn more about the Catholic Faith?”
Kapaun’s Men
Kapaun’s Men—for men—is back and this time, we will get to meet in person, God willing. We will begin on Saturday, September 19th, at 6:15 a.m. at St. James. Exact location to come. God is calling all men to rise up and lay hold of the charge to lead our families and others into theContinue reading “Kapaun’s Men”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 9-6-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Jesus brings up a touchy subject this Sunday in the Gospel. How should you correct someone who has sinned against you? When you think of all the subjects the Son of God brought up during His public ministry it might seem odd that He spent timeContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 9-6-2020”
Carta de P. Geary, 9-6-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Jesús toca un tema delicado este domingo en el Evangelio. ¿Cómo debes corregir a alguien que ha pecado contra ti? Cuando pensamos en todos los temas que el Hijo de Dios tocó durante Su ministerio público, puede parecer extraño que haya dedicadoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 9-6-2020 – Español”
Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-3-20
22nd Week Thursday, 9-3-20, Year A, Memorial-St. Gregory, Pope and DoctorReadings: 1st – 2Cor 4:1-2, 5-7, Gospel – Lk 22:24-30Theme: Servitude St. Gregory – Pope & Doctor of the Church St. Gregory was born around the year 540 in Rome to a wealthy family. His great-grandfather was the 54th Pope, Felix III, and reined from 526 to 530. St.Continue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 9-3-20”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-31-20
431 8-31-20 22nd WOT Luke 4:16-30 How would you react if Jesus spoke this message from the pulpit of your church? It was customary for Jesus to go weekly to the synagogue to worship and on occasion to read the Scriptures and comment on them to the people.Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-31-20”
RCIA CLASSES BEGINNING SOON!
We are all called to share Christ with others and invite them to come learn of Him and the Church. Have youbeen baptized but did not receive the other Sacraments of Initiation in the Church? Have you been away from the Church or would like to learn more about your faith? If you answered “YES”Continue reading “RCIA CLASSES BEGINNING SOON!”
21 st Week Thursday, 8-27-20, Year A Memorial – St. Monica
Readings: 1st – Sr 26: 1-4, 13-16, Gospel – Lk 7:11-17 Theme: Persistence St. Monica – Holy WomenBorn 331 in Tagaste (Algeria, North Africa) When Monica was very young, she was married to a Roman pagan named Patricius. They had three children, Augustine, Navijius, and Perpetua. Patricius would not allow his children to be baptizedContinue reading “21 st Week Thursday, 8-27-20, Year A Memorial – St. Monica”
The Religious Education Program needs your help!
Catechists are needed in the following classes Monday Night 6:00-7:30 pm Middle School and High SchoolCatechist: 1st Year Confirmation Preparation ClassCatechist: 2nd Year Confirmation Preparation ClassCatechist: For Online 1st Year Confirmation Preparation Class Catechist: For Online 2nd Confirmation Preparation ClassAides-To assist the teacher by taking attendance, distributing materials, etc. Wednesday-4:30-5:30 pmCatechist: Kindergarten Catechist: 4th-5th GradeContinue reading “The Religious Education Program needs your help!”
The Search
Join others in The Search, an exciting new journey into life’s deepest questions that will impact the staunchest believers, the lukewarm, the unaffiliated, and even those who deny the existence of God. He created us, and one day He will call each of us from this world. But what about what happens in between? WhatContinue reading “The Search”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-24-20
21 SOT John 1:45-51 Saint Bartholomew was one of the twelve who were called to the apostolate by our blessed Lord himself. Several learned interpreters of the Holy Scripture take this apostle to have been the same as Nathaniel, a native of Cana, in Galilee, a doctor in the Jewish law, and one of theContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-24-20”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-23-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The promises of Jesus are trustworthy because He is God Himself. Jesus promised that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His Church (cf. Mt. 16:18). He instituted His Church, the Catholic church, upon the rock of St. Peter and his successors. The Pope isContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-23-2020”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-23-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Las promesas de Jesús son confiables porque Él mismo es Dios. Jesús prometió que las puertas del infierno no prevalecerán contra Su Iglesia (véase. Mt 16,18). Instituyó a Su Iglesia, la iglesia católica, sobre la roca de San Pedro y sus sucesores. El PapaContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-23-2020 – Español”
20th Week, Thursday, 8-20-20, Year A, Optional Memorial – St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church
St. Bernard was born in 1090 in Dijon, France and came from a wealthy family with a religious upbringing. When he was 21, he joined the Cistercians and was later chosen abbot of the monastery in Clairvaux, France. He practiced the Benedictine rule with faith and devotion. All his brothers and his sister followed himContinue reading “20th Week, Thursday, 8-20-20, Year A, Optional Memorial – St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-17-20
419 8-17-20 20th WOT Mt 19:16-22 Recently I have been reading St. Thomas Aquinas and studying his theologies, noting the word concupiscence. St. James’ teaching in chapter 1:14-15 is that the source of temptation is to be found in our own passions. Elsewhere he says that the world (cf. 1:27; 4:4) and the devil (4:7)Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection- 8-17-20”
Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-16-2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Jesus was sent by the Father to cast out the power of Satan, spirit of evil, to rescue man from the kingdom of darkness, and to bring him into the splendor of His kingdom of light. These similar words are taken from the pre-baptismal exorcism ofContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Letter, 8-16-2020”
Carta de P. Geary, 8-16-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Jesús fue enviado por el Padre para expulsar el poder de Satanás, espíritu del mal, para rescatar al hombre del reino de las tinieblas, y llevarlo al esplendor de Su reino de luz. Estas palabras similares se toman del exorcismo pre-bautismal de un niñoContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 8-16-2020 – Español”
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