This past Thursday, December 1st, our second graders participated in their First Reconciliation! Each of them experienced for the first time, the beauty of the Sacrament of Confession, the font of the Mercy of the Lord! Congratulations to each you! May this be the first of a multitude of experiences of this magnificent Sacrament! The …
Can you believe it? This Sunday after Thanksgiving is the First Sunday of Advent and a New Liturgical Year! Christmas is on a Sunday this year, so we have the longest possible Advent – 4 full weeks of preparation! These weeks are set aside for us to prepare to welcome Jesus into our homes, into …
The Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King is celebrated this weekend on the Last Sunday of the Church’s Liturgical Year! As Advent draws nigh, we ask ourselves the question – Is Jesus Lord in my heart and in my family, in my home? What does this question mean? What does the answer look like? Perhaps …
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I love the book of Maccabees! The whole story given to us is inspired by the Holy Spirit and is the Word of God, not merely a history of Jewish resistance against the Greeks. From beginning to end, it concerns the proper order of things, priorities, and the Eternal Perspective. This group of Jews remained …
Tuesday, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints! On this day at the beginning of November, we remember EVERY soul who is in heaven! You and I are called to be saints, to be holy, and to live now and in eternity in union with God. That is our destiny. That is where we …
This weekend, we welcome, Fr. Thomas Pulikeel, a Pallottine Father. He and his brothers are missionaries bringing the Gospel and the Father’s love to people all over the world through different endeavors. We are given a chance to participate in their mission throughout the world. Each of us are called to be missionaries and spread …
Next Sunday, we will have our Annual St. James Parish Picnic! The Men’s Club will be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken. Sides and deserts will be potluck and there will be activities that everyone can enjoy! It is a time to be together, get to know one another better, and simply have fellowship with …
Happy Labor Day weekend to all of you! I pray that this weekend is one of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation for you, your families and your friends. We are reminded that rest from our labors is a necessary part of our humanity and helps us become more of who God has created us to be …
St. James welcomes Sr. Stephanie Gabriel as our new Director of Evangelization and Religious Education! She comes to us from teaching high school in Arlington, Virginia. A few years ago, we created this position to assist the parish to grow in our relationship with God and in our knowledge of Him. Sr. Emily Vincent was …
Monday, August 8th, we welcome back our students and families to St. James School! After a few months away, life returns to a normal schedule of getting up earlier, going to bed earlier, classes and bells, uniforms, haircuts, etc…. I think the children are looking forward to it! I am certain the parents are more …