Embark on a spiritual journey to deepen your understanding of God’s mercy, rediscover hope, and share the joy of the Gospel in this extraordinary Holy Year of grace and renewal.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit as a welcoming and diverse community, We, the Parish of Saint James the Apostle invite all to worship as we celebrate the Eucharist, proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, and serve the needs of one another, as we help build the Kingdom of God on Earth.
NEWS AND MESSAGES
We Are His Witnesses
As we welcome the New Year, Cardinal Tobin invites all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Newark to read We Are His Witnesses, his pastoral letter outlining new pathways for the future of the Archdiocese.
Annual Appeal 2025
Our archdiocesan Annual Appeal is an opportunity to ensure that the vital ministries and programs provided to our faith community continue to flourish and reach those in need.
Reflection on the Readings
Today’s Feast of the Epiphany tells two stories. The first story is about the world with an all-too-common theme: a power-hungry, politically ambitious ruler who was motivated by greed and the maintenance of rule.
Reflection on the Readings
Often our perceptions of family go unexamined and yet exert powerful influences on our world view—including our view of faith and community.
Message from Fr. David
As a Catholic community of faith, we at St. James have a beautiful opportunity to flip the script, and make this season one that is centered, not on presents, but on God’s presence.
Reflection on the Readings
In the Army, there’s a tradition of giving a young soldier a “drive on” tab before departing for Airborne school or Ranger school. The drive on tab is a cloth tab that a soldier wears on their uniform once they have successfully completed training.
News and Updates
Friends, as we approach the joyous season of Christmas, I am delighted to announce this year’s theme for our parish Christmas Tree: Child-like Christmas.
Reflection on the Readings
“The days are coming …” This is how today’s first reading starts. We’re beginning a season of waiting, of anticipation. Four weeks of waiting to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Reflection on the Readings
Christians claim that God became man; that divinity and humanity met; that Jesus Christ is God and is human. This is kind of like a sacred jest or joke because it presents two things that you wouldn’t ordinarily associate coming together
