NEWS AND MESSAGES

Dear friends, During the depths of the winter, I often find myself yearning for the longer, light-filled days of the spring and summer seasons. It’s not lost on me that the longing I experience is paralleled in the natural world. Much of our flora lays dormant, buried deep, anxiously awaiting the days where the powerful sun awakens its fecundity. That waiting, that…

We are proud to announce that the contract of sale for the St. James school and convent property was signed by Fr. David, the Archdiocese, and the Buyer of the property!

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.

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.

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.

Often our perceptions of family go unexamined and yet exert powerful influences on our world view—including our view of faith and community.

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.

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.

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.