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
Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” addresses the challenges posed by technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). It emphasizes the need for a shared discernment process to ensure that technological power is used for the common good and not for dominance.
Deacon Michael DeRoberts
With heavy hearts, we share the death of Deacon Michael DeRoberts. He passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Reflection on the Readings
The message of the Gospel is not that faith removes all our struggles. It is not that believers are somehow spared hardship, disappointment, or loss. Rather, the message is this: in the midst of our fears, God is with us.
Reflection on the Readings
The Eucharist still appears to our senses as ordinary bread and wine; but it has been transubstantiated (or changed in its substance) into the body and blood of Christ.
Centered in Hope, Growing in Faith
At Saint James, we are truly blessed. We are a vibrant parish, not by accident but because generations before us believed deeply enough to sacrifice, to plan, and to trust God with the future of this parish. Today, it is our turn!
Easter Message
Today we rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death. May we live as Easter people—trusting that with Him, every Good Friday can lead to an Easter Sunday.
Reflection on the Readings
This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us that there is more than one kind of blindness. The man born blind receives physical sight—and his spiritual sight grows as he recognizes Jesus.
Reflection from the Readings
All of us, at one point or another, have caught ourselves standing in front of the refrigerator or scrolling endlessly on our phones, searching for something to fill a vague emptiness.
