We are called to be witnesses of Christ to the world
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
News and Updates
As we move into the final months of 2025, I continue to be filled with gratitude for the vibrant spirit and steadfast faith that define our parish community. Your prayers, generosity, and active participation are the heartbeat of St. James, and I’m pleased to share this encouraging update on our journey together.
Reflection on the Readings
In our first reading we heard from the prophet Habakkuk. The prophet stresses the power of faith while also giving us a clearer idea of what faith is.
DMI Survey Results
Earlier this year, parishioners throughout the Archdiocese of Newark took part in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey, as part of the We Are His Witnesses’ initiative. Thank you to everyone at St. James Church who completed the survey.
Reflection on the Readings
Friends, it’s important to understand what humility means; and it means seeing ourselves through God’s eyes.
Reflection on the Readings
How different, then, is the experience of the stranger who wanders into the neighborhood. Enthusiastic hellos are few and far between when you’re the stranger. You may be regarded with suspicion, and if you have a foreign look about you, with contempt.
Campus Redevelopment
It is with a grateful heart and exultant spirit that I report the unanimous approval by the Springfield Township Board of Adjustment regarding our application for the subdivision of the parish property…
Reflection on the Readings
A 2019 Pew Research Center study revealed that 69% of Catholics in the United States believe that the bread and wine used in Mass “are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.”
Reflection on the Readings
The Feasts of the Holy Trinity (which we celebrate this weekend) and the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (which we celebrate next week) are what we would call “idea feasts.”
Reflection on the Readings
“If you love me, let me know” is the cry of each person in most forms of relationship. Lovers want to know that, as do parents and children, siblings, friends—even pastors and assemblies.
