“WHEN EVERYONE HAS ANSWERED “AMEN,” THE DEACON SAYS: “ATTEND!” THE BISHOP THEN ADDRESSES THE PEOPLE WITH THESE WORDS: “HOLY THINGS TO THE HOLY!” THE PEOPLE ANSWER: ONE ONLY HOLY ONE, ONE ONLY LORD, JESUS CHRIST, WHO IS BLESSED FOREVER, TO THE GLORY OF THE FATHER. AMEN.” (An Easter Sourcebook, p. 135). Today is THE FEAST…
Needless to say, this has been a verydifferent year, with COVID-19, Hurricane Isaias, and the ongoing issue ofBlack Lives Matter. This past week we saw sports teams decide not to playgames in opposition to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.God does not make distinctions, and neither should we. If we discriminateagainst one person, then we discriminate against all. Theplayers…
We are now in Ordinary Time. It is easy to tell because the Christmas decorations are gone, and the color is green again. The Gospels are focused on the public ministry of Jesus. Ordinary Time will continue until Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The immigrant situation at the southern border of the United States…
Thank you, Saint James community, for your kind and gracious welcome! I feel so blessed to have joined such an energetic and faith-filled parish. A big THANKS to our Hospitality Ministry for providing delicious treats after each of the Masses this past weekend as part of my welcome. The friendly hospitality you provided is part…
There is no question that this summer is unlike any other that we have known in our lifetime. The places we liketo visit have changed their procedures, events, including wedding receptions, have been canceled, and many whowould have traveled have changed plans because of COVID-19. Most of us have chosen to stay home or close…
This is a unique time in the life of the parish and our centennial provides us the perfect time to creatively, courageously, and collectively think about our present needs as well as our future needs.
