Author: fernandezusa

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.