I have been blessed all these years to serve at Saint James. Preaching God’s Word and administrating the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, is nourishing for all involved. This faith community has helped me grow and develop in my faith and in my priesthood.
Fr. John, out of your forty-one years of priesthood, twenty-plus of those years have been shared with us. While ministering as a Priest of Jesus Christ among us, you have done countless “good things” for others.
In our second reading this Sunday, St. John’s vision in the Book of Revelation is a game-changer when he imagines the New Jerusalem devoid of a Temple. John, however, doesn’t simply dispense with the Temple. He conceives that the city itself has become the dwelling place of God.
Please Advocate for Catholic School Students in the New Jersey State Budget State lawmakers are negotiating the FY23 State Budget. Two issues in the budget that are important to Catholic schools are requests for increases in transportation aid – so students can get to school safely – and compensatory education – extra help for struggling…
The Finance Council and I would like to provide a financial update to the State of the Parish report that was presented this past fall. Overall, as you will see in the updated State of the Parish report, there is good news to share.
The Finance Council and I are delighted to share with you that St. James has reached our 2022 Annual Appeal goal! Thank you for your generous support of this important annual appeal.
