Message from Fr. David
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.
Reflection on the Readings
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.
News and Updates
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.
Reflection on the Readings
“The days are coming …” This is how today’s first reading starts. We’re beginning a season of waiting, of anticipation. Four weeks of waiting to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Reflection on the Readings
Christians claim that God became man; that divinity and humanity met; that Jesus Christ is God and is human. This is kind of like a sacred jest or joke because it presents two things that you wouldn’t ordinarily associate coming together
Reflection on the Readings
During these times, we can easily feel like our world is coming to an end and all hell will soon break loose, but then, like the leaves on Jesus’ fig tree, I see one sign of hope in all the chaos
Reflection on the Readings
Most of us are scared to death of the implications of the Gospel story of the poor widow and her two small coins. It’s as challenging as that other teaching we try not to think about
The Pastor’s Column
I am deeply moved by the outpouring of love, support, and sympathy you have shown me and my family during the recent passing of my beloved mother, Maria Soledade Santos.
In Memory of Maria S. Santos
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Soledade, mother of Fr. David Santos, who left us after a courageous battle with leukemia. Her strength, love, and deep faith left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Pastor’s Column
Our first reading from the Book of Numbers and our reading from the Gospel of Mark, both point to a very interesting topic. That is, the problem when we lose sight of our MISSION and we become our own worst enemy.