It is a rare occasion for the Church to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on a Sunday. We get to share this delightful hour together in a way that’s not possible mid-week, weary after work or on a hurried lunch break.
News and Updates It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered the month of August already. Are you still waiting for your soul to catch up to your body?…LOL ?. Over this past week I gathered the parish staff to discuss a number of items. Some of our agenda items included: Parish Listening Sessions (Fall 2021)…
Time flies…it’s been one month since I arrived at Saint James. Once again, thank you for your kind and warm welcome! This past weekend’s celebration of the Feast of Saint James the Greater was certainly uplifting and festive, not to mention the enhancement to our music and the participation of our altar servers (welcome back!). …
Happy patronal feast day everyone! On July 25th we celebrate the Feast of Saint James the Apostle (more on our patronal feast day below). <![if !vml]><![endif]>The experience of the Amazon explorer is still very relevant this week. A lot is happening in the rectory and church, so much so that I’m still waiting for my…
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…
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…
I hope that everyone had a safe and restful Fourth of July holiday weekend. Thank you for the warm welcome this past weekend! Please know how happy and blessed I am to be with you, to lead and serve, this community of faith. I’m providing a brief recap of my remarks at all the Masses…
And so we begin…a new chapter in my life and in the life of this great community of Saint James the Apostle! As I eagerly and joyfully begin my service here at Saint James, please know how delighted I am to be with you. Several years ago, a priest whom I know was sharing a…
There is a saying that goes: “All good things must come to an end.” As my tenure as your pastor comes to an end this week, this is the last column I will write for you. When a priest, especially a pastor, comes to a parish, he is expected to teach the congregation about Jesus…
Many of us have difficulties in our lives which cause anxiety, frustration and other issues. Somehow or in some way we seem to cope with them. They don’t make life easier; in fact, they make life difficult. Determination, and sometimes the help of others, including professionals, can help us deal with our difficulties. Our faith…