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Reflection on the Readings
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Reflection on the Readings

Byfernandezusa December 1, 2024December 2, 2024

“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.

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Reflection on the Readings
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Reflection on the Readings

Byfernandezusa November 24, 2024December 2, 2024

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

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Reflection on the Readings
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Reflection on the Readings

Byfernandezusa November 17, 2024November 18, 2024

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

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Reflection on the Readings
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Reflection on the Readings

Byfernandezusa November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

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

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The Pastor’s Column
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The Pastor’s Column

Byfernandezusa October 13, 2024October 21, 2024

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.

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Pastor’s Column
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Pastor’s Column

Byfernandezusa September 29, 2024October 3, 2024

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.

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Pastor’s Column
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Pastor’s Column

Byfernandezusa September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Last weekend we welcomed parishioners and guests to St. James for our parish’s Homecoming event. It was a glorious event! Thank you to the incredible team who helped organize and run the event.

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News and Updates
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News and Updates

Byfernandezusa September 1, 2024September 5, 2024

I am happy to report that 99.9% of the work to repaint the church narthex and church interior, install a new fence along the FMG middle school and St. James properties, and upgrade the campus exterior lighting is completed!

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Reflection on the Readings
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Reflection on the Readings

Byfernandezusa August 25, 2024August 30, 2024

We recognize that we are at a turning point upon which the future will revolve. Once committed to “this” path, there is no turning back.

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Pastor’s Column
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Pastor’s Column

Byfernandezusa August 4, 2024August 6, 2024

I pray that you and your loved ones are enjoying a restful summer. As I mentioned in a recent pastor’s column, it is important for us to take time to rest and recharge

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