From the Pastor – Apr. 2, 2017
Watching the news of the continuing destructive force of Hurricane Harvey brought back memories of Super storm Sandy. We were all affected by Sandy in more ways than one, but Harvey brought more continuous rain than anyone expected. Harvey also brought back memories of Hurricane Katrina and Floyd, and the incredible destructive power of too…
WELCOME TO ADVENT! We begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. This is theYear of Matthew, Cycle A, of the three-year cycle of Sunday readings. The vestment and altar cloth colorchanges from green to blue, a reminder that this is a season of hope. The three main characters of Advent areIsaiah,…
News and Updates This past week the parish’s Pastoral Council graciously hosted me for a Welcome BBQ! Spending time with the members of the Pastoral Council made it clear that they are ready and eager to assist me in leading the parish forward. Please know how excited I am to work with them. Forward…
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…
“AT THAT TIME SINCE MARY WAS OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID…SHE WAS WITH CHILD, HAVING CONCEIVED VIRGINALLY. HER TIME WAS COME…CHRIST IS BORN TO RENEW THE LIKENESS THAT HAS BEEN LOST OF OLD.” A Christmas Sourcebook, p. 27 We have spent the time of Advent in hope and expectation that the presence of Emmanuel would…
Last Sunday we had a wonderful celebration for our veterans and their families. There was a blessing for theveterans at the 12:00 noon Mass, followed by a luncheon in the school cafeteria. This was the second year wehave honored our veterans with a Veterans Appreciation Mass and Luncheon. We will continue this traditionnext year. There…