What is a Rorate Caeli Mass? Rorate Caeli means “Drop down, ye heavens” and are the opening words of the opening psalm or antiphon, coming from Isaiah 45:8. “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.” “Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let … Continue reading Join us for Our Second Annual Candlelight Mass on Friday, December 19th at 7 A.M.
Mass for Mary, the Holy Mother of God is Wednesday, January 1st at 9 A.M.
Join Us for the Celebration of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be offered on Wednesday, January 1st at 9:00 A.M. Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Happy New Year!
Wishing You a Blessed & Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! As Catholics, we believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Simply, Jesus makes himself accessible and available to us in his body and blood while the outward, visible signs of bread and wine remain. This precious gift does not come wrapped in decorative paper with a bow … Continue reading Wishing You a Blessed & Merry Christmas
We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish
Join us at one of our Masses as we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Jesus is inviting you to come as you are… without fear of judgment or condemnation. He wants to give us the gift of himself regardless of our boredom, excitement, sorrow, or joy. As we … Continue reading We Invite you to Celebrate Christmas at St. James the Apostle Parish
Come and Experience Our First Rorate Caeli Mass on Friday, December 20 at 7 A.M.
On Friday, December 20th at 7 A.M. we will hold a special Advent Candlelight Mass commonly known as Rorate Caeli. While this Liturgy has deep roots within the history of the Catholic Church, this Advent devotion has faded in practice in recent decades. Recently, there has been an effort within the Church to honor and … Continue reading Come and Experience Our First Rorate Caeli Mass on Friday, December 20 at 7 A.M.
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