On Saturday, March 14th, our parish candidates for Confirmation will celebrate the Sacrament. Please keep them in your prayers as they make their final preparations to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
First Rehearsal for Student Choir Forming for Easter is Thursday, March 12
Invitation to Student Choir:All students of our parish are welcome and encouraged to sing with the St. James Student Choir at our Easter Sunday 11am Liturgy. Three Thursday evening rehearsals are scheduled in preparation for this liturgy: Thursday, March 12 5:00 – 5:30pmThursday, March 19 5:00 – 5:30pmThursday, March 26 5:00 – 5:30pm Please contact … Continue reading First Rehearsal for Student Choir Forming for Easter is Thursday, March 12
Holy Week, the Paschal Triduum & Easter at St. James
We invite you to gather for Holy Week, the Paschal Triduum & Easter as together we recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of our Lord. PALM SUNDAY | MARCH 28 & 29 Saturday | Mass at 4 p.m. Sunday | Masses at 9 & 11 a.m. THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM | APRIL 2, 3 & 4 Holy … Continue reading Holy Week, the Paschal Triduum & Easter at St. James
Lenten Reconciliations at St. James
As a reminder, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available during Lent every weekend from 3-3:45pm on Saturday and 10-10:45am on Sunday. We will not have a communal penance service. Therefore, we encourage you not to wait until Holy Week to make a good confession. Please take advantage of the expanded reconciliation schedule before Holy Week, … Continue reading Lenten Reconciliations at St. James
Join us for Soup and Bread after Stations Tonight
The St. James Knights of Columbus invite you to join them in Sebahar Hall immediately following the 6 pm Stations of the Cross. They will serve a simple Lenten meal of soup and bread. All are invited. Photo by Amar A on Unsplash
Next Weekend, March 14/15, we Begin the Collection of Old Palms
We will begin collecting old palm branches next weekend, March 14/15 through Palm Sunday weekend, March 28/29. Old palms are blessed and are to be treated with great reverence. They should be burned or buried, not trashed. We will properly dispose of your old palms to save you the trouble. They may be placed in … Continue reading Next Weekend, March 14/15, we Begin the Collection of Old Palms
Stations of the Cross Continue this Friday at 2 PM and 6 PM
Join us tomorrow, Friday, March 5th, at 2pm and 6pm for Stations of the Cross in the church. This is a beautiful prayer we may celebrate communally or individually during the season of Lent. For more information on praying the Stations, see this explanation from Dynamic Catholic's website: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/stations-of-the-cross.html? srsltid=AfmBOoqkePsUwOzzmP_OqLo8VoHVINr08mDoaA8q5Spig5w90kzIft0k: Immediately following the evening Stations of … Continue reading Stations of the Cross Continue this Friday at 2 PM and 6 PM
Join Us for a Holy Hour on Thursday at 6 PM or Friday at 8:30 AM
Please make time, if possible, to attend one of our upcoming Lenten Holy Hours this Thursday at 6pm or Friday morning at 8:30am. This is a wonderful way to incorporate prayer into your life this Lent, and to encounter our Lord in the Eucharist. Experience the incalculable good of visiting Jesus in the Most Blessed … Continue reading Join Us for a Holy Hour on Thursday at 6 PM or Friday at 8:30 AM
You are Invited to our Next Young at Heart Luncheon & Event on Wednesday, March 11
We are looking forward to introducing you to Oksana Hrynenko, an amazing artist with an incredible story, next Wednesday, March 11 at our St. James Young at Heart Luncheon! Here is a link to some of the church products this artist creates. Be sure to check out not only this page but the entire page … Continue reading You are Invited to our Next Young at Heart Luncheon & Event on Wednesday, March 11
Lenten Almsgiving Opportunity at St. James the Apsotle: 40 Cans for Lent
The St. James Knights of Columbus invite you to please consider participating in the “40 Cans for Lent” program as part of your Lenten journey. Simply donate one can of food or a non-perishable item for each of the 40 days of Lent. Donations may be dropped off in the large bins at each entrance … Continue reading Lenten Almsgiving Opportunity at St. James the Apsotle: 40 Cans for Lent