Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 7-19-24
Friday, 15th week in Ordinary Time, July 19, 2024 Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; (Ps) Is 38:10-12-16; Mt 12:1-8 Personally, I think I would be rather upset if a prophet came to me and said, “Put your house in order, for you are about to die.” Yikes! I am not that old, (yet). But it is an […]
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 7-21-24
Podríamos seguir reflexionando con el Papa Benedicto XVI en su exhortación Verbum Domini (La Palabra del Señor) sobre la primera parte de la Misa, la Liturgia de la Palabra. Escribe sobre el ministerio de los Lectores o Lectores. Nos recuerda que su papel va más allá de leer algo. Están proclamando la Palabra viva y santa de Dios. “El Sínodo sobre la Eucaristía ya había pedido que se prestara mayor atención al anuncio de la Palabra de Dios. Como es sabido, mientras que el Evangelio es proclamado por un sacerdote o un diácono, en la tradición latina la primera y la segunda lectura son proclamadas por un lector designado, ya sea un hombre o una mujer. Quisiera hacerme eco de los Padres sinodales que han subrayado una vez más la necesidad de una adecuada formación de quienes ejercen el munus de lector en las celebraciones litúrgicas, y en particular de quienes ejercen el ministerio de lector, que en el rito latino es, como tal, un ministerio laical. Todos los que han sido confiados a este oficio, incluso los que no han sido instituidos en el ministerio de Lector, deben ser verdaderamente idóneos y cuidadosamente entrenados. Esta formación debe ser bíblica y litúrgica, además de técnica: ‘La finalidad de su formación bíblica es dar a los lectores la capacidad de comprender las lecturas en su contexto y de percibir a la luz de la fe el punto central del mensaje revelado. La formación litúrgica debe dotar a los lectores para que comprendan el significado y la estructura de la liturgia de […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 7-21-24
We might continue to reflect with Pope Benedict XVI in his exhortation Verbum Domini (The Word of the Lord) on the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word. He writes about the ministry of Readers or Lectors. He reminds us that their role is more than just reading something. They are proclaiming the living, holy Word of God. “The Synod on the Eucharist had already called for […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Carta 7-21-24
Queridos Parroquianos, ¡Les deseo una buena fiesta de Santiago Apóstol! Este domingo celebramos con nuestra kermés tradicional y luego jueves celebramos junto con toda la Iglesia la fiesta de Santiago que, como patrono principal de la parroquia, se celebra solemnemente. Según una tradición, Santiago era el primer evangelizador de la península ibérica (o sea, España y Portugal) […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter 7-21-24
The Apostle James/Santiago Apóstol Dear Parishioners, Happy feast of St. James. Sunday, we celebrate with our traditional festival and Thursday we will join the whole Church in celebrating one of the greatest followers of Christ on His feast day. According to a venerable tradition, St. James is known as the first evangelizer of the peoples of the […]
English Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Are you considering becoming Catholic?Are you a Catholic interested in being Confirmed?Are you a Confirmed Catholic who is ready to explore your faith anew?Each year men and women embark on an exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are deciding if they are called to the Catholic Church; others have been Catholic all their lives and […]
Religious Education Registration
2024-2025 **Tuition Discount Ended on June 26th** A Late Fee of $20 will be applied to Registrations after August 14th Registration Ends September 4, 2024. No registrations will be accepted after this date Registration is by Appointment ONLY— Call the RE Office at 815-547-7633. Payment by cash or check is due at the time of […]
St. James Festival Raffle Tickets
Members of the Knights of Columbus will be selling raffle tickets outside of church after Masses during the weekends leading up to the St. James Festival on July 21st. You may also purchase tickets at the parish office before July 21st during regular office hours. Cost of the raffle tickets are $20 each and need not be […]
THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
AUGUST 6TH – 11TH St. James is selling unisex adult t-shirts that support our belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist. A limited supply of shirts sized Medium to 2XL will be sold at the Parish Festival on July 21st from 1- 5 pm at the St. James Center. Orders will be taken for […]