Take time this month to learn about and commemorate the freedom and history of African Americans. WATCH: CBS Sunday Morning Commentary on the state of Juneteenth in 2025: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsUTVMiI5G4. Harriet, a biological drama about Harriet Tubman: https://www.amazon.com/harrietcynthia-erivo/dp/b07z85vf9q. Rustin, a biological drama detailing Bayard Rustin’s role in the March on Washington: https://www.netflix.com/title/81111528. Saturday, June 21, 12:00 – 10:00 pm: Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival, 18th & Vine District https://www.juneteenthkc.com/. ACT: Subscribe to the Equal Justice Initiative’s emails to learn more about African American history and ways to support racial justice: https://eji.org/. Enroll in criminal justice focused Just Faith series in the fall. For more information, contact Peg Ekerdt peggyekerdt@gmail.com , Karen Miller kmiller@viskc.org or Linda Hughes lchteach20@gmail.com. Support local Black-Owned businesses: https://www.kcblackowned.org/directory. Donate to support nonprofits working to address the effects of systemic racism in Kansas City: The Hope Center KC, G.I.F.T., the Nia Project.
We welcome anyone who can attend Sunday Mass at St. JAMES AT 10:00 A.M. Our celebrant is Fr. Garry Richmeier C.PP.S. Considering that many parishioners are still experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 virus and other infections, if you plan to join us in person, we recommend wearing a mask if you exhibit symptoms or are immunocompromised.
We continue to live stream our 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, reaching out to parishioners and friends who can’t attend in person. Here is the link to the live stream on our Facebook page for St. James Midtown, KC. A recording of the live-streamed Mass can also be accessed at https://stjkc.org/sundays-at-st-james.
MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ AND REFLECT ON THE READINGS BEFORE MASS. READINGS FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025.
First Reading – Genesis 14:18-20: In this passage, Melchizedek—king of Salem and priest of God Most High—brings forth bread and wine, blesses Abram by acknowledging the sovereignty of God as the creator and deliverer, and receives a tithe from Abram as a sign of reverence and gratitude.
Reflection Question: How does Abram’s willingness to offer a tenth of his possessions in response to Melchizedek’s blessing challenge us to consider our own responses to recognizing and honoring divine grace?
Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26: In this passage, Paul recounts how Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper—using bread and wine as symbols of His body and blood—to serve as a sacred memorial of His sacrificial love and a proclamation of hope until His return.
Reflection Question: How does your personal participation in the Lord’s Supper deepen your understanding of Christ’s sacrifice and inspire you to live out that love and hope in your everyday relationships?
Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17: Jesus demonstrated the abundance and provision of God’s Kingdom by healing the people and miraculously feeding five thousand with only five loaves and two fish, leaving behind a surplus that testified to divine generosity.
Reflection Question: In moments when resources seem scarce, how can we deepen our faith to recognize and trust in the unexpected ways that God provides for us?
Fr. Don Farnan has a wonderful weekly podcast that addresses important issues of the day and how they intersect with our faith. Check it out and subscribe. https://uponthisrockpodcast.buzzsprout.com/.
St. Monica Catholic Church is hosting a Career Development Summit at 1616 Paseo, Kansas City, MO, on June 28 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The target audience ranges from middle school to adulthood. Middle school students need to be aware of the benefits and opportunities that will prepare them for the future. There is a population of adults whose careers have been sidetracked who need direction to develop a realistic alternative plan. Finally, many government employees whose jobs were cut may need to find employment in careers that provide a family-sustaining income.
Do you know anyone whose career plans have been derailed? Do you know someone looking for a job? Do you know any middle school students who need to know about the A+ Program, or early College options? What about preparing for a trade that leads to a sustainable family income? Please send them to St. Monica on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Many schools, employers, and agencies will be represented.
Please share this information with all your contacts. Thank you so much for your assistance. Questions? Contact: Ms. M. Jenise Comer, jcomer5668@gmail.com.
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June 28, Saturday
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
We’re throwing a party and you’re invited! A chance for everyone who has joined our programs over the last year to meet and greet each other in person. We’ll grill, have a picnic and loads of fun. Register Now.
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Could you use a day or a few hours away. Take some time for yourself at Precious Blood Renewal Center. Schedule one-day or half-day quiet retreats. Spiritual directors are available or you can spend the time with your own thoughts and prayers. Contact Us for Details.
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Video Meditations on our Website
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Hosted by Fr. Ron Will, C.PP.S.
In the Jubilee Year 2025 video series, “Traveling with Pilgrims of Hope,” we are talking with people who find hope amid difficult circumstances or bring hope to others. In this episode, Brad Grabs talks about his program Friends in Faith KC for young people living in the urban core. Watch Video Here.
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By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Life is full of ups and downs, like a roller coaster, and that fact is a piece of life’s puzzle that we must deal with. Depending on how we deal with it, it can be torture, or it can be simply another difficult aspect of life to be navigated. How do we avoid the torture? Watch the Video.
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By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
Nurturing a garden can nurture your body and your soul, which is a fancy way of saying playing in the dirt has physical and spiritual benefits. Really! Watch the Video.
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By Lucia Ferrara
This non-bake coconut custard-type pie is the perfect summer treat. Served cold and topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut, it is a real crowd pleaser. Watch the Video Now.
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Mondays | Sept. 8-Oct. 6
6:30-8 p.m. | In person and Zoom
Led by Lucia and Michael Ferrara
Discover simple, effective, and immediate ways to strengthen your relationships to experience greater joy and satisfaction with your loved one — starting today. Lucia and Michael will lead discussions of Dr. Gary Chapman’s “5 Love Languages” ® approach to showing and receiving love will revolutionize how you communicate and experience love in your relationship. Register Now.
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Starting Sept. 5, 1st Thursday of each month — 6:30-8 p.m. — Teach Us to Pray — We all want to grow our prayer lives. Each month for a year, practitioners of a variety of prayer styles, mostly from the Catholic tradition, but also from other faiths, will demonstrate prayer in their particular style. Check the website for each month’s details. Registration opens soon.
Oct. 27-Nov. 17, Mondays — 6:30-8 p.m. — Opening the Holy Door — Using scripture and the image of the bronze door on the north side of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Jubilee Door, Fr. Ron Will guides us through a series of lectio divina and visio divina meditations. Registration opens soon.
Sept. 18-21 — Feb. 19-22 — June 18-21 — Thurs. evening to Sunday afternoon — Silent Directed Retreats — We know we should cultivate silence in our lives. Why do we resist it? If you want “to learn to better wait in silence,” a silent, directed retreat might be what you’re looking for.
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What is on your mind? We’d like to hear from you.
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Do you have an idea for a program or study course you’d like to see at the Renewal Center? Please share your ideas with us. Send ideas to info@pbrenewalcenter.org. We value your ideas and input.
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Precious Blood Renewal Center, 2120 St. Gaspar Way, Liberty Mo. 64068
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Bill Cordaro
St. James Community
Small enough to know your name
Big enough to make a difference
3909 Harrison
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 797-1114
