THE FOURTH OF JULY, THE BIRTHDAY OF OUR COUNTRY, is a good time to review our role as Catholics and as citizens of the US. Click here to review an excellent resource that addresses our role as Catholics in the US. Here is the latest news for the week of July 6,...
Here is the latest news for the week of for July 13, 2025. A special note of thanks to Lauren Snedden-Clinton for taking over the creation of the bulletin. Lauren has a gift and has come forward to share her gift with St. James Community as we continue our journey...
Maybe By Father Don Farnan on July 12, 2025 There is a famous tale of a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening neighbors gathered at his place to commiserate. “That was bad luck,” they said. He replied, “Maybe it is—maybe it isn’t.” The next day, the...
UPON THIS ROCK Read on blog or Reader June Sundays By Father Don Farnan on June 23, 2025 Unlike most liturgical Sundays that are identified by numbers (Second Sunday of Advent, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time…), the five Sundays this June...
Read on blog or Reader REM–EMDR By Father Don Farnan on June 29, 2025 Fundraising for local charities and dancing with stars years ago, I was paired with professionals to move and groove to R.E.M.’s hit song Losing My Religion. Though the southern band explained the...
UPON THIS ROCK Read on blog or Reader America250 As the United States enters our two hundred fiftieth year as a nation, we can look back with much gratitude for the freedom, liberty, and opportunities given to us, while we also call to mind the sorrows of many who...
Shhh…The first ripe tomato was picked this week. Albeit, it was a cherry tomato but more are on their way. The Garden Gang gathered Saturday at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to pull and braid garlic. Produce ready for harvesting includes: East Garden Cherry tomatoes...
Good day, St. James Community. Here is the latest news for June 29th, 2025. 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...
