This Sunday, we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Here are the readings.
FIRST READING — IS 6:1-2A, 3-8
Isaiah eagerly accepted God’s call to serve once his sin was removed. What helps you be open to serving others?
SECOND READING – 1 COR 15:1-11 OR 15:3-8, 11
Paul reminds the Corinthians of the Gospel message that proclaimed to them about Jesus’s death and resurrection appearances. What do you think makes preaching successful?
GOSPEL – LK 5:1-11
We see Peter’s obedience and humility in Jesus’ call of the first disciples. How might you put these virtues into practice this week?
We welcome anyone who can attend Sunday Mass at St. James at 10 a.m. Fr. Garry Richmeier will be our celebrant.
Considering that many parishioners are still suffering the effects of the COVID-19 virus and other infections, if you plan to join us in person, we recommend masking if you exhibit symptoms or are immune compromised.
We continue to live stream our 10:00 AM 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.
The next PARISH COMMUNITY MEETING is on Sunday, Feb. 16, following MASS. All are encouraged to attend.
St. James is proud to have one of our own highlighted in a recent diocesan communication. Sarah Hirsch, who, along with her husband Dan Nash, are recognized in the diocesan Volunteer Spotlight | Living the Gospel article. Go to: https://catholickey.org/2025/02/03/volunteer-spotlight-living-the-gospel/ to read the entire article.
We are tracking down who has keys to the office, church and other parish structures. If you have keys, please email Bulletin@StJKC.org with what doors the keys are for.
Fr. Don has a wonderful podcast that he posts every week. Go to https://farnanspiritualitycenter.com/ to learn more.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation: Since USAID grants fund Catholic Relief Services, they are experiencing cuts to vital programs here in the states and internationally. Please call your Senators and representative to express your concern about these losses. Also, the National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is looking to speak to anyone affected by the layoffs and program shutdown from Catholic Relief Services. Please email us at ncr_editor@ncronline.org. We can protect your confidentiality if you request it.
To call your representative, go to: https://www.house.gov/representatives
To call your senators, go to: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm