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Bulletin for Dec 3 2023 First Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent Dec 3 2023
https://youtu.be/RdwrMEWN6S0?si=wforlvU3g9nLlkFD We continue to livestream our 10:00 AM Sunday Mass, reaching out to parishioners and friends who are in hospitals, in nursing homes or housebound. In addition, the availability of the livestream Sunday Mass is for those...
First Sunday of Advent Dec 3 2023
This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Fr. Garry Richmeier shares his reflection. Please see attached 1stSunday of Advent Bulletin. May we invite those who can attend the Sunday Mass in-person to join us in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in St. James KC....
Volunteers Needed at Troost39 Thrift Store!
As a companion ministry to St. James, Troost39 Thrift Store is committed to supporting the community of midtown Kansas City and the Troost Corridor. Christmas season is when we rely on our generous St. James volunteers to help us: - Unpack holiday merchandise &...
New Paintings on Church Walls
Parishioner Bob Anderson tells the story of the new paintings on the church walls of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman FSPA, Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, and Venerable Augustine Tolton. The Kansas City artist Kwanza Humphrey (pictured...
My Experience with Sr. Thea Bowman, by Joan DeMerchant
In the late 1980’s, I was the Associate Director of the Institute for Pastoral Life (IPL) in Kansas City, an organization founded to serve the Home Mission Dioceses in the U.S. Our mission was to train liaisons (men and women: religious, lay, and ordained) from these...
Journey to New Life Coat Drive
Marialuna’s 4th Story: Who is a real friend??
The St. James Youth Group activities always include an opportunity for service hours. Examples of service opportunities include Trunk or Treat at the Ronald McDonald House and the Souper Bowl of Caring for Harvesters. This year, due to the pandemic we had to rethink...
Marialuna’s 2nd Story: Dear God, It sure is worth the effort…
The St. James Youth Group activities always include an opportunity for service hours. Examples of service opportunities include Trunk or Treat at the Ronald McDonald House and the Souper Bowl of Caring for Harvesters. This year, due to the pandemic we had to rethink...
Marialuna’s 3rd video: Thank you for sharing with me ….
The St. James Youth Group activities always include an opportunity for service hours. Examples of service opportunities include Trunk or Treat at the Ronald McDonald House and the Souper Bowl of Caring for Harvesters. This year, due to the pandemic we had to rethink...