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Anon Reflection for Gaudete Sunday
BULLETIN COLUMN December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent Hooray! Hooray for what? We are “up” when we exclaim “Hooray.” This third Sunday of Advent is Hooray Sunday… known in liturgical circles...
Fr. Mike’s Reflection December 13, 2020
This weekend we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent known as Gaudete Sunday {Gaudete is Latin for rejoice}. As we continue our Advent journey, the readings once again speak of hope. Isaiah reminds us of the power of God's spirit upon us. We realize that power as we...
Fr. Garry’s Reflection 12.6.2020
The Choice At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, we will live together, or we will die together. As a country, we have just lived through what was arguably the most divisive four years in recent memory. The divisions did not just suddenly appear four years ago,...
Sr. Joan deMerchant’s Reflection
Exquisitely Tuned Be watchful! Be alert! Really? Have we Americans ever been more psyched up, wary or wired than we are right now? We’re alert to unprecedented questions about our politics, our democracy, our economy; and where we find the truth. We’re on guard about...
St James Teens’ Confirmation
St. James had 7 young parishioners confirmed yesterday. Here are 7 teens that are part of the future of St. James. We wished them well; we prayed with them, we prayed over them. Chris Dewberry in her comments explained the Multi-Generational Relationship Building...
Xadriel’s Confirmation Story
The preparation for St. James Confirmation candidates always includes 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...
Leo’s Confirmation Story
Bible Stories read by the St. James Confirmation CandidatesA bible story read by a teen from an ipad is not something you would see in the olden days. But today, the story of Noah and the Ark read by Leo provides wonderful listening for all. This reading is especially...
Christopher’s Confirmation Story
During the current pandemic, service projects need to be safe and socially distanced. A bible story read by a teen is safe, socially distanced but can reach many ears. Christopher is the oldest in his family and has three younger siblings. Jesus Loves the Children...
Confirmation for St. James Teens
Confirmation for St. James Teens St. James has seven teens to be confirmed on November 1st of 2020. November 1st. All Saints Day is a very appropriate day to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Our seven St. James teens attend school across the metro area in Kansas...
Charlie’s Reflection
The preparation for St. James Confirmation candidates always includes 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...
St. James Catholic Church
Patrick Marrin, Synodal Parish Director, parishstaff@stjkc.org
3909 Harrison (street address)
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
816-561-8512
PO Box 30388 (mailing address)
Kansas City, MO 64112
Office Hours
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday through Friday
For confessions, please send an email to one of our priests to make an appointment.
Fr Don Farnan - frdon@stjkc.org
Fr Garry Richmeier C.PP.S. - garry@gmail.com
Thanks to Chris Dewberry for providing photos on the website.