It seems like the same Pastor’s Corner from last week…IT MOSTLY IS!
There are couple little tweaks and a new section!
Kickoff!
Wednesday, September 4th, at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center tremendous news will be announced regarding St. James the Less Church and School! I want to share the vision of St. James as we look forward into the future! Come and see! If you are going to join us, please RSVP to Mrs. Stephanie Painter at the office or via email at spainter@stjamessav.com. Even if you did not RSVP, please come! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, camaraderie with fellow parishioners, and learn about the vision of St. James Church and School! Please join us! I look forward to seeing you there! May the Lord Jesus bless our endeavors and plans!
RCIA
Brothers and sisters, do you know anyone who would like to become Catholic or would like to know more about the Catholic faith – a spouse, a family member, a coworker, a friend? Please invite those that you know to explore what God has for them in the Catholic faith. As we do this, we reflect on our own faith. What aspect of our Catholic faith excites your heart? What practice, devotion, prayer, or doctrine causes you to get excited about the faith? Maybe it is the Eucharist – adoration and receiving. Perhaps our Blessed Mother Mary. Maybe it is the consistency of the faith down through the ages. Maybe it is Scripture. Perhaps it is that mass throughout the world is the same. Perhaps it is the community and the saints. Maybe the beautiful art. What is it about our Catholic faith that keeps you coming to mass and being involved in the parish?
When we know what excites our heart about our faith, then we can more easily, more readily share that with someone. This week, think about what it might be for you.
Labor Day Weekend
For most of us, Labor Day signals the end of Summer. We get back into a routine after summer vacations, long evenings, and fun with family and friends. As routine and schedules return, lets make sure that we don’t forget our spiritual exercises and practices that need to come back into play! Daily prayer and spiritual readings and reflection, a Rosary, Daily Mass, participation in Bible Studies and faith groups should be part of what we do to grow in our faith. What spiritual routines will you work into your life this next year?
Happy Labor Day weekend! May you and your families have a great three day weekend!
May the Lord Jesus bless you and your families abundantly this week!
~ Fr. Daniel Firmin