Browsing the April 2021 archive of Pastor's Message

4th Sunday of Easter, Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People, 

Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd” and reveals how to make this life overflowing and abundant. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.  We should appreciate how startling this statement is. What shepherd would sacrifice his own life? And yet this is ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People, 

Thank you for responding to the Catholic Faith Appeal. Your effort will help us meet our goal for this year.  The letters that were sent also help us clean up and update our roster at St. James. A number of you will be returning north in ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Easter Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People,

John provides insight into the spiritual disposition of Jesus’ disciples as they are gathered in Jerusalem. Mary Magdalene came to Jesus’ tomb “while it was still dark” (20:1). The disciples are similarly gathered in the evening darkness, signifying the absence of Christ, the light. Moreover, the ... Read More »

Easter Sunday 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People.

Happy Easter to all.

Today is indeed the greatest Christian Feast! Fulfilling the promise He made when He said He was going to rise on the third day, Jesus rose from the dead. His Resurrection was the ultimate act that proved everything Jesus did and said ... Read More »