Message from Bishop Barron: Friends, in an effort to continue the practice of our faith in these trying times, when many parishes have closed due to restrictions around the coronavirus, we invite you to join us online for daily Mass from Bishop Barron’s chapel, celebrated either by Bishop Barron himself or by Fr. Steve Grunow,…
At our Bishop’s request, and in the spirit of caution, we will be celebrating the Eucharist by means of the host only until further notice. Please refrain from receiving communion on the tongue. During the sign of peace, we ask you to be prudent during this time of uncertainty. Low gluten hosts will continue to be…
BOYSTOWN-RUAI AND THE EUDISTS IN KENYA By Fr. Jean-Paul Sakoto, CJM Eudist priests came to Kenya in December 2014 to begin their first foundation in East Africa. They came at the invitation of Bishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the diocese of Machakos to start a retreat center and care for a new parish in Mua…
What is Lent? Lent is our time of preparation. A 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, Lent is a journey that spans Ash Wednesday through Holy Week, culminating in the great celebration of Easter. As Catholics, the spiritual pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving guide us in daily reflection on our own lives as…
Bishop Robert W. McElroy In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis points powerfully to the vocation of faith-filled citizenship: “An authentic faith…always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it. We love this magnificent planet on which God has put us, and we love the…
What is God Calling you to do? We can connect you to local or Mexico volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re a family, individual, retired senior, teen, whether you can share a couple of hours a week or an hour a year, we have something to fit your interests. Did you know Mission Circle makes over 1,000…
Saturday Mornings February 1st through April 11th 9am to 1pm St. James Parish Office St. James Church is again sponsoring free income tax assistance for 2019 Federal and California returns. This free tax-preparation service is available to low and middle-income taxpayers. Walk-in system.
The Pastoral Council’s Hospitality Committee is looking for individuals to assist in becoming hosts at the Welcome Kiosk which will be set up the First and Third Sundays after all Masses. Our team will use this venue to welcome new people to our community and provide information on the many ways all Parishioners can expand…