Monthly Archives: January 2026

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 31, 2026 Commemoration of the unmercenary healers Cyrus and John The old man was asked, ‘What should a man do in all the temptations and evil thoughts that come upon him?’ The … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 24, 2026 Commemoration of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg The Spirit came down from on high,—and hallowed the waters by His brooding.—In the baptism of John,—He passed by the rest and abode … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 8, 2026 Commemoration of Sts. Julian and his wife, Vasilissa, and those with them in Egypt Lo! the priest in the likeness of Moses purges the defilements of the soul;—and with oil … Continue reading →

St. James Newsletter St. James Parish News January 2, 2026 Commemoration of St. Sylvester Moses sweetened in Marah the waters that were bitter,—because the People complained and murmured:—Thus he gave a sign of baptism,—wherein the Lord of life makes sweet … Continue reading →