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St. James Parish News June 9, 2023 Feast of St. Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria, St. Columba of Iona, St. David Gareji Be simple in faith but well trained in manners. Be demanding in your own affairs but unconcerned in those … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News June 1, 2023 Feast of St. Justin Martyr And that this may now become evident to you — (firstly ) that whatever we assert in conformity with what has been taught us by Christ, and by … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News May 26, 2023 Feast of The Holy Apostle Carpus of the Seventy The coming of the Lord will be encompassed by glory and for us the most glorious way to expect Him is to await Him … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News May 18, 2023 Feast of The Holy Martyr Theodotus and the Holy Seven Virgins Tecusa, Phaine, Claudia, Matrona, Julia, Alexandra and Euphrasia Take heed often to come together to give thanks to God and show forth … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News May 11, 2023 Feast of Methodius & Cyril, Equal-to-the Apostles Illuminators of the Slavs For this reason we rest all our hope, and the persuasion of the salvation of our souls, upon the three Persons, recognized … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News May 4, 2023 Feast of St. Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus, As the Lord put on the body, leaving behind all principality and power, so Christians put on the Holy Spirit, and are at rest.” St. … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News April 18, 2023 Feast of St. Athanasia the Wonderworker of Aegina He says: I was dead, and behold, I am alive for, evermore, amen; and you also will be alive forever. This is the meaning of … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News April 5, 2023 Feast of St. Agathopodes and Theodulos As a fish cannot swim without water, and as a bird cannot fly without air, so a Christian cannot advance a single step without Christ. St. Gregory … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News March 30, 2023 Feast of St. John Climacus Do not say, after spending a long time in prayer, that nothing has been gained; for you have already gained something. And what higher good is there than … Continue reading →

St. James Parish News March 15, 2023 Feast of Holy Apostle Aristobulos of the Seventy, Bishop of Britain When you sit down to eat, pray. When you eat bread, do so thanking Him for being so generous to you. If … Continue reading →