Faith Formation Mardi Gras
The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary.
All but the last 4 days of the month fall within the liturgical season
of Easter, which is represented by the liturgical color white — the
color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or
restored). The last four days of the month (beginning the Monday after
Pentecost) are in Ordinary Time which is represented by the liturgical
color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and
arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of
heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection.
As Spring blossoms forth and we are surrounded by new life, we spend this month full of the joy of our Easter celebration and in anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit, our Consoler and Advocate.
As Spring blossoms forth and we are surrounded by new life, we spend this month full of the joy of our Easter celebration and in anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit, our Consoler and Advocate.
MISSION
STATEMENT
St.James
Parish strives to be aware of the unique nature of our Roman Catholic
tradition and our call to be a Christ-centered community. As baptized
members of this faith community in a diverse Christian environment, we
strive to promote the kingdom of God on earth. We achieve this through
the scriptures and by celebration of the Eucharist which draws us into
a deeper personal relationship with Christ. Through this relationship
with Christ we share our faith with all the people of God. We strive
through Catholic education, the Family Formation Program,
evangelization, and good stewardship to mirror Gospel values as we
reach out to serve the larger community.
